Mary Mother of Jesus as Explained by Yogananda
Asha Nayaswami
Question from JK: What was the reason that God picked Mary to be the mother of Jesus ?
Meditation & Spiritual Questions Answered By Expert Yogis
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Alien Invasions in Ancient Times
Asha Nayaswami
Question from Davy: Davy asked a long question which we have summarized here: The question stems from statements made by Master in Conversations with Yogananda. In #36, Master confirms the truth of UFO sightings, and says someday we’ll travel to other planets as easily as we go now from continent to continent. In #44, Master responds to the desire of some disciples to…
If He Isn’t My “Soulmate,” Should I Marry Him?
Asha Nayaswami
Question from KT: Hello, Due to circumstances I have to marry someone without my full consent. My parents think that this is the perfect situation and this marriage will bring me a lot of happiness.The man that I am marrying is a good person. But, I am not attracted to him.I don’t get the feeling that he is my soulmate. I have lost…
When Others Try to Make You Feel Ashamed that You Believe in God
Asha Nayaswami
Question from L: In the world today it seems that it is almost wrong to believe in God. It is almost as if it is shamefull to believe. How do you stop feeling shame in believing ? I know i should not feel ashamed of it but sometimes people make me feel ashamed that I believe in God.
Giving Up a Child for Adoption
Asha Nayaswami
Question from Sophie: I would like to ask a question regarding Karma. I was wondering, when a mother gives up her child for adoption, does that count as negative karma? What if the child was a result of a violence? would that still count as bad Karma. What should a person do in such a situation? Any advice. Thank you.
Meditation Does Not Create States of Consciousness, It Reveals Them
Asha Nayaswami
Question from Banu: Hi, I am new to meditation and when ever i sit for it and concentrate of my breath after some time i feel like my breathe is getting shorter for one sec and it gets my immediate attention, and i will lose my concentration. If i continue to meditate for more thatn 10 min i feel very sleepy. I am…
Does God Punish Us?
Asha Nayaswami
Question from dwaparayogi: In AY, Yogananda speaks of “astral slums.” I understand that our own actions determine our karma, however, it seems like people are being punished in this perspective of the afterworld. In other books, Y speaks of evil tramp souls and possession, and this seems frightening and odd to me, and almost verging on puritanical ideals. Could you please elaborate on…
Christ Consciousness is a Universal Concept
Asha Nayaswami
Question from Dp: Can you describe in more detailed manner the CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS that PY talks about. Is there an analogy in Hinduism to Christ Consciousness?
Difficult People are Our Companions in Delusion
Asha Nayaswami
Question from CJ: To whom it may concern, There is a person that I have known for a while in businese. Somehow the more time I spend with the person, the more I dislike the person. I do my best to find the good qualities in this person but, in the mean time, I feel like my effort is failing. One of the…
When a Loved One Digs Themself Into a Pit, Do What Works
Asha Nayaswami
Question from Dawn: I have been dealing with my mom for over 20years over man issues. She has married another man that has taken all her money and has left her broke again. She will lose her house and everything at the end of the month. Her debt is so high there is nothing I can do for her. My brother will help…
