Self-Help Books

SEX The happiness of all human beings, men and women, depends largely on their rational solution of the sexual problem. Sex and the part it plays in human life cannot be ignored. In the case of animals sex plays a simpler and less complex rôle. It is a purely natural and instinctive function whose underlying purpose is the perpetuation of the species. It is not complicated by the many incidental... more...

There are times in life when we must endure suffering due to no fault on our part – or so it seems. In painful circumstances, we naturally question, “Why me? Am I wrong? It’s not my fault!” Such situations may feel like the very definition of suffering. In the book “Fault is of the Sufferer”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides spiritual solutions to common and... more...

PREFACE The greatest duty of mankind lies in the proper uprearing of our children. The fact is recognized, but is the duty fulfilled? Do we rear our children as we should? There is but one answer: We fail. Teaching them many things for their good, we yet keep from them ignorantly, foolishly, with a hesitancy and neglect unpardonable—knowledge, the possession of which is essential for their future... more...

Todo ser humano está vivendo sua própria vida, mas quanto de humanidade há nisso? Nascimento, educação, emprego, casamento, filhos, família e no final ... morte! Esse é o ciclo de vida padrão que deve ser seguido? Qual é o objetivo final de uma vida assim? Por que nascemos? O que nós queremos? O corpo humano que recebemos ... deve cumprir o dever de ser humano. Deveria haver humanidade na... more...

Diejenigen, die ein spirituelles Leben führen wollen oder sich fragen, wie sie spiritueller werden können, fühlen sich inspiriert, anderen zu dienen oder Seva (selbstlosen Dienst) zu geben. Man könnte sich fragen: "Ist der Dienst an der Menschheit eine höhere Form der Spende - oder sollte ich einfach für wohltätige Zwecke spenden? Was sind die besten Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen, denen man... 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...

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...

“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...

“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...

Diejenigen, die ein spirituelles Leben führen möchten, können sich natürlich dazu inspirieren lassen, in Frieden und Gewaltlosigkeit zu leben. Um spirituelle Praktiken zu lernen, um diese Werte zu entwickeln, kann man sich an spirituelle Lehrer und an verschiedene Religionen wenden. Es ist jedoch nicht immer so einfach, das spirituelle Bewusstsein zu kultivieren, wie es scheint - insbesondere in... more...