Question from ash: Hello, I have been practicing kriya pranayama and meditation for the past two years. During the first year I felt nothing but pure joy and peace. However these days I feel quite withdrawn from activities I used to love doing but my attachment to the same activities suddenly springs back in me. Thus I feel torn between two opposite forces…
Question from Brendan: I have been practicing meditation for a couple months. I feel stronger but I get scared at times. I sometimes doubt Yogananda and it makes me feel bad. I feel scared of negative spirits around me too. How can I overcome these fears? How can I become truly confident of my spiritual strength? How can I grow more faith in…
Question from Prashant Malik: Is it necessary to be well established in brahmacharya or celibacy or moderation in order to grow spiritually or get good and fast results? If yes, please send me some tips on how I can establish myself in brahmacharya.
Question from daniel: Dear Ananda Friends, I have had wonderful experiences in meditation, but these are rare. Often, I just sit and think about stuff with my eyes closed. I know it’s part of the learning journey, but sometimes I feel like it’s pointless to proceed. I guess I am looking for encouragement. Any advice?
Question from Kalu: Can Kriya Yoga help protect one from spells cast by witch doctors? We often see them here in Nigeria. They cause problems in health and material and spiritual progress.
Question from manjeri: I am a Kriya yogi, but also have a job in the corporate sector. I tend to get too distracted with externals related to my work. I also travel a lot, which affects my meditation routine. It takes time to get back to it. I need spiritual guidance. What is the best remedy in my situation? I don’t want to…
Question from Le: To marry or not to marry: I’m in my mid-20s and after reading some books by Yogananda, I have started my yoga and meditation routine. Now, I wonder what is the point of being married or having kids. But at the same time, everything comes from God… so is it my misconception that a renunciant is better than being a…
Question from Dm,: Is it right to cure pets in order to prolong their life? Or is it better to let them go and evolve in next life? Thank you!
Question from niru: How do I encourage my husband to meditate? He is supportive of me, and believes in meditation, but he does not do it himself!
Question from Daniel Boland: I have been meditating for 2 — 3 years, and was able to concentrate and stay calm during my meditations. However, I go deeper, I notice that something is fighting me. When I concentrate on the third eye my body jerks; sometimes the hole body shakes. What could that possibly be?
