Question from Daniel Lee: I found my way into Hinduism by way of Paramahansa Yogananda a few years ago. It coincided with my discovery of Swami Sivinanda, another great Hindu master. I found great solace in both of their teachings but was marginally (say 60:40) more disposed to Yogananda for whatever reason. I plan on taking up the spiritual path yet am in two…
Question from Jayesh: 1. I regularly meditate around 4 hours. How do i plan to progress my practice after this. With increase in amount, the quality of practice/steadiness during meditation hasn’t improved. I am planning to practice intensely in a secluded place once I have complete steadiness. Is this approach correct? Please Guide 2.I almost have no desires, however I am worried as…
Question from Manish: I have completely surrendered myself completely to God’s will .I am in a state where I am unable to feel anything, extreme pleassure or pain. The only momments where I find joy and peace is when I connect to God. I am completely blank about my future goals as I am devoid on my will. Everything is running on routine….
Question from Rocio: I share the Buddhist view that this body-mind existence is an illusory state of mind in which we are all trapped, until we reach enlightenment. Nevertheless, due to karma, I believe, I’m also temporarily trapped in this illusion, just as everybody else. And although I share the Buddhist view that enlightenment and other’s well being is our own responsibility, as…
Question from Anonymous: I have developed strong feelings for someone of the same gender, much older, & in a position of authority at my job. I know it’s completely inappropriate. I have tried to observe the feelings/thoughts without identifying with them. This does not help. I think of her all the time & I get incredibly nervous/flustered around her. I have to see…
Question from Balian: If Babaji was Krishna in a previous life, and Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu, does that mean that Babaji also is an incarnation of Vishnu?
Question from Deepak Pamnani: Hello, I need to start meditating on the chakras. Please guide me. Thank you.
Question from Harpal: Namaste. Nowadays food, water & food products, even if sattwic, mostly have low vibrations, for example the negative vibrations of people handling them, and we imbibe these vibrations if we take them just like that. Please offer some methods by which we can purify the food products and change their low vibrations to higher one, for example what to pray…
Question from SS: is our relationship with our self and with others a reflection of our relationship with God? can you explain how the two are connected? for example, if our family member is constantly criticizing us, how does this relate to their relationship with God?
Question from Robert R.: Master always emphasized the importance of keeping the spine straight to effectively practice Kriya Yoga. Now, I don’t take everything literally, but does my mild scoliosis (medically diagnosed) mean I can never have full communion with God in this lifetime? Past Karma determines our current iteration of human body, and some ailments are correctible and others are not depending on…
