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Efforts and Acceptance | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.192
Recorded on 27 July 2024 with worldwide participants
0:00 Introduction from Babaji
3:05 Can Babaji elaborate on the idea of acceptance?
8:59 If the results don't come from our efforts, do we just give up?
11:23 After facing repeated failures, when to know when to persist or to give up and accept the results?
12:32 When we accept the results, is there a danger that we weaken our efforts?
15:33 Can Babaji talk about the importance of focus when putting in efforts.
19:14 Does our focus when putting in efforts become sadhana?
22:02 Can this focus also generate a peace?
23:08 How can Grace be related to our efforts?
30:20 How Babaji applied efforts and acceptance in His years as a student monk with Swamiji.
41:19 If you lose a million dollars how is it possible to quietly accept this?
43:00 If we always choose good karma then do we always get good results?
48:26 If you are putting in efforts should it be put in with discrimination, or can Yogis follow their desires mindlessly?
51:28 For every action is there a reaction?
52:10 For grace is faith, dedication and determination required?
52:48 Are there alternative options to sitting for Tapas to achieve Self Realization?
54:18 How to make hearltful effort with full focus without thinking about results at all?
1:00:23 Advice for someone suffering from depression
1:02:29 Can one reach Self Realization by practicing 1 hour meditation daily?
1:04:13 Mind slipping into thoughts continuously throughout meditation
1:08:43 Position of the eyeballs in meditaiton
1:10:04 Position of the head in meditaiton
1:10:54 For a failed marriage or critical illness for example how can one accept such things?
1:15:51 My mind is judgemental, how to be more accepting of what happens?
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Teaching Spirituality to the Younger Generation | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.191
Recorded on 13 July 2024 with worldwide participants
0:00 Introduction from Babaji
0:44 How can we protect young people from distractions in the modern world and guide them to spirituality?
13:18 Is it important for spirituality to be taught at school? Can it be taught without a religious connection?
23:13 When should parents start teaching their children meditation, and are there some preliminary exercises for them to start with on the spiritual path?
27:59 Babaji talks about His upbringing and what He learnt from His mother
33:16 What is the importance of in-born qualities on the spiritual path?
37:58 What is the foundation on which to build a spiritual society?
42:52 How can a human being avoid laziness and be disciplined in any path?
46:51 How to talk to a son who has stopped communicating and is always on the phone?
48:32 How to deal with family members who are afraid that I might go too deep into spirituality?
49:18 How to receive initiation from Babaji
50:22 Visiting Babaji
51:40 What is the origin of this dhyana and is there a connection with advanced practices from Yoga Sutras called Samyama and Shambavi?
53:57 What to do if light, heat and sounds increase in meditation?
54:44 What about art, is it an imagination and could it be a source to keep the mind quiet as well as meditation?
56:42 Aham the individual and Aham the cosmic Self.
58:09 Until there is Self Realization then there is no peace.
1:00:16 How can one proceed in life without any desires?
1:02:36 How to introduce a son who is going to college to spirituality?
1:04:51 How to differentiate between ego and self-respect?
1:07:57 Is the Self different from the mind?
1:10:42 How does meditation purify the mind?
1:11:50 Does one have to look upwards to keep the eyeballs in between eyebrows?
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The Divine Mother: Exploring Meditation and the Journey to Self-Realization | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.190
This profound Q&A session with Baba delves into the concept of Divine Mother, explaining the symbolic significance of Hiranyagarbha (the golden womb) as the source of all creation. The discourse details meditation, higher states of consciousness, the journey to Self-Realization, and transcendence of the mind to realize one's true Self, beyond the illusions of the material world.
0:00 Intro
0:07 How and why Divine Mother came into existence.
3:59 Story of Vishnu and Narada, why Mother comes first.
7:02 he concept of Hiranyagarbha, "The Golden Womb" from which all creation has emerged. There you realize your real Self.
9:21 What appears in the mind is a stumbling block for Self Realization.
10:19 The technique of "Just Watch" to regain Pure Consciousness and attain Nirvikalpa Samadhi.
11:24 For Self Realization, Consciousness has to watch itself, not what appears in the mind.
12:21 Meditation is to stop the mind from thinking or imagining.
13:20 I no longer have many flashy experiences in meditation, only peace and expansiveness. Am I progressing?
15:04 "I assure you, you can't make your Self disappear."
