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Spiritual Excellence Is Practical

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Chary: I am very much benefited from Sri Yukteshwar’s wisdom. And i strive to follow his teaching. I could not understand his statement “The active expression of virtue gives rise to the keenest intelligence.” What does “active expression of virtue” mean? What is “keen intelligence”?

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Cosmic Consciousness

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Y: Hello, When one attains nirbikalpa samadhi, it is said they then realize their oneness with God and drop their individual egos. My question is: When thousands all over the world tune into Yogananda and the other masters, can they be with every one of them simultaneously? Are their personalities still intact or are they more of a “force of God”…

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Breathing Diaphragmatically

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from Cyril: Hi Friends, When I inhale I can take in large amount of air but feel that belly doesnt move out as much as it should. Is it important that the outward movement of belly is synchronised with the inhalation? For e.g, sometimes my belly feels fully extended but the inhalation is only half way through so belly has to move…

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God Watches the Heart

Joseph (Puru) Selbie

Question from Bhushan: If for some reason or other one is not wealthy but progressed spiritually and try to do everything what our line of GURU has tought at end not sure what will be his fate will GOD & GURU will be pleased and how is soul will progress and on the other hand take example of Mr.Bufett & Mr.Gates acquired everything…

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What Can I Do About Health Problems Which Can’t Be Diagnosed?

Mary Kretzmann

Question from Dawn: After having several ailments that cannot be diagnosed, I am beginning to wonder if there is something happening energetically. When I was really young it was headaches. Then I started getting extreme stomach and chest pain. Recently I have developed neck, arm and back pain. I started gettng the neck & back pain after getting certified in thai bodywork. I…

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What Is True Knowing?

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from Simon: Obejctivity?! Dear friends. I love Yoganandaji. His teachings give me strength. But I doubt we all are objectiv. First off, I’ve never experienced samadhi or god. Thoughts are creative and powerful, aren’t they? One gives his whole life to god. Focusing on HIS IMAGE of god. Then sometime he finds god. But is that real god or his imaginary god?…

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Becoming One with AUM

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from rajeev: I want to know that while practicing to listen the sound of Aum what does it means to become one with the sound we hear. How can we become one with the sound.

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Can Kriya Yoga Help with Depression?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Ryan: Hello, for the past 6 months my life has been completely derailed by depression. I understand you are not a doctor, but I believe suffering is a reason many turn towards spirituality. I was curious if you’d had experience with anyone who has been relieved of their depression by investing their life in kriya yoga. I want desperately to turn…

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What Is This Sound?

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from sandy: If one hears the Sound at all times — 24×7 — what is it’s significance. It is much louder during meditation but loud enough at all times that it can be heard in any situation. It grows much louder at night to the point of interfering with sleep. It is in the forehead mostly but travels to the right side…