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Do we become God?

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from Niraj: What is advaita. Does advaita mean we become God. How can we be GOD. Does God get entangled in his own Maya.If yes then how ?Is advaita supported by the Gita or any ancient Hindu texts

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Protection from Evil Influences

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from Vineeta: A very close one of my family knows tantrik vidya. He can know from a distance what’s happening in whose life. He has told certain things about me, which arose my suspicion as its a little impossible 2 know prrsonal details as he told. I don’t want to be suspicious about him, as it is a sin to doubt someone…

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Ananda’s Mission in India

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from sam: My understanging is that Master’s main mission was to the West. Why is Ananda putting so much energy in India. Isn’t the greater need in the West?

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Leg Pain in Meditation

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from Debashis Ghosh: I have been practicing meditation for more than 2 or 3 years but I skip out after every 2 or 3 days. When I meditate for more than 20 mins, my legs pain. Could you let me know how to meditate without getting into this pain? I am also able to concentrate max. for 25 to 30 mins. Recently I…

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How Do Foreigners Fit into the Caste System in India?

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from alan: I consider myself an American practitioner of Hindu ideas. As a foreigner how can I expect to be treated when visiting India, and where do foreigners fall in the world of caste?

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Restlessness in Meditation

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from rex carlson: During my meditation practice (seated observation of normal breath for 20 minutes/day) I become unable to sit for another moment about 7-12 minutes in. It’s like I want to jump out of my own skim — it’s new. I think it’s just some strong emotion that I may not be ready for. So far I keep practicing without judging it…

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How Can I Tell My Family About My Spiritual Path?

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from anonymous: I think I want to follow the spiritual path, but I don’t know how to tell this to my materialistic family, as they might think I have gone crazy or think I have fallen into a fad. Do you have any advice for “coming out” about my desire to explore spirituality to parents and family members?

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Emotions and Thoughts During Meditation

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from minismom: dear sir/madam i am not able to meditate more than 15.20 mins a day. and long stretches become disguised thought awareness programs. yesterday however i noticed the emotions behind my thoughts, the emotions or feelings preceded the thought and were usually starting from the stomach!! that was good in a way since the thoughts would go away once i tracked…

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Unrequited Romantic Love

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from S: Hi, I have read that we come into this world to learn our lessons, if we understand why that test is there, and put positive energy in that direction, we can learn faster. Now, in my life till now, I have found out that there is one test pattern that comes repeatedly. Whenever I love a guy, that guy never…

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Steps to Kriya Initiation

Nayaswami Sadhana Devi

Question from CJ: I have recently finished reading Swami Kriyananda’s book “The New Path” and have thought of taking Kriya Yoga course. Somehow, part of me is not sure if I am ready to take them, even with your free online offer of the overview course. I have been meditating for quite sometime and really would like to have proper intructions to help…