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How to attain God-Realization?
Swami Ramsukhdasji: When there is a deep longing for God Realization, then everything else will drop off. Without having an intense longing for God Realization, nothing can happen. You have everything at your disposal - this human body has been...
Do you believe in caste system?
It is not a question of believing or disbelieving. I was born there and the caste system exits there. I was raised in that caste structure. There are no true caste system, we are children of God (from spiritual standpoint). We have only one real cast...
Who is Brahmin?
The caste system was developed long ago in India as a division of society based on the quality of a person’s personality and the type of work they do. There were four castes, or categories of people. In the Bhagvad Gita (4:13), it says: chaturvarn...
Q & A on Attachment And Mine-Ness
Question: How can we wipe out the impressions of attachment or the sense of mine accumulated for ages? Swami Ramsukhdasji: Darkness prevailing from ages is removed as soon as a match is lit. The match has no power to resist light. Simil...
What should we change in our daily life to reach the goal?
The article suits one who practice Yog. What should we change in our daily life to reach the goal? Prajnananandaji: In order to fulfil the daily life, one must take note of one’s weakness and failures through earnest self analysis and, with the u...
Am I following a correct path?
Do not worry weather the path you have selected is correct or not. Do not continuously doubt weather your Guru is a true saint or not. Have faith in God. Keep praying to him. Ask what you want to him. Keep increasing the faith in God. God will show y...
What is the Purpose of mind?
What is the purpose of mind? Mind is in between body and soul. Mind wants constant happiness, but does not know how to reach it. Mind wants love but does not know where to find it. The real purpose of mind is to know who we are, but the mind itself ...
Will my mind calm down?
Disciple: I had never realized that I had such a disobedient mind, it is worse than a mad monkey. Will also my mind calm down? Prajnananandaji: The mind is mischievous. As soon as you try to discipline your mind, the mind start a non-cooperating mov...
My Mind Started Chatting even more loudly during meditation, what should i do?
I tried to practice (meditation) but, as soon as I sat on the floor, my mind started chatting even more loudly. What should I do? Prajanananandaji: It is not the body that comes with you life after life, but the mind. Life after Life you have kept t...
How long will it take to know who I am?
Prajanananandaji: Spiritual experience is not a degree or diploma. When words and the world disappear, then you will experience the play of consciousness everywhere. One may take a very short time and others a longer time. Source: Lineage of Kriya Y...
When one sees God does one see Him with these eyes?
M: "When one sees God does one see Him with these eyes?" Sri Ramakrishna: "God cannot be seen with these physical eves. In the course of spiritual discipline one gets a 'love body', endowed with 'love eves', 'love ears', and so on....
What is the meaning of the realization of God?
M: "Sir, what is the meaning of the realization of God? What do you mean by God-vision? How does one attain it?" Sri Ramakrishna: "According to the Vaishnavas the aspirants and the seers of God may be divided into different groups....
At present I understand, but when the moment comes, I blend with the situation, and realize much too late, what must be done?
Question: At present I understand, but when the moment comes, I blend with the situation, and realize much too late, what must be done? Swami Ramsukhdasji: Now you say that - you understand right now, but the moment that a favourable or...
I become entangled and blend with the clatter in my mind. What should I do ?
condt. Question: In spite of knowing this, I become entangled and blend with the clatter in my mind. What should I do? Swami Ramsukhdasji: You say that in spite of not wanting you somehow get entangled and blend with the clatter....
How can I get rid off the clatter in my mind?
Question: How can I get rid off the clatter in my mind? Swami Ramsukhdasji: When clatter comes your way, don't become happy or sad. These things will come and go. The mantra is "agaamipaayinonitya" recite this within the mind. Have...
How can we become more deserving of God’s grace?
Question: How can we become more deserving of God’s grace? Swamiji: The main point is that if by our abilities we can attain God, than in His attainment, we have to have abilities greater than Him. This is not possible. All that...
Can realize God while performing one's duties?
M: "May I know if one can realize God while performing one's duties? Can 'Rama' and 'desire' coexist? The other day I read in a Hindi couplet: 'Where Rama is, there desire cannot be; where desire is, there Rama cannot be.” Sri Ramakrishna:...
Is it necessary to practise discipline all through life?
M: "Is it necessary to practise discipline all through life?" Sri Ramakrishna: "No. But one must be up and doing in the beginning. After that one need not work hard. The helmsman stands up and clutches the rudder firmly as long as ...
What should a devotee do to express his devotion?
Question: What should a devotee do to express his devotion? Swamiji: Bhagavan says to Arjuna, whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer as oblation to the sacred fire, whatever you give as a gift, whatever you do by way of p...
How can we know we have exclusive and unswerving devotion?
Question: How can we know we have exclusive and unswerving devotion? Swamiji: If you get (understand) the answer to your question - it is not because of the way I have explained it nor is it because of the way you had put your que...
What is the form of exclusive and unswerving devotion?
Question: What is the form of exclusive and unswerving devotion? Swamiji: Exclusive devotion is when there is no second entity. There is nothing else in the world. There is no other. There is no other who is not yours. There being...
After becoming God’s (with unswerving devotion) is no work remaining for us to do?
Question: After becoming God’s (with unswerving devotion) is no work remaining for us to do? Swamiji: Does any work remain to be done thereafter? Think about it. Only work remaining is God's work, since He is the master of this ...
How can one have unswerving devotion for God at all times?
Question: How can one have unswerving devotion for God at all times? Swamiji: One way to have unswerving devotion (avyabhichaari bhakti) that is there at all times, is if we entrust everything to God. When one follows these five...
What will change in my life if I start meditating?
Prajanananandaji: Meditation will bring completeness in your life. Everybody wants to be happy and healthy. Everybody wants love and understanding in one’s life. With balance and calmness you can attain all this. Meditation is the way to attain bal...
What is the difference between prayer and meditation?
Prajanananandaji: When you pray, it is you talking to God, while in meditation, it is God talking to you. In meditation you close your eyes to feel the presence of God within you. Love and meditation are inseparable. While praying you look at an imag...
What is meant by Christ-consciousness?
Prajanananandaji: Christ is the symbol of eternal perfection. Christ is Truth and the path to Perfection. One has to tread the path of perfection in order to reach the state of soul consciousness. One must constantly endeavour to be perfect in every ...
What is the difference between Master, Guru, Swami, Acharya?
Master is the one who has the thorough control over his mind, body and senses. He / She is the master of meditation. Guru is a realised Soul. But due to lack of vocabulary, Guru is often called as a master, like in the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Eng...
What is the way to realize God?
Sri Ramakrishna advised to householder devotees The Secret of Communion with God. Sri Ramakrishna: "With the realization of Satchidananda one goes into samadhi. Then duties drop away. Suppose I have been talking about the ostad ...
What is Bhakti?
The term Bhakti comes from the root 'Bhaj', which means 'to be attached to God'. Bhajan, worship, Bhakti, Anurag, Prem, Priti are synonymous terms. Bhakti is love for love's sake. The devotee wants God and God alone. There is no selfish expectation h...
What should we do first – get rid of attachment or develop love and devotion for God?
Swamiji: First increase the love and devotion for God. Just like during Ramayan recitation, if you engage your mind and with concentration and understanding the meaning, then mind is greatly purified. Attachment within is wiped out on it's own ...