15:44 What happens to the person after Self Realization?
17:09 The body is for others to watch and recognize; it is just a media to talk to you.
18:01 It is like entering the dream to awaken someone who is dreaming.
18:13 Is Self Realization like waking up from a dream? Self Realization explained.
20:07 As you continue meditating are there signs of progress?
21:36 The world cannot contribute anything to the real Self, because matter cannot touch or give anything to infinity. Self doesn't need anything else for its existence.
24:01 Absolute or zero, both our imaginations.(Truth) It is simply there.
24:31 After Self-Realization, at all times only the absolute is visible, we see only the Self.
25:51 How did Rudra become associated with your name?
29:11 Tapas, the final step to Self Realization, can be achieved by meditation or action.
32:52 Developing an attitude of silently watching while you're in activity.
34:01 The concepts of Mother and Father.
35:55 The distinction between emptiness and the Absolute. In Nirvikalpa Samadhi all imaginations have disappeared.
38:30 Is the principle of male and female present on all planes of existence?
40:25 Illusion was created so creation could continue.
41:44 The yogi is neither attracted or repulsed. He is neutral.
44:44 Impermanence makes you attracted or repulsed.
45:25 Baba gives advice to someone with an abusive mother.
48:40 Meditation is to turn off the projector. Baba explains Consciousness as the watcher, brain as the screen and mind as the projector.
52:21 While living, can a person affect the existence of a departed loved one, such as a mother or father?
54:10 Why is the Divine not telling us, "I am here and I am giving you everything?"
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The thought of death, the trigger for Vairagya | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.189
Recorded on 15 June 2024 with worldwide participants
0:00 Intro
0:18 What is death? Who is it that dies?
2:47 Why do people want to avoid thinking about death and don't want to find out the truth?
5:48 Why doesn't everyone ponder about what is going to happen after death?
9:04 What effect did the thought of death have in Yogis such as Buddha, Nachiketa, Adi Shankara etc?
19:51 What is vairagya and its connection with the thought of death?
24:51 How should we enquire about death to understand the impermanence of the world?
28:10 What connection is there between the thought of death and meditation?
36:18 Why is it that for Yogis, the strong thought of death came at an early age?
40:33 Why is there a fear of death?
43:13 How can we overcome that fear of death and teach the next generation?
45:47 How important is it for society worldwide to get exposed to spirituality?
54:50 When close to death, does a dying person see people that have departed in their lives?
55:24 Are there many different layers of the body or koshas?
57:48 Does the body of a person who has died need to be put in a particular posture?
59:21 Is the idea of heaven a myth?
1:01:01 Is it because we are in the age of the Kali Yuga that we there are so many distractions and less opportunity too know the Truth?
1:03:06 How to develop vairagya in relationships?
1:04:39 The name of Lord Murugan
1:06:30 Meditation is better when on Babaji's online session. How to achieve the same level of focus when meditating alone?
1:07:17 Does meditation purify the body as well as the mind?
1:08:59 Is it possible to meditate when in the lying posture?
1:10:05 Could Babaji clarify about why we don't see relatives when close to death?
1:12 :58 When we sleep are we unconscious?
1:13 :41 How do dreams happen?
1:15:27 Before we die how can we ensure that we are the best moral person?
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How to live a Spiritual Life? Pt2 | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.188
Recorded on 25 July 2024, with Malaysian participants.
0:00 Intro
0:08 How can one develop awareness of the Self while carrying out day to day activities?
4:36 Advice to newcomers to meditation on how to avoid anxiety and outcomes in daily life.
6:53 If we become unattached to the world, how to handle being perceived as cold-hearted or not responsible?
12:05 To experience life fully should we experience the full array of emotions in this world?
16:20 Is it correct that emotion itself is not right or wrong, but we shouldn't get too attached?
17:18 What can we do to increase willpower to practice meditation?
24:35 What to do when the mind drifts away in meditation when concentrating mind and sight inbetween eyebrows?
25:53 Is the space between two thoughts the same as the space around us and throughout the universe?
27:14 What is the difference between the space, brahman and parabrahman?
28:51 The head tilts during meditation, what is the explanation for this?
29:51 If I sit crosslegged in meditation, after a while the legs become numb. Should I avoid sitting in this way?
30:36 Could peace be an imagination?
32:00 How not to lose heart if things don't turn out as expected?
