Question from Jonathan: Namaste, i’m just starting out in this life…14 years old, and i’m trying to establish peace of mind for myself and to help others later in my life. you say that i should forget about breathing meditation and focus on my third eye, but whenever i do my awareness goes right back to my breathing how do i stop this?…
Question from Mary: I have attended Ananda all my life and only in the past year have I really thought about and believed the teachings that are offered here. When I was younger I thought that a spiritual name from this path would be really cool. My desire for one has mostly dwindled since then, but the thought still apeals to me. People…
Question from tony dechico: Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my question. During meditation, both hong sau and kriya practice, my head, which is normally in the level position is being drawn up with my breath. It is more so when I practice kriya. Often at the top of my breath if feels as though my head is pointing upward and…
Question from Kaivalya: Should one give up having a child for the spiritual path OR can having a child be ones dharma, gods will, a part of the spiritual path? How do you know which path is for you? What path do you take in marriage if both people have differing viewpoints (desires)? What are Yogananda’s guidelines about having children? with Gratitude Kaivalya~
Question from K: Please answer my curiosity.We have seen many miracles in Autobiography of a Yogi.Generally how much time does it take for an ordinary person, who has received Kriya Yoga initiation, to perform miracles, like producing desired objects from nothing, becoming invisible, etc. Although it depends from person to person I would like a general answer. Say for example if one practises…
Question from Susan: I am profoundly drawn to Yogananda as my Guru (since 1984), but have great difficulty reconciling my Jewish heritage with the Christian focus in the teachings. (Years ago, I stopped Kriya, but still do Hong Sau). I felt drawn back again and found Ananda-just ordered the courses. But can I truly be a Devotee if I cannot accept Christ or…
Question from Brock: Why do you followers of yogananda and other eastern traditions pretend to not realize what a fight you have on your hands? I am talking about trying to blend christianity and eastern beliefs. You seem to want to quietly slip these things together and hope no one will notice. My question is why do you think you aren’t going to…
Question from E.M.: Namaskar! I am a novice meditator, still experimenting with the inner light technique that I have learned from your instructions. 1. It helps me if I use some kind of soulful music, I can then quiet my mind and see inwardly more clearly. Is that something that is recommended to do? 2. Should I order the “Ananda Course in Self-Realization”…
Question from Jacqueline: Hello I am by nature a happy person but have had some very traumatic karma to face in this life time. Overcome with God’s help. Recently I started to worry after seeing an astrological placement, that seems to infer that I will lose someone I love in 2010/11. I have already lost so many I love. I have a son…
Question from Sarthak: I want to be regular in doing energization exercises. However I smoke, which I am gradually quiting(presently 5 to7/day). Can I start doing the exercise or should I wait till I quit it completely.
