Question from Petals: Namaste, i read in Yogananda’s book, The Divine Romance that we should not leave our mind empty, otherwise evil souls will possess us and we are not safe. This has instilled so much fear in my mind, even while meditating. Before, i used to just loosen my mind to create a blank space, sort of, where no thoughts or emotions…
Question from Philipp Anton: I don’t understand some things that worry me a lot. 1. what happens after death? What if, for example, my daughter or wife dies? Will I never see them again? 2. What influence does karma have on my worldly life? Can I be ambitious at all and have desires (e.g. a big house for my family) and work towards them?…
Question from S: Yogananda said that God loves us always no matter what our mistakes. But in the Gita Krishna said , “i hurl the cruel haters and evil doers in demonic wombs again and again, falling to the lowest existence they fail to attain me.” God here seems to be more like a tyrant than an “ocean of mercy” as described by…
Question from XYZ: How to overcome pride and excessive self-involvement? I struggle a lot with these bad qualities and don’t know how to get rid of them
Question from Daniel Lee: I found my way into Hinduism by way of Paramahansa Yogananda a few years ago. It coincided with my discovery of Swami Sivinanda, another great Hindu master. I found great solace in both of their teachings but was marginally (say 60:40) more disposed to Yogananda for whatever reason. I plan on taking up the spiritual path yet am in two…
Question from Jayesh: 1. I regularly meditate around 4 hours. How do i plan to progress my practice after this. With increase in amount, the quality of practice/steadiness during meditation hasn’t improved. I am planning to practice intensely in a secluded place once I have complete steadiness. Is this approach correct? Please Guide 2.I almost have no desires, however I am worried as…
Question from Manish: I have completely surrendered myself completely to God’s will .I am in a state where I am unable to feel anything, extreme pleassure or pain. The only momments where I find joy and peace is when I connect to God. I am completely blank about my future goals as I am devoid on my will. Everything is running on routine….
Question from Rocio: I share the Buddhist view that this body-mind existence is an illusory state of mind in which we are all trapped, until we reach enlightenment. Nevertheless, due to karma, I believe, I’m also temporarily trapped in this illusion, just as everybody else. And although I share the Buddhist view that enlightenment and other’s well being is our own responsibility, as…
Question from Anonymous: I have developed strong feelings for someone of the same gender, much older, & in a position of authority at my job. I know it’s completely inappropriate. I have tried to observe the feelings/thoughts without identifying with them. This does not help. I think of her all the time & I get incredibly nervous/flustered around her. I have to see…
Question from Balian: If Babaji was Krishna in a previous life, and Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu, does that mean that Babaji also is an incarnation of Vishnu?
