by Gnyana Sangha | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Apaatra Daanam – Charity to the unworthy! Question: Dear Ektaji,When do we call it Apatradanam? My husband and I helped on several occasions, our Indian temple priest by giving guru Dakshina in US dollars. Now there is a request for money for his daughter’s dental...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jun 7, 2022 | Flow with Life, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic, Vedic
Srimad Bhagwatam condemns Con-Men! Question: Didi, This verse is from the Srimad Bhagwatam. It criticises the people who earn a livelihood by accepting money on behalf of the Lord. All the new-age spiritual Gurus and Masters are doing the same except for a few....
by Gnyana Sangha | Jun 2, 2022 | Body, Body, Body, Body, Body, Body, Body, Body, Body, Brahman, Commitment, Concepts, Guru Poornima, Paths, Physical, Pleasure/Pain, Pleasure/Pain, Pleasure/Pain, Pleasure/Pain, Pleasure/Pain, Pleasure/Pain, Pleasure/Pain, Samsara, Scriptures, Siddha
How to do proper darshan of the Guru during Guru Poornima? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | May 31, 2022 | Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha
Will I acquire Karma by killing an insect? 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’...
by Gnyana Sangha | May 24, 2022 | Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Niyati, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita, Sanchita
Do animals accure Karma? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Money Karma 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?...
by Gnyana Sangha | May 1, 2022 | Birth, Birth, Birth, Birth, Birth, Greed, Parents, Sanchita
You chose your parents! How? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 3, 2022 | Dispassion, Dispassion, Dispassion, Girlfriend/Boyfriend, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Independent Spirituality, Physical, Physical, Pleasure/Pain, Prakriti, Purusha, Relationship, Relationship, Relationship, Relationship, Relationship, Relationship, Relationship, Relationship, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Self, Self, Self, Self, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Vairagya, Vairagya
Does spirituality reduce the desire for sex? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Karma payback! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 27, 2022 | Guilt, Guilt, Guilt, Guilt, Guilt, Guilt, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Misery
Guilt is a safety valve! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 24, 2022 | Intuition, Mind, Present Moment, Present Moment, Present Moment, Present Moment, Present Moment, Present Moment, Present Moment, Present Moment, Present Moment
Thought body and Intuitive body 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Feb 13, 2022 | Aagami, Guru, Kriya
Can meditation erase my past bad karma? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Feb 6, 2022 | Attachment, Conscious
Daivam, Niyati & Purushartha Question: What is Daivam, Niyati & Purushartha? The further we go into Yoga Vashishtha the more confused I get… specially with this “Now it depends on the intensity of your commitment whether your Purushartha wins over your Daivam...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Does a fleeting thought create karma? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 13, 2022 | Bhakti Sutra, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving, Craving
Learn the skill to act without doer-ship 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Dec 21, 2021 | Children, Equanimous, Just Be
Law of Cause & Effect 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Dec 16, 2021 | Animal, Intellect, Intellect, Intellect, Intellect, Intellect, Intellect, Intellect, Liberation, Viveka, Viveka, Viveka, Viveka
How is ‘human life’ different from ‘animal life’? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Nov 9, 2021 | Food, Freedom, Games/Play/Fun, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, General Spiritual, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate, Love/Hate
From scenery to seer! 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 scenery Seer: You...
by Gnyana Sangha | Oct 26, 2021 | Love, Memory, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Self-Effort
What if the Karma theory is wrong? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Oct 7, 2021 | Concepts, Duality, Dvaita, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Mind, Vairagya
Are you a Vairaagi yet? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Oct 5, 2021 | Conscious, Desire, Parent/Child
Expectations are Attachments! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 30, 2021 | Divine, Hurt, Jealousy, Jealousy, Jealousy, Jealousy, Jealousy, Jealousy, Jealousy, Jealousy, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender
What is the difference between Tolerance and Surrender? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 12, 2021 | Boss/Colleague, Boss/Colleague, Preference, Raaga/Dvesha
Is it a Raaga or a mere preference? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 9, 2021 | Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Ashtavakra Gita, Drama, Freewill, Freewill, Freewill, Freewill, Freewill, Freewill, I, I, I, I, I, I, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Purushartha, Space-Time, Wisdom, Wisdom, Wisdom, Wisdom, Wisdom, Wisdom
Free will is a misnomer! 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....
