Body, Mind & Spirit Books

“Aptavani 1” is the first 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: “Who am I?”, “What is our purpose in life?”, “What is the nature of the journey of souls?”, “Why do bad things happen... more...

Thoughts are forces—like builds like and like attracts like. Thoughts of strength both build strength from within and attract it from without. Thoughts of weakness actualize weakness from within and attract it from without. Courage begets strength, fear begets weakness. And so courage begets success, fear begets failure. Any way the old world goesHappy be the weather!With the red thorn or the... more...

“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... more...

PREFACE In the following pages I have dealt chiefly with the mental or psychological phenomena of psychical research, and have not touched upon the "physical" manifestations to any extent. The book is mostly theoretical and constructive in tone; and, because of its speculative character, it may, perhaps, prove of value to future psychical investigators. It represents the author's... more...

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life, or just wondering how to become more spiritual may become inspired towards serving others, or giving Seva (selfless service). One might be left wondering, “Is service to humanity a higher means to make a donation – or should I simply donate to charity? What are the best charities to donate to, or to serve? How does Seva support my spiritual development? Is... more...

FOREWORD This book is a faithful record, so far as I can make it, of the most marvellous phenomena which have come under my observation during the last sixteen or seventeen years. I have used my notes (made immediately after the sittings) and also my reports to the American Psychical Society (of which I was at one time a director) as the basis of my story. For literary purposes I have substituted... more...

Jeder Mensch führt ein Leben, aber wieviel Menschlichkeit besitzt er? Geburt, Ausbildung, Beruf, Ehe, Kinder, Familie und am Ende... der Tod! Ist dies der Standardzyklus des Lebens, dem man folgen muss? Was ist das Endziel eines solchen Lebens? Warum werden wir geboren? Was wollen wir? Der menschliche Körper, den wir erhalten haben, sollte die Aufgabe erfüllen, menschlich zu sein. Im Leben sollte... more...

Geld hat in unserem Leben eine eigene Bedeutung. Die Welt betrachtet Geld und Reichtum als eines der wichtigsten Dinge im Leben. Die Menschen haben mehr Liebe zum Geld, weil es in allem, was sie tun, benötigt wird. Deshalb gibt es überall auf der Welt einen Kampf um mehr Geld, durch ethische oder unethische Mittel. Die Menschen fühlen sich durch die ungleiche Verteilung von Geld und Reichtum besorgt.... more...

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their sincere pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing the many unintentional mistakes made through mind, speech, and conduct become disconcerting. Naturally one begins to wonder, “How to forgive and forget in unhealthy relationships?”, “How to forgive yourself - both for mistakes of the... more...

¿ Qué es lo que buscan todos los seres (jivas) ? Lo que quieren es la felicidad, pero la felicidad no dura mucho tiempo. La gente va a bodas o al teatro para divertirse, pero la miseria vuelve otra vez. Cuando la infelicidad sigue a la felicidad ¿cómo podemos llamarla felicidad ? Es una felicidad del engaño. La felicidad debiera de ser permanente. El otro tipo de felicidad no es otra cosa que... more...