untold answers | Brahma kumaris

Saying Yes Or Saying No?

In life many times we are presented with situations that ask something of us or offer us opportunities. They make us question what we are doing and suggest to us that perhaps we should change direction. To remain in flow with life is to remain bring about changes in the self that situations want from us, as long as it is in agreement with our conscience. But for that, we should be clear about what we say yes to, and what we say no to.

When you put your heart into something and your mind is centered, the energy flows powerfully towards there. It is a question of listening to your heart, and daring to say yes or to say no.

We have to say it keeping our conscience and action in line, in order to maintain honesty and integrity.

Personally, we all live through difficult and uncomfortable situations, but in your heart you need to know that you will definitely be there.

The trust in yourself, and the confidence that everything will work out fine, knowing that there is some hidden lesson that you have to learn, helps you to say yes.

It is what the situation asks of you, although you prefer to be in some other more comfortable situation - a less risky or seemingly negative one. It is important to hear the voice of time, of the moment, of the situation and trust that it would strengthen you, with which it would bring you closer to greater personal development and to your destiny as a person, and also brings about global benefit since you are a part of society, a part of humanity.

Conquering The Emotion Of Jealousy

Internal contentment or satisfaction is the antidote (neutralizer or healing agent) for jealousy. People with strong self-esteem and self-respect are the ones who remain satisfied or content and away from the emotion of jealousy while coming in contact with different people with their own unique specialties, virtues and attainments.

Self-respect or self-esteem depends on knowing who I am, knowing my eternal (ageless), internal self. When I have found that sense of internal identity, I feel I have a right to be here, to exist. Without this dimension, it is very difficult to really respect myself deeply. If I base my self-respect on identifying with the superficial (artificial) aspects of my being: my looks, personality, wealth, success, my friends, intelligence or my role, I will never have a stable sense of self-respect, because all these aspects are changeable. Thus I will end up fluctuating all the time.To stay stable in my self-respect, I need to have a deeper understanding of my internal self and tap into those riches that are within me forever, waiting to blossom, like the flower from the seed. As I become internally aware, those riches and resources start flowing out of me. The more stable I am in my self-respect, the more I radiate what I truly am. I feel a deep sense of contentment and I am happy to be me, however I am. I accept myself as I am.

Let us be honest - a person who is jealous just cannot sit stably on the seat of self-respect – they keep moving i.e. fluctuating. Today they meet a person with lesser specialties or attainments than them and they are on top of the world - they rise above the seat of self-respect and enter the dimension of ego. Tomorrow they meet a person with more specialties or attainments than them and that is a bad day for them - they go underneath the seat of self-respect and enter the dimension of low self-esteem. What a shallow way of living! The ideal way of living – in both cases, remain in self-respect and give respect to the other. Remember that the jealous, the angry, the bitter and the egoistic are the first to race to the top of mountains. A confident and internally content person enjoys the journey, the people they meet along the way and sees life not as a competition. They reach the summit last because they know God isn’t at the top waiting for them. He is down below helping his followers to understand that the view is glorious where ever you stand.

16 Celestial Degrees
Solah Kala Sampooran
& its Definitions

१६ कलाएॅ

1. ART OF RELAXATION

( आराम करने की कला ) ---

If we live our life with the definite belief that the Supreme Soul is the real director and actor and we are only His instruments, we can always remain contented and relaxed even in illness. The knowledge that this is all on account of our own past deeds enables us to be stable in varying-situations.

2. ART OF DEALING OR BEHAVIOUR

( दैवीय व्यवहार करने की कला ) --

Our behaviour towards all should be such that it is full of natural and selfless love, respect, divine family feeling and sweetness.

3. ART OF KEEPING HEALTHY

( स्वस्थ्य रहने की कला ) ---

Performing all deeds in soul- conscious stage is the key to be healthy. Understanding the deep secret of drama and remaining happy in all situations- is the art of keeping healthy.

4. ART OF TEACHING

( सिखाने की कला ) ---

The essence of art of teaching is loveful behaviour.

