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Pain in the Agya Chakra

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Prashant Singh: I have been meditating on the ajna chakra form some time and now a days I feel some sort of pain or pressure in the spiritual eye. I want to know that why is this pain and what can i do? Should I give up this meditation?

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Did Yogananda Teach the Yoga Sutras?

Nayaswami Seva

Question from chris: In lessons I’m reading, Yogananda doesn’t mention the yamas and niyamas im wondering if he taught the actual teachings and principles of raja yoga using words like ahimsa, dharana etc. to Kriyananda the way Yogananda was actually taught by his guru. is Kriyananda teaching and presenting Yoganda’s path the way he actually taught it? Just curious. Also when doing the…

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Why Don’t Saints Help the World Now?

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Nina: Namashkar! I am currently reading “Autobiography of a YogI”. I am intrigued by the saints Paramhansa Yogananda has mentioned in the book like the saint with two bodies and the one in Chapter 4. Are there such great saints today as well in this materialistic world? If yes, where are they and why don’t they do something to relieve mankind…

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Family and Astrological Considerations About a Marriage Partner

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Prerna: I am looking forward to get married. I have a guy in my life who I believe can be a good life partner for me. However, there are many constraints that are stopping me to go ahead with the proposal. My family is completly against the guy due to following reasons: a) They find the guy clever enough. b) My…

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Finding God

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Patrick: It’s been so long … I have been trying by so many means to be close to Him, to know Him … but he does not respond. How do I meet Him ?

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Guilt About the Loss of a Loved One

Nayaswami Seva

Question from ela singh: My small dog, who was 12 years old, died last 4th September. I live in a backward place and good vets are not avilable here. After suffering for one month she died. I can’t stop crying. The grief of losing her is too intense. It is combined with guilt that I could not give her better treatment. My question is…

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Karma and the Mentally Disturbed

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Magnus Reuterswärd: Jai Guru, Are the karmic consequenses in any way affected if the doer of some evil is in fact mentally ill or mentally disturbed?

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Should We Worship Angels?

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Stephen: Are humans above angels, devas, and demigods? Is it proper to resonate the attributes of these higher beings without worshipping them (for I believe all worship belongs to the one most high).

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Raised a Christian, Now Spiritually Seeking

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Logan Adam: Hello, I was raised in a strict Christian home. I finally got out of that negative environment, but since then I have been feeling unhappy spiritually. I want to get close to God and I want to get close to the inner me, but I am not sure how. I have always been drawn to India and Indian philosophy. Can…

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I Want to Pray for Everything

Nayaswami Seva

Question from karen: I have read so much good advice regarding prayer. The problem now though is that I want to prey for everything — to be closer to God, to be a better person, for the right partner, for family, friends, guidance, strength, etc etc. I feel that Im not doing my best if I miss anything out but where should we…