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Having a “Living” Guru

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Question from Lora: I listened to all the talks that were made available from Spiritual Renewal Week. I am so glad to have that resource. But I was left confused by Swami’s talk on August 14, and I have no one to discuss my questions with, so I appreciate your attention and answers. Kriyananda said that it is absolutely necessary to have met…

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Overcoming nervousness

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Question from Mansi: i get nervous too often..at times just by thinking about people or situations and at times for no reason at all..i try deep breathing but it is very difficult to control mind when it starts drifting away..it takes me at least half an hour to come back to my normal self..i meditate and pray to God for help but what…

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Astrological aids

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Question from Will: Around the full moon I often am moody and short of temper. What can I do to keep this from occuring. Would a bangle help? Also, while on the topic of bangles, I have noticed in a photo of Master he is wearing three. Does anybody know why.

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Preparation for Meditation

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Question from Mali: Hello, while trying the breathing and counting to 12, I found out, that my beathing goes inhale — exhale — pause- inhale. I am trying to change it to inhale — pause — exhale- inhale. But this makes me feel unnatural and wrong. So now I am wondering, if both ways of breathing are ok. Thank you very much! Love,…

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Dealing with difficult people

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Question from Aditya: I was badly treated and mentally tortured by my brother in law , who is abusive. I hate him, but one of my friend who is psychic is forcing me to love him and pray for him. Where as my heart can’t do that. Is not loving people who hurt you an ideal of great master’s. how can an ordinary…

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Coping with grief

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Question from Jas: I have not been able to practice yoga or meditation either as recently i lost my brother.I have faced situations like divorce but after my brother’s death i am shattered emotionally.I dont know wat to do n how to become th same enthusiastic person, full of life n care for my loved ones.Now i hav to take care of my…

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Prayer

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Question from Catherine Ryan: When we begin meditation we are encouraged to pray to the Heavenly Father, Divine Mother and Beloved Friend. Then we include the line of Gurus in our prayer. We are also encouraged to think of our Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and pray to him. As God knows all our needs and our Guru also knows what we are thinking, why do…

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Evolution

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Question from Nirmal: Have humans evolved from apes by natural selection, or are we the result of a special creation by God? Or, moreover, does the answer include both these views? Thanks, Nirmal

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Dealing with hatred

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Question from Prashant Malik: Sir, I have read in many books that if you have a feeling of hatred for anyone you will not be able to live happy and joyful life. But how can I forgive a person who is continuously repeating the same mistake again and again infront of me ,it really hurts me a lot. What should I do in order…

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Padre Pio

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Question from øyvind: hi friends How can it be that master never wanted to meet Padre Pio he did meet many other saints did he had anything ageinst him?He was in Italy so it must have been possible to meet-i ask about pater Pio bec i have an interest in him.it would have been so intersting to know what yogananda had to say…