5. ART OF LETTER WRITING

( लिखने की कला ) --

Baba's letters used to be the source of inspiration in everybody's life. Baba's letters created desire for repeated reading. Baba used to win others through his letters.

6. THE ART OF SUSTENANCE

( पालना करने की कला ) --

Like a mother Baba used to bring up and guide the children with great love, sacrifice, service and with tirelessness.

7. ART OF MARCHING AHEAD & INSPIRING OTHERS TO MARCH AHEAD

(आगे बढ़ने व बढ़ाने की कला) --

Whatever challenges (tests) come on the way, always go on marching ahead to the goal.

8. ART OF ENTERTAINMENT

( मनोरंजन की कला ) ---

Baba used to entertain and make children laugh while imparting knowledge.

9. ART OF SWEET TALKING

( मधुर बोलने की कला ) ---

With sweet words, a person crosses many difficult situations. In soul-conscious stage, a man always speaks sweet words.

10. THE ART OF MAKING ONE’S OWN

( दूसरों को अपना बनाने की कला ) ---

Bringing warmth in relations. Baba used to fill hope in hopeless souls.

11. THE ART OF LEADERSHIP

( नेतृत्व करने की कला ) ---

Leader's task is to awaken people and encourage them to progress. Baba effortlessly turned every effort- maker into a leader or a teacher.

12. THE ART OF LEARNING

( सीखने की कला ) --

Learning implies transformation in one's life. Brahma Baba, even after attaining old age, always used to consider himself just a student. Learning needs inquisitiveness.

13. THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION OR MOULDING

( परिवर्तन करने की कला ) ---

Baba used to say that after understanding one's duty and aim of life, it is not difficult to mould oneself and transforming one's life style and the old sanskars. In Brahma Baba's own life, such transformation was evident.

14. THE ART OF CHANGING WASTE INTO BEST

( व्यर्थ से समर्थ करने की कला ) ---

After making others to give up their old sanskars (tendencies) and old habits, Baba used to inspire them to transform these into good habits. He always uphold the pious thought to transform the vicious world into viceless.

15. THE ART OF ADMINISTRATION

(प्रशासन करने की कला) ---

The greatest artist or administrator is one who can complete a task with minimum means. Baba's motto was- 'Begin the job and means will automatically start coming by themselves'. Baba always used to give an opportunity to everyone to do something or the other.

16. THE ART OF ABSORBENCE

( समाने की कला ) ---

It was observed in Baba' s life that if any child used to put his/her confidence in Baba, Baba used to absorb his weakness like an ocean and never expressed it to others.

OMSHANTI

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WHAT IS SHRIMAT

Baba always says, “Children, follow Shrimat.”

Shrimat is not a set of rules but a system of living on this planet without violence. It takes a lot of wisdom to be able to do this. It also keeps us from creating more karmic debts. Deep knowledge and Yoga is for settling our debts, which is what we really want. This is why Brahma Baba’s life was so incredible. Each and every action had wisdom behind it. His life teaches us how to live, how to dance the beauty of life.

Through the study of Raja Yoga Meditation we souls become familiar with 'matt'(some directions) matters that is -
1. MANMAT - The dictates/directions of one's own mind
2.PARMAT - The dictates/directions of someone else's mind, and
3. SHRIMAT - The elevated directions of God.

--The Benefits of Shrimat--

By Dr. Nirmala Didi , Australia

The sanskaras of this alokik(new birth considered after god finds you) birth are pulling us towards the land of peace. Be an observer of the self and see how, peaceful and cool you are. If you are cool you automatically have love for God. When water. boils steam comes out. When the thoughts boil and bubble out of the mind, what state would the soul be in and what atmosphere would it create? Baba is creating heaven, but we need to help by spreading peace throughout the whole world through the power of remembrance. People these days are afraid of dying a violent death. We shouldn’t live in fear, but we should have caution not to make mistakes or create misunderstandings. Be cautious and sensible.
Don’t go out late at night.
This is Baba’s shrimat.

