Do the Planets Affect Us?
Mary Kretzmann
Question from William: Can phenomenon from space effect us here on earth? With a ecilpse in a few days or when the moon is near my immune system is weakened and I get exceively tired.
Substitute for Brandy
Nayaswami Diksha
Question from Ron: Since alcohol is to be avoided while on the spiritual path, is it best to avoid remedies like — the Bach Flower Essences, or cooking ingr. like — vanilla ext. since they do contain alcohol? I once used an equal amt. of brandy for the 1 tsp. of vanilla called for in a recipe, as I was out of vanilla, making sure to cook…
Clarifying Yogananda’s teachings on healing
Nayaswami Savitri
Question from Unknown: As Sadhguru said not to do healing to anybody because it only heals symptoms/surface of the disease but not the root cause of the disease. He says the energy, which created the disease, is not healed. But what about the healing practices offered by Shivyog. Healing of shivyog, which works on the root cause of the disease. It heals/works on…
How to Deal with Self-Hate?
Nayaswami Pranaba
Question from anita: How can you stop hate when it is directed at yourself? This is causing me to be short tempered with others and have high levels of anxiety, both of which only cause more self hate. Thank you
Tips for One-Day Fasting
Nayaswami Diksha
Question from Rob Redeker: Dear Swami, I am reading The Path (“het Pad” in Dutch) by swami Kriyananda. In the Path Kriyananda mentions fasting. This idea appeals to me, to follow his example by fasting one day a week. However since I have difficulties with balancing foods and drinks, i would like to receive some advice including do’s an don’ts. Can you help me…
Adjusting to a New Environment
Nayaswami Maria
Question from Nirja: I’ve recently moved to a new country with a wonderful man I love. I am just really sad constantly. I don’t know what it is. I am unable to explain it. I can’t seem to find a therapist, a job, all my friends have moved… the shift is so palpable, I have been struggling with my life and routine and…
When to Seek Medical Attention
Question from Siddhanth: Hi i am very absent minded (sorry for bad english). i oftenly forget admit cards at exams,miss highway turns,become restlessness on a very huge level,weaker memory, can not attain my attention on what i am doing rather thinking of other enviromental activities, i leave my things behind from where i visit plz help
Is God the Doer?
Nayaswami Hriman
Question from Tanzing: Namaste. From past 10 days or so, my heart starts beating very fast when I work in office. I thought because I get so much serious about work. I offer myself to the higher self and make him responsible, as a doer, yet I cannot get rid of this. Please suggest. Tanzing
Anxiety
Nayaswami Hriman
Question from Richard: For just over a year I have been experiencing high anxiety for no reason at all what so ever. ( I think it’s anxiety) . It never leaves me alone. Nervous from nowhere, ringing ears comes and goes , stomach problems , other strange feelings. The thing is my 2 brothers are going through the same thing. One for over…
Depression
Mary Kretzmann
Question from Rush: Hi, relatives of mine have hinted that I may be clinically depressed and suggest I get treatment for it. I am hesitant because I don’t like the idea of taking antidepressants, as they feel unnatural to me; what is your take- do they do more harm than good? Also, do you have any other natural suggestions? I have been meditating…
