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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

Efforts and Acceptance | In Quest of Truth – online Q&A, No.192

Recorded on 27 July 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Introduction from Babaji3:05 Can Babaji elaborate on the idea of acceptance?8:59 If the results don’t come from our efforts, do we just give up?11:23 After facing repeated failures, when to know when to persist or to give up and accept the results?12:32 When we accept the … Read more

Shri Babaji’s 70th Birthday in Devarayasamudra Ashram (photos)

20th September 2024 Devotees from all over the world including India, Malaysia, Australia, Spain, UK, US, Singapore and Indonesia gathered for Shri Babaji’s Birthday over the 19th and 20th September at Shivabalayogi Ashram, Devarayasamudra, South India, in a wonderful and memorable celebration. All Puja, Homa Main function Pada Puja and More… Homa Breakfast Pada Puja … Read more

Teaching Spirituality to the Younger Generation – online Q&A, No.191

Recorded on 13 July 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Introduction from Babaji0:44 How can we protect young people from distractions in the modern world and guide them to spirituality?13:18 Is it important for spirituality to be taught at school? Can it be taught without a religious connection?23:13 When should parents start teaching their children meditation, … Read more

Invitation to Shri Babaji’s 70th Birthday Celebrations

This year’s Birthday is in South India at Devarayasamudra Friday 20 September 2024 By the grace of Gurudev ShivabalayogiThe Devotees and Trustees of theShri Shri Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj Ashramcordially invite you to participate in the auspicious DivineSEVENTIETH BIRTHDAYof Shri Shiva Rudra Balayogi Maharajon the 20th September 2024. There will be celebrations at Devarayasamudra Ashramin the … Read more

The Divine Mother – online Q&A with Babaji, No.190

Recorded on 12 May 2024 with US participants This profound Q&A session with Baba delves into the concept of Divine Mother, explaining the symbolic significance of Hiranyagarbha (the golden womb) as the source of all creation. The discourse details meditation, higher states of consciousness, the journey to Self-Realization, and transcendence of the mind to realize … Read more

DSM Meditation Retreat 2024: Day 5, 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 Intro0:11 What determines the quality of our meditation? Is it the Self that determines this?1:23 How did Babaji know when to change direction during Tapas?2:59 What is the … Read more

The thought of death, the trigger for Vairagya – online Q&A, No.189

Recorded on 15 June 2024 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:18 What is death? Who is it that dies?2:47 Why do people want to avoid thinking about death and don’t want to find out the truth?5:48 Why doesn’t everyone ponder about what is going to happen after death?9:04 What effect did the thought of death have … Read more

How to live a Spiritual Life? Pt2 – online Q&A with Babaji, No.188

Recorded on 25 July 2024 with Malaysian participants 0:00 Intro0:08 How can one develop awareness of the Self while carrying out day to day activities?4:36 Advice to newcomers to meditation on how to avoid anxiety and outcomes in daily life.6:53 If we become unattached to the world, how to handle being perceived as cold-hearted or … Read more

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