Live peacefully by remembering Baba. Sit and write down what is shrimat and what is the benefit of it. WHEN YOU FOLLOW SHRIMAT BABA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO. BABA WILL THEN PUT RIGHT LITTLE ERRORS, WHICH THE SOUL WOULDN’T NORMALLY DO.

If you are always following manmat, how can Baba help? He helps those who are honest and faithful. If you only give to support to those you are attached to, and don’t bother with anyone else, thenhow can Baba give you support ?
YOU MUSTN’T BE DEPENDENT ON ANY BODILY BEINGS.
When the soul becomes light through knowledge and yoga, you are able to fly. Seeing one bird fly, all the birds begin to fly, THEY PICK UP THE VIBRATION. Everything is dependent on the vibrations we are creating. Have vibrations filled with the power of love. Seeing me fly, others will have the desire to fly also. Shrimat makes us very light, so that we don’t need to think about anything. We don’t have to do anything else. When Baba makes us instruments, then the whole task is already accomplished. He makes us instruments so that we can create our fortune. If you make your illness an excuse, you make it a mountain by thinking about it. Let your thoughts be pure and elevated. Baba fills power in such thoughts. Everything will be dependent on those thoughts. Our attitude has to be very pure and clean. Cleanse your sanskaras. WHATEVER YOU THINK AGAIN AND AGAIN CREATES YOUR SANSKARAS.
If your sanskaras are those of a child of God and you live to do his service, then you feel that this is your godly family. No matter how much you are engaged in service or yoga, you won’t be successful if you don’t feel that this is your godly family. They are all part of this family, all are equal to God. If you don’t do this work for Baba, of maintaining a pure vision and attitude, then you are no use to Baba. Even if someone is thinking ill of you, by giving good vibrations, you finish whatever was in souls towards you. If you can’t spread peace in a small gathering, how can you be called a peaceful soul? Sit and make your self peaceful, cool and sweet. Your tone should always be very sweet and lovely. Drink nectar and give it to others. People live in fear, but we live in comfort with no fear and no grudges towards anyone. A feeling of having a grudge won’t allow you to have love for God, to belong to God or to feel that He is your companion.

ShivBaba's Shrimat makes us BK souls pass with honours all the exam papers of life easily.

If i really want to ' Pass with Honours ' let me concentrate on all the 4 subjects -* My personal study - GYAN,* My obedience to inculcation - DHARNA,* My surrendered intellect for service - SEVA,* And above all my constant attention on Baba's sweetremembrance - YAAD .

None but ONE Shivbaba! One support, One faith, One trust in BABA alone -
Ek BABA Doosra Na Koi !!

OMSHANTI

10 Guidelines From God

Effective Immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life.

These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life.

After all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please,

follow these 10 guidelines

1.QUIT WORRYING

Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you

Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

2.PUT IT ON THE LIST

Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long,I am after all... God.I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3.TRUST ME

Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me.

Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials.Problems with the kids?Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with your emotional roller coaster?

For My sake, put it on My list.

I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

4.LEAVE IT ALONE

Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now.

It's simple.

You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them.

I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back,
you will be right back where you started❔Leave them with Me and forget about them.

Just let Me do my job.

5.TALK TO ME

I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy..
Forget the worry and the fretting because you know

I'm in control.. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me -OFTEN!

I love YOU!

I want to hear your voice. I want you to include Me in on the things going on in your life.I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me.
I want to be your dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH

I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are.

Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing.

Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs.

You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7.SHARE

You were taught to share when you were only two years old.

When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you.. Share your joy with those who need encouragement.

Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.

8.BE PATIENT

I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people,and experience so much!

How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list?

Trust in My timing🕐, for My timing is perfect.

Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

9.BE KIND

Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you.

They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all.

Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.

10.LOVE YOURSELF

As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love.

Love Me.

Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.It makes My heartache when I see you so angry with yourself when things go wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't ever forget.....!

Love you Sweetheart Baba(God) from bottom of my heart.

-----Om Shanti-----