Question from S: What are the different ways to invoke astral beings? Since rites & rituals are used in both, invoking a Deva or invoking God through an idol, what kind of worship leads to God? It is said that some forms are not fit for devotion. If this is true, then why do saints say that it doesn’t matter what form you…
Question from Veronica: Hello, I like to write letters to God expressing feelings, either good or bad feelings… Sometimes I write thanking Him, sometimes I write asking for help or guidance. It is easier for me to write to God rather than normally pray like talking to Him. I feel more concentrated doing so. And since He is omniscient I’m pretty sure He…
Question from S: Swami Yogananda said to focus on the third eye during meditation. But as a devotee, i find it more comfortable to meditate on divine mother(with form). So it is difficult to focus on the third eye and divine mother at the same time as my gaze is not upward but straight. What should I do?. Also, is japa only a…
Question from Rocio: I share the Buddhist view that this body-mind existence is an illusory state of mind in which we are all trapped, until we reach enlightenment. Nevertheless, due to karma, I believe, I’m also temporarily trapped in this illusion, just as everybody else. And although I share the Buddhist view that enlightenment and other’s well being is our own responsibility, as…
Question from Sam: By nature I am partly philosophical and partly devotional. I am a devotee of divine mother, but my philosophical side appears to be an obstacle in my devotion. Whenever I think of the mother, i can’t concentrate and my reasoning process starts which in the end often leads to doubts and an unsatisfied intellect. Some doubts cannot be cleared by…
Question from Nandhini: Even though we want surrender to Guru or God, we are have our daily needs and wishes: we suffer from illness, wealth issues, relationship issues. Is asking God to fulfil those wishes okay? Because once we surrender, we should not ask anything of God.
Question from Sam: According to Yogananda & Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Devi is the Divine Mother of the universe who has an all-forgiving nature. But in India She is worshipped with respect, awe & perhaps fear by most people. Besides, even animal sacrifice is performed as a ritual. The complicated worship of Devi is performed very carefully (lest She would be displeased). In many books…
Question from Andrew Roberts: Hello! I love to pray to Divine Mother. Last night when I asked Maa how I should pray to her (at this time) the response I felt was “Kali.” What is recommended regarding initiation into Kali prayer? Is it appropriate to meditate on a short mantra of hers, such as Om Krim Kalikayai Namah? Jai Maa, Andrew
Question from Rajender Kalra: Which mantra should I chant for a peaceful life? Hare Krishna mantra or Gayatri mantra?
Question from Sumesh Gopu: I am doing the second course in path of Kriya yoga. But I listen to Master’s speech about how GOD is love. But what I understand (which is limited) GOD has no such character. He is nirgun (without qualities). He doesn’t love or hate. This was my understanding. Could you help me clear my confusion?