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 29, 2021 | Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Aversion, Choice, In- Laws
Your mother-in-law is one of your very strong past Karma! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 26, 2021 | Present Moment, Spontaneous, Spontaneous, Spontaneous, Spontaneous, Spontaneous, Spontaneous
How does raaga(likes) and dvesha(dislikes) become an impression? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 24, 2021 | Ambition/Career, Company/Association/Sangha, Compassion, Competition, Drama, Drama, Drama, Games/Play/Fun, God, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya, Name/Roles, Serious, Wealth
To Act, or Not To Act? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 22, 2021 | Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Doership, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Faith, Seeking, Spontaneous
What is seeking? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 3, 2021 | Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Aagami, Attraction, Attraction, Attraction, Body, Elements, Elements, Equanimous, Equanimous, Equanimous, Freedom, Freedom, Karmaphalam, Knowledge, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Relationship, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Samsara, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Self-Effort, Tapas
Dealing with Possessiveness 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jul 27, 2021 | Children, Children, Parent/Child, Parents, Time-past/present/Future, Time-past/present/Future, Time-past/present/Future, Time-past/present/Future, Types of Karma
Karma in babies 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jul 18, 2021 | Craving, Expectations, Marriage, Marriage, Spouse
No decision is wrong if it is devoid of raaga/dvesha! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jun 22, 2021 | Dukkha, Dukkha, Expectations, Expectations, Expectations, Expectations, Independent Spirituality, Let go
Dealing with ‘harsh’ behavior 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | May 30, 2021 | Krishna, Let go, Let go, Let go, Let go, Let go, Let go, Let go, Let go, Surrender
Karma and Karmaphalam 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 29, 2021 | Niyati, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement
Everything that comes your way is Karma! Question: Dear Ektaji, today I listened to AG 2 “The five principles” here it is said that “don’t be wrong against wrong”. After 3-4 hours of listening, I was faced with the situation. I was arguing with my...
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 27, 2021 | Causation, Personality, Personality, You
Dealing with disrespectful people using Buddha’s principles of observing sensations! Question:At work, few people are disrespectful in team meetings. I understand emotions arise due to1] my dvesha [I do not have a powerful physical voice or authoritative position,...
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dealing with sadness… Question:There are instances when someone just blurts out anger for nothing I did (some people have anger management issues and I know that) and my reaction usually tears, going in silence and feeling hurt. Is that my bucket of anger too? If not,...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 30, 2021 | Death, Fear, Fear, Fear, Fear, Fear, Kabir, Meditation, Meditation, Meditation, Seva, Silence
Fear of the ‘last thoughts at death’ 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Death of a loved one Question:Why my daughter died of cancer at a very young age, she was very enthusiastic about life, still unmarried and why I had to go through her cancer battle, to see her pain, agony for 5 years? Nobody knows what it feels like taking your...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 18, 2021 | Energy, Maaya, No-Mind, Prakriti, Prakriti, Purusha, Vibration
Mahaa Maaya, Moha Maaya and Yoga Maaya Question : The ball is rolling and we are not the doer. Whatever will happen will happen. How does free will fit in? We have the free will not to create agami karma but what has to happen will happen irrespectively. Unless agami...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 11, 2021 | Bondage, Destiny, Destiny, Destiny, Destiny, Destiny, Destiny, Freewill, Guru, Purushartha, Siddha, Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul, Temporary
