by Ekta | Mar 11, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Are all the impressions or the karma we create also ruled by niyati? Are all our raaga and dvesha towards a person also part of niyati?Answer:Do you receive mail? Who brings your mail? Does it fall from the sky into your mailbox? No, there is a messenger who...
by Ekta | Mar 11, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:How to make sure not to be born again? How to stop the cyclical nonsense of birth and death?Answer:That’s an invaluable question, dear. But, It does not have a straight answer. There is NO way to ensure not to be born again. At the most, you can work hard on...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Ekta ji, during Vyadhi, even as small as a headache, the Prana takes a hit and is focused only on the body. Should one wait for the phase to finish, and take it as tapas to come back and settle in the Self, what do you suggest?Answer:No dear, what’s the point...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Please explain what happens during Mercury Retrograde from the spiritual aspect. Answer:All cosmic bodies whether planets, stars, comets, etc affect us. E.g. The moon affects the water element on our Planet. It is a scientific fact that high tides and low...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Sometimes I want to do this type of meditation, sometimes I want to do another type of technique? Is it okay to change or should I do both?Answer:Recognize the flow and move with that. What does the flow mean? Just like your body gives signals as to when the...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I have come to realize lately that my mind has learned my trick of taking a step back to go into witness consciousness during meditation. These days when I want to practice it anytime throughout the day, my mind cunningly jumps in and starts a conversation...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Jgd Didi,I am working on not creating any more Agami Karma through my thoughts, speech, and action by meditating regularly and being in knowledge. But what if I die and in the next birth because of being lost in MAAYA, I again get attached to people,...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I started recognizing doing things naturally without application of the mind (application of the mind feels like there is a raaga/dwesha). There is a flow outside the involvement of the mind. I come to work, because I have to work and it is my current karma....
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:When there is a wave of strong Maaya that makes me become unaware and lose myself, what is the best approach to sail though this? Is it the application of equanimity & awareness with the determination to let Maaya pass without affecting my true...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Ekta ji, can you point to any references in scriptures or your own experience on how to identify the symptoms of being half baked in vedanta knowledge or being caught up just in the theory of advaita?Answer:It is a big danger if you are caught up in the...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question-Today I was thinking that this body, this human life and the tools like Viveka that I currently have are only to understand, learn and reach the highest truth. But I’m just happily using it for all this worldly Maaya stuff. For a person to understand this...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:You have so many people asking you so many questions from all around the world……I’m sure you could fill every free minute you have (waiting for an appointment, waiting in the grocery check-out lane, sitting in the bathroom) just writing out responses. And as...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What should be the effort from our side to get over sexual desire on the spiritual path, if we should not suppress it? If we express it aren’t we making those impressions stronger? What should be our attitude towards it?Answer:Have you played with a bow and...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Commitmment, Dreams, Food, Freewill, Guru, Knowledge, Life, Love/Hate, Meditation, Mind, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Truth, Vol II
Question:When I don’t know/realize that I’m living in a dream then how do I come out of the dream? – is it right to even think that I should come out (is there something outside of this ) OR think that it’s a dream n nothing matters & live in the...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Desire, Destiny, Doership, Ego, Feverishness, Flow with Life, Freewill, I, Karmaphalam, Mind, Purushartha, Sankalpa/Intention, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:How to account for business goals and personal goals you want to achieve ? It has to start with a desire, correct?Answer:When you recognize that the flow brings in all that is needed to run your life whether personal or business related, the feverishness of...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Brahman, Consciousness, Desire, Illusion, Maaya, Samsara, Self, Vol I
Question:JGD didi Your what’sapp dp is “Sab moh maaya hai”. Means except self everything is moh maaya? Like my body, my mind, my ego is MAAYA? People around me, their body, their ego, their mind is also Maaya. And I should let go of it?Answer:Correct sweetheart! In...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Doership, Flow with Life, Just Be, Karma, Life, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Uncategorized, Vol III
Question:Didi based on one’s karma – will the family karma be so that it can take a toll on spiritual activities – disturb one’s spiritual process/progress ? Is there something one can do? Or the only option is to be accepting and equanimous.I just wanted to know is...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Death, Divine, Formless, Guru, Guru Poornima, Masters, Mind, No-Mind, Rumi, Truth, Vol II
Question:JGD Didi, Krishnamurty says you do NOT need a Guru or a Master to walk the spiritual path, you can get there on your own. Why is a Master required on the Spiritual path?Answer:There is a Rumi poem:I died as a mineral and became a plant, I died as plant and...
by Ekta | Mar 10, 2019 | Anger, Awareness, Concepts, Flow with Life, Intellect, Just Be, let go, Present Moment, Reaction, Thoughts, Vol III
Question:What is meant by ‘being Samagra’ in the flow when one gets angry and reacts?Answer:Samagra means ‘being immersed totally in the present moment as it is, devoid of thought or logic’. The moment you use the word ‘I am reacting’ in your head, you know that you...
by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Buddha, Courage, Emotions, Mind, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Self- Realization, Sensations, Thoughts, Vol II
Question: JGD Ekta Didi,Lately I have been inundated with thoughts of intimidating people in my family. My mind rewinds and plays the incident and cajoles me to react. While I was in this war in my mind, I realized that these are just sensations bothering me. I got...
by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Ego, Emptiness, I, Just Be, Meditation, No-Mind, Self, Vol III
Question:JGD Didi, my whole life is a cycle of I’s (Egos).. it is a sine curve of I’s and the people, situations and things are only a tool to help me recognize the ‘I’ fluctuation. If it’s been all about the ‘I’, how can one be selfish about his/her...
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by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Death, Dukkha, Ego, Faith, Fear, Ignorance, Karma, Karmaphalam, Raaga/Dvesha, Sukkha, Vol I
Question:Jgd didi,Is it really true that we have a Divya Suraksha Kawaj/Divine Protection around us that is protecting us? How can I be sure about it when I know that there is something called karma which is the most powerful and when it’s time for a particular karma...
by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Chanting, Concepts, Devotion, Ego, Faith, Gunas, Guru, Illusion, Intellect, Karma, Knowledge, Meditation, Mind, Pranayama, Purushartha, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Service, Seva, Vol I
Question:Before coming on to the spiritual path, life was simple. You study, you pass the exam. You don’t study, you fail. Now with the half-baked Knowledge, for anything you worry a thousand things:Whether I am witness consciousness or working with Raaga-Dvesha?Good...
by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Adwaita, Compassion, Concepts, Dispassion, Ego, Guru, Just Be, Knowledge, Knowledge, Love/Hate, Meditation, Mind, No-Mind, Samsara, Self, Silence, Surrender, Truth, Vol I
Question:Didi – due to some recent experiences I have been wondering about this. Why is it so hard for people to understand this spiritual aspect of life and not meditate? which can help live a stress-free life in the general sense. Why isn’t this knowledge to...
by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Buddha, Ego, God, Guilt, Karma, Meditation, Mind, Self, Silence, Thoughts, Truth, Vol I, Wisdom
Can a liar meditate?Answer:Buddha said that morality [Sheel] is more important than anything else.If your morals are loose, you will not be able to meditate.If you cannot meditate, inner wisdom will not arise.If inner wisdom does not arise, you will NEVER attain the...
by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Aagami, Anger, Aversion, Courage, Emotions, Jealousy, Karma, Karmaphalam, Love/Hate, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Vol I
Question:Didi – in everyday life situations if I start to ask myself ‘why am I put into this situation?’ and be with awareness and observe without attachments & listen to the inner voice – will I find the answer? ( trying to understand my karma or pattern n...
by Ekta | Mar 9, 2019 | Dispassion, Ego, Flow with Life, Just Be, Maaya, Time-past/present/Future, Truth, Vol III
Question: Jgd Ekta di, Are dispassion and disinterest one and the same. I have lost ambition in Career. I do whatever job is given to me. But my Boss has started noticing it that I don’t go beyond what was asked of me and don’t bring new ideas to the table. A similar...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Awareness, Impressions, Maaya, Meditation, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Samadhi, Silence, Thoughts, Vol II
Question:I have a strange experience to share. Today in my meditation I felt like I was distanced from myself when I got carried away in my thoughts and the moment I came back to the breath I felt like that distance was gone. It is a strange kind of knowingness. Or am...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Aversion, Desire, Dispassion, Gunas, Karma, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Samsara, Seeking, Vairagya, Vol II
Question:Jgd Ekta Didi,Recently I have noticed a change in my mindset as I go deeper into the spiritual path. Earlier I used to enjoy going to the gym and swimming because I had the desire to stay fit. But recently I have lost motivation to go to gym and swimming...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Why did the enlightened Ravana slip and commit an error in lust? An enlightened person knows for sure that he is not the body nor the mind. But, there is still the possibility of lust taking charge. Why so? Is the enlightenment not firm enough? Secondly, any...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Consciousness, Mind, Thoughts, Vol II, Yoga Vasistha
Question:Explain Vasishtha’s answer to Rama’s question – “What is the source of mind and how did it arise?”Answer:If I were answering this after going through our previous knowledge discussions, before even reading a page of Yoga Vashishta, I would answer this by...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Ignorance, Karma, Maaya, Present Moment, Suffering, Viveka, Vol I
Question:Guruji, why do bad things happen to good people?Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Why do bad things happen to good people? Somewhere sometime in the past they may have also done something bad. From some lifetimes, somewhere they have become a victim of it. It is...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Buddha, Enlightenment, Faith, Meditation, Mind, Samadhi, Scriptures, Truth, Vol I
Question: Why is Buddha globally popular even though he was criticized by Vedic sages? Answer: Buddha, born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama had everything – money, name, fame, position, power, wife, everything one could wish for. He renounced all that to look for a cure...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Commitmment, Dhyana, Guru, I, Just Be, Knowledge, Meditation, New year, Samadhi, Scriptures, Self-Effort, Silence, Vol III, You
Question:How to do a few days of Spiritual sabbatical?Answer:Spirituality is about looking within and finding that peace within. For beginners, who have not yet learnt to be with their own selves, every Teacher/Guru/Master gives processes/techniques so one finally...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Buddha, Commitmment, Meditation, Purushartha, Samadhi, Self- Realization, Truth, Vol I
Question: Why some people cannot meditate?Answer: Many people asked the Buddha why they couldn’t meditate? Here’s what Buddha said…Many spiritual practitioners during Buddha’s time were following the Vedic techniques of meditation and Samadhi. They could still their...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Awareness, Intellect, Just Be, Maaya, Mind, No-Mind, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Silence, Vol II
Question:Dear Ekta Didi, I observe a habit of talking to myself. I try hard not to speak, but I can’t stop it and then I join the conversation again! I have experienced a state of not talking to myself and just being, but I find it a very new thing and cannot...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Anger, Ego, Elements, I, Impressions, Just Be, Reaction, Relationship, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Spouse, Vol I
Question:I have been working on my spiritual knowledge yet could not deal with a big fight with my spouse. How to deal with anger? After that fight, I realized that I valued winning more than my relationship.Answer:That’s the quality of the Ego. It only wants to...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Buddha, Commitmment, Gossip, Karma, Meditation, Mind, New year, Samadhi, Sankalpa/Intention, Silence, Vol I
Happy New Year Angels!In the new year, let’s take Buddha’s vows to make it the year where your spiritual wisdom grows at rocket speed. Remember, your own experience is your teacher. If in your own experience, you feel impure inside, it is because of the lack of...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Buddha, Compassion, Gossip, Jealousy, Love/Hate, Mind, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Samadhi, Truth, Vol II
Question: I just figured that one of my spiritual world colleagues is jealous because I am meditating longer hours and have become quieter than her. She herself acknowledges that she is a loose cannon. She gossips a lot even about her own family life. She tried to...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Breath, Just Be, let go, Meditation, Mind, Senses, Silence, Surrender, Vol III
Question: When I close my eyes and sit for meditation then the mind is very chatty and wants to pass judgement but as soon as I open my eyes, the chattering mind stops. In other words, why is the mind more cluttered inside as compared to outside where there are more...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Desire, Flow with Life, Impressions, Meditation, Mind, No-Mind, Silence, Suffering, Surrender, Thoughts, Truth, Unconscious, Vol III
Question:Desires and tendencies – it’s one thing being aware as they come up, suppress them, reduce them, possibly even eliminate them. But there is always a danger lurking of reviving them. I am going through one right now. It’s a line in stone, not on water or sand....
