Question from Russell Frerichs: Why does there seem to be no evidence that Jesus passed on to his apostles at least some of the main spiritual elements such as karma, reincarnation, and the techniques of the spiritual path that are so well-established in Buddhism and Hinduism? When one considers his level of spiritual development, it doesn’t seem likely that he wouldn’t be aware of…
Question from BOB: I read the following from Paramhansa Yogananda: When your mental microphone is broken from the hammers of restlessness, repair it before you broadcast your prayers. Do not cast aimless prayers to the winds. Repair your mind-microphone by the mechanics of meditation and then broadcast your prayers. By what technique does HE want us to repair the mind-microphone? Hong Sau? I…
Question from bob: I speak Gujarati. I came across a lesson on the Hong Sau technique written in Hindi from Yogoda Satsang Society in India. The pronunciation of the words Hong and Sau are dramatically different in Sanskrit then they are in English. I hold the Sanskrit language far superior to any other language because it is the language of the Chakras. In…
Question from Liz: I have experienced some rather negative side effects, since I have started meditating. I have a great deal more anxiety, and feel more negative in general. I am very sensitive to everyone and everything. I have had an anxiety attack, less ability to concentrate or focus. I have read that this could be a result of a kundalini opening. I…
Question from Nancy: I am having a problem keeping to my meditation routines. It seems like something is always getting in the way. I have total faith in the teachings, practice my devotions, know I am being guided by Divine Mother, reading the books, etc. But when it comes time to meditate, I can’t seem to stick to a routine. I have joyful…
Question from Dean Opseth: How does one reach deeper states of meditation? I am a kriyaban and I have an effective grasp of Yogananda’s four main techniques (hong-sau, etc.), yet I don’t feel I’ve excelled in meditative depth. Should I remain passively open to such states, or is it simply an act of pure will to go deeper? Maybe the grace of God grants…
Question from Bhushan Patel: As i have learnt about meditation technique where in one has to sit keeping back streight on ground in “padmasan” or “sukhasan” for better flow energy through spine etc i can practice it for sometime but longer i am more comfortable sitting in a chair giving support to my back but yet fully engrossed in meditation watching my breath gazing…
Question from Nathan: What is the difference between Prana and Soul?
Question from carrie: greetings… lately I have been feeling quite sad and overwhelmed. no matter what happens I feel an overwhelming feeling arise in me that I begin to cry quite intensely. during meditation the thoughts that flow through have been quite strange almost dark and menacing. and it is quite difficult to concentrate at all. I feel that I already know that…
Question from Ashleigh Vilk: Hi, I have been trying to mediate for a while. I’ve used recordings and sadly only once felt a wonderful, addictive buzz from meditating. What I most often experience is after meditating I become ‘out of it’. I literally can’t concentrate, I drop things and fell pretty weird and spaced out. Is there something I am doing wrong or that…