If everything is a play of Destiny, then what is Freewill? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 17, 2021 | Ego, Ego, Ego, Ego, Ego, Ego, Ego, Guru, Guru, Guru, Guru, Guru, Guru, I, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge, Life, Meditation, Meditation, Meditation, Self
Ego is a major pitfall on the Spiritual path! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 14, 2021 | Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness
Leave the mind alone! Question: Dear Didi, in your signature and on your web site, there is a beautiful quote. “Leave the mind alone, it will quieten itself! Meditate!”I meditate, but it is more of a struggle and I always come out feeling not so good about my...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 10, 2021 | Emptiness
How would I know I am not seeking anymore? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 7, 2021 | Girlfriend/Boyfriend, Love/Hate, Suffering
What has to happen has already happened! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 3, 2021 | Dreams
Maaya makes you believe that dreams are real! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dwindling of desires! Question:There is an expectation to take up additional tasks (at work) as the role requires it.As a spiritual practitioner, I have noticed desires reducing in me automatically and now I have no desire to do extra/more tasks aiming at promotion or...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 29, 2020 | Breath, Desire, Desire, Desire, Desire, Desire, Desire, Desire, Desire, Desire, Feverishness, Feverishness, Feverishness, Feverishness, Gossip, Meditation, Satipathana, Sensations, Sensations, Truth
Preparation for a long Buddha retreat Question: Didi, please would you advise on how to prepare for my upcoming 10-day long Buddha retreat? Answer: Irrespective of whether you are enrolled in the Satipatthana retreat or the Jhana retreat or the Metta retreat, everyone...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Stand up for what is right even if you have to stand alone! Question: Didi, I see that people around me do all kinds of corrupt and unwholesome things – lie, steal, twist facts, play games with me, do politics in office as well as at home. These people are very...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 24, 2020 | Buddha, Buddha, Meditation, Mindfulness, Truth, Truth, Truth, Truth, Truth, Truth, Truth
Karma Cornering 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 20, 2020 | Buddha, Elements, Gunas, Non-Doership, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Samadhi, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic, Senses, Senses, Senses, Senses, Senses, Senses, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Sex/Passion/Celibacy, Vasana
Dealing with Sexual desires on the spiritual path! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 17, 2020 | Emptiness, Personality
How to give it back to the evil people in life? Question:I’m following the Buddha’s path of compassion but I need advice on how to treat people who treat you unfairly, cold-heartedly or are just evil people? I have been running into a lot of problems with it. I’ve...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 15, 2020 | Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha
Interview topic – Enlightened Beings Question: I am deeply interested to understand the meaning of “Enlightenment”. Answer: Interest in knowing something is called curiosity. It is not sufficient to help one attain the highest possible goal for a human called...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 8, 2020 | Anxiety, Attention-Seeking, Attraction, Aversion, Fear, Fear, Greed, Greed, Greed, Greed, Happiness, Jealousy, Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Misery, Selfishness, Stress, Sukkha, Vasana
Vasanas 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,...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
How to do the Jhanas optimally? Question:How to do the Jhanas optimally?Answer:One must experiment with his mind while in the Jhanas.Experiment 1 – Make an attempt to maintain it:To maintain it longer requires a stable and non-reactive mind. If you jump at the...