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Awareness, Commitmment, Just Be, Samsara, Self-Effort, Vol III
Question:I am trying to be in awareness more & more – big problem- if I am silent, awareness is still. The moment I open my mouth, it’s gone along with the awareness. Even if someone else comes, I feel I lose the awareness even when I think.I basically feel – I...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Awareness, Buddha, Faith, God, Knowledge, let go, Mind, Non-Doership, Self, Surrender, Truth, Vol III, Yoga Vasistha
Question:Didi, what is the meaning of faith? An experience, made me think about what faith means to me anymore. From my understanding I think there are no Gods up there in the sky, there is nobody to hold onto. I see the flow brings situations into life and just like...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Awareness, Awareness, Consciousness, Drama, I, Just Be, Meditation, Mind, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sensations, Silence, Temporary, Thoughts, Vol III
Question:When I am in the silent state during meditation and shift my object of meditation from sensations to the silence/ pure awareness I am experiencing, how to prolong that state? It feels like the mind is waiting behind the bushes like a tiger and as soon as the...
by Ekta | Mar 8, 2019 | Bhagwad Gita, Feverishness, God, Illusion, Just Be, Life, Present Moment, Vol II, Wonder
Question: You said life has no purpose. Does God also have no purpose? Why did he create us? Why did he make this entire creation? Is it all purposeless? Maybe God has some purpose. Please clarify if I am thinking correctly.Answer:That is such a cute question! –...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What is the difference between the ethereal body and the physical body?Answer:Ethereal body is what you are, the Purusha/Soul/Self. This Purusha just forgets its own identity and thinks I am solid, I have a body. Thus a gross physical body is developed out of...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:When we say ‘know yourself’ or ‘realize yourself’ who you or “your true nature” or real self, It looks like we are pointing towards the ONE Self who is SELF of all, our inner self or in other words the ocean in which waves...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:’Janaka realizes that all events, all happenings, all people that were leading to all the feelings that were rising and falling was all on account of the Prakriti (3 Gunas – Rajas, Tamas and Satva and 3 doshas – vaata, pitta, kapha)....
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:First one of the 5 elements or the senses hits us (it also depends on my doshas), then it goes to the memory bank & opens one file like, dislike with People, Situation & Thing. (Is there any other file gets opened?). Now what happens if I’m not aware...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Terrorists sometimes never get caught, does Karma take care of them?Answer:Laws of Karma are amazingly accurate & cannot be dodged. An extremely shrewd criminal may be able to escape the police and law authorities but he cannot escape Karma! Karma is...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Ektaji, “Wake up and realize that “YOU” are the center of this universe!” How can all of us be the center?Answer:Is the ‘space’ in your house different from the ‘space’ in your neighbors home? Can the...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:In the Patanjali Yogasutra Chapter 1 we talked about the 5 different modulations of the mind. And when our mind is not occupied in these 5 modulations it is at that moment we are meditating. Well then aren’t we all meditating sometime throughout the...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If a husband and wife think differently, how does the karma work between them?AnswerEach has his/her own karma. Suppose, one is negative in his approach to life and other is positive, for them the karma equation is simple: Negative thoughts = Bad Karma &...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I often try (or at least do it when I am aware) to be a sakshi of whatever I am doing. This is easier in meditation but difficult when I not meditating. How do I practice this with my eyes open when I am in vyavhar (day today life).Also, some days when I am...
by Ekta | Mar 7, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:How should I look at this situation. We has filed for Green Card in 2013 and the labor is still in Audit since the response sent in Nov 2013. Don’t know when the Audit would be cleared. According to the Immigration rules they have to respond within 2 years of...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If I am going to have baby soon, am I going to build more karma? Because I know I am going to have emotional attachment, or how can I deal with this situation, how can I give 100 percent affection without emotional attached?Answer:Love is your basic nature....
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:We are different from animals because we are given the ability to differentiate. Then what happens to pets like dogs and cats? Especially, dogs who go through training, and some dogs are trained to sniff things and fight crime, or people who have pets and the...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Ektaji, You said that when we die we are first received by our ancestors but are they not reborn? How would we meet them then?Answer:The concept of time is applicable only to us humans not to the incorporeal world. Everybody does not take a birth immediately,...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question :How fast does the element changes its every minute, second, micro second, nano second?Answer:Elements change the Prakriti. Here are the timings for the Dosha changes. We will talk about this in Ashtavakra 20.Doshas in the daily cycleKapha time: 6 a.m....
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Does Guruji still have SOME mind since he has a body? And what does he see when he looks around? Does he see what I see, or does he see 1 giant blob of consciousness floating around / extensions of himself?Answer:Gurudev has a highly developed mind that has...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Since immaterial objects and animals have no mind, are they pure consciousness? (I feel like I’ve asked this before and you gave a simple answer, but not simple enough for me to remember!)Answer:The mind started developing with the first janma (birth)...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:In yesterday’s YV, he talks about not creating future because of thoughts. So all along we try to think of how to shape the future but it seems that’s counter intuitive to what’s to be done. Focus should be on present n not creating the...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:The memory and intellect are not associated with the physical body correct? So if someone were to have a brain transplant, the transplanted brain should not come with any memories and karma of the donor. Is that right?Answer:Yes, that’s correct dear....
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I agree and have experienced that daily regular sadhana, pranayama, meditation, chanting helps to bring awareness and stay focused. However, there are times when we go through unpleasant moments how do we stop negative thoughts right at that moment?Answer:The...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:How do we know that we have emptied out the Karma bag?Answer:Gahana Karmano gati – Unfathomable are the ways of Karma. Like we discussed, we have freedom but we do not have complete freedom. Thus we may understand the mechanics of karma to an extent but...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Just Be, Mind, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Surrender, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:I have been chanting and meditating continuously. However I’ve been feeling extremely anxious (more than normal). I try to resist negative thoughts, but they keep coming up. How do I handle this? Somehow, I can’t shake off this anxious feeling....
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Guruji dropped this tweet a few weeks ago (which I’ve since added to my “Daily Reminders”): “Identifying yourself with your thoughts and emotions, thinking that you created them, is utter ignorance. When you stop identifying with...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I read book a book called “The Secret”. In that book the author says that whatever is your dominant thought and whatever you visualize you attract that in your life. So does it mean your thoughts can change your Karma?Answer:We learn this in the...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Hello ekta didi, I realize that I’m not the doer and things happen the way the universe is planning. I know and believe that the universe is very intelligent.Answer:Let me add the most essential point here – The Universe is giving back to you what...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Here is a summary of the Karma sessionKarma is simply Action! Karma is of 3 forms:1. Sanchita karma – Latent Action in the seed form2. Prarabdha karma – is the sprouting of the seed and becoming a tree.3. Agami karma – This tree leaves another seed...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Q: If I get attracted to someone, I just remind myself that I can be without it and focus on the breath. Can someone be a Brahmachari or celibate throughout his/her life and still have a happy married life? A: Beautiful question! Let’s understand the meaning of...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:For Brahmacharya to happen, a maturity is required, before this maturity can one use restraint to be celibate?Answer:The act of “restraining the senses” belongs to the circle of sleep.What is the circle of sleep?We usually are living life...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:People suggest to do few pujas and they have theories related to the puja for example: if the left flower falls then your wish will come true! Or an astrologer says something unhappy about your life then how to deal with such things and be...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What if people around do not let us forget few things of the past by either talking about it or however then how can we be content at that time?Answer:More Ashtavakra sessions will help you. I assume you understand that the more you think about the hurt...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I am going through storm of emotions and all negative like anger , jealousy. I feel frustrated, guess fire element is dominant. Though I tell myself it’s not me it’s the effect of fire element but it doesn’t really help. I get swayed with...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, today I listened to AG 2 “The five principles” here Guruji says that “don’t be wrong against wrong”. After 3-4 hours of listening, I was faced with the situation. I was arguing with my Insurance agent on why the premium has gone up in...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What I am going through, is it my Karma which I should accept and carry on or can I choose to change the situation without building agami karma? Is it that even if I change the job, I will still face the current situation because my past karma has brought it...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: I wanted to marry a girl/get a job/some other things 20 years ago. But now I have grown up and I don’t want it anymore (often we don’t even remember it). So does that mean its corresponding Karma has washed away or am I still carrying the Karma...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Can raaga/ dvesha happen at the sub conscious level? Are there seeds of attachment buried deep inside me which will pop someday?Answer:Yes, Raaga/Dvesha happen at a subconscious level predominantly. It is because we live our lives unaware of how our minds...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question;Please would you explain “paragraph 1, p75 of Yoga Vasishtha – by Swami Venkatesananda”.Answer:Let’s assume, Mohit is dreaming in which there might be flying angels that he likes and demons that he hates. The angels and demons are non-different from Mohit....
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:JGD Ekta ji, I am trying to understand difference between direct realization and contemplation. I thought contemplation is by doing self inquiry one is trying to abandon ego, and direct realization is experiencing the truth. But he categorized Janaka under...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: Sometimes these guided meditations (including today’s) talk about how our mind is bigger than our body and our body is surrounded by our mind, and says it like this is a good thing. But if that’s the case, it’s really undermining my ability...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ekta, I am in the middle of reading Ashtavakra Gita #12 – Nature of the mind. I am actually having a bit of difficulty understanding Wonder. What is wonder? How do I identify wonder? How do I know that I am using wonder?Answer:Wonder is a...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:JGD!! I have a question pertaining to something we did in Pathanjali Yoga sutras. We discussed about death and how we do the 13 day rituals to let go of the soul. Why do we do Shraadh every year for the departed ones though? Is it not a form of clinging on to...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:When meditating, I sometime get down to a very relaxed clear state, where I feel only peace (there really isn’t any word for it though) but there are usually one or two thoughts that remain there, sometimes it is Guruji speaking a simple sentence. The...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: I have a question on Ashtavakra 30 – Your nature is gratefulness! Being grateful is your very nature and I totally understand that. What is confusing is, in earlier Ashtavakra, Guruji says if you are grateful to me that means you recognize myself as...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:So if body is inside prana, when we hear about suppose earthquake or any other natural phenomenon where so many people die, is it because the prana of that area was low or is it karma or is it due to the devas ?Answer:There are weather devas who are...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, what is the difference between an intention and raaga/dvesha?Answer:Beautiful Question! Intention is a plan to do an action. Raaga/Dvesha is the emotion behind the action.Intention is a surface level desire essential for doing an action. It is...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I’ve noticed, it is said to ‘be positive’ or to ‘think positive’ so you attract that kind of people or energies around you, but when thoughts are negative then those energies or situations arise sooner than the positive ones. It seems like it takes a...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Drama, Dreams, Intellect, Jealousy, Mind, Vol I
Question:Hi Ektaji, Is Drishti/Nazar real? My son gets sick OR runs to emergency with some stiches/fractures etc after he achieves any trophy OR he exposes his skills in a group. Mostly, whenever I get ready and am happy, immediately something comes up and I get...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:In Patanjali Yogasutras, Guruji talked about being a crystal. Is being a crystal different from Sampragnyata samadhi?Answer:Being a crystal means living as if you don’t exist. Just letting Karma flow. Just like a leaf would flow with the river. Not...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, please clear my confusion: A human body has five senses, touch, smell, taste, hear and sight. While eating food that smells good, looks colorful, and tastes flavorful our stomach send a signal to the brain (mind) that I am full and intellect say...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If someone deeply insults and plays drama for their needs or hurts, how to get away from it saying, ‘it’s OK’? Mind doesn’t allow due to self-respect. How do I do it?Answer:Right from the moment you are born, the play that is life brings all kinds...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Hello Ektaji, how do we deal, on a day to day basis, with people who are relatively unconscious or ignorant? For e.g. at work, my colleagues are ignorant about proper diet and healthy lifestyles, such as eating less refined sugar, meditating, contemplation,...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: You say – “There is only one possibility of the ball rolling. Your life had no other way to go but this way!” This makes me realize that if there is no other way my life could’ve gone, then there is no reason for thinking of...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:There is only one possibility in the way things happen, right?To be specific – at this point I am going through an emotional turmoil. I could choose to wait for my girlfriend and see where it takes me OR I could choose to forget her and move on OR I...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I understand that we have to maintain an observer’s attitude towards our mind. But sometimes, trying to observe what is going on in my mind creates more turmoil in my mind since an inner dialogue starts about whether these thoughts are useless etc. Is...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Questions:Hello Ekta didi, small negative events make me sad. It’s like the earth element is constantly dominating me. I worry and fear about things in my life. I don’t know how to rise above it. My problem is I think a lot what other people must be thinking...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I met a guy for a matrimonial alliance but he left saying I feel a pull towards u so if it’s meant to be then destiny will get us back together! I don’t know how to deal with this. Is it really all destiny? Or it’s just a name given and we have to make...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Hello Ekta didi, sometimes I wonder how come some people don’t have to let go of anything in life. They have been blessed with things others aren’t. Why is it so? Is it all karma again? How come some people can let go things easily even though they...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:In my relationship with my spouse, lately I have this insistent gut feeling that it won’t last. Is it because of any past impression? Why does it happen?Answer:It could be a difficult relationship for you because of your past impressions of this lifetime or...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: What’s the easy way to be connected to divine. I was good at that but I got lost & cannot concentrate to get there again. Answer:How to be connected to the divine? Who is God? Most do not even know who is God. How can you be connected to whom you...
