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Ashtavakra Samhita – Chapter 2, verses 1-6 – online Q&A, No.202

Recorded on 15 September 2024 with US participants Babaji discusses the importance of faith, devotion, and attention in Self-Realization. He emphasizes that Self-Realization is not a gift but a result of following the master’s teachings with seriousness and reverence. Babaji explains that Self-Realization involves understanding the supreme consciousness and becoming quiet, which leads to the … Read more

The Mind in Peace and Happiness – online Q&A, No.201

Recorded on 2 November 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Introduction from Babaji on deepavali1:45 What does Babaji mean when He uses the term ‘mind’?4:25 Explanation of the ‘Falsely imagined individual self’9:04 What is happening in the mind when we are unhappy?16:52 Are we happy simply when a desire is being fulfilled?19:59 Is peace when we … Read more

DSM Ashram Meditation Retreat 2024: Day 7, Morning Q&A with Babaji

A series of Q&As filmed at the Shivabalayogi Devarayasamudram Ashram in South India during a meditation retreat with Shri Babaji over the course of 10 days. 0:00 Intro0:07 How can one look for the Guru inside one’s heart?0:57 Is the heart related to the feelings?1:10 If God, Guru and Self are one, what is the … Read more

Maya – the endless illusion, part 2 – online Q&A, No.200

Recorded on 9 November 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:26 Babaji comments on extract from Yoga Vasistha: “The unreal jeeva perceives the unreal world on account of the unreal influence of the unreality.”3:38 Babaji comments on extract from Yoga Vasistha: “The energy of this consciousness is able to create the entire universe and then entertaining … Read more

Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Shri Babaji sings the Guru Aarti Taken from the ‘Bhakti Chandan’ album Bhakti Chandan, a beautiful compilation of bhajans sung by Shri Babaji which condenses a lifetime of love for His Master Swamiji Maharaj into a stirring tribute.Available as a CD or to download as an MP3.

Tapas – the highest pitch of meditation – online Q&A, No.199

Recorded on 16 November 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:07 What is Tapas?1:54 Why does Babaji call Tapas the highest pitch of meditation?3:45 What defines how long one needs to do Tapas?5:44 Do we have to meditate until every imprint in the mind has been purified?11:01 In Tapas, does everything disappear? Is this what samadhi … Read more

Human birth – the rarest of rare gems – online Q&A, No.198

Recorded on 26 October 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:15 What is special about being born as a human being?5:48 Through our thinking capability, humans can elevate themselves or go away from the Self.8:08 What is our duty as a human being?14:56 “If humans are wise, why are we so stupid?”27:55 Consciousness and the brain.37:52 … Read more

Meditation is Easy – online Q&A, No.197

Recorded on 5 October 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Introduction from Babaji1:44 “If you say that meditation is hard, it is hard, if you say it is easy, it is easy.”10:13 Why do more and more thoughts seems to come in meditation?17:32 Is it a normal part of the process at the beginning, for thoughts … Read more

DSM Ashram Meditation Retreat 2024: Day 6, Morning Q&A with Babaji

A series of Q&As filmed at the Shivabalayogi Devarayasamudram Ashram in South India during a meditation retreat with Shri Babaji over the course of 10 days. 0:00 Intro0:07 Will the lost Upanishads ever be revealed again by a Saint or Self Realised Yogi?2:57 What is the difference between the Upanishads and the Vedas?4:20 Do all … Read more

Ashtavakra Samhita – Chapter 1, verses 14-20 – online Q&A, No.196

Recorded on 1 September 2024 with US participants 0:00 Intro0:08 The sword of knowledge slays ignorance of Self. Consciousness misidentifies itself as the body. Meditation shifts the attention from imaginations to the True Self.6:07 How have we misidentified ourself from birth?8:11 Until you regain consciousness of your real Self ignorance will be there.8:59 By watching, … Read more

Maya – the endless illusion – online Q&A, No.195

Recorded on 12 October 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:24 What is maya?2:25 What’s the difference between maya and samsara?5:25 What is the power of the illusion that makes it appear as a reality?11:20 “The appearance is latent in the infinite consciousness”15:04 Can the illusion go on and on endlessly until we get out of … Read more

The total security of the Self – online Q&A, No.194

Recorded on 7 September 2024 with worldwide participants 1:10 Everybody tries to find security for themselves in this world – how is the total security found in the Self different from this?3:48 Is it because we have identified ourselves as this physical body, that all the problems start?9:33 How do the cravings of the mind … Read more

Ashtavakra Samhita Chapter 1, verses 8-13 – online Q&A, No.193

Shri Babaji answers questions and comments on chapter 1 verses 8 through 13 of the Ashtavakra Samhita, followed by general questions on spirituality, ego, meditation, Self Realization and Supreme Peace. Shri Babaji’s commentary on Ashtavakra Samhita is available as both a physical book or digital copy. 0:00 Intro0:06 Agastya introduces the Ashtavakra Samhita.1:34 Ego falsely … Read more

DSM Ashram Meditation Retreat 2024: Day 5, Evening Q&A with Babaji

A series of Q&As filmed at the Shivabalayogi Devarayasamudram Ashram in South India during a meditation retreat with Shri Babaji over the course of 10 days. 0:00 Intro0:07 Did Babaji meet the Saint Anandamayi Ma?20:14 Did Swamiji use to sing the Hanuman Chalisa?21:15 Could Babaji speak about the Hanuman Chalisa?22:46 Did characters like Hanuman really … Read more

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