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Is Shiva Lucifer?

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Alan: I have heard from various sources that say the hindu god Shiva is equated with Lucifer of the Christian and other faiths. Is this true?

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Who Is to Blame when Bad Things Happen?

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from ABC: Why do people blame God when bad things happens? Why is it that humans blame God and not the humans that does the crime? Or can God be blamed for the crime of humans since he created us? Or is he free of blame becuse he gave us free will?

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Words for “Deliver Us from Delusion”

David Eby

Question from jeff wells: A chant/song on Radio Ananda sounds like it says “banish white lotus impurities”. Please clearify what this means and if the words are right. Thank you.

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How and Why Does Consciousness Exist?

Nayaswami Parvati

Question from Som: Hi, Till now, I’ve understood that the world is made of consciousness, and is an illusion, which I accept, and am experiencing entirely. But, Why/how does consciousness/spirit itself exist ?

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What’s a Good Mudra for the Abdominal Chakra?

Nayaswami Pranaba

Question from Som: What’s a good mudra for the abdominal chakra? Specifically for energizing the entire gastric system ? Thank you for this wonderful service!

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Religions

Nayaswami Seva

Question from Aditi: Namaste I wanted to ask you question about Islam religion and some of its bigoted followers.We see around the world most of the offensive crimes, if not all are done my Muslims.If there was a single God what was the necessity for so many different religions.And why is it that Islamic followers are bigoted and indulge into crime?What is the…

The Paths of Raja Yoga and Kriya Yoga

Question from Dhivakar S: Recently I went in to Raja yoga medition by sahaj Marg and having a confusion whether I need to follow Raja Yoga or Kriya yoga. Please suggest me which path I need to go and how to choose ?

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The Yogic Significance of Long Hair

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Sompal: Why do most saints grow a beard and/or long hair ? Apart from appearance, is there any other significance ? Any spiritual significance such as change in the flow of prana/energy etc ?

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Restlessness During the AUM Technique

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Barry DeStein: My problem is with the OM technique. I’ve been practicing regular for months now I can’t seem to to get away from my restlessness, my other practice of energizing excercise, and hong sau are going well. I feel great benefit through their practice, but the practice of the OM just leaves me frustrated. I don’t know what my problem is.

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Facing Evil Presences in Meditation

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Marisa: Hello, i was going through a guided meditation today and was a little less than halfway through when something started feeling wrong. I was supposed to be traveling to a beautiful place but instead found myself in a place with dark shadows and what felt like evil presences. It was absolutely terrifying, and it’s never happened before. I couldn’t get…