by Ekta | Mar 6, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What’s the difference between thought body and intuitive body?Answer:Only awareness is the tool that can help distinguish a thought from an intuition. Here are a few tell-tale signs.Thought – Very clearly, if you notice a raaga or dvesha lurking...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:After working with a person, some habit/pattern and memory came up. It reminds me that she acted like my ex-boss who needs us to respect her and follow her lead; but at some points, my ego tells me: No, this is not right! I should do those things which I...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:There is a sort of ‘bond’ between the awareness and the mind. The awareness goes out every time (away from the self to the world). And this connection or bond must be broken. How can I break this connection? I know that I have to take a step back every time I...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What is guilt? Why is our conscience so strong (in some cases), for example, if one lies, but later on he feels guilt. He knows he lied for the best, otherwise it would cause hurt to the other’s mind.Answer:Guilt is nothing but a safety valve. When...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I am trying to understand why we have to surrender our impulses/attachments to the Devas. We talked about asking forgiveness of the Devas and asking them to guide us, free us and help us so that we don’t get tripped by the obstacles they throw in our...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:At what age does a person starts creating karma? When a child is born, he does not have this attachment to action and he naturally does what comes to him, but again the child does not have any understanding of awareness and knowledge. so both these thoughts...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If we need to stay away from thoughts and control the mind, why did god give us the mind?Answer:God loves fun! There is no real purpose for this creation. It is all for fun. It is meant for your enjoyment. So just enjoy everything in the creation, including...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:JGD, We are forced to react to certain practical situations in Life; for instance, when the Mosquito or any insect starts biting, we immediately respond to the extent of killing it. Will the above deed account for dvesha? If so, how to handle such...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Everything around me seems to go against me. My son has been sitting doing NOTHING since he graduated. My brother has been fighting a fierce divorce case with his wife and lost his home, money, kids and job. My father has shut himself up. My mother remains in...
by Ekta | Mar 1, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ekta didi, I have been doing my Kriya and meditation but I just can’t get my mind to shut up! It constantly brings thoughts. I don’t resist them. But I am slightly concerned. I am in no way impatient, I will continue to do the 20 minute meditations until...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Some have very strong desires and need sex anywhere between 2/3 times a week. Some have not had sex in months. Some are frustrated that one of the partner initiates all the time. Some have never had great need for sex right from a very young age. Some talk...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If everything is changing then how do I live? What am I supposed to hold onto to go through this life?Answer:Beautiful question dear! Very few people even realize that they are holding on to something or someone. This in itself is a huge realization! Really...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Emotions, Emptiness, Energy, Form, Formless, Intellect, Knowledge, Meditation, Mind, No-Mind, Samadhi, Science, Scriptures, Silence, Space-Time, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:Are thoughts recorded in Space? They say that whatever the Rishis and Yogis have said is recorded in Space and the most aware mind can download this in the deepest of the meditation. Please explain how this works?Answer:The first law of thermodynamics...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Have questions? Reach out to Ekta by clicking on the “Ask a Question” button on the left sidebar. For attending Ekta’s online knowledge sessions, click the “Gnyana Sangha” button on the left sidebar. ← Previous Post Next Post → Have a Spiritual...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Are Purusha and Brahman the same? Since both are energy, does it mean they are the same?Answer:Brahman is that supreme energy out of which everything is born. It is also called the supreme consciousness. This everything that was born of Brahman is matter...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, Can you please advise how we can both be in wonder and saakshi bhaav? Aren’t these two opposite states? Or does it mean when we are in sadhana, we have to be in saakshi bhaav and other times in the state of wonder. I am not sure if this...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Have questions? Reach out to Ekta by clicking on the “Ask a Question” button on the left sidebar. For attending Ekta’s online knowledge sessions, click the “Gnyana Sangha” button on the left sidebar. ← Previous Post Next Post → Have a Spiritual Question?...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Dispassion, Guru, Guru, Knowledge, Maaya, Samsara, Vol II
Question:Didi, I have heard that Guru chooses his disciples and we are not choosing our Guru. Can you please explain this.Answer:One aspect to it is that in the ancient times, the Guru would test the disciple to see if he or she was worthy of the knowledge. That’s why...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dearest Ektaji, My first boss and mentor who became a very good friend just died this morning. I have known him since 1985. Part of me feels ignorant/lost and part of me feels thirsty. I feel Lost because I do not have good knowledge about death and thirsty...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
We all have problems in life, now what to do when your emotions are high and you are just not able to cope?1 ) First of all calm your self down with some 10 minute knowledge video from here- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCS0FPDb7sVS8YWtNd78NwNKt4w6–jBy2) You...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:At times I feel like I have dropped a desire, but again it pops up with more intensity. And at times I feel I am dropping the desire but doubt arises if I am just resisting it. How to differentiate between dropping a desire and resisting a desire?Answer:When...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: My friend somewhere read that the life before liberation is the toughest, is there any truth to this? Answer: I don’t think that the last life before liberation is the toughest. It is just that in that life, you will actually make efforts to understand your...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If in a non-human life form you don’t do things that are out of your nature and do only things as a part of that life, how can it be that Raaga(likes)/Dvesha(dislikes) had developed becoming the seed for a next life? Is it possible that Raaga/Dvesha are not...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Have questions? Reach out to Ekta by clicking on the “Ask a Question” button on the left sidebar. For attending Ekta’s online knowledge sessions, click the “Gnyana Sangha” button on the left sidebar. ← Previous Post Next Post → Have a Spiritual Question? Ask...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:We say that everything is god/ love. Love is in every cell of the body. We also say that we are all made up of this one consciousness. It exists in all of us. My question is, then why do we love someone more than others. Or, is it a different kind of love?...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Jai guru dev Ektaji – Di, we are not the body. Though this body will finish one day but we are not destroyed as we are the energy which is making this body work. Di, I want to know that whatever karma we do, we do it from the body level, then how does this...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji,How should one deal with anxiety through Karma Yoga? I understand the role of gyana and bhakti/surrender when we are anxious about something in future but it is still prabhava gyana. Therefore I end up reasoning with my racing mind to settle down...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:JGD Ektaji – As you are aware, I have been in knowledge for about 3 years now. I have also been involved with some seva and regular sadhana but I feel like I am not growing. I watch my self all the time (sakshi Bhaav) and as an outsider I see that I am still...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, I have been with Guruji for 15 yrs now, have done courses, seva, satsang( less of seva though :-), could be better) … However, one question that has never been understood is going within. Journey from external to internal. I am referring to your...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Is karma about keeping your intentions positive or is it about keeping your intention and thoughts neutral?Answer:There are two steps:Moving from negativity to positivityDropping the attachment to positivity = attaining neutralityQuestion:What about the...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:My understanding is that Free-will comes into the picture in two ways: 1.We exercise our free will in the present life in response to Prarabdh Karma (Thoughts and actions that we manifest in current life as a result of Sanchita karma). 2. We exercise Free...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If everything is decided by Karma flow then what possibly could be an explanation of 3 years or even 3 months old girls getting physically abused? Is the one who is getting sexually abused experiencing the result of Sanchita karma? If yes then isn’t it...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I keep wondering why we first broke away from our nature of infinite consciousness? Why did that subtle vibration even occur that led to the “I”/ ego and then to the projected consciousness that leads us to this cycle of samsara and then it is all about...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
On the occasion of Mahashivratri, here is a special video explaining Shiva tatva: Here is the link to the quantum mechanics video mentioned in the talk above – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STF0moww_zQ&list=PL24ScEHpqpzGRB3AAKR68ww4rK94MTump&index=2 Have...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Is personality born from the soul or is it created by the ego? When we see others who are acting very differently than we ever would like ourselves to, even though they are part of our same consciousness, does that mean that they have the same personality...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Now a days it is becoming fashionable to say ” I am not religious but I am spiritual”. Could you help me understand the difference between the two. Isn’t spirituality a part of our religion? Does religion only mean to worship God as a form and follow certain...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Questions:What are the seva projects run by Art Of Living?Answer:JGD Darling,It’s unbelievable how much seva is being done by AOL all around the world. This will involve a little bit of reading but I urge you to give it some time and visit each link below:1) Dharma...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:If life is a flow of events, where everything that is happening has to and we have nothing to do with it, then how does the karma theory play in with the above statement, where we alone are responsible for our prarabdh karma due to our sanchita...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Good to meet you mam. Love being in a place where the knowledge is discussed..feels light and natural.One thought that passed me during today’s discussionLoving the God, consciousness in a idol form or even as a person like Guruji is beautiful. It gives the...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I am still not clear on how Destiny and Freewill play a part in our lives. When do we have a freewill when it is all our destiny or a result of our past karma. If I am not the Doer, where is free will in the picture? Is free will just an illusion?Answer:There...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Is there a difference between a Rishi and a Guru?Answer:A Guru is a Siddha, he has been liberated and has returned back to the world to help others attain liberation, to spread peace, to help humanity in various ways. His teachings help people come out of...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I have a very personal question. What is significance of sex in our marriage? If I am not the body, and only the consciousness, then how do I define sex or lovemaking with my spouse? Is sex divine? Or is it more of us not able to control our...
by Ekta | Feb 28, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Hi Ekta ji, Loved your analogy of white and green dress with body and soul. However, continuing with this analogy if the dress is the body and the body in white or green dress who did the action is the soul, then how come “I am not the doer” be said since “I”...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, I just keep wondering about karmas. About 9 years ago we took medicine to end my pregnancy. I was completely against it but my husband said it is his responsibility & his karma. This action never really pinched me as I felt I was not...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ekta,I have a question. You told us on google hangout to give the divine the highest priority. For a few years I have been doing do my home kriya very day. Weekly I do the long kriya (if there is a teacher available in my little country). I never skip a...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, What to do when you have conflict in picking among two different things(raagas) in life ? It seems like dropping one and picking another is like choosing one of your Raagaa & creating dvesha for another.What is the flow of life at that point...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: “The soul sticks on to the body until the karma is exhausted.” This means that you will keep getting a body by the laws of Niyati as long as you have karma. What happens to the soul after it is exhausted with all the Karmas–no more Karmas left, so more...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:We are all social beings. We need to socialize once in a while with our friends just to get away from the home environment. All our friends are very mature, happy and well to do. They drive better cars, they have better homes, they have better relationships...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What should we do when we are in a dilemma of whether to respect our elders and not hurt their feelings even if we know they are wrong or support what we think is right to help a needful person who has got no support from anyone even if it involves going...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Jai Gurudev Ektaji,For the past 3 months I have been regularly doing my sadhana (Pranayama, Bhastrika, Kriya, Sahaj) every morning. Also, I have been listening to and reading knowledge more regularly than before. But I have noticed that I have become much...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Patanjali said that smriti is also a vritti. My grandmother passed away last year and I miss her a lot. If I try to ignore her thoughts my mind says if you will forget her you will not meet her ever. And yes I wish to meet her again. Why is it so? Why are we...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
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by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Why do we want to get out of this birth and death cycle?Answer:If you are still not tired of the world, then get tired. How long do you want to continue this drama. Every day you do exactly the same things. You wake up, go to work/school, eat, sleep. Again,...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol II
Question:In spite of my readings and video watching, I am still trying to understand the concept of dispassion. My friends tell me that when I talk about certain things, they can see how passionate I am. This can be motivating to people. So is to have dispassion,...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol II
Question:Dear Ekta, I am involved in this direct marking company. This is how they encourage you to achieve your goals:Write your goals with a time line. Your underlying goal should be one that touches you emotionally at a deep level. Such as you want to help out...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I am practicing “It’s Okay” for every situation. But If some one is sarcastic and if I do not react to them, that always revolves in & around my mind until I do something. I will be free only if I answer back. What to do?Answer:Stop fooling yourself and...
by Ekta | Feb 27, 2019 | Awareness, Buddha, Consciousness, Enlightenment, Just Be, Meditation, Purushartha, Satipathana, Scriptures, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Soul, Soul, Sukkha, Truth, Uncategorized, Vol III
Question:Buddha taught that there is NO SOUL! Please, can you enlighten us on this?Answer:To understand Buddha first, we have to understand his basic teachings.Buddha was a prince, who saw riches/name/fame/relationships but did not find True Sukha in that. His did not...
by Ekta | Feb 25, 2019 | Aagami, Awareness, Flow with Life, Karma, let go, Life, Miscarriage, Pleasure/Pain, Pregnancy, Vol I
Question:How to deal with a miscarriage?Answer:Life brings along sukhas [pleasure] as well as dukhas [pain]. Why a dukha happens? Why it happens to a specific individual? When the dukkha comes? How long the dukha remains? When the dukha ends? All this is ruled by the...
by Ekta | Feb 25, 2019 | Attahment, Awareness, Craving, Desire, Dispassion, Ego, Feverishness, Guru/Disciple, Liberation, Masters, Moksha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Tapas, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:Is love for GURUJI, Raaga? Will it bring us back in next lifetime with him? what if one do not seek Mukti but only want to be with Guruji in every life?Answer:Then one has not progressed spiritually at all. One has just substituted his object of craving with...
