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Yogananda’s predictions of economic crisis

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from Aaron: It occured to me today that the worldwide economic crisis we find ourselves in may be the deep depression that Yogananda warned us to prepare for. Is it? What should my family and I do to prepare for it?

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Am I just a body?

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from sonia: Who are we in this world? I feel as though sometimes am I just a body. What happens when I die? This is one of my greatest fears. I have so many questions about life, where I fit in, what is my spiritual life? Could you help with some of these questions?

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The goal of yoga

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Hiram: I was very dedicated to meditation and Kriya Yoga. I am also a member of SRF. I learned yoga from my father, but about a year ago I learned about Scientology. They see yoga as not a correct way of path because it withdraws you from the material world. They say that the goal of the spirit is survival and…

Space, light, and harmony

Question from priyal: Namaste, I am an architect and have been wondering, if spaces have an aura (positive or negative vibes) about them. If so, how is it possible to design spaces with certain postive aspects.

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Exercise and sadhana (spiritual practice)

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from Kristen: According to yogic principles, is sadhana (spiritual practices) more effective before or after daily exercise (jogging, for example)?

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Evolution

Nayaswami Anandi

Question from Nirmal Vadgama: Recently, I have been very interested on the subject of evolution (in terms of physical transmutations and speciation) and have thoroughly investigated the claims of both materialistic science and religious advocates. However, when it comes to HUMAN evolution, there are about as many different theories as there are people. The Vedic perspective seems to broadly agree with Darwinian evolution, but…

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Organ donation

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from Rama Bhakti: What does Master or Swami Kriyananda say about organ donation after death (like after a car accident people donate their organs for another person to live). Is it bad for our astral body as we move to the astral world, or is it a good selfless service?

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Meditation Posture

Nayaswami Bharat

Question from andrew: I can only feel comfortable and relaxed when I set slouching. Whenever I sit perfectly upright I feel knots of tension in my stomach and mind which prevents me from meditating. Any advice?

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Feeling a Headache While Looking at the Spiritual Eye

Nayaswami Bharat

Question from tyler: i have a friend who has recently begun to practice meditation. she is experiencing headaches when she tries to look into the spiritual eye. what would you recommend in such a case?

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Sciatica and Meditation Posture, Hong-Sau Technique

Nayaswami Devarshi

Question from MS: I have bouts of sciatica which makes it painful to sit at times. I have tried to do Kriya’s lying down, with my knees up, feet flat, to feel like sitting. After a few tries, it seems to work well and I don’t fall asleep. Can I do Kriyas this way? Also, what is the differences between Hong Sau and…