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Incorruptible Bodies of Saints and Masters

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Rajesh: Dear Guruji, Paramhansa Yogananda and other few great saints had their respective bodies intact evan after a long time after their death. There was no decay or detirioration to their mortal remains post their death. What do you think it implies ? Were these saints got into Nirabikalpa Samadhi? Regards Rajesh

Caring for Animals in Pain

Question from Lee: I am not so familiar with the teachings of Yogananda, but I spent two years & a half years with a teacher who followed these teachings. I am curious about something. She was completely indifferent to animals & suffering. She would not hurt an animal (karma) but would not help one either. If one was hungry or suffering right in…

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God: Personal or Impersonal?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Raju: Vedanta says that there is Consciousness and on that the prana (energy) started to vibrate. Out of this, the “pancha bhoothas” (five fundamental elements) originated. Out of this, all the substances including this universe originated. From all these factors, the consciousness is all-knowing all-pervading …etc. and can be considered as the Supreme God. Then how can be a God personified?

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Predictions of Nuclear War?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Michael: Hello, I have been enjoying Swami Kriyananda’s talks for quite long now, and every time I see a new video I watch it with enormous joy and interest. As I watched many of his videos I noticed that he in many of them mention that war is coming, but not a normal type of war he said that it will…

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Is Shiva Lucifer?

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Alan: I have heard from various sources that say the hindu god Shiva is equated with Lucifer of the Christian and other faiths. Is this true?

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The Astrological Bangles of Paramhansa Yogananda and Sri Yukteswar

Kent White

Question from Som: Does one require an astrological consultation before wearing a bangle ? I’ve read in the Autobiography that its a “general” bangle. Is there a way to “fine-tune” the bangle’s composition to suit the wearer’s karma/planetary positions. Similar to the way Sri Yukteshwar recommended a copper(?) bangle to Yogananda. I’ve read on Kent’s site that Sri Yukteshwar’s techniques were lost. Has…

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Correct Practice of the Energization Exercises

Nayaswami Pranaba

Question from Cyril: Hi, I am feeling some stiffness in parts of the body ( like in the elbow joints ) after some months of daily Yogoda practise (Energization Exercises). Could this be a sign that I am doing them correctly and am drawing energy into my body in the way described. Are there any things to watch out for, some markers of…

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You Don’t Need to Accept Poor Behavior

Hanuman Baughman

Question from Rekha: I have a lovely niece who is now turning out to be rude and arrogant with me.My sister tells her negative things about me.My niece feels that we are attacking her mom and overreacts for everything.Last night I was tired of her arrogance and told her to either speak to me politely or stay quiet.I love her dearly but am…