by Ekta | Feb 25, 2019 | Bhakti, Bondage, Commitmment, Courage, Devotion, Dispassion, Doership, Ego, Faith, Freedom, Guru/Disciple, I, Liberation, Mind, Moksha, Non-Doership, Prayer, Raaga/Dvesha, Samadhi, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Surrender, Surrender, Vairagya, Vol III, Wisdom
Question:Ektaji, My bhakti kicked in and did a little revolt against the answer – https://ektabathija.wordpress.com/2016/07/04/craving-for-guru/Divine craving (for the physical guru or the tattva) is in my faith a blessing..does Mukti not happen through Grace? Once we...
by Ekta | Feb 25, 2019 | Attahment, Awareness, Breath, Dreams, Kriya, Meditation, Mindfulness, Pranayama, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Scriptures, Service, Seva, Vol I, Yoga Vasistha
Question:Didi, today after kriya in my meditation, all of a sudden, I felt that the dimensions (square, rectangle) the room is not real.. I felt it turning to circle and disappearing.. As though this dimension is not real. Yesterday I was doing some work and then all...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Anger, Attahment, Depression, Ego, Emotions, Feverishness, Freewill, Girlfriend/Boyfriend, Hurt, I, Mind, Misery, Raaga/Dvesha, Relationship, Soulmate, Stress, Suffering, Vol I
Question:JGD Ektaji, I have been dumped by my boyfriend and I just cannot find the courage to let go and move on. My ego is hurt and I really want to know why? Why has this happened to me? I want to still make it happen but he just won’t listen. I keep begging him and...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Attahment, Aversion, Craving, Desire, Dispassion, Feverishness, Karma, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Sensations, Types of Karma, Vasana, Vol I
Question:When it comes to moving from karma to akarma, What is the difference between indifference and dispassion? If karma is not about right and wrong action but rather forming an attachment towards an action, shouldn’t a murderer who does not care about somebody...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Dukkha, Emotions, Impressions, Karma, let go, Mindfulness, Misery, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Self, Sensations, Suffering, Vol I
Question:Didi, how to overcome the bad habit of reacting to other people. I always react and then regret that I should not have behaved so. Please guide me.Answer:Very few people realize that the actual problem is ‘with their own selves’ and ‘not with others’ and ‘not...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Consciousness, Divine, Divine, God, Vol I
Question:How will I get to know whether I have Brahma shakti , Vishnu shakti or Shiva shakti from my day to day life? Will it have an impact on the profession or job I do?Answer:If you are into creating things then you have Brahma Shakti – the power of creativity!....
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Attahment, Greed, Karma, Karmaphalam, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Vol I
Question:I’m working hard to earn money to fulfill my parents dream. I would drop my desire to earn money once I give them experience/things which they always dreamed of and could’t have it. How would it effect my karma? how would it affect their karma?Answer:JGD...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Concepts, Emotions, Knowledge, Mind, Scriptures, Self- Realization, Sensations, Thoughts, Vol II, Wisdom
Question:Hi Ektaji, How to control or stop negative thoughts that are coming in the mind every time or in any situation and think positive?Answer:JGD dear,Mind is a trickster so there are certain important steps that we need to follow:1] Understand the tendency of the...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Attahment, Aversion, Choice, Craving, Emotions, Kriya, Love/Hate, Preference, Raaga/Dvesha, Seeking, Suffering, Vol I
Question:Dear Ekta Di, if getting rid of karma is the sole purpose and to then to get enlightened is what we want, then how should we deal with this present life? I mean what should we do with this life ? If I should not have any Raagha or Dvesha, then that means I...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Brahman, Consciousness, Energy, Hindu, Life, Maya, Meditation, Miscellaneous, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement, Shiva, Silence, Vol I
Question:Jai gurudev! I understand that ‘Hari’ and ‘Hara’ are one and the same. Yet I want to know wearing of what is scientifically more beneficial, the rudraksha that is connected to lord shiva or the tulasi beads that are associated with lord vishnu. Kindly throw...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Awareness, Awareness, Breath, Meditation, Prana, Pranayama, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Silence, Thoughts, Vol II
Question:Ekta ji, Jai Guru Dev ! What is the power of thought, how much importance should I attach to it, can I dismiss all the thoughts that spring up, life (mundane chores) runs on Thoughts, so called actions spring out of thoughts, good thoughts bad thoughts,...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Commitmment, Courage, Life, Maaya, Maya, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:JGD Ektaji, As you are aware, I have been in knowledge for about 3 years now. I have also been involved with some seva and regular sadhana but I feel like I am not growing. I watch my self all the time (sakshi Bhaav) and as an outsider I see that I am still...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Aagami, Company/Association/Sangha, Emotions, Equanimous, Karma, Kriya, let go, Life, Physical, Prakriti, Pranayama, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Raaga/Dvesha, Types of Karma, Vol I
Question:Dear Ekta, I really don’t trust my business partner as he cheats on tax and my share of profits. I also realize that it must be karma, so I have to deal with this. At this moment I don’t have an alternative, because I have to pay my bills. All the savings...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Commitmment, Courage, let go, Mind, Self-Effort, Thoughts, Vol II
Question:JGD Ektaji, I have seen many of your videos. Needless to say I loved them all . Sometimes I feel that I should first be very regular with my Kriya and stuff. Because the knowledge that you explain is so very good that I feel as if I first need to clear to be...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Attahment, Karma, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Scriptures, Vol I
Question:Killing an insect with no attachment -Do we acquire Karma impression?Answer:Why would you kill an insect if there was no attachment? There is definitely a dvesha, that’s why the thought of ‘killing’ arises. Dvesha can be in the form of ‘disgust’,...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Compassion, Ego, I, Love, Service, Seva, Vol III
Question:JGD Didi, I take up seva with full enthusiasm but then I slack and never complete what I have started or if I do, I am usually doing it thinking what will I get from this. Didi, how can I be motivated to do more seva? How to train my mind to be lazy or...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Attahment, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Thoughts, Vol II
Question:Recently I had this thought (1 is allowed!) that maybe it is better to unlearn some of my mind’s bad habits than to have no mind at all. But then I thought (fine, 2!) how did these habits get learnt at all? Which leads to my actual question — if a human’s...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Dispassion, Karma, Karmaphalam, Sanchita, Vol I
Question:Do women accumulate Karma on a/c of behavior under the influence of changing hormones?Answer:Yes, you will accumulate karma if you get attached to anything. Your hormones are again part of your sanchita karma dear.Question:Also, recently you answered about a...
by Ekta | Feb 23, 2019 | Elements, Matter, Prakriti, Science, Space-Time, Vol I
Question:What is the difference between air and ether?Answer:Ether is space. Everything is in space. Every prakriti object is suspended in ether or space. They are just 2 names for the same element. Whereas, Air is the name given to the Earth’s atmosphere. Air has...
by Ekta | Feb 22, 2019 | Brahman, Consciousness, Enlightenment, God, Knowledge, Upanishad, Vol I
Question:If all these “upanishads” have different authors, what is the underlying reason that they’re all classified/grouped together as “upanishads”?Answer:It was a golden age where the rate of enlightenment was very high After the study of the Vedas, many Rishi’s...
by Ekta | Feb 22, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question :When I am upset with someone or angry I tell myself to be calm and not to throw any agami seeds. My mind comes back saying I am ready to take rebirth. How do I get out of this cycle?Answer:You must first pat yourself for asking this question. Very few people...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Ramayana is an epic story about King Dasharatha, who had three wives, but no children. Along with his wife Kaushalya, he performed a yagya called Ashwamedha, after which they got four sons.Dasharatha means one who can run ten chariots at a time; You are Dasharatha;...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I am reading the Yoga Vasistha these days, could you please explain to me pages 22-24 of the Supreme Yoga – by Swami Venkatesananda, where he talks about Fate and self effort?Answer:Vasistha says that ‘Self effort’ is of 2 types:1 – Self effort of this...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
The key to liberation is ‘awareness’. Being ‘Aware at the point of death is the secret code!For an ‘unenlightened soul’, birth and death both happen in a ‘deep sleep state devoid of awareness’. Because of this lack of awareness, one is stuck in the vicious cycle of...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Is there any science on how impressions form in the mind? What are impressions exactly?Answer:Impressions are formed by multiple exposure of the mind to the same stimulus repeatedly. For example: You feel that you are Abhishek, this is an impression. You were...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I have impressions on my mind for past so many years that this body is me. How do I get rid of this impression that is so strongly rooted in my mind? Will the impression of “I am the body” be the reason for my re-birth again as a human being?Answer:There is...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I never look at other person as he/she is. I am always looking for negativity in others. Is it my mental conditioning that is causing me to be judgmental of others? How do I come out of this? I have this problem I have recognized it but when it grips me it is...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:While meditating, not even once have I listened to the whole meditation, there are variety of things happening every single time:1. As soon as I close my eyes, even when I am paying attention to the voice, my mind starts drifting.2. or a dreamlike state comes...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:What does Guruji mean by saying that ‘whatever/wherever you put your thought to, you dissolve into it’? I understand the gross meaning of this that wherever I put focus my on, my mind starts working towards that or on the way of achieving that.However, if I...
by Ekta | Feb 21, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question :The ball is rolling and we are not the doer. Whatever will happen will happen. How does free will fit in? You have explained free will earlier, but somehow I am not able to connect it. We have the free will not to create agami karma but what has to happen...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I have to make a decision. How do I let “Life take its course”, how do I flow with it and where does my Purushartha come into play? What do I have to do to stop pretending to be a doer? With all the decision making and choices to choose from, how do I...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Are all Puranas mythological stories with an underlying message? What about fasting, holy dips, lighting of lamps prescribed in those Puranas, especially Kartika Purana, that millions of people religiously follow – is there any benefit., that is are we...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:How do you meditate on a specific subject? For example, I think I can utilize deep meditation to get a stronger comprehension of love and how that’s what I’m made of etc etc. But if I’m already in meditation, to try to grab at a specific subject takes me out...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:We have mentioned before that through meditation and seva we are able to get rid of some of the karmas in our bags, however, knowing that I am not the doer and no matter what I do the ball will keep rolling, how do those 2 thoughts work together? Is the ball...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Should I apply 100% focus (be consciously aware / be in sakshi bhav / practice mindfulness) in whatever I am doing moment to moment, even to routine daily chores like washing, brushing, restroom, cleaning? MIND is going away with planning. I am having...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question :I am trying to understand why we have to surrender our impulses/attachments to the devas. We talked about asking forgiveness of the devas and asking them to guide us, free us and help us so that we don’t get tripped up by the obstacles they throw in our way....
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:As you said, we will be born again and again until we attain moksha from the cycle of birth and death. How to understand the paradigm of time here i.e. after this life, can I be born back in time? Does time exist really? If no, then there is no past, present...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: Didi, What is faith ?Answer: You don’t know me, you have never met nor have you ever seen me, still you have a firm connection with me and know that I will give you true answers for your questions. This is called Faith Question: How do I cultivate Faith in...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I attended a family reunion last week, first time in a long time being in such a large gathering for an extended period. I noticed that even though I could let go of judging externally, i.e. expressing my judgements, I still found myself judging internally....
