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How to Pray for Health

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Kay Peng: I don’t know why I often pray, but I don’t get a response from God, and my pain doesn’t go away.My body is still weak. In such a situation, is there a chance to be healed and Can I still realize God? Will God help me? Why can’t I feel it? Should I keep praying? Thank you so much.

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Love for the Self or Love for God?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Vivek sharma: Can i have self realisation by praticing “self — love” Considering myself not body or mind.

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Adam and Eve, and Jesus Christ

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Maya Day: I love studying theology and have been trying to interpret and understand a lot of them for a long time now. I read the blog about the allegory of Adam, Eve and the Garden of Eden story. But I was also curious about what the story of Jesus meant and how it connects to the beginning story? Also I would…

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Migraine headaches while meditating

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Susan: I get migraines when I meditate. This has gone on for many years and happens with different meditation practices, incl. Buddhist styles, guided imagery, etc. What causes this? Is Amanda style meditation different? Or can you suggest a remedy?

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Why Shouldn’t I Expect Results On the Spiritual Path?

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Angel Feliciano: Namaste! In a previous post the Nayaswami addressed desire for results as a quality that must be overcome. But the yogic path is scientific in nature and thus results are not only promised, but expected. My question and concern is this, if we cant expect results, what prevents the seeker to keep doing actions in blind faith, but probably in…

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I Trust Divine Mother But When I Face a Challenge, Is It Alright to Ask Her for Help?

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Pooja: Over time, I believe I have really strengthened my relationship with Divine Mother and Guru, and I love engaging with them in various ways. At this point I trust them so much that I don’t really ask them for what I want. But I feel when I face a challenge I should ask them for help and connect with them….

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Material success vs Spiritual success

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Chris: Hi I am a bit confused, Yogananda writes in The essence of self realization: Everyone who makes a sincere effort on the spiritual path will surely reach his goal. You cannot say that of worldly ambition. Not everyone can become a famous pianist, no matter how hard he tries. Contrary to that in numerous books he writes that the powers…

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Tears Come In My Eyes When I Meditate

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Prachi: Whenever I meditate and visualise God or Guru I get very emotional and eyes get teary. Even when I saw the blue circle of the spiritual eye I got emotional & I couldn’t enjoy the moment of seeing that. Due to tears in my eyes I had to open my eyes and wipe my tears. Help me understand why does…

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I See a Blue Light That Swirls around like the Aurora Borealis

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Rita: It has become more frequent that in meditation and while laying awake in bed I see a blue light that swirls around like the aurora borealis. Sometime I cover my eyes so it is very dark to make sure no outside light is getting through. I have been concentrating on it, and it’s brightness grows. Please tell me more about…

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Do I have a soulmate?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Cindy: Does Yogananda (and other Spiritual Masters) believe that EVERY person has a twin flame?