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Son of God or Son of Man?

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Cody Massey: I’ve been reading the Bible and there are more than a few terms I’m confused about. Is there a difference between the Son of Man and the Son of God? And I think circumcision is an allegory but I don’t understand. Could someone help me?

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How to Find Opportunity in Obstacles!

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from Kay: Yogananda said: “There are no obstacles, only opportunities.” Albert Einstein also said “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” What exactly do these quotes mean? All I see are obstacles ahead of everything I’d like to do. There seems to be no smooth sailing. With obstacles set in front of us, do they mean that we will learn more through…

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How To Avoid Ending Jobs Bitterly

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Hello: I am 30, an Engineer. My career of 5+ yrs has been very unstable and I already have changed 4 jobs, every job ending in a bitter way and am unemployed now, though I am technically strong, but not apt in managing relationships. Though I have tried to improve and things seemed to be improving, but maybe something to do…

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Keeping God in Mind

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from roby: I want that I never forget God but in daily activities it is hard. Please tell me a technique for continous chanting. Give step by step information for improving this. My life is full of problems. The reason behind this is lack of spritual practice. Help me I want to get into the state of ajapa japa and I want…

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Do Your Best and Let Guru Do the Rest

gopal

Question from Vogeti Bapuji: Is it a hard and fast rule that one should meditate sitting straight? My spine is weak and difficult for me to sit for a long time to meditate. Can I use an easy chair (recliner chair) and continue my meditation? Kindly reply sir.

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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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Lifting the Gaze Upward in Meditation

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from nandini: During meditation when we concentrate at spiritual eye, it is explained that we should see at a distant mountain peak. I want to ask that should the eye gaze and ‘our concentration both be focussed at the distant mountain peak? Please explain. Jai guru!

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Why Do All Yoga Paths Deal With the Chakras?

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Gopinath T: I have many questions relating to spiritual aspirants: How are the chakras related to yoga, to any yoga, like Kriya Yoga, Raja Yoga and all yogas present. If the chakras are activated, shall we achieve the yogas? Every yoga deals with the chakras, why?

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The Light Coming from Swami Kriyananda

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from Ivan: The very first time that I saw Swami Kriyananda on TV I saw something that I would like to describe: I saw a transparent light coming from Swami’s forehead. It was some kind of light. The light itself felt like a wave of peace that swept over me. It felt refreshing and it made me feel ecstasy or love itself…