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question: How do you differentiate real joy and fake joy? How can we find the enjoyment is real and not fake one?Answer: JGD dear, that’s a real deep question. The joy that comes from the objects of senses is temporary. Hence it is not real joy. Because that which is...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Attahment, Commitmment, Desire, Emotions, Expectations, Feverishness, Guilt, Just Be, Mind, New year, Present Moment, Suffering, Temporary, Thoughts, Truth, Vol I
Seeker: Can you help me make a firm new years resolution and stick to it?Answer: At this junction in life [new years], most people run after resolutions or they sit and sulk about the past years resolutions that they did not keep up to. Haven’t you learnt a lesson...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Jai guru dev Ekta didi, I am a student..How do I study dispassionately? Somehow i have had to create an impression that if i study well then i will get leisured lifestyle..And that causes little anxiety in me…What is the key to balance both Passion (where I...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Some more explanation on ‘planning happens in the present moment’ will be helpful to me. Often, when I am walking [morning walk] or meditating, a thought or an idea arises on what needs to be done to resolve a current issue, without any intentional...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:One of yesterday’s Yoga Vasishtha knowledge points and homework, that you gave was ‘not to seek and just be and live effortlessly through whatever transpires because of Sanchita karma.’ How do we differentiate seeking from ambition? Or are they the same?...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Ektaji JGD, I have over the years read many stories of children being brutally violated and it sickens me. I cannot believe or wrap my mind around the idea that these children are reaping the fruits of their past karma. Is it not possible that one is innocent...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:JGD Ekta Di, today in our modern society, we see people dressing in all kinds of ways for different social situations. Is there a spiritual perspective on how we should dress and what kind of clothes we should wear? Is modest dressing and clothing which...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Jgd didi, your recent post made me realize that the ego is the cause of my beginning. Now that I have taken a step towards liberation there is a strange fear of becoming no one again, the mind says- what will happen to’me’ after liberation, there will be no...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:JGD Didi, I had a nasty marriage and even nastier divorce in past. I have two adorable children though. I have promised them they will never have any stepfather in their life, that is the reason why I have turned down many instances. I have found myself...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Di, there is tremendous change in the society in India…everyone is so much into alcohol and stuff. There are special afternoon get together of females where all of them go to pubs…I am always the odd one out not going or not drinking…as a result I feel cut...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:Is dispassion accepting what has come our way and not longing for a certain outcome?Answer:Dispassion is a natural maturity of the intellect that comes after dissolving yourself in self-introspection or spiritual knowledge and meditation. It is just like the...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:All who worship what is not real knowledge, enter into blind darkness: those who delight in real knowledge, enter, as it were, into greater darkness.This is excerpt from Ishavasya Upanishad, what struck me was that people who worship worldly knowledge are far...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:My husband is an alcoholic all he does is work and sleep alone. there is practically no interaction or no marriage between us. I feel extremely lonely and very depressed at home.What should I do to come out of this loneliness and depressed feelings and give...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I am going through a lot of stress in relationships, too much storm of emotions in relationship with one particular individual. Please help!Answer:There are definite steps to always follow irrespective of who/what is the cause of this storm of emotions:First...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Dispassion, Dukkha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Samsara, Seeking, Vol II
Question: We learnt in Yoga Vasishtha that seeking is the cause of Dukha in this Samsaara. I have been applying this knowledge and walking sincerely on this spiritual path for over 5 years now. I am feeling stuck in my career and job. If I am asked what I would like...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Craving, Drama, Expectations, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Service, Seva, Vol II
Question:I understand that I am not the 5 elements, I am not the body, the mind or the intellect. I am not any labels, I am not male or female, young or old etc. I am a Sakshi, a witness and I am the pure consciousness. My question is: I therefore, can nearly believe...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Dispassion, Expectations, Just Be, Pleasure/Pain, Samsara, Silence, Temporary, Vol III
Question:At first I had found satisfaction in this idea of “aniccha – everything is incapable of satisfying”. It was kind of relieving that I didn’t have to wait to actually do something or finish something to already know the result, that any imaginable “high” was...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Commitmment, Impressions, Karma, Parents, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sanchita, Sankalpa/Intention, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:In the karma video you have mentioned that the soul selects his/her parent for a new body and environment. Does the soul make this decision guided by a certain thing (if it is guided by our sanchita ? are we aware of our sanchita in that soul state)? or...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Aagami, Attahment, Aversion, Craving, Doership, Karma, Prarabdha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sanchita, Vol I
Question:How to deal with a dishonest business partner and at the same time be able to drop doer-ship and act without creating any Agami Karma [future karma]?Answer:First, let’s understand how Sanchita Karma becomes Agami Karma.What is Sanchita Karma?Sanchita Karma is...
by Ekta | Feb 20, 2019 | Bhakti, Brahman, Consciousness, Devotion, Emotions, Emptiness, Enlightenment, Form, Formless, Fullness, Gnyana, Gnyani, Intellect, Love, Meditation, Mind, No-Mind, Scriptures, Silence, Thoughts, Vol II
Question:How can emptiness be also called fullness on the spiritual path? Please clarify.Answer:On the spiritual path, many different kinds of people walk. Some people are in the head and some people are completely in the heart. The people who are in the head use...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Aagami, Attahment, Destiny, Freewill, Impressions, Niyati, Purushartha, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Spontaneous, Vol I
Question:What is Daivam, Niyati & Purushartha? The further we go the more confused I get…specially with this “Now it depends on the intensity of your commitment whether your Purushartha wins over your Daivam or not” – Is Daivam, Nyati? Is everything that is...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Aagami, Attahment, Aversion, Consciousness, Craving, Desire, Expectations, God, Impressions, Karma, Niyati, Parent/Child, Raaga/Dvesha, Seeking, Universe, Vol I
Question:My 14 year old son is terrible to live with. He is disrespectful, hurtful, vengeful without any provocation… even when I come from a space of love, the reaction from him is horrible. I tell myself that it’s my karma and to go through it. I identify the...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Awareness, Karma, Purushartha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Self-Effort, Truth, Vol II
Question:How to be in Sakshi bhaav and master the mind when I don’t have any means of Sadhana, Seva and Satsang because of a personal situation? I am averse to 2 people in my office, my mind is getting trapped. Knowledge takes a back seat many times in a day. How to...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Freewill, Just Be, Karma, Meditation, Niyati, Raaga/Dvesha, Truth, Vol I
Questions:Right now my office situation is extremely difficult I am overloaded, there is a lot of politics. I want to leave the job but I can’t because of my personal situation. The stress is affecting my health and I am taking sleeping pills. I am struggling to get...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Awareness, Courage, Impressions, Knowledge, Maaya, Meditation, Truth, Vol II
Question:I am practicing being more and more aware. In spite of being aware that my particular Karma or action will create a future karma, my mind gets stuck suddenly and I land up creating an aagami karma seed. How is it that some events create deep Impressions and...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Awareness, Intellect, let go, Purushartha, Sankalpa/Intention, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic, Self-Effort, Vol I, Yoga Vasistha
Question: In Ashtavakra Gita, you say “Make a Sankalpa”. In Yogavashishta, you say drop Sankalpas and be committed to zabardast Purushartha. I am confused. Please help.Answer: This is not the first time for you on the Spiritual path. Your journey began many lifetimes...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Aagami, Karma, Raaga/Dvesha, Samsara, Vol I
Question:JGD Didi, If I do my best to overcome my own raagas and dveshas and not create agami karma towards person A and I am successful. But, if person A has a lot of dvesha towards me does this mean that I will have to come back. Just so that he can get over his...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Karma, Mind, Niyati, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol I
Question:I have been trying to implement the discipline of non-reaction and being an observer in my life. My current land lady is a perfectionist, extremely organized, very picky with a complaining nature. I find it very difficult to keep her happy. Despite listening...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Aversion, Courage, Dispassion, Divine, Ego, Enlightenment, Equanimous, Greed, Guru, Happiness, Love, Raaga/Dvesha, Vairagya
Question:JGD Ektaji, Thanks for sharing this beautiful thought, but I believe thinking about enlightenment itself is a kind of suffering. You constantly work hard towards it reminding yourself that enlightenment is your end goal. I have read it somewhere that...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Aagami, Attahment, Impressions, Karma, Raaga/Dvesha, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:If we have a fleeting thought, which is a negative thought about someone, does it create an attachment due to the dvesha or does it have to be continuous thoughts incessantly one after another about the dvesha for that person to create an attachment? Which...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Consciousness, Expectations, Feverishness, Flow with Life, God, Karma, Karmaphalam, Land/Bhoomi, let go, Misery, Parents, Suffering, Universe, Vol I
Question:My parents are old and they live alone in their country and I live here in the US. I want them to come here but they do not like to live here. They are really suffering as they are old and I cannot leave my family here and go there to take care of them. How...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Aagami, Guru, Karma, Karmaphalam, Kriya, Meditation, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Scriptures, Vol I
Question:Are we stuck with bad karma if we have made mistakes in the past such as hurting people verbally or in thoughts due to ignorance? Do we have to undergo those consequences or can I erase that bad karma that I have created in the past by doing Meditation, and...
by Ekta | Feb 19, 2019 | Body, Commitmment, Guru, Karma, Knowledge, Laziness, Maaya, Meditation, Mind, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Purushartha, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic, Scriptures, Self-Effort, Vol I
Question:My peaceful experiences are not stable, and I am going up and down in my spiritual path, I feel there is no steady growth in my spiritual path. What should I do?Answer:The spiritual path is long, it is unknown, and everybody must walk in the dark. It might...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Fear, Greed, Love/Hate, Maaya, Mind, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Viveka, Vol I
Question:Patanjali says, that we should not steal even in our mind. Asteya – Non-stealing. I have a habit of always wishing for others’ things, others’ possessions, others’ looks. I really want to get over this because I know, in the process only I am suffering. The...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Courage, Desire, Maaya, Misery, Temporary, Vol I
Question:How does one deal with desires? Whereas some desires may be frivolous like clothes, jewelry, material things and others seem to be existential like taking an extra leadership role at work or leading a volunteering project. But eventually, I have now realized...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Birth, Body, Death, Karma, No-Mind, Samadhi, Self, Vol I
Question :In Asthavakra 8, Guruji says, at death, the body gets tired of you and drops you. Is it not the other way around? When karma is exhausted the Purusha drops the Prakriti. Isn’t it true? Please help to clarify.Answer :Death of body does not equal to the...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Alligator, Consciousness, God, Karma, Niyati, Vol I
Question:I read about a crocodile/alligator grabbing a child in a national park and eating it. I felt very sad. I think it is wrong to say that it was that little child’s karma. Is it not allowing the culprit to run free if we keep blaming the victim for his/her...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Anger, Awareness, Dreams, Equanimous, Impressions, Jealousy, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Sensations, Sub-conscious, Vol I
Question:During the daytime a thought came to me, to say something nasty to my colleague in office. But I stopped myself and I let go of that dvesha [aversion] and I also forgot about it. By the time it was evening and I came home, I felt very strong. I felt very good...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Causation, Doership, Faith, Flow with Life, Illusion, Just Be, Karma, Maaya, Niyati, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Seeking, Vol II, You
Question:Should I stay here in the US or go back to India? Should I sell my home or keep it and rent it out and return back to the US in a few years? Is there still some karma to be taken care of in the US…..in this case where do I draw a line about destiny and free...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Body, Emptiness, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Seeking, Silence, Spontaneous, Vol II
Question:Can you please explain how would we know whether we have united or reached our self and are Pure witness right now. How do we know we are doing it right? How would I know I am not seeking anymore?Answer:Being a witness is as simple as looking at your mind and...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Aagami, Ashtavakra Gita, Consciousness, Expectations, God, Guru, Karma, Karmaphalam, Mind, Sankalpa/Intention, Spontaneous, Vol II
Question:Please help me understand this. We have been working really hard for the upcoming course. We are talking about the benefits of meditation and this course to everyone. We have been doing intro talks but we still do not have registrations. A lot of people I...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Concepts, Enlightenment, Guru, Maaya, Mind, No-Mind, Senses, Silence, Viveka, Vol II
Question:As a realized sage reads a newspaper, looks at the words, does the mind faculty in him read the words out loud? Even as I read there is a voice in the head clearly enunciating every word or since they are realized, the content is just felt, because they are...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Buddha, Consciousness, Dispassion, God, Krishna, Maaya, Shiva, Vol I
Question:I am not able to understand the line – “The bestower of dispassion is Shiva, that Consciousness that is bliss, innocence, and omnipresence. Krishna is the outer manifestation of Shiva. And the inner silence of Krishna is Shiva. Shiva is called Chandrashekhara...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Animal, Body, Craving, Desire, Freewill, Intellect, Liberation, Maaya, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Senses, Viveka, Vol I
Question:I am wondering that the ideal way to live is:be in the present moment without worrying.No desires even desire for liberation is not necessary as it may become a craving ragga /dvesha.Everything is a happening.Then what is the difference between us and...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Adwaita, Consciousness, Duality, Dwaita, Ego, I, Love, Love/Hate, Vol II, You
Question:What is ego?Answer:When one is caught up in the duality of “I” and “You”, it is called Dwaita. This sense of separation between “I” and “You” is the root cause of anger, jealousy, hatred, etc. This sense of separation is Ego. Ego is simply when there is a...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Choice, Choicelessness, Consciousness, Flow with Life, Just Be, Raaga/Dvesha, Seeking, Seeking, Viveka, Vol III
Question:Is applying viveka, a kind of seeking? Because choosing/deciding right from wrong is so relative to this mind?Answer:Actually, Viveka is deeper than just plain discrimination between right and wrong. Viveka is the ability to maintain an absolutely clean and...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Awareness, Body, Buddha, Courage, Ego, Mind, Present Moment, Purushartha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Self-Effort, Senses, Uncategorized, Vol III
Question:Being lost in the object and withdrawing from the object and becoming a “sakshi”. I am able to do it for a split second especially when I am typing on a keyboard I can see my fingers moving and witness it without being “involved” but I am unable to do that at...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Elements, Food, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic
Question:Is it OK to eat Tamasic or left-over food because it’s easy for me to cook once and then consume it for 2 to 3 days? Isn’t running around to cook food everyday Rajasic? How to prepare and keep food Sattvic?Answer:First let’s understand what determines...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Consciousness, Desire, Emotions, Gnyani, Knowledge, Meditation, Memory, Mind, No-Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic, Self- Realization, Sensations, Sex/Passion/Celibacy
Question:I have a desire to have clear pretty skin. I was wondering if it is Raaga or it is part of nature? Is it a bad karma or a bad desire to want to look pretty not with make-up but with normal skin?Answer:You are the best judge, dear! Only you would know whether...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Body, Choice, Death, Relationship, Rituals, Samsara
Question:After somebody dies we request for embalming the body, so that we can prevent its decay for a couple of days, until all the relatives reach the funeral. My question is are we hurting the soul in anyways? Is the soul going to feel or realize this? Are we...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Attahment, Body, Courage, Death, Faith, Fear, Fear, Flow with Life, I, Self, Self-Effort, Vol I, You
Question: Guruji said that “All fears are actually the Fear of death”. I am confused. Please help.Answer:There is actually only one fear. It is the fear of death. There is no other fear. All the other fears stem from this one fear of death. They are all children...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Aagami, Karma, Karmaphalam, Knowledge, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Scriptures, Vol I
Question:I just got out of a bad and abusive marriage, my parents helped me out. Seven years ago, I was in an abusive relationship too, at that time also my parents helped me out. I am trying to understand what kind of karma is this? And, how can I get out of my bad...
