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  1. Gurudev, sometimes I feel bored with seva, satsang and knowledge. Is something wrong with me and am I on the path?

    You know there are 9 obstacles in the path of Yoga. I have already spoken about it in the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Vyadhi, Styana, Samsaya, Pramada, Alasya, Avirati, Bhranti Darsana, Alabdha bhumikatva and Anavasthitattva. These are the nine obstac ...
  2. Gurudev, what should be the purpose of life?

    First make a list of what should not be the purpose of life. The purpose of life is not to be miserable and make others miserable. Purpose of life is not to show-off to other people. Purpose of life is not to think on small terms for short term joy and lit ...
  3. Gurudev, when we do an action we tend to favor our friends and family. Does this also become an act of corruption?

    A corrupt act is an action which you would not want to do to someone who you feel belongs to you, but you want to do to someone whom you think does not belong to you. That is a corrupt action. ...
  4. Which to follow, the head or the heart?

    Sometimes your head and sometimes your heart. When you do business follow your head, and when you are doing service then follow your heart. When you are enjoying your life, follow your heart, don’t sit and calculate at that time. It is okay to ca ...
  5. Gurudev, I am disturbed by thoughts of lust. How can I get relieved of this?

    Read the book, An Intimate Note to a Sincere Seeker. I have spoken about how to control feelings of lust, anger, greed and obsession; all this is mentioned in the book. ...
  6. Gurudev, how do I make myself such that I do only that which God wishes?

    For that become empty and pray to God, may thy will be done. ...
  7. Gurudev, all my questions are always answered before asking you. But still there is something that I want to say to you but I am not able to explain it.

    Good! That is how many people feel. After having said everything, they still feel there is something that they want to say but are not able to say it. This is a normal feeling. ...
  8. Are there any indications on what the purpose of life is?

    First purpose is to find out the purpose of life. Once you find it then relax. ...