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A purified mind while living in the world | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.187
Recorded on 22 June 2024 with worldwide participants.
0:00 Introduction from Babaji
1:55 how do we achieve a purified state of mind while living in the world?
9:24 We shouldn't indulge in unnecessary negative thoughts.
11:11 Why is a daily practice of meditation recommended?
16:40 Is it the ego that makes us believe we don't need to make efforts to change?
25:18 When Babaji says 'be sincere' does that mean to put in all efforts into the practice?
29:32 Is a Jeevanmukta the highest, most purified state of a human being?
34:12 How important is it to have a Jeevenmukta as a Guru?
39:00 Why is it more difficult to overcome thoughts when in the world compared to in meditation?
40:00 When there is a mental disorder, is the mind or the brain damaged?
40:45 Is it possible for a Guru and a disciple to have telepathy?
41:27 The mind as energy and consciousness
42:51 Are we silencing the energy part of consciousness in meditation?
43:26 What is Babaji's experience of Self Realization and how to switch between Self Realization and living in the world
46:31 Is it difficult to hold onto the body after Self Realization?
47:25 When the body is in intense pain, what is the best practice?
48:25 How important is it to make a certain time for your meditation practice?
49:42 How is the mind's experience different from the mind's thoughts and imaginations?
50:31 How is the imagination so real that creation could happen?
54:16 The ego of not wanting to have thoughts in meditation
56:11 How long does it take to erase the negative thoughts in the mind?
57:42 What can we do when anxiety or panicky thoughts come up in meditation?
58:55 If someone cannot do silent meditation, is japa ok as an alternative?
59:49 Is it important that a mantra is given by a Guru?
1:00:55 How can one strengthen faith?
1:02:21 How to be more disciplined with meditation practice when stuck in a rut?
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Baba discusses the significance of meditation in gaining one's true identity and overcoming the obstacles to gaining Self-Realization. He emphasizes the need for the mind to become silent in order to find fulfillment . Questions exploring "Who Am I" and how experiences, meditation, and self-awareness are keys to understanding this relationship.
0:00 Intro
0:07 Main obstacle for advancing spiritually and attaining Self Realization.
1:39 The ultimate goal of meditation.
4:52 Self Realization - the droplet uniting with the Ocean.
6:09 You are the watcher not the movie.
7:51 Difference between watching and witnessing.
8:56 Just silently watch and all will dissolve; you don’t remain a witness.
12:40 Can a person become lazy while practicing meditation?
13:38 Why people may practice meditation for a long time and not seem to progress.
14:37 A person must stop all thinking, analyzing and judgements to realize the Self.
15:30 Can a person be too vigilant trying to meditate?
17:56 What is life and does it have a purpose?
20:34 Everybody is too busy with the world.
21:49 Consciousness has imagined this world. You have to come to the infinite to find permanent happiness.
24:00 If you care for the world it will never let you settle down peacefully.
25:09 Having achieved peace in your Self, you are not indifferent to the world.
25:56 Prayer can be very effective if you concentrate with total faith.
26:49 Understanding the technique, and purpose of meditation. Meditate to silence the mind and become aware of the SELF. Just watch explained.
30:22 Why have we forgotten our connection to the Divine?
33:36 With thought we anchor ourselves and find support in this world and we forget our Self.
36:35 Is it necessary to choose between practicing meditation and worldly involvement?
40:03 Attend to the world inside of you first. It is the one troubling you. Understand the outside world is impermanent.
42:45 How to overcome random thoughts in meditation.
45:00 How to pray.
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Overcoming Karma | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.185
Recorded on 4th July 2024 with Malaysian participants.
0:00 Intro
0:22 Is there a connection between parents and children when it comes to karma?
3:35 Do rituals and prayers help to reduce karma?
5:37 How can we free ourselves from the distractions through modern technology and go into spirituality?
17:39 How can we prevent feeling disappointment from failure?
27:30 How can we overcome Karma through reverence to the Master and by practicing meditation?
34:33 What can we do in our daily lives outside meditation to be one with the Atman?
35:44 How to not be affected by undesirable people who are a part of our lives?
39:22 Feeling a jerk in the body during meditation.
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Mind, Brain and Meditation Pt2 | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.184
Recorded on 1 June 2024 with worldwide participants
0:00 Intro
0.08 What is the mind and brain and the difference between the two?
1:38 What does Babaji mean by the Divine and the mind?