by Ekta | Feb 18, 2019 | Company/Association/Sangha, Competition, Ego, Gossip, Gratitude, Guru, Guru, Guru Poornima, Happiness, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Viveka
Question:What are the important things that a sincere seeker should understand about Guru Poornima? I was wondering how should a sincere seeker and disciple’s acharan [behaviour] be on the spiritual path especially in the presence of a Guru. Please guide.Answer:Guru...
by Ekta | Feb 17, 2019 | Body, Brahman, Commitmment, Concepts, Consciousness, Guru, Guru, Guru Poornima, Intellect, Liberation, Maaya, Maya, Moksha, Physical, Pleasure/Pain, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Samsara, Scriptures, Self-Effort, Siddha, Vol II, Wisdom
Question:Ektaji Jai Guru Dev, Can you please give me tips on how to get a Proper True Darshan of Gurudev during this upcoming Guru Poornima. The mind gets swept away with the much fanfare and misses seeing the Guru in his full presence. How do we not get caught in...
by Ekta | Feb 17, 2019 | Competition, Ego, I, Name/Roles, Relationship, Samsara, Service, Seva, Vol II, Wealth, You
Question:What is seva really? And from what space should an individual come from when he or she wants to do pure seva? I have noticed that I get into the same power struggle that I would, in a corporate office. I need some clarity there, please help.Answer:There is a...
by Ekta | Feb 17, 2019 | Body, Concepts, Doubts, Emptiness, Faith, Fullness, Guru, Intellect, Knowledge, Mind, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement, Personality, Prakriti, Purusha, Vol II
Question:Yesterday Guru Dev tweeted that see Guru as beyond a personality see the being, see the hollow and empty, ever full presence. From past few weeks, I was actually wanting to feel Guru Dev beyond the body. And you are the best person, as the way you explain...
by Ekta | Feb 17, 2019 | Awareness, Body, Enlightenment, Gnyani, Guru, Intellect, Masters, Matter, Mind, Physical, Pleasure/Pain, Prakriti, Suffering
Question:I have a question, although it may sound silly. I was wondering, do enlightened beings feel sadness? Do they actually feel sick? As I look at Guruji, I see consciousness and whatever is emanating from him is just natural. Since he’s in a human form, he’s not...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Ambition/Career, Awareness, Consciousness, Craving, Desire, Doership, Flow with Life, Gnyani, Life, Mind, Non-Doership, Purusha, Relationship, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Seeking, Self, Seva, Truth, Vol II, Wisdom
Question:Can you please give direction on how do you manage a job, family, personal endeavor, and Seva while not getting overwhelmed? I have a tendency to say yes to many things, but in the end, I’m just playing catch up on my to-do list. How to manage the tasks and...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Awareness, Awareness, Bondage, Food, Freedom, Games/Play/Fun, Knowledge, Love/Hate, Maya, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Samsara, Senses, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Vol III
Question:Ektaji, what is the scenery and what does it mean ‘not to get lost’ in the scenery? Who is the seer?Answer:Scenery: Everything around you is the scenery. The people, situations and things around you are all scenerySeer: You are the seer. The one who is seeing...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Concepts, Dispassion, Duality, Dwaita, Equanimous, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Vairagya
Question:Does Vairagya mean a giving up of non-religious pleasures like singing, dancing, poetry etc. or just give up hankering for them?Answer:Vai – raagya means devoid of raaga.Who is not a vairaagi? – It does not matter whether you are dancing like a rock star or...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Courage, Guilt, Guru, Infidelity, Karma, Marriage, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sankalpa/Intention, Self-Effort, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Surrender, Surrender, Vol I
Question:How to work on maintaining internal purity when I know that I have become impure by stepping out of my marriage? How to get over the guilt of Infidelity?Answer:Everything that happens to us is because of our own Karma from the past. The first thing a sincere...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Body, Death, Energy, Fear, Formless, Knowledge, Masters, Matter, Meditation, Mind, Rishi, Scriptures, Self, Swamy, Truth, You
Question:How is fear of unknown different from the fear of death and how to come out of both these fears? Please help.Answer:Fear of the unknown and the fear of death are essentially the same. Understand one thing that, since you have been in this form (form=the...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Aagami, Desire, Destiny, Dharma, Doership, Education, Ego, Flow with Life, Freewill, Guru, Karma, Karmaphalam, Marriage, Mind, Prarabdha, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sanchita, Self-Effort, Service, Seva, Spouse, Tapas, Vol I, Wisdom
Question:We do not choose where we are born or what profession we choose, but we choose whom we get married to or have kids. Also, the kind of people who come into our life is a result of our past karmas – good or bad.If I did not have a choice in my education or the...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Games/Play/Fun, Grateful, Karma, Pleasure/Pain, Serious, Vol I
Question:If life is all about clearing our karma baggage, how we can say that it’s beautiful?Answer:When you keep looking at life like a war, like a struggle against Karma, you will be unhappy. If you keep questioning life, you will be unhappy. Just tilt your eyes a...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Commitmment, Depression, Karma, Knowledge, let go, Marriage, Mind, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Purushartha, Relationship, Scriptures, Spouse, Vol I
Question:My husband is an alcoholic all he does is work and sleep alone, there is practically no interaction or no marriage between us. So I don’t have any company. In spite of understanding all the spiritual knowledge it is very hard for me. I feel extremely lonely...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Awareness, Death, Enlightenment, History, Maya, Mind, Scriptures, Self, Silence, Truth
Question:I am a humble learner with a multi-variate interest in scriptures and vedas since my school days. There was this Shastrarth that took place between sage Astavakra and Acharya Bandi in presence of King Janaka. Can I assume that at this point Janaka did not...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Aagami, Aversion, Awareness, Compassion, Craving, Emotions, Guilt, Gunas, let go, Life, Mind, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement, Prakriti, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol II
Question:You mentioned law of attraction in our discussion. Is there anything we can do for the numerous times we have had knowingly/unknowingly grumbled upon others behavior and had bad thoughts about them? I am sorry for my ill thoughts and wondering if I can do...
by Ekta | Feb 16, 2019 | Animal, Cow, Death, Hindu, India, Karma, Religion, Vol I, Worship
Question:When someone asks, “Do Hindus worship cows,” what is the answer? What is the connection between Hinduism and cows?Answer:We must understand that in ancient India, predominantly an agricultural country, the cow was a symbol of wealth because it was expensive...
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Adwaita, Duality, Dwaita, Ego, I, Misery, Rumi, Samsara, Vol I, You
Question:I really liked the Sufi poem about the stranger who knocks on the door, and then last time says “I am you”, etc etc. Can you send a link to this poem?Answer:It is a poem by Rumi, that I heard in Urdu long ago. Here is the English translation:“There came one...
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Buddha, Fear, In- Laws, Marriage, Misery, Relationship, Samsara, Self-Effort, Temporary, Vol I
Question:JGD Ekta ji, I have registered for the Silence course but I am so scared of my in laws. They would not approve my absence for 5 days. I have almost decided to not attend the course. But I am very restless to attend. I am stuck between family and spirituality....
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Anger, Attahment, Aversion, Craving, Death, Fear, Guilt, Impressions, Jealousy, Knowledge, Love/Hate, Maya, Meditation, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Scriptures, Seeking, Self-Effort, Seva, Silence, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:Ektaji – Is it fair to have Dvesha to control the last impression (not to think certain thing)? If it is something out of control why not make it like “come as it comes” like spontaneously? Can we train our subconscious brain to think- not to think (e.g....
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Compassion, Flow with Life, Impulsive, Karma, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Silence, Spontaneous, Vol I
Question:Act spontaneously…that is my nature I have always been spontaneous…but all spontaneous acts are not always wise decisions! I have experienced in my life whenever I have been spontaneous I have been “labeled” as “Impulsive” “foolish” for my actions. Some...
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Ego, Emptiness, Gossip, Impressions, Karma, Mind, Sankalpa/Intention, Silence, Vol I
Question:Dear Ektaji, referring to “I am hollow and empty” – does this mean if I remind myself that I am nothing, I will automatically modify my speech and eventually it will become pure?Answer:“I am hollow and empty” is a meditation that we do in the Advanced course...
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Awareness, Body, Bondage, Causation, Craving, Death, Fear, Fear, Freedom, I, Maya, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Relationship, Samsara, Seeking, Seeking, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Senses, Vol I
Question:JGD didi, many happy returns of the day. Please could you give us a message on your birthday about how to celebrate a birthday.Answer:Life is a school. We all are here to learn some lessons. There are several classrooms- relationship class, career class,...
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Awareness, Awareness, Body, Breath, Buddha, Dhyana, Doership, Equanimous, Flow with Life, I, Intellect, Just Be, Krishna, Meditation, Mind, Mindfulness, No-Mind, Non-Doership, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Present Moment, Purushartha, Purushartha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Senses, Silence, Spontaneous, Thoughts, Vol III
Question 1:I was practicing 100% awareness for most of the day. But it seemed to me that as I was 100% aware, I was also totally aware of what I was experiencing through the senses – I was totally aware of what my body and mind were doing. It seemed to be an excellent...
by Ekta | Feb 15, 2019 | Anger, Aversion, Consciousness, Divine, Ego, Greed, Hurt, Jealousy, Karmaphalam, let go, Mind, Pleasure/Pain, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Suffering, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender, Thoughts, Vol III
Question:What is the difference between tolerance and surrender?Answer:Tolerance is like a potential volcano. There is a dislike hidden within which just churns and burns inside and can erupt at any time. Tolerance is just a temporary cover-up. When you are tolerating...
by Ekta | Feb 7, 2019 | Awareness, Awareness, Dhyana, Emptiness, I, Just Be, Meditation, Meditation, Mind, Non-Doership, Purushartha, Purushartha, Seeking, Seeking, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Silence, Thoughts, Vol II
Question:“Drop the small mind”. I understand one way is to keep saying I am not the body, I am not the mind, I am not the ego etc. I do this during meditation, yet I am unable to TRULY drop the mind just does not go away.A few thoughts come then they stop but I am...
by Ekta | Feb 7, 2019 | Courage, Craving, Desire, Dispassion, Doership, Ego, I, Just Be, Karma, Knowledge, Life, Non-Doership, Personality, Pleasure/Pain, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Samsara, Self, Self- Realization, Truth, Vairagya, Vol III
Question:Similar to what’s said in AG 4- I got caught in identifying with a talent and also with not having a talent & was/is suffering. What Guruji said still repeats in my ears. He said “you don’t know who you are”. I started thinking how and when will I know...
by Ekta | Feb 7, 2019 | Aagami, Attraction, Aversion, Awareness, Awareness, Body, Causation, Commitmment, Compassion, Craving, Destiny, Elements, Equanimous, Freedom, Happiness, I, Impressions, Jealousy, Karma, Karmaphalam, Knowledge, Life, Love/Hate, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Pleasure/Pain, Prarabdha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Relationship, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Samsara, Sanchita, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Tapas, Vol II
Question:What if it is not me who is possessive, but someone else is possessive of me , rather obsessive almost to the sick levels of possessing me, what is that I should or should not do.Answer:Recognize that it is just a play of the elements and that person’s karma...
by Ekta | Feb 7, 2019 | Aagami, Anger, Anxiety, Attahment, Attention-Seeking, Attraction, Aversion, Awareness, Causation, Craving, Desire, Dukkha, Emotions, Expectations, Fear, Fear, Greed, Guilt, Happiness, Hurt, Impressions, Jealousy, Karma, Karmaphalam, Love/Hate, Memory, Mindfulness, Misery, Pleasure/Pain, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Samsara, Seeking, Selfishness, Stress, Sukkha, Thoughts, Vasana, Vol II
Question:Can you clarify what vasana means?Answer:The mind is stuck in 3 factors –PeopleSituations andThingsThe association with all these 3 will lead to impressions in the mind.Association with people leads to – Impressions of entanglement, jealousy, lust, anger,...
by Ekta | Feb 7, 2019 | Anger, Ashtavakra Gita, Attraction, Awareness, Awareness, Commitmment, Compassion, Craving, Dhyana, Emotions, Fear, Gnyana, Mind, Mindfulness, Purushartha, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Relationship, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Seeking, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Tapas, Vol II
Question:When the storm of emotions hit (it did yesterday LOL) I kept reminding myself to “watch for it”. The emotion was anger and disappointment but when it was surging the high wasn’t under control.I was constantly reminding myself that the anger and fear are my...
