How should we see karma? And can we do anything to change it? Questions include: Some people will speak of karma as a burden, and will say, “It’s my destiny, I can’t avoid it.” A fatalistic approach. Is that correct? What is dharma? What does the word “freedom” mean to you? How do we get our energy to flow upward? … Read More
Whatever energy you give out has to come back — that is one way to explain the law of karma. In this question and answer session, also discussed is how to neutralize and overcome karma. Questions include: Can you explain to us the law of karma and how it works? Will someone who is striving for success automatically experience failure … Read More
The world is consciousness, and responds consciously to our intentions and energy. The law of magnetism operates automatically and can also be controlled at will. Questions include: Could you describe the law of magnetic attraction? What you’re describing sounds like it could be dangerous. It sounds like the law operates automatically, but it is possible to operate it consciously? Can … Read More
Mental illness, depression, how to be happy, and the evolution of the soul through many lives as animal and humans. Questions include: It seems that mental illness in this age is in the ascent. Many people suffer from depression, melancholy, or other things like it — such as anger and other kinds of emotional disruption. Do you have any advice … Read More
Is there life after death? A better question might be, ‘Is there death after life?’ The good news is there is only LIFE, only consciousness. Swami Kriyananda explains and answers this profound question. The truth is all around us, and the Masters tell us that God does not want us to find out too soon! Our departed loved ones are … Read More
One way to overcome fear is to imagine the worst possible happening to you, and then accept it. But what if it looks like the worst possible thing is going to happen? Cooperative communities are a great help in that way, and even more so in a spiritual way. Questions include: How can one overcome fear? Swamiji, suppose that some … Read More
Integrity is “supremely important,” says Swami Kriyananda. It means to be true to yourself, and to be true in your statements, but in a helpful way. “Truth is always beneficial.” Questions include: What is integrity, and how important is it? What if you are supposed to give something to someone, but your suppliers let you down? Is there a power … Read More
We can all develop intuitive and psychic abilities. We cultivate them by deliberately focusing, by increasing our attention, and by sensitivity to the words and feelings of others. Superconsciousness is the intuitive part of our awareness. Everything is consciousness. The ability to know both what can come and what the right choices are in life is possible. The body is both … Read More
Religion is the form — of rituals and beliefs — and spirituality is your relationship with God. How would you differentiate between religion and spirituality? Does God have a particular form? How did reading Autobiography of a Yogi change your life? What does intuition mean to you? How can we develop intuition?
Self-sufficiency is very important, but it doesn’t mean that you need to live alone. Having the support of others is very strengthening. Questions include: In this age, there’s a lot of talk about being self-sufficient — to get away from all the political drama, the economic crisis — could you talk a little bit about self-sufficiency? It seems like your … Read More
