Sometimes due to lack of understanding or pressure of circumstances; every human being becomes trapped in such situations that even when he does not want to make mistakes in worldly interactions; mistakes happen, and is not able to become free from them. Hence to destroy their mistakes and to find the right way to live life, the Tirthankara Lords and Gnanis have given the unfailing weapon to the world in the form of alochana (confessing the mistake to the Lord within), p...

In moments of reflection, it is only natural to wonder what is the true purpose in life and to ask, behind the constant efforts made just in “living”, what is it that we are seeking? In the book “Self Realization”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan reveals the science of Self realization, describing that attaining knowledge of Self is ultimate life purpose, and is the beginning of lasting, permanent happiness. Dadashri explains that all being...

Through the grace of the Akram Vignani, absolutely revered Dadashri, we have attained Atma Gnan (Knowledge of the Self). Upon attaining this Gnan, ‘I am the Self’ sets in conviction one hundred percent, in jagruti (awakened awareness) fifteen percent, and in anubhav (experience) two percent. This worldly life is the result of abhyaas (a regular practice) of ignorance of the Self (agnan). Now, you will be able to become free from worldly life by practicing the five Agnas ...

Through the grace of the Akram Vignani, absolutely revered Dadashri, we have attained Atma Gnan (Knowledge of the Self). Upon attaining this Gnan, ‘I am the Self’ sets in conviction one hundred percent, in jagruti (awakened awareness) fifteen percent, and in anubhav (experience) two percent. This worldly life is the result of abhyaas (a regular practice) of ignorance of the Self (agnan). Now, you will be able to become free from worldly life by practicing the five Agnas ...

Through the grace of the Akram Vignani, absolutely revered Dadashri, we have attained Atma Gnan (Knowledge of the Self). Upon attaining this Gnan, ‘I am the Self’ sets in conviction one hundred percent, in jagruti (awakened awareness) fifteen percent, and in anubhav (experience) two percent. This worldly life is the result of abhyaas (a regular practice) of ignorance of the Self (agnan). Now, you will be able to become free from worldly life by practicing the five Agnas ...

Dadashri says that whatever comes to us in this life is indeed the account of our own karma. On the basis of karma of the past life, the energy of scientific circumstantial evidence (vyavasthit shakti) gives result in this life. There is no interference of anyone in that. Of our own karma, and that is vyavasthit (scientific circumstantial evidence). There is no interference of God in that! You are whole and sole responsible for your life. Vyavasthit can actually only be ...

Dadashri says that whatever comes to us in this life is indeed the account of our own karma. On the basis of karma of the past life, the energy of scientific circumstantial evidence (vyavasthit shakti) gives result in this life. There is no interference of anyone in that. Of our own karma, and that is vyavasthit (scientific circumstantial evidence). There is no interference of God in that! You are whole and sole responsible for your life. Vyavasthit can actually only be ...

Dadashri says that whatever comes to us in this life is indeed the account of our own karma. On the basis of karma of the past life, the energy of scientific circumstantial evidence (vyavasthit shakti) gives result in this life. There is no interference of anyone in that. Of our own karma, and that is vyavasthit (scientific circumstantial evidence). There is no interference of God in that! You are whole and sole responsible for your life. Vyavasthit can actually only be ...

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (Dadashri) says that, “Just as night comes after day and day comes again after night, in the same way circumstances continue to change. However, many times a person becomes unhappy simply due to his greed. During such times, one should see whether or not there is money to purchase food tomorrow; he does not need to see anything beyond that. And if one has become bankrupt financially, there is a wife, family, hands, legs, eyes etc, for sure! There...

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (Dadashri) says that, “Just as night comes after day and day comes again after night, in the same way circumstances continue to change. However, many times a person becomes unhappy simply due to his greed. During such times, one should see whether or not there is money to purchase food tomorrow; he does not need to see anything beyond that. And if one has become bankrupt financially, there is a wife, family, hands, legs, eyes etc, for sure! There...

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (Dadashri) says that, “Just as night comes after day and day comes again after night, in the same way circumstances continue to change. However, many times a person becomes unhappy simply due to his greed. During such times, one should see whether or not there is money to purchase food tomorrow; he does not need to see anything beyond that. And if one has become bankrupt financially, there is a wife, family, hands, legs, eyes etc, for sure! There...

A lot of people struggle to understand what the truth is, what is right and what is wrong. There is perpetual dilemma to distinguish between right and wrong. According to Dada Bhagwan, the Gnani Purush (the enlightened one), in the worldly life there are three types of truth. One - absolute truth (self) second - relative truth and third - untruth. In this book, Dadashri has discussed the meaning of absolute and relative truth. Absolute truth 'I' can never be destr...

Whilst explaining the exact definition of love, absolutely revered Dadashri says, “That which does not increase or decrease is real love.” That which increases and decreases is not love, but it is considered aasakti (inner tendency inclined towards attraction that attaches). In this era of the time cycle, where would one be able to witness such pure love that is without selfish motive, without aasakti? Experience of that love has taken place simply in the direct presence...

Whilst explaining the exact definition of love, absolutely revered Dadashri says, “That which does not increase or decrease is real love.” That which increases and decreases is not love, but it is considered aasakti (inner tendency inclined towards attraction that attaches). In this era of the time cycle, where would one be able to witness such pure love that is without selfish motive, without aasakti? Experience of that love has taken place simply in the direct presence...

Whilst explaining the exact definition of love, absolutely revered Dadashri says, “That which does not increase or decrease is real love.” That which increases and decreases is not love, but it is considered aasakti (inner tendency inclined towards attraction that attaches). In this era of the time cycle, where would one be able to witness such pure love that is without selfish motive, without aasakti? Experience of that love has taken place simply in the direct presence...

One who has experienced the Self completely, and is capable of making others experience the Self, through the grace of such a Gnani Purush, the Self is attained naturally and spontaneously as a result of the merit karma of infinite past lives. This however, is in the form of conviction. Now as awareness that, ‘I am the Self’ (jagruti) increases, the Self along with Its intrinsic functional properties will come into experience. The original Self is Itself Gnan, It is ligh...

One who has experienced the Self completely, and is capable of making others experience the Self, through the grace of such a Gnani Purush, the Self is attained naturally and spontaneously as a result of the merit karma of infinite past lives. This however, is in the form of conviction. Now as awareness that, ‘I am the Self’ (jagruti) increases, the Self along with Its intrinsic functional properties will come into experience. The original Self is Itself Gnan, It is ligh...

One who has experienced the Self completely, and is capable of making others experience the Self, through the grace of such a Gnani Purush, the Self is attained naturally and spontaneously as a result of the merit karma of infinite past lives. This however, is in the form of conviction. Now as awareness that, ‘I am the Self’ (jagruti) increases, the Self along with Its intrinsic functional properties will come into experience. The original Self is Itself Gnan, It is ligh...

“Aptavani 4” is the fourth in a series of spiritual books titled “Aptavani”. In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers. Param Pujya Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What is the definition of self awareness?”, “What is spirituality?”, “What are the benefits of spirituality and practice?”, “How can I experience a spiritual awakening, and what are the signs o...

“Aptavani 8” is the eighth in a series of spiritual books titled “Aptavani”. In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers. Param Pujya Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What does karma mean, and what is the law of karma?”, “How was the world created, and what is the journey of souls?”, and “Who am I, and who is the ‘Doer’ (ego definition)?” Pujya Dadashri a...