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?
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…
Question from Casey: Recently, I have been drawn to likhita japa practice, but I have as yet been unable to find anything which states either Paramhansa Yoganandaji’s thinking on this practice, or that of Swami Kriyananda. Is it beneficial for one on this path?
Question from Raymond: Hello, I have some Q’s from Autobiography of a Yogi. 1) What is difference between Soul and Astral body? 2) In the books he says that in the Astral planes the astral beings Who have overcome physical karma and live permanently in the astral planes, reincarnate again an again to overcome their astral karma until they move to the Causal…
Question from Mary: I am in love with someone who is experiencing enlightment. I think it’s beautiful but we are no longer in a relationship but we see each other sometimes and the feelings are still there. I am experiencing such great love for him but struggle a little for we are not together. I know that this is a sign of attachment…
Question from Pramod Prasad: I heard about Sage Vashishta’s teachings to Rama about life and the universe. He talks about this illusion (Maya). He says that we’re within God’s imagination! We’re not apart from the Divine, but part of Him (Advaitha). Does it mean we don’t exist?! Our universe is in God’s brain! When I realize I’m not really there, then I break the…
Question from Gopalakrishnan: Recently I checked my blood pressure level is 190+ doctor says it is uncurable. I take medication daily. What kind of meditation will cure this problem?
Question from Diana: I have teenagers in public school whose activities neccessarily bring me into the outside world. I am in social situations with other parents where the focus is academic worry, competition, negative stories of behavior… I am a sincere devotee and Kriyaban. I do not seek out social events-ILOVE being alone! Given my circumstances, how can I keep from being dragged…
Question from Cody: I need a guru but alas I am a 19 year old with no money. I want to know God. That is slowly becoming my only desire. I want to just find a self-realized guru and learn under him/her for years at an ashram. Can anyone give me advice on how to find a true guru? And do gurus take…
Question from Barton: I am a beginner in meditation and I’ve been trying different forms of meditation but today during a laying down form of meditation I felt a tilting sensation in my head region and I was wondering was this a good or bad thing???
