Is God Willing to Prevent Evil, but Not Able? (and other questions)

Question from BCA: Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent! Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent! Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? Epicurus, Greek philosopher Did Yogananda ever say anything about this ?

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What’s “Living in the Spine”?

Nayaswami Parvati

Question from debbie: Hi, Please would you specify the term “living in the spine,” especially explain where exactly the astral spine is located. Thank you very much Debbie

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Why Spiritual Names?

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Aparna: What is a reason behind changing the name when one is walking on the spiritual path? The true seeker is not attached to his/her name anyway.

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Religions

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Aditi: Namaste I wanted to ask you question about Islam religion and some of its bigoted followers.We see around the world most of the offensive crimes, if not all are done my Muslims.If there was a single God what was the necessity for so many different religions.And why is it that Islamic followers are bigoted and indulge into crime?What is the…

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Is Liberation Possible Through Self-Will Alone?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from preety: Pranam and Salutation. Can somebody with a very strong will power and excellent materialising aptitudes liberate himself through mere will power; especially if we take into account that as we think so we become? What if such a person continuously affirms, “I am fully liberated.” ? Hari Om.

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Dynamic Service

Joseph (Puru) Selbie

Question from Som: I occasionally find myself having quite a bit of free time. Apart from meditations, & feeling the presence of God (Both of which I do), is there any other spiritual activity that I might do ?

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What is the Astral World?

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Justin: What is the astral world, how does it relate to us as humans on the spiritual path, and is it the highest level of evolution that we seek to evolve?

Can Spiritual People Be Selfish, Cold, etc.?

Question from Aditya R Joshi: Can a person be spiritual and selfish at same time, So Many people meditate these days and talk about spirituality but they can be cold and selfish, even turn their back on a person who needs their help! Spirituality just realizing God with out compassion for others or using God as excuse for turn their back! So many people call…

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Casting Desires into the Flames of Love

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from Maia: I have recently and with disappointment uncovered a thought/desire that I have been unsuccessful at “cast[ing] into the flames of love.” It is bothering me — when I am happily reflecting on God or Guru as I am taking care of daily activities it will come in and bother me. What is the best way to take care of this…