by Ekta | Feb 7, 2019 | Choice, Choicelessness, Flow with Life, Freedom, Mind, Viveka, Vol II
Question:Is applying viveka, a kind of seeking? Because choosing/deciding right from wrong is so relative to this mind?Answer:Actually Viveka is deeper than just plain discrimination between right and wrong. Viveka is the ability to help maintain an absolutely clean...
by Ekta | Feb 6, 2019 | Attraction, Courage, Craving, Dukkha, Equanimous, Happiness, Just Be, Knowledge, Life, Mind, Misery, Pleasure/Pain, Raaga/Dvesha, Samsara, Seeking, Seeking, Self, Self- Realization, Sukkha, Temporary, Truth, Vol II
Question: Why am I not happy with my-self? why am I continuously looking for someone/something/some situation to make me happy or make me feel that I am happy? Answer: There is no Happiness/Sukha in this world, but the mind does not want to recognize this truth. Life...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Guru, Guru, Non-Doership, Thoughts, Truth, Vol I
Question: I saw this below knowledge, I am kind of confused There is a contradiction between his two statements.1] Your worries, your feelings, your thoughts arise in your own mind. You are totally responsible for all your feelings – how you feel, what you think,...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Aagami, Attahment, Causation, Emotions, Expectations, Feverishness, Karma, Karmaphalam, Krishna, let go, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Seeking, Surrender, Surrender, Vol I
Question:Is karma about keeping your intentions positive or is it about keeping your intention and thoughts neutral?Answer:Karma is not created just by action, it is created by speech, it is created by thoughts too. But not by every thought/action/speech. If there is...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Bondage, Drama, Feverishness, Flow with Life, Just Be, Karma, Maaya, Maya, Niyati, Seeking, Vol I, Wonder
Question:I have been attending all sessions of Ashtavakra, at times I feel I have all the “theoretical” knowledge but wonder why it is not sinking in deeper! Lately, my mind is just jumping from one thing to another…I have not even completed the thought and I drop it...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Body, Consciousness, Existence, I, Matter, Science, Vibration, Vol II
Question:JGD Ekthaji, Reference: YG page 25 para 3 – Vasishtha is talking to Rama on the vibrations and their impact. Does the vibration here means the event(s) that are occurring to this body-consciousness in order to experience the ignorance and later the...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Causation, Destiny, Doership, Flow with Life, Guru, Intellect, Karma, Knowledge, Niyati, Self-Effort, Vol I
Question:We strongly believe – Everything is happening. We are not doing anything. It is foolishness to think, I worked hard to achieve my current state…On the other hand – we also say, we should do our duties. We have to make sure, we do our sadhana. We have to do...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Attahment, Awareness, Compassion, Dukkha, Expectations, Ignorance, let go, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Vol I
Question:If someone is behaving harsh and not accepting it rather want me to be kind and show humility and accept them and they will continue to be the same. How to handle them in this situation?Answer:There are 2 techniques to learn and apply here:1] Internal...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Children, Children, Desire, Destiny, Freewill, Karma, Karmaphalam, Marriage, Parent/Child, Sanchita, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Vol I, Yoga Vasistha
Question:JGD Ekta di, I have a question from YV. (Page 12 para 3) Lord Rama says-“Though the child may appear to be innocent, the truth is that all sorts….happy period” My question is what is the point of having kids? When childhood is like “..comparable truly to that...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Awareness, Consciousness, Dreams, Duality, Illusion, let go, Physical, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Satori, Self, Truth, Videha, Vol II
Questions: In Cosmos, it is said that there is no concept of time. My question though is, can you experience this while you are in a physical form. From Lila’s story(yoga vasishtha), she had to remove the duality completely? Please explain. Answer: Yes, it is...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Aagami, Ashtavakra Gita, Awareness, Bhakti, Brahman, Consciousness, Destiny, Devotion, Divine, Doership, Gnyana, Guru, Knowledge, Love, Maya, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sanchita, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender, Vol II
Question: Hello Ektaji, I read on one of the Facebook post where Guruji says “Devotion destroys all the karma”. Could you please explain this with reference to what we have learnt so far in Ashtavakra Gita? Answer: Ashtavakra is the path of Gnyana...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Karma, Karmaphalam, Knowledge, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Vol I
Question:Does karma get generated at the same octane it is created? That is, if I trip an enemy, will an equivalent act be bestowed upon me, or could it manifest in a distorted dosage?Answer:Very interesting question. When you payback a loan to a person or bank, you...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Attahment, Boss/Colleague, Emotions, Preference, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Vol I
Question:Ektaji, It is difficult to completely drop raaga and dvesha. For example, I interview several candidates for a job and based on my likes and dislikes within professional guidelines I select or reject a candidate. Within first 5 minutes of interview I conclude...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Drama, Dreams, Illusion, Maaya, Maya, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Samsara, Vol I
Question:We keep hearing how this awareness is like knowing your dreaming. But the best (and most entertaining) dreams are when you think it’s real! I know thinking like this is primitive-talk compared to what we’ve learnt, but I still can’t help but agree with this...
by Ekta | Jan 17, 2019 | Causation, Karma, Karmaphalam, Life, Love/Hate, Niyati, Pleasure/Pain, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Samsara, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:Jai Gurudev Ekta didi, “When someone blames you, they actually take away some negative karma from you. Understand this and don’t put up resistance. Feel happy and lighter about it. Outside you may resist, but inside if you don’t resist, and feel happy that...
by Ekta | Jan 16, 2019 | Aagami, Ambition/Career, Causation, Company/Association/Sangha, Compassion, Competition, Consciousness, Desire, Doership, Drama, Emotions, Games/Play/Fun, God, Karma, Karmaphalam, Life, Maaya, Maya, Name/Roles, Pleasure/Pain, Prarabdha, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Relationship, Samsara, Seeking, Serious, Spontaneous, Vol I, Wealth
Question:With today’s knowledge, I know I should take life as a game but I was cheated in business. Should I drop it too, or should I pursue the case I filed with the lawyer?Question:I work for a profit oriented company and there is a lot of political stuff going on.I...
by Ekta | Jan 16, 2019 | Birth, Body, Bridge, Causation, Death, Divine, Divine, Doership, Drama, Dreams, Flow with Life, Human, I, Karma, Karmaphalam, Maaya, Mind, Parent/Child, Parents, Physical, Relationship, Sanchita, Self- Realization, Truth, Vol I
Question:Didi, I am 30 +. My Mom has nothing but to give advice every day and scold me. She always says negative about me and no encouragement. I cannot ignore them and I am getting angry at them and I decided not to call her for months. Even after many years they...
by Ekta | Jan 16, 2019 | Aagami, Ashtavakra Gita, Causation, Commitmment, Destiny, Drama, Freewill, I, Impressions, Karma, Knowledge, Maaya, Maya, Mind, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Samsara, Space-Time, Time-past/present/Future, Truth, Vol I, Wisdom, You
Question:Ekta Ji, Please can you elaborate on this. Is there no free will? I thought only few things like birth, death, longevity of life, source of birth are predetermined. Others, we can change our karmas. The statement below contradicts. Please share!“As long as...
by Ekta | Jan 16, 2019 | Aagami, Attahment, Boss/Colleague, Doership, Faith, Flow with Life, Greed, Karma, Love/Hate, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Seeking, Seeking, Spontaneous, Surrender, Surrender, Truth, Vol II
Question:I quit my job and interviewed for another one. They offered me an entry level position with a pay less than half of what I am currently making. I did not accept the offer. My previous boss is working on getting me back at my old job. By me not accepting the...
by Ekta | Jan 16, 2019 | Awareness, Dhyana, Enlightenment, Gnyana, Gnyani, Guru, Guru, Guru, Knowledge, Knowledge, Meditation, Meditation, No-Mind, Present Moment, Purushartha, Purushartha, Samadhi, Scriptures, Seeking, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Silence, Thoughts, Vol III
Question:I am starting to get to a point of reading/listening/understanding this spiritual knowledge where I am “making it a concept” as Guruji puts it. How do I “experience” the knowledge rather than “learn” it? Just wait out prarabdha? It almost feels like I can...
by Ekta | Jan 16, 2019 | Awareness, Awareness, Causation, Faith, Flow with Life, Intellect, Karma, Karmaphalam, Knowledge, Life, Love, Memory, Mind, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Truth, Vol II, Wisdom
Question:I am getting a feeling of missing out. What if this Karma Theory is wrong and I wake up 40 years from now realizing that I missed out on people, places and things that at least gave me short-term pleasure. Now I have to give it all up to develop discipline in...
by Ekta | Jan 16, 2019 | Bridge, Competition, Consciousness, Ego, Enlightenment, God, Guru, Guru, I, Jealousy, Mind, Purushartha, Samsara, Scriptures, Self, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Seva, Vasana, Vol III
Question: I am a very competitive and jealous person in the office, at home, with family & friends and especially in my volunteer activities. Now this competition is coming into my spiritual side also. In Art of living now, I want to be a teacher like you. Nothing...
by Ekta | Jan 13, 2019 | God, Grateful, Gratitude, Knowledge, Service, Seva, Thanksgiving, Vol II
Someone asked me how to thank that infinite power? What could I do for God that would be the closest possible thanks to him?I answered, “God does not need your prayer, rites, rituals. He really does not need your flowers, fruit, coconut, etc. God wants every...
by Ekta | Jan 13, 2019 | Attention-Seeking, Devotion, Dhyana, Dispassion, Gnyana, Guru, Guru, Guru, Just Be, Knowledge, Meditation, Meditation, Mind, Purushartha, Self, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Vol II
Question:Jai Gurudev! I’ve joined The Art of Living with Yes+ course and I’m 19 years old. I did feel a strong connection to Guruji when I did the course. But 3 years laternow, I don’t feel anything. When I go to Ashram, I see people in crowds getting excited about...
by Ekta | Dec 14, 2018 | Causation, Commitmment, Destiny, Doubts, Gnyana, Guru, Guru, Guru, Intellect, Karma, Knowledge, Liberation, Scriptures, Self, Self, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Truth, Vol II, Wisdom
Question :Sometimes I wonder that, am I even worthy of this highest and beautiful knowledge? Even after studying and applying the knowledge we sometimes lose the path and get involved in cravings, desires and get carried away by sense organs. It is then it comes to...
by Ekta | Dec 14, 2018 | Company/Association/Sangha, Compassion, Ego, Guru, Guru, Guru, I, Karma, Knowledge, Life, Maya, Meditation, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Scriptures, Self, Senses, Truth, Vol III
Question :Dear Didi, I tend to be influenced by those who are having too much fun and less awareness and don’t take the spiritual path seriously. I feel that we are not even eligible to learn this beautiful knowledge from Gurudev. He is so compassionate towards us in...
by Ekta | Dec 14, 2018 | Body, Mind, Space-Time, Tapas, Vol I
Question:What exactly is tapas? Does it refer to a dissolved state? I understand that the words: burn, cook are used here as metaphor but what do they actually refer to?Answer:Tapas means endurance. Tapas is how strong are you mentally to be able to go through the ups...
by Ekta | Dec 13, 2018 | Gossip, Mind, Silence, Vol I
Question:You said it is best to keep quiet unless you have something positive or helpful to say. I used to do this, but people used to say that I am unfriendly, uninterested or arrogant. Should I speak up more to create a better environment around people or should I...
by Ekta | Dec 13, 2018 | Birth, Bondage, Commitmment, Death, Dhyana, Dispassion, Gnyani, Guru, Life, Maaya, Meditation, Purushartha, Self-Effort, Truth, Vol I
Question:Didi, we usually cry when a close one dies. There is a high possibility that he/she has finished his/her karma bag and will not take birth again. Instead of crying we should be happy for them. We cry for our own selfish reasons as we can’t see and interact...
by Ekta | Dec 13, 2018 | Attraction, Dukkha, I, Karma, Misery, Silence, Stress, Suffering, Sukkha, Vol I, You
Question:After doing so many knowledge sessions with you, I have realized that I have a tendency to think that I am perfect and others are wrong. My ways are correct and theirs are wrong. I understand this is the cycle of Sanchita, Prarbdha and Agami Karma. But...
by Ekta | Dec 13, 2018 | Attahment, Dispassion, Dreams, Fear, let go, Life, Maaya, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Self- Realization, Truth, Vol I
Question:If I have to get enlighten, it seems so difficult. I have to get over my attachment to my spouse, children, parents, friends, job, aspirations, power, position, company, money, house, car, friends, phone, laptop. It seems like such a difficult thing to do...
by Ekta | Dec 13, 2018 | Ashtavakra Gita, Aversion, Craving, Equanimous, Facebook, Knowledge, Meditation, Mind, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Self-Effort, Vol I
Question: With the advent of social media and uncontrolled use of it, we have added immensely to the list of Raagas and Dveshas especially on viewing people’s profiles, photos or posting messages. In a very subtle way, it impacts the mind and adds to my cravings...