9:13 Are we only aware of the mind when there are thoughts in it?
11:40 What happens to the mind when it's happy?
17:00 Are thought processes voices and sounds that we hear when we think?
21:37 When we have an emotion, it seems to be drawn out over a long period of time - are emotions different to thoughts?
27:21 If we try to calm the mind down ourselves, is that a genuine improvement or are we fooling ourselves?
28:37 When we try to meditate, what is happening in the mind and the brain?
32:18 When thoughts come up in meditation, is it a failure or is it a part of the process?
41:46 When I get tired when working, it feels like, rather than the body getting tired, it's the brain that gets tired?
46:53 When the brain reflects on the mind, does the mind have the capacity to decide whether it is good or bad?
48:10 Does Babaji experience fear in the mind?
49:30 How to purify the soul?
50:56 How to overcome unknown fears?
51:58 Is the time for the mind to operate through the brain limited?
55:25 Visions of seeing things before they happen - is this a coincidence?
57:39 Our mind can create illusions when in the world, how to distinguish what is real or unreal?
59:20 Is the energy and consciousness that Babaji talks about the same as how they explain it in science?
1:01:18 How can we utilise the power of our sub-conscious to manifest our dreams?
1:03:24 Are there any other wasy to purify the mind other than meditation, for instance seva?
1:04:48 During meditation I try to find solutions to the problems in my life. How to avoid this?
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Discussions with Shiva Rudra Balayogi on spiritual growth, consciousness, and the true nature of the Self. Baba emphasized the importance of meditation and self-awareness. He delves into the idea that the Self is the source of creation and true freedom lies in recognizing this reality. Insights on the path to self-realization and spiritual growth, highlighting the significance of listening and absorbing teachings into the mind. Also discussed is the role of meditation in quieting the mind and focusing on the Self.
Recorded on 23 June 2024 with US participants
0:00 Intro
0:09 What is meditation and how it helps achieve the goals of spirituality and of life?
3:29 Meditation is to bring the attention onto the your Self.
4:56 The distinction between mind and what appears in the mind.
8:17 Meditation quiets the mind and reveals the Conscious Existence as our Self.
9:36 You are not a body, a thought, an idea, or an ego.
10:05 Distinction between Consciousness and Existence.
12:19 How important is discernment? Can it bring detachment?
14:05 Consciousness is what gives value to the body.
15:53 Illusion continues until Truth is discovered?
17:03 Is it true a Ghani (Knower of Truth) ) has no limitations, no boundaries, no definitions.
20:05 Does the universe exist outside of me?
21:45 Hearing Wisdom about the Self is life transforming. It make me go for what's permanent.
23:54 Shravana (listening), Mañana (absorbing into the mind), Nididhyasana (practice) (the 3 pillars of Vedantic Practice).
24:56 During meditation should we take the attitude that anything we see, recognize, visualize or imagine, is not real?
26:16 I realize I have been writing my life script but I don’t know how it ends, and it frightens me. What should I do?
26:58 There is Consciousness and Energy but where is the Light?
27:36 Supreme Peace is beyond light and bliss.
30:57 I feel pain when concentrating between my eyes.
32:16 Importance of dedication, discipline and patience.
33:04 Is the experience of becoming one with the Ocean of Pure Consciousness the same for everyone?
34:55 A Self Realized person feels silence as ones Self, not the minds thoughts.
35:26 Age is a factor with meditation but attachment can be a barrier.
37:14 Mind has to stop writing the script, then you are there. Trust is necessary.
37:58 Story of Angulimala and Buddha. Importance of ripeness in taking up the spiritual path (right purpose).
41:11 It's not necessary for a person to undergo bad and harsh things. Inner purification can take care of that.
42:10 Once the thought of death comes, a person may become restless until they know the secret of birth and death.
43:13 During meditation my breath is constant but I feel sleepy.
44:55 Can we have the feeling of joy or bliss we get while meditating by imagining the Guru or God?
45:40 Does your Guru come to you? Everything is guru for me now.
46:10 The role faith and freewill play in Spirituality.
47:47 I have lost my motivation to meditate. How do I find it again?
48:31 It is the guru who will tell you about the final goal you need to reach.
50:41 You must be careful to overcome imaginations, then the truth will be revealed.
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