by Gnyana Sangha | Sep 1, 2020 | Bhakti, Intellect, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be
Benefits of Vipassana or Satipatthana Question: I went for the 10 days retreat. The experience was very fulfilling. On day 4 of the Vipassana program during meditation, I was vividly seeing the events from my childhood more than 35 years ago which upset me very much...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 20, 2020 | Fear, Maya, Seeking, Self-Effort
Birthday Message! 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:...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Killing microbes accrues Karma or not? Question: I am a novice Buddhist. I admit that killing any living beings leads to negative karma production. Is there any explanation in karma formation in killing microorganisms? I had this debate with my friend, he claims...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 11, 2020 | Faith
Why is there a pinch experienced in doing right? Question:I have a question regarding the previous knowledge on Apaatra Daanam!We have faced that situation many times with extended family. Using my Viveka, it’s obviously ‘apaatra’! But why I still feel a pinch? Just...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jul 25, 2020 | Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness, Sakshi Bhav/Witness
Law of Nature – Kudrat ka kanoon! Question:Is it okay to think negative about someone but not really do any action to hurt them? The negative thought was planted in me by another friend. I keep thinking about the negativity again and again, but I am not doing or...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jul 23, 2020 | Buddha, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation, Causation
Are you ready for Buddha’s teachings on the Art of BEing with REALITY? Question:I am confused whether I should start with the Vedic or Buddha’s knowledge sessions on the website http://www.gnyanasangha.com. How do I know if I am ready for Buddha’s...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jul 15, 2020 | Bhakti, Bhakti, Devotion, Devotion
Why are Buddha’s Suttas not easily accepted? Question:Why are Buddha’s Suttas not easily accepted? I notice that NOT ONLY in Hindu monks but also in the Buddhist sects. Why can’t man accept the Truth?Answer:Your question is valuable and will help many others.Buddha’s...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jul 5, 2020 | Ramana Maharshi
Want to spend an afternoon interacting with a fully enlightened person… How to find one? Question: I have a very deep thirst for knowing the Truth of ‘Who am I?’ I follow Ramana Maharshi’s teachings but it is so difficult to find a fully enlightened being to spend...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jun 2, 2020 | Moksha, Moksha, Self, Space-Time, Time-past/present/Future
Time does not exist! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | May 14, 2020 | Courage, Purushartha
Did you miss the boat? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 28, 2020 | Anger, Anger, Anger, Anger, Anger, Anger, Commitment, Commitment, Commitment, Commitment, Compassion, Compassion, Compassion, Compassion, Compassion, Dhyana, Fear, Reaction, Tapas
Are you a SAKSHI ? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 9, 2020 | Destiny, Devotion, Divine, Gnyana, Knowledge, Love, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender
Bhakti leads to the flowering of Gnyana Question: Hello Ektaji, I read somewhere “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 [knowledge]....
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 5, 2020 | Bhakti Sutra, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Consciousness, Enlightenment, Form, Formless, Patanjali Yogs Sutra, Self, Self- Realization, Wonder, Yoga Vasistha
Who is God? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Apr 4, 2020 | Advaita, Brahman, Brahman, Brahman, Consciousness, God, God, God, Liberation, Liberation, Liberation, Liberation, Moksha, Soul
You are GOD! Only GOD is! You do not exist! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 30, 2020 | Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma, Types of Karma
Karma, Destiny and Free will 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 27, 2020 | Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Reaction, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, Seeking, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You, You
Decision-making – Everything is a happening! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Karma Decoded ! Here is a summary of the Karma session Karma 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 24, 2020 | Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha, Raaga/Dvesha
NIYATI – The higher management of Karma! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 23, 2020 | Impressions
Niyati brings to you what you deserve ! 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,...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Be with reality as it is! But how? Question:Didi, what does it mean to be with reality as it is? It’s difficult to understand. Please, would you explain?Answer:Be with reality as it is!This is a tough one to understand. People feel what’s so difficult in being with...
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by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 20, 2020 | Death, Death, Death, Death, Death, Death, Death, Death, Death, Dukkha, Fear, Ignorance, Ignorance, Sukkha
Honour and respect Dukkha [Pain]! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 13, 2020 | Breath, Memory, Memory, Memory, Satipathana, Sensations, Senses
Shivering during meditation, is it normal? Question: Yesterday, when I was meditating, I could only do three rounds of body observation but I felt I was aware the whole time and I felt for the first time I am doing it as you had explained, I was feeling all my body...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Results for "collapse of craving" Question:I have searched with many schools of thoughts and still cannot figure out why I still crave for things. In fact, I understand when you explain about the feverishness that arises because of craving. I totally...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 2, 2019 | Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion, Illusion
Results for "the essence" Question:Dear Ektaji,A very close friend of my brother is expected to die due to cancer. Respected elder family members have said to him that he cannot attend a family wedding in June if he attends his friend’s cremation ceremony....
