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  1. What are the signs that can tell me that I am progressing on the path of sadhana and meditation?

    Do you feel at home everywhere? You find a sense of unshakeable peace, a sense of unknown inner-strength? Do you feel comfortable with people or without people? Then you are progressing! If you feel uncomfortable with people, or uncomfortable ...
  2. What are the various paths to liberation?

    Wherever you are, that path is the only path. So you are on the right path to liberation. ...
  3. Which is greater, Bhakhti Marg (path of devotion) or Gnan Marg (path of knowledge)? Is it necessary to do rituals or just remembering God is enough?

    Just remembering God is enough. It is good to have some rituals like lighting a lamp, keeping some flowers because it creates a beautiful atmosphere at home. But you should do meditation, that is enough. ...
  4. Could you please talk about the Shakti path. How does the energy of the Guru transfer to the disciple?

    Shakti path is where transfer of energy happens, otherwise nothing happens! If there is no transfer of energy, no experience can take place. Your mind cannot calm down. Some do it in a very dramatic manner, but I feel that is no good, it is not safe. It ...
  5. I feel like I am close to finding who I am. As I move close to this, I feel fear. Please advise me.

    When you think that you are walking alone on the path, fear will definitely be there. That’s how fear comes. When you know you have a guide and that there is someone who is taking you along the unknown, how can there be any fear? That is the reaso ...
  6. On my spiritual journey, I realize that nothing matters. This knowledge has put me into a state of utter inaction. How to get out of it?

    You want to get out of it, so you are already one step out of it. That is why from time to time we organise these big festivals, for you to get out and be there as a volunteer, then you cannot slip into laziness, depression and so on. When you work in g ...
  7. My family and boyfriend don’t understand spirituality and The Art of Living. Should I move on from my boyfriend and family, and create something better and lighter?

    Yes, this is a challenge. Have some patience and see how you can make them understand, and also get them to get a taste of it. Use your skills to communicate what you feel, and how spirituality is so good for you and others. There are many peopl ...
  8. Dear Gurudev, how do I forgive my brother for all the nasty things that he has done to me and my family?

    Well, your brother was never educated in human values. It is not his fault. He was never shown that beautiful space that lies deep within him. Nobody guided his spirit, nobody guided his emotions, nobody taught him how to get rid of greed, anger, jealou ...
  9. Gurudev, I have been here since two years but I do not see much change in my attitude, my work and my relationships. Why is this so?

    Do not be too hard on yourself. Take a look at yourself honestly. How can you say that you have not changed? It is impossible for you to have not changed. You are changing. You may be expecting a lot of drastic changes immediately – and that may n ...
  10. Gurudev, what is the secret behind your beauty and attractiveness?

    In English it is said, “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. So beauty lies in the eyes of the one who observes. When your mind is happy and peaceful, then you will also see joy and happiness in the world around you, and you see everyon ...