Question from Josh: I recently had a headache and wanted to take some asprin to help it, but I didn’t because I thought that maybe it wasn’t a “natural” solution. So my question is, are there medicines that are recommened by Yoganandaji or Swami Kriyananda for various illnesses,or should I let it “run its course”?
Question from deepak: Dear friend, Whether a spiritual seeker should eat meat, fish, egg, garlic,onion in his daily food? In India, these food are considered as TAMASIC FOOD and in Srimad Bhagbat GIta, it has been mentioned that these foods are Tamasic food and produce Tamasic qualities in one’s personality. I am also not taking these foods in my daily food.Please suggest me…
Question from Mansi: i get nervous too often..at times just by thinking about people or situations and at times for no reason at all..i try deep breathing but it is very difficult to control mind when it starts drifting away..it takes me at least half an hour to come back to my normal self..i meditate and pray to God for help but what…
Question from Casey: I know we are supposed to chant or meditate without focusing on anything of material concern, however, is it considered wrong to ask for help for others who are suffering during meditation or japa? (I use the Hare Krishna mantra.)A friend is battling anorexia at this point, and simple prayer is difficult, because I am unsure what to pray for.
Question from Rama Bhakti: I have been a strict vegetarian for over 20 years (abstaining from eggs, but not dairy). I have noticed at Ananda, eggs are sometimes served. Do we know if Master actually ate eggs (not just served them)? I am thinking to perhaps try to add them in my diet in the future. Thank you.
Question from Shailesh Nautiyal: Namaste! I have propensity to sleep too much with very deep sleep. I have a job and hence limited time. I do not want this habit to eat away the time I can devote to practice meditation (Hong-Sau). Please guide strategy how can I change my state of mind to control this habit. Thanks! SN
Question from Nirmal Vadgama: A query I often encounter when in a dialogue with an atheist is: “Why won’t God heal amputees?” In other words, why don’t people that believe in divine intervention test it in a situation where the results would be unambiguous? Every single Christian apologist I have heard speak on this matter has failed to give a satisfying answer. Although I…
Question from Aditya: I am more often ill than not. This past year I spent most of my time in bed cursing and begging God for my death. Where did I go wrong in my karma? As long as I can remember, I’ve done nothing wrong to anyone. I’ve tried everything from yoga to meditation, but I always see some strong, invisible, yet…