by Ekta | Dec 13, 2018 | Anger, Aversion, Craving, Desire, Expectations, Feverishness, Flow with Life, Intellect, Karma, Karmaphalam, Marriage, Niyati, Raaga/Dvesha, Reaction, Spouse, Vol I
Question:I have a very difficult marriage and a temperamental husband who drinks and blames me for his drinking. I am lonely and in pain. I understand this knowledge. I know everything is temporary but I still crave for a good supportive husband and companion. What do...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Consciousness, Dhyana, Ego, I, Knowledge, Meditation, Meditation, Self, Self- Realization, Vol III
Question: JGD didi, I have been listening to the knowledge and applying the knowledge points in my life and I have started feeling the nothingness/the consciousness. It is strange. It does not happen in meditation but it happens in knowledge. Earlier I used to...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Awareness, Awareness, Body, Buddha, Dukkha, Enlightenment, Equanimous, Matter, Present Moment, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Samadhi, Satipathana, Senses, Sukkha, Thoughts, Vol III
Question:What is the yardstick to measure my spiritual progress? How do I know if I am progressing spiritually?Answer:The yardstick to measure your spiritual progress is: ‘Equanimity + Awareness’.*Equanimity = [Internal Non-Reaction + External Non-Reaction] in any...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Attahment, Buddha, Choice, Commitmment, Courage, Dispassion, Enlightenment, Equanimous, Guru, Marriage, Present Moment, Purushartha, Raaga/Dvesha, Self-Effort, Seva, Surrender, Vol II
Question:I want to do seva to progress spiritually. I feel I will progress much more if I were at my master’s feet than being at home. I also do not want to get married, but my mother wants me to get married. I am in a quandary. Should I focus on my spiritual path,...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Compassion, Destiny, God, Karma, Karmaphalam, Misery, Service, Seva, Suffering, Vol I
Question:Guruji says that, “Do not help anyone unless he or she asks for help”. My assumption is Guruji is saying this because we will feel hurt when he/she do not appreciate us but I feel like helping others who suffer. Can I drop expectation and just help? I am...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Awareness, Guilt, Guru, Knowledge, Maaya, Meditation, Present Moment, Purushartha, Scriptures, Self-Effort, Truth, Vol I
JGD DearLet go of the past! Have you heard that saying in Hindi – jab jago tab savera! When you wake up, it’s morning. [Sounds silly in English but hopefully it conveyed the meaning].The grip of Maaya is so strong that it is extremely difficult for a person to easily...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Desire, Expectations, Home, Just Be, Karma, Karmaphalam, Land/Bhoomi, Niyati, Vol I
Question:We have not been able to buy property in the state that we live in and now my husband is planning to shift to a different state. It is our mistake that we did not invest in the property on time. Is this also karma? I am trying to stay away from raaga...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Company/Association/Sangha, Knowledge, Mind, Self- Realization, Service, Seva, Vol I, Wisdom
Question:If the people around me are not good, will it affect my spiritual growth?Answer:The company you keep matters a lot, especially on the spiritual path. For e.g. if a group of people is sitting and laughing, you are passing from there and decide to just join...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Courage, Ego, Fear, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement, Service, Vol I
Question:JGD! Can you please explain today’s Guru Punch- Invoke the lion within you and have an attitude of sacrifice to rescue yourself from anxiety. I don’t understand the ‘attitude of sacrifice’ piece.Answer:People live in a lot of fear!Fear of what will...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Awareness, Body, Consciousness, Enlightenment, Mind, Non-Doership, Purusha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Thoughts, Vol II, You
Question:When “I” watch my thoughts, is it my consciousness that’s doing the watching? Or another layer of the burrito altogether?Answer:You are watching the thoughts. You are not the mind, you are not the body, you have a mind, you have a body, they are just your...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Aagami, Aversion, Choice, In- Laws, Just Be, Karma, Karmaphalam, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Vol I
Question:I am not very talkative and like to be in knowledge. My Mother in law is the opposite and whenever she is around she keeps talking a lot. I try to stay quiet but she expects me to talk too. And if I am quite she will not stop trying until she makes me...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Aagami, Aversion, Awareness, Craving, Expectations, Impressions, Karma, Karmaphalam, let go, Maaya, Maya, Mind, Present Moment, Senses, Suffering, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:JGD Ekta di, we acquire certain belief systems and patterns from our past birth as a result of Sanchita karma and these are strong impressions embedded in us that makes us act and react in a certain manner. The objective is to develop awareness to clearly see...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Awareness, Awareness, Consciousness, Death, Karma, Mindfulness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Vol II
Question:Ektaji, I have one question. You were saying that if one is established in 100% awareness of the subtle body at death, you become enlightened. Does this happen only at the time of death or can it happen even when you are in the waking state?Answer:It is a...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Aversion, Awareness, Courage, Craving, Maya, Mind, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Vol I
Question: If my entire life, I keep on thinking about my raagas and dveshas and try to remove all the karma that I have created in the past, it will take billions of lifetimes and I will never be able to empty my karma bag. Is that the purpose of the raaga dvesha...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Ashtavakra Gita, Impressions, let go, Present Moment, Raaga/Dvesha, Spontaneous, Vol I
Question:JGD Ektaji, About Ragaa and Dwesha, it is natural to have a feeling of like and dislike. Is it a problem if we have a ragaa and dwesha as a fleeting impression or something that lasts few hours or a day etc. I understand rubbing the impression in creates the...
by Ekta | Dec 8, 2018 | Awareness, Buddha, Enlightenment, Karma, Karmaphalam, Masters, Present Moment, Satipathana, Self-Effort, Sensations, Vol III
Question: Why is Buddha’s enlightenment considered legendary. Are there categories in enlightenment? Answer: Transcription: JGD. The question is: Why is Buddha’s enlightenment considered legendary. Are there categories in enlightenment? Answer: Yes, Buddha was a...
by Ekta | Nov 19, 2018 | Compassion, Courage, Dispassion, Ego, Just Be, Present Moment, Relationship, Vol III
Question:Is it important for the outside world to accept my change in personality/ my growing dispassion? I don’t care about or see the outside world and when an ego of an external person/world comes up, I concentrate to focus on myself and the present moment and the...
by Ekta | Aug 25, 2018 | Body, Mind, Present Moment, Self, Self, Silence, Sub-conscious, Tapas, Thoughts, Vol II
Question: How to keep an optimum silence during the Silence Course?Answer: Silence is not only of the body, it is of the mind. So one must make every attempt to at least taste a minute of complete silence of the mind at a Silence retreat otherwise it is just a waste....
by Ekta | Aug 24, 2018 | Matter, Maya, OM, Vibration, Vol I
Question:“Om” is the antidote to both sound AND sight? I didn’t get this, how it could be the antidote to the latter?Answer:Because “OM” is not just a sound, it is a vibration. According to the scientists, the entire universe is a wave function. Just a single wave…....
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Just Be, Meditation, Mind, Present Moment, Samadhi, Self, Silence, Space-Time, Time-past/present/Future, Truth, Vol II
Question:Time in addition to raaga/ dvesha or thoughts creates a barrier in meditation. Mind and Time seem undetachable unless consciousness goes in the silent core. Do you have tips to get over this Mind-Time obstacle when sitting down for meditation?Answer:Time does...
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Awareness, Company/Association/Sangha, Elements, Food, Meditation, Meditation, Mind, Prakriti, Present Moment, Purushartha, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic, Self-Effort, Sub-conscious, Thoughts, Vol II
Questions:How does the thought generate in our mind?Answer:Thoughts generate out of the subconscious. Now what is the quality of your subconscious? It depends on the conditioning of your mind from:Associations [people] – associations are the types of people you...
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Body, Concepts, Doership, Dreams, Ego, Faith, I, Just Be, Mind, No-Mind, Purushartha, Samsara, Self, Thoughts, Vol II, Yoga Vasistha
Question:JGD Ekta Ji, I am of the mindset that there will always be thoughts in the mind but by staying in knowledge and other techniques you can control your mind so that you are not attached to these thoughts. This way you are still performing actions but these...
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Aagami, Ashtavakra Gita, God, Guru, Impressions, Karma, Karmaphalam, Mind, Prarabdha, Raaga/Dvesha, Sanchita, Surrender, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:Guruji said that we are living our thoughts and that we are responsible for our thoughts. During the last few months thoughts came to me of what we would do if we were in a difficult situation & now that has happened. So now I am here wondering, was it me...
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Attahment, Courage, Dhyana, Ego, Gnyani, I, Illusion, Maaya, Maya, Meditation, Mind, No-Mind, Purushartha, Samsara, Self-Effort, Selfishness, Vol II, Yoga Vasistha, You
Question:Didi I was just in wonder why is my mind so cunning / playing games all the time and not letting me be at peace / be a Sakshi? Why is it designed so?Answer:Design of the Mind:Mind is ruled by the inherent power of Nature called Maaya! Mind is born out of...
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Body, Buddha, Consciousness, Emptiness, Enlightenment, Festivals, Gunas, Guru, Just Be, Maaya, Masters, Raaga/Dvesha, Self, Senses, Truth, Vol III
Transcript:Jai Guru Dev!Happy Vesak. What is Vesak? It is a Pali word for Vesākha or Buddha Poornima.Buddha was born, he got enlightened and he died, all on the same day. It is called Vesak in Pali. That was the language of those times. Buddha spoke in that...
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Children, Destiny, Equanimous, Flow with Life, Illusion, Just Be, Karma, Karmaphalam, Marriage, Samsara, Self-Effort, Spouse, Tapas, Temporary, Vol I
Question:My spouse left home 10 years ago saying will be back in 15 minutes but even today I have no clue if alive or not. Only the vehicle was found but not the body. We have one son. After that incident, I was totally devastated. Why did this happen to me? Why was I...
by Ekta | Jun 10, 2018 | Animal, Buddha, Courage, Intellect, Karma, Karmaphalam, Liberation, Moksha, Rituals, Vol I
Question:Dear Ekta Ji, I am constructing a new house and it has reached the end stage. I have heard that we need to do animal sacrifice at home and put its blood on the walls of the new house to do peace for the new house. Somehow I am not convinced with this concept...
by Ekta | May 8, 2018 | Aversion, Craving, Emotions, Gnyani, Mind, Pleasure/Pain, Reaction, Sensations, Thoughts, Vol II
Question:If a craving (or aversion) arises in my mind, would it be more strategic to observe that thought itself objectively, or to just direct my attention to my body for an observation round? My guess is the former…..but I’ve been finding more recently the latter is...
by Ekta | May 8, 2018 | Body, Death, Fear, God, Karma, Masters, Mind, Niyati, Raaga/Dvesha, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Self, Silence, Truth, Vol II
Question:In AG13 – Fear is like salt, Ashtavakra says a little bit of fear is needed to maintain orderliness and protecting life. Beyond that it engulfs the mind and body. Main fear is to lose this body. So in essence, realizing that we are not the body will enable us...
by Ekta | May 8, 2018 | Attahment, Children, Children, Expectations, Karma, Mind, Raaga/Dvesha, Vol I
Question:If I am going to have a baby soon, am I going to build more karma? Because I know I am going to have an emotional attachment, or how can I deal with this situation, how can I give 100 percent affection without being emotionally attached?Answer:Love is your...
by Ekta | May 6, 2018 | Attahment, Children, Children, Emotions, Impressions, Karma, Parent/Child, Reaction, Thoughts, Vol I
Question:Do we accumulate karma if we scold loved ones or try to correct them when they do something wrong?Answer:Again Karmas are not caused out of the action or thought, but Karmas are caused by the attachment/emotion associated with the action or thought....
by Ekta | May 6, 2018 | Ambition/Career, Competition, Education, Home, Life, Maaya, Maya, Name/Roles, Samsara, Self-Effort, Vol I, Wealth
Question:Dear Ektaji, why do we respect only greatness? Why do we set goals by comparing with bigger and better only? However our benchmarks of Greatness keep changing as we ourselves evolve, and we keep chasing one or other desires. What is a right way to look upon...
by Ekta | May 6, 2018 | Aagami, Brahman, Consciousness, Dukkha, Elements, Gnyani, Impressions, Karma, Karmaphalam, Knowledge, Maya, Meditation, Prakriti, Prarabdha, Raaga/Dvesha, Samsara, Sanchita, Self- Realization, Self-Effort, Space-Time, Surrender, Upanishad, Vol I
Question:Please explain the sentencesExcerpt 1 -The space is not afflicted by any action. Similarly, you are free from karma. Answer:Look around you right now. You are surrounded by space from all angles. Can you touch the space around you? Can you wet the space...
by Ekta | Sep 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Question: Didi, I am 30 +. My Mom has nothing but to give advice every day and scold me. She always says negative about me and no encouragement. I cannot ignore them and I am getting angry at them and I decided not to call her for months. Even after many years, they...
by Ekta | Aug 2, 2017 | Aagami, Ashtavakra Gita, Attahment, Desire, Doership, Freedom, Happiness, Life, Misery, Pleasure/Pain, Present Moment, Vasana, Vol I
Question:Ektaji, at present, I am on the verge of going through a big change in life. Whatever I have known till now is suddenly being metamorphosed into something larger. All three aspects of people, situation and things are in transition.From a materialistic and...
