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Which Is Better: to Pray Out Loud, or Silently?

Nayaswami Sabari

Question from John C: Namaste. I presume that the Spirit/Soul is more subtle/fine/powerful than the mind, which in turn is more subtle/fine/powerful than the body. Does this mean that mental prayers/chanting are more powerful than physically audible ones because the consciousness/attention is more interiorized? Or the physically audible ones are more powerful because they automatically carry the mental thought behind them in addition to…

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Pray for Those Who Challenge Us

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Kumar: My new boss is ignoring me and my work. He has pre-determined image of me. This causes me to be unhappy and unsafe. What are the techniques to eliminate all these matters?

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How Much Did You Love?

Nayaswami Gyandev

Question from jeff wells: Asha has talked about near death experiences.I have read some books on the subject.the repeating theme is christ asking, “did you love?” how does one know? I love god the most. I pray gods love flow threw me. I assume my love falls short. any thoughts?

A Place Called Ananda, Parenting and Education

“Darn”

by Nayaswami Rambhakta

I was frustrated. A friend who’s a nutritionist had told me about two separate dietary systems, each of which appeared to be valid, yet they appeared to be in conflict. I wanted to enjoy the benefits of both, but I couldn’t imagine how to combine them. I went for a run and silently shared my frustration with God. Shy of…

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Should I Find a Normal Job?

Nayaswami Pranaba

Question from Raju: I am 54. Recently I started my spiritual journey, I think. I do not have a job at present. My mind hesitates to work in the outer world, even if it is for a living. This makes me confused. What path should I choose?

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Evolution

Nayaswami Shivani

Question from Simon: Hello again, two further qeuestions, please. 1) Should mankind pray like the jews do and only praise/worship god or is it ok to ask for personal things (isn’t it “overbearing”)? E.g.: Why pray for a special person. Why not pray for whole mankind? 2) Is God almighty? When yes, how can you explain evolution? Why does God need such regulation/circumstances?…