Question from roby: Help please! The teaching of Zen and other philosophies suggest being a witness, unattached, not thinking anything. But Guru Nanak says everything is fruitless without name of God. What to do, being a witness or silently repeat the name of God? How to combine these practices? Many say, be one with name of God, but many others say that the…
Question from John C: Hi! Am trying to reconcile: 1) God knows ALL past/present/future (which implies that future is completely predetermined/destined). 2) Individuals have free will & can create/influence (at least a part of) future which is undetermined. Would u say only that portion of future is known/predestined by God which is now too late 2 change (based on Divine Laws); EG When 1…
Question from Brock: Why is it that figuring out which form to worship God in is becoming such a sticking point? What’s the best way to get around this
Question from Sundara: Dear Friend, What would you say are the 10 core teachings of Yogananda’s path? Thanks!
Question from Jerry: Why did Jesus have to die? What was its meaning and benefit for humanity?
Question from joe: Sometimes the light in my spiritual eye is pulsating or strobing. What is the reason for this?
Question from shraboni pathak: Dear Sir, I’ve been practicing meditation for the last 7 years but of late I can’t concentrate, let alone meditate. I can’t control my thoughts and am restless. This is very disturbing because the whole day I feel very bad about it and gradually I’m getting disconnected with my self. Please help me to regain my composure and be able…
Question from jack: I began meditation at the end of summer. Out of the experience so far is that while I meditate my head lifts up. It lifts slowly with each breath, and high enough where the back of my neck hurts. Should this happen, and will this pain pass? I try to push through but it gets to a point where I…
Question from Maggie: Hi there! I’m on week 4 of mindfulness meditation, following an audio. I’ve been enjoying it and one of the key changes I’ve experienced is a peaceful sleep at night. But yesterday, right after meditation I developed a cold. In fact today, it has gotten worse — a blocked and runny nose. Does this have anything to do the meditation?…
Question from james tucker: Hi, My question is, after meditation and transitioning back into activity is there something I should focus on to keep the practice going? I heard you can focus on breath or something like that. What does Ananda teach on a constant focus in activity? Do I continue to chant hong sau and focus on spiritual eye just like in meditation?…
