Question from Nelly: Hello! I’d like to ask about infertility treatments and God’s will. I’m considering about becoming a single mother by choice by receiving donor sperm from a clinique. It’s a very difficult decision to make as i’m aware of the ethical concerns around sperm donation and whether it’s in the child’s best interests having been conceived this way. I’m not in…
Question from Mounica: I recently started my spiritual journey and connection with myself. I am trying to look into myself, see what I feel, forgive myself, taking care of myself, stand and speak for myself , doing meditation etc. Suddenly I am feeling lonely and alone in this journey. I feel like I am looking for some greator love and acceptance which humans…
Question from Nagarajan R: Nameste, i have found myself verily influenced by my parents’ tendencies (including spritualistic) , decision making ability, and pride. I feel myself rational and my intentions are good but my actions and emotions speak otherwise. I feel that i am not free. I could not make any strong decision and am struggling to become emotionally mature. how to overcome the…
Question from Ashu: What constitutes will? Where does it reside in us and how can we strengthen it? Can it be gauged through the results of our actions? What could be a demonstrable example of manifestation of will? Does will work in linear manner i.e., the more we do of a certain thing, the more willing we would be to do it again?…
Question from Adam G Dyer: For the majority of my life, I have not been able to finish anything that I start. Whether it is a simple project, schooling, career, music endeavor, or even it seems the spiritual path. I want so badly to devote myself to the guru, and have many instructions, texts, practices available to me. I feel there is a ledge that…
Question from William Howard (Shivanand): Is there further extensive information about living in the spine in daily life? Also, if the 3rd eye is the highest spiritual center then what about the atman (soul) in the secret chamber of the heart (Hridaya)?
Question from Paarth: Nicene creed says that jesus is the only-begotten son of god. Is it true? How? Please explain it Thank you
Question from Mike: Hi, part of me lately has been gravitating towards Omnism. I have a question about the meaning of the Virgin Mary. If Jesus was considered a human, a wandering guru then how was he born a supernatural birth to Mary who was a virgin? Did Yogananda talk about this? I’ve also noticed that many Christians think that their path is…
Question from Chris: Hi I am a bit confused, Yogananda writes in The essence of self realization: Everyone who makes a sincere effort on the spiritual path will surely reach his goal. You cannot say that of worldly ambition. Not everyone can become a famous pianist, no matter how hard he tries. Contrary to that in numerous books he writes that the powers…
Question from Ariana Nelson: Hello, I am aware that it takes approximately 1 million years of life in a human body without any practice to reach liberation, and that Kriya Yoga shortens this period. However, on average, how many life times in a human body have most souls already have had? I would like to know an approximation of how many of those 1…
