Question from Nirmal: My friend and I were discussing whether it “wrong” to swear. By swearing I mean saying the F word or jokes of a sexual nature. My friend’s reasoning is that it shouldn’t be considered immoral because these swear-words are not directed at anyone personally and.are just a human invention-that it’s only considered bad because of a social construct. He agrees…
Question from srinivasan: My wife is a good lady. But she is always talking about others very badly, which I don’t like. She is wasting her time and energy. She gets angry for whatever advise I give. I solicit your guidance.
Question from carrie: I am curious about how one goes about receiving a spiritual name. recently I have been having thoughts about taking a new name. I have even had one come to me in meditation. I am a disciple of Yogananda and I know it is Swami Kriyananda who blesses those seeking a spiritual name with one or one that has come…
Question from manasi: how do we describe god?how is he?how does he feel wen we repeatedly do the same mistakes?or don’t meditate?wen we want somethng to happen for eg a gud career etc et,what attitude shud we hav towards god?what r d thngs whch decides what r we gng to get?or are we gng to get what we want or not?
Question from Vidya: Namaste, What does it mean to be true to oneself? My vague understanding of the phrase is that one should always stand by what one believes in. But then, what if we are believing in something that is not right, to begin with? How can one be true to oneself in the right way?
Question from Cyril: Hi, More often than not these last years I wake up more tired than when I go to bed even though I try to follow yoga asanas etc that are designed to relax for sleep. It is just a bad habit that I have gotten into mentally where I feel I wont have any form of rejuvenating sleep. Day is…
Question from Susanne: Hallo, please can you give me an advice, how to overcome the feelings of guilt and inadequacy? I have many troubles because of these feelings. Thanks! God bless you. I love this website. Susanne
Question from Durgadas (Alan Gosink): Swamiji has written the following: “Make your affirmations rhythmic, in a rhythm commensurate with the nature of your resolution.” Can you shed some light on his words. In Master Durgadas
Question from emile: I had a dream this afternoon. I was walking with a friend next to a church. I told him I’m going inside to pray. When I walked in I notice there was a bread dough on every chairs and was covered. I start thinking of taking some home to bake it. Anyway I start praying and some how the dough…
Question from Raju: I am 54. Recently I started my spiritual journey, I think. I do not have a job at present. My mind hesitates to work in the outer world, even if it is for a living. This makes me confused. What path should I choose?
