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How to Stop Overeating

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Diana: I listened to Nayaswami Asha’s talk on Karma, and among so many other wonderful points I ‘heard’ was a mention of food/overeating as being low on the spectrum of material -spiritual energy or vibration. I would like to hear more about this topic on a spiritual level-this is a trap of mine. Thank you.

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In Marriage, Is Celibacy or Sex More Appropriate?

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Robert: I find that as I transcend higher with Kriya, I have lost interest in sex. Initially I was able to tolerate moderation, but, as I continue to climb higher and feel closer to God, sex has become meaningless to me and my interest and drive gone. I do not miss it, but my wife, like most people who are not…

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Spiritual Excellence Is Practical

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Chary: I am very much benefited from Sri Yukteshwar’s wisdom. And i strive to follow his teaching. I could not understand his statement “The active expression of virtue gives rise to the keenest intelligence.” What does “active expression of virtue” mean? What is “keen intelligence”?

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Love vs. Attachment

Asha Nayaswami

Question from vamshi: what exactly is the difference between love and attachment…is it a subtle one?…please elaborate on this…

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How to Develop a Healthy Sexual Connection in a Relationship

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Arya: I am in a relationship with this girl and we are get along very well. We give good company to each other but one major problem in our relationship is that I am not attracted to her. I do not find her attractive. Should I continue my relationship with her or look for someone else who I feel strongly attracted…

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Truthseeking in the Modern World

Asha Nayaswami

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…

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I’ve Been Falling Asleep While Meditating

Asha Nayaswami

Question from A: When ever I meditate for a long time I tend to sleep, but for a few seconds only. I start dreaming, then all of a sudden I realize that I have started to sleep and dream. Thanks a lot.

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LSD and the Search for God

Asha Nayaswami

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…

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The Nature of an Avatar

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Alex M: When an enlightened soul chooses to reincarnate on Earth in order to help humanity or for any other reason, does this being know he is enlightened since the moment he has consciousness after birth? Or, he is born ignorant of this and later in his life he realizes his true nature? How does this work?

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Changing Habits of Relating

Asha Nayaswami

Question from SK: I am going through an exceptionally difficult time right now. It seems that everything around me has a negative air. My parents have been fighting since I was a child and it has always gotten to me. I just graduated and I am living at home again and there is a lot of negative air in the house. My mother…