When facing each and every circumstance of life, we mahatmas through the awareness of the five Agnas. However, when favorable or unfavorable circumstances appear before this prakruti the ego and intellect create a commotion within. One gets upset with the unfavorable and gets drawn in with the favorable. During comfortable circumstances, one becomes involved in pleasure-seeking because greed and deceit, meaning raag kashay, arise at that time. Absolutely revered Dadashri...

When facing each and every circumstance of life, we mahatmas through the awareness of the five Agnas. However, when favorable or unfavorable circumstances appear before this prakruti the ego and intellect create a commotion within. One gets upset with the unfavorable and gets drawn in with the favorable. During comfortable circumstances, one becomes involved in pleasure-seeking because greed and deceit, meaning raag kashay, arise at that time. Absolutely revered Dadashri...

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life may become curious as to what is ahimsa (non violence), and inspired to practice it. But understanding how to live in non violence is not as simple as it seems, and practicing no violence in daily life can quickly become bewildering. To someone just beginning to cultivate non-violence, daily interactions might even begin to feel like the very definition of conflict! In the book “Non-Violence”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self ...

In this edition, spiritual Scientist absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan elucidates the steps of shravan, manan, nididhyasan, and the result of these, which is sakshatkaar. When Dada’s physical body is seen, when a ‘photo’ of Dada is seen, that is all gross nididhyasan. At the subtle level, there is nididhyasan of the Gnani’s mind, intellect, chit, and ego. Further at the subtle level, there is nididhyasan of the five Agnas. Then, at the subtler level, nididhyasan means the ...

In this edition, spiritual Scientist absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan elucidates the steps of shravan, manan, nididhyasan, and the result of these, which is sakshatkaar. When Dada’s physical body is seen, when a ‘photo’ of Dada is seen, that is all gross nididhyasan. At the subtle level, there is nididhyasan of the Gnani’s mind, intellect, chit, and ego. Further at the subtle level, there is nididhyasan of the five Agnas. Then, at the subtler level, nididhyasan means the ...

In this edition, spiritual Scientist absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan elucidates the steps of shravan, manan, nididhyasan, and the result of these, which is sakshatkaar. When Dada’s physical body is seen, when a ‘photo’ of Dada is seen, that is all gross nididhyasan. At the subtle level, there is nididhyasan of the Gnani’s mind, intellect, chit, and ego. Further at the subtle level, there is nididhyasan of the five Agnas. Then, at the subtler level, nididhyasan means the ...

For anyone wondering what is spiritual enlightenment, it is essential to learn the 24 Tirthankaras of the past, and of the present. In previous era, it was possible to achieve instant enlightenment simply by meeting a Tirthankara. At present, such sudden enlightenment is not possible here on earth. In the current era, one seeking spiritual awakening can search for spiritual teachers to understand the meaning of spirituality and its transformation, but to attain Sel...

Money has its own importance in our life. The world considers money and wealth as one of the most important thing in life. People have more love for money because it is needed in everything they do. That is why there is fight all around the world to get more money, by ethical or unethical means. People have been bothered by the uneven distribution of money and wealth. In this dangerous era of Kaliyug, it is very difficult to remain ethical and honest in matters of money....

"“Aptavani 2” is the second 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. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What are the benefits of the different types of religion?”, “How do I understand spirituality vs. religion?”, “What are the different types of yoga, and how are they relevant to spirituality and practice?...

The concept of paap (demerit karma) ) - punya (merit karma) has been discussed at length by Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) Param Pujya Dadashri in this book. Dadashri has described the concept of ‘paap-punya’ in simple words as giving happiness to others we incur punya and giving trouble anyone, hurting anyone by our words, deeds or behaviour, we incur paap. However, if we do pratikraman (whole hearted repentance) we can get rid of paap and bind punya. What is the...

Since times infinite, humans have been trying to know the reality of this world, but they haven’t yet known the truth. What actually has to be known is that Who am I, Who runs this world, and Who created this world. Usually, if something good happens then one takes the doer ship, whereas if something bad happens then one starts to blame God or his own unfavorable stars. All these are wrong beliefs. God is not prejudiced that he will make you suffer. Who runs the world...

Over the course of life, many people become puzzled by circumstances beyond their control – both their own and those of others. While investigating the principle of karma, one may still be left asking, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” In the book “The Principle of Karma”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains a precise definition of karma, and how exactly it works according to spiritual science. Dadashri offers in-depth answers...

Since times infinite, humans have been trying to know the reality of this world, but they haven’t yet known the truth. What actually has to be known is that Who am I, Who runs this world, and Who created this world. Usually, if something good happens then one takes the doer ship, whereas if something bad happens then one starts to blame God or his own unfavorable stars. All these are wrong beliefs. God is not prejudiced that he will make you suffer. Who runs the world...

Over the course of life, many people become puzzled by circumstances beyond their control – both their own and those of others. While investigating the principle of karma, one may still be left asking, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” In the book “The Principle of Karma”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains a precise definition of karma, and how exactly it works according to spiritual science. Dadashri offers in-depth answers...

The religions of the world preserve the knowledge and protect the secrets of ancient powerful mantras. At the heart of world religion, and among the most powerful mantras in the history of religion, is the Navkar mantra, or Trimantra. In the book “Trimantra”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains the Trimantra, its mantra meaning, and the extraordinary benefits of its recitation. Whether wishing to live with no worry while facing prob...

Through the grace of the Gnani via Akram Vignan, we have all attained the path of progress, but we will study, in brief, Dadashri’s speech about one cause that obstructs us on the path of Moksha, the inner enemy (kashay) of pride. While explaining the nature of pride, Dadashri says, “The extensive form of the ego is pride.” The characteristics of a person with pride are that: [One is preoccupied with] From where can I get respect? How can I avoid getting insulted? There ...

Through the grace of the Gnani via Akram Vignan, we have all attained the path of progress, but we will study, in brief, Dadashri’s speech about one cause that obstructs us on the path of Moksha, the inner enemy (kashay) of pride. While explaining the nature of pride, Dadashri says, “The extensive form of the ego is pride.” The characteristics of a person with pride are that: [One is preoccupied with] From where can I get respect? How can I avoid getting insulted? There ...

Through the grace of the Gnani via Akram Vignan, we have all attained the path of progress, but we will study, in brief, Dadashri’s speech about one cause that obstructs us on the path of Moksha, the inner enemy (kashay) of pride. While explaining the nature of pride, Dadashri says, “The extensive form of the ego is pride.” The characteristics of a person with pride are that: [One is preoccupied with] From where can I get respect? How can I avoid getting insulted? There ...

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing one’s faults, failures, and unintentional mistakes become disconcerting – even for the most sincere seeker. One may then ask, “What are the benefits of the different types of religion? From the many religions of the world, which practices will accelerate my spiritual growth? In actuality, how to live exactly?” ...

The world is without a beginning or an end. In it, embodied souls are continuously evolving. This path of evolution for the embodied souls can be divided into three parts. The first is avyavahaar rashi, in which the ‘goods’ remain in stock and evolution does not take place. The second is vyavahaar rashi, in which the embodied soul breaks out from the stock and begins evolving in worldly interaction, and third is Siddha Kshetra! In the process of evolution, the embodied s...