Question from Pooja: Given that the Divine is all-compassionate and all-knowing, knows exactly what we need, and is forever orchestrating the best for us, why should we ask at all in prayer? Shouldn’t prayer only be about expressing gratitude for whatever we get, in whatever form that it may be? I feel the Divine presence in my life so deeply and miraculously. So…
Question from m.thangaraj: 1. What is interiorization of mind? Is it deeper than concentration of mind? What is the position of mind in both the instances? 2. In many texts I come across the phrase DIVE DEEP INTO MEDITATION. Is it pratyahara? Can you pl. illustrate an example where pratyahara has been reached? 3. Jesus spoke of mustard seed amount of faith which…
Question from Trinity Valadez: hey iv’e been having shocks in my body whenever i meditate or try to do a past life regression session and its not small shocks i mean like full strong shocks that make my body jolt, do you have any idea what might be causing this.
Question from S.: I’ve been developing my meditation practice. About a year ago, faces (exclusively male and from all eras in history) began to appear in my vision as I look through my third eye. I will sit and observe the faces, without fear or worry. But as I continue, the faces begin to look demonic: classic demonic images — menacing eyes, beards,…
Question from Sumesh Gopu: I am doing the second course in path of Kriya yoga. But I listen to Master’s speech about how GOD is love. But what I understand (which is limited) GOD has no such character. He is nirgun (without qualities). He doesn’t love or hate. This was my understanding. Could you help me clear my confusion?
Question from Dimon: My friend has had a severe depression almost 5 years back with some symptoms of schizophrenia. He was in medication for a long time and now almost out of it. He is in a better state now sometimes (normal type of depression though). Can he be initiated into kriya yoga? What would you suggest him please kindly guide. Thank you…
Question from V: It says in the book _Conversations with Yogananda_ that if a man wants to be a concert pianist, he must practice for twelve hours a day. One who pecks halfheartedly at the keyboard a few minutes at a time, then gets up to eat, never becomes a true musician. And he says it’s the same when you seek God. I…
Question from Elle: I’m currently reading The Holy Science by Swami Yukteswarji. As I understand it, we are currently in the year 1220 Dwapara. Is that correct? And if so, in 580 years we enter the sandhi before Treta Yuga? And, if possible, can you point me to any sloka translations for this book?
Question from Emma: During meditation, my spirit guide told me she had something to show me. I then saw a vision of a girl sitting in a field beside me. I could feel an overwhelming feeling of love and safety with her. It felt different than my connection with my guides. Is there a deeper meaning behind this?
Question from harshita: My dad was a great human being. For him, serving God, helping and feeding poor people and, feeding animals, even the tiniest ants was his primary goal in life. He was a healthy person, but suddenly one day, my father got sick that led to his death at a young age. Before leaving the world he told one of his…
