Question from A: Hello, I was just reading the first few chapters of ‘The New Path’ and I noticed that my personality strongly mirrors that of swamiji in his youth! I have an intense longing for truth and I try to live life based on the principles taught by the masters. However, in the modern western society, idealists like me are perceived as…
Question from daniel: I have been on Yoganandas path for many years and have a regular practice. Yet I can’t help the fact that i love other masters besides the Ananda lineage. I have always been very inspired by lord Buddha and i often pray for his guidance along with Jesus, Babaji, Lahiri, Yukteswar and Yogananda before meditation. I fear i am doing…
Question from Jessica: How do you truly reach a level in life where there is joy and freedom of mind? We get stuck in so many things that seem so unimportant. So many people doing the same thing over and over… When will we stop trying to grow when the “growth” is actually making us fall further asleep. I dont know the question…
Question from Sara: What do you think Yogananda’s teachings would be on the use of LSD as medicinal and used as a sacred means to experience god. My partner and I have a difference of opinion and has caused many arguments. I think with great moderation it can be useful. But that Kriya is much more helpful in the path to god. LSD…
Question from A: Dear Sir/madam, Could you explain the meaning of the “Samudra manthan or the churning of the ocean of milk” described in Indian scripture? Since it is related to snake, is it related to the awakening of kundalini? Also, finally amrit is obtained;Does this denote the secretion of nectar? Then what does swallowing of the poison by lord shiv depict? Also…
Question from A: The universe had a beginning likewise it will have an end. At the end everything will become one with God; Scriptures say, after this, creation will start again; This process of creation & destruction is endless. Why God has no other work other than this? Then, what is the point in doing tapas & becoming one with God?Then, how can…
Question from Souvik Biswas: its always said “ur soul”..etc..my question is if i am the soul why is it said “your soul” ?what is the difference between ego(my self awareness)and soul(true self)? what is spirit? is it another name for god?? at death(if i have done a good few years of kriya yoga) what happens to my identity of self.my I ness?? do i…
Question from AA: If you have memories that is memories of somthing that has not happend to you. Is that memories of a past life And how does Reincarnation actualy work how do we evolve from what we are in the beginning to beeing one with God
Question from N.Anitha: Is there any way of living that causes no harm to our fellow beings? Sometimes, I get frustrated about our lives; In all our actions we are causing harm to one creature or another.Even For our daily food we are causing tremendous pains to food crops and plants. We harass all the creatures around us. All our actions are self-centered,…
Question from Khaidem Subir singha: What do you have to say on hypnosis? How far it is beneficial and what are the disadvantage of it? What is your opinion on watching horror movies and watching something terifying or scary? Has it any positive effect?