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Volition is Karma! Question:Didi, silly question, I used to sometimes pluck the flowers from our backyard and put them in an arrangement in water or in a vase, but now when I go to pluck them I feel like I am hurting them and I don’t want to do it, so I haven’t been...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Anger burns you NOT the other person Question:Didi one silly questionIs doing unwholesome behavior with unwholesome people justified? I got angry with a person at work who was gossiping and was very harmful towards me, so I gave her a taste of her own medicine, but...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spiritual Restlessness Question:Didi, quoting from your message “Constantly remind yourself that ‘this restlessness is a reality’. Let me try NOT to suppress it or cover it up”. Does one have to get past the struggle to just ‘BE’ with the restlessness? I have always...
by Gnyana Sangha | Aug 1, 2019 | Illusion
Ekta Question:What is the point of knowing that it is the Mercury retrograde going on right now? I have only been on the watch since yesterday keeping a guard to prevent negativity. It makes me nervous. How is it helpful?Answer:Mercury Retrograde is just an apparent...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 11, 2019 | Choicelessness, Dispassion, Samadhi, Samadhi, Silence, Silence, Silence, Silence
How to make sure not to be born again? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 7, 2019 | Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya, Maaya
How does Prakriti cause turmoil in the body-mind complex ? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Karma of terrorist and mentally handicapped 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 7, 2019 | Impulsive, Vedic
Does Karma have a say in Greencard processing ? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Awareness, Yoga Vasistha
Your raagas and dveshas create future, not the thoughts! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Chanting, Kriya, Pranayama, Thoughts
How do we stop negative thoughts at unpleasant moments? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
How do we know that we have emptied out the Karma bag? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Choice, Laziness, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Life, Non-Doership, Universe
A dialogue on karma, guilt, academics and pattern in life 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Karma, Knowledge
How to let go of the past ? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Anger, Guru, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Karmaphalam, Prayer, Sankalpa/Intention, Sankalpa/Intention
How to deal with emotions of negativity ? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Does old karma get washed away ? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, Sub-conscious
Raaga and Dvesha at the sub-conscious level 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Dreams, Dreams, Gnyana, Gnyana, Ignorance, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement, Opinion/Behavior/Judgement, Self- Realization, Self- Realization, Self- Realization, Self- Realization, Self- Realization, Self- Realization, Sub-conscious, Suffering, Suffering, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Thoughts, Types of Mind
Who are you listening to? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Prarabdha, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Soulmate, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender, Surrender
Are you crazy or wise? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 6, 2019 | Awareness, Prarabdha, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Problem/Struggle/Calamity, Spouse
Relationship Karma 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 1, 2019 | Bhagwad Gita, Boss/Colleague, Dharma, Ego, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Emotions, Hurt, Hurt, Hurt, Hurt, Name/Roles, Wisdom
How to deal with misbehavior? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Mar 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Karma Bag 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 Gnyana Sangha | Feb 28, 2019 | Animal, Animal, Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Attachment, Bhagwad Gita, Emotions, Feverishness, Gunas, Satvik/Rajasic/Tamasic, Scriptures, Scriptures, Scriptures, Scriptures, Scriptures, Scriptures, Scriptures, Scriptures, Scriptures, Upanishad
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by Gnyana Sangha | Feb 28, 2019 | Ashtavakra Gita, Bondage, Bondage, Bondage, Bondage, Doership, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life, Flow with Life
Life is a flow of events on account of Karma 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Feb 21, 2019 | Birth, Enlightenment, Enlightenment, Enlightenment, Enlightenment, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Impressions, Miscarriage, No-Mind, OM, Soul, Unconscious
Baby dying in womb attains liberation or not? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Feb 18, 2019 | General Spiritual
Bad karma with the opposite sex 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?...
by Gnyana Sangha | Feb 18, 2019 | Company/Association/Sangha, Company/Association/Sangha, Competition, Gossip, Gratitude, Guru, Guru, Guru, Guru, Guru, Guru Poornima, Happiness, Happiness, Paths, Paths, Paths, Viveka
Have a ‘Pure’ Guru Poornima! 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Feb 16, 2019 | Courage, Guilt, Infidelity, Marriage, Sankalpa/Intention
How to get over the guilt of Infidelity? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you payback extra tax for your karmas? 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...
by Gnyana Sangha | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
When someone blames you, they actually take away some negative karma from you! 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....
