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Manas (Mind) and Buddhi (Intellect) Originate in the World of Ideas

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Dr. Andreas Ullrich: Atma Namaste! Paramahamsa Yogananda describes a causal world composed of “thoughttrons” and an astral world composed of “lifetrons”. Nevertheless he includes “manas” and “buddhi” in the elements of the astral body. How does this fit togehter with a causal body composed of thoughttrons? Thank you. Andreas, Austria

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How Important Is the Astrological Bangle?

Nayaswami Dharmarajan

Question from D.P.: How important is it to wear the gold, silver, and copper astrological bangle talked about by Paramhansa Yogananda. I know meditation is the single most important thing in ones life, but I would like your thoughts on the bangle. I figure every little bit helps and I need all the help I can get. The cost of a bangle would…

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What We Need to Know and What We Don’t

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from A: In the autobiography of a yogi, Yoganandaji says “Please, Babaji, don’t go away!”. “Take me with you!” he replied, “Not now. Some other time. Does this mean, Yoganandji is with Babaji in the Himalayas now?Does Pranabanandaji who is with Mahavtar Babaji now has the appearance of a 6 year old boy?I’m just curious to know this. Are there multiple-universes out…

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What is the soul?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Nathan: If Prana and soul are different, what is the connection between the prana and soul? Does the prana help the soul to manifest in a body? Which comes first?In the mother’s womb, how does the soul and prana work together to create the body?

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The ego, the body, and the astral plane of existence

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from George: 1) When the physical body dies, the ego and consciousness go the astral plane. This implies the astral plane is able to be visited upon organic bodily death. Isn’t “death” here a metaphor as Jesus said “let the dead bury the dead?” Therefore only when the person is physically alive and the ego (consciousness) — Self (astral plane) axis can…

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What is truth?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Kristen: What is the difference between culture and Truth? Truth can inform culture, but it seems that culture also informs “truth.” For example, humans rewrite truth to tailor it to our cultural habits and beliefs. Conceptions of the right way to think and behave change and change again. If it’s true that “Truth is one and eternal,” how can we be…

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Unconditional Love vs. Negative Energy

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Neil: Does unconditionally loving someone mean that you accept frequent negative energy from them? What if, despite many efforts to reconcile the situation, there is a recurring pattern of negative energy towards you from the other person (especially if the other person is your spouse)?

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Dealing with an angry friend

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from dimple: Dear Sir/Madam, Hello. Can we make up with our friend who is angry with us from a distance without ant physical contact with the person. If Yes , How?

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Personal Beliefs and Ananda

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from Christopher Gray: I have been interested in Ananda. But I have a concern. On your website it talks about becoming one with God and different references to Jesus and the bible. Now I do not hate Christianity but my spiritual belief is based on Goddess worship. Will this interfere with me being part of Ananda?