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A purified mind whilst living in the world – online Q&A, No.187

Recorded on 22 June 2024 with worldwide participants.

0:00 Introduction from Babaji
1:55 How do we achieve a purified state of mind while living in the world?
9:24 We shouldn’t indulge in unnecessary negative thoughts.
11:11 Why is a daily practice of meditation recommended?
16:40 Is it the ego that makes us believe we don’t need to make efforts to change?
25:18 When Babaji says ‘be sincere’ does that mean to put in all efforts into the practice?
29:32 Is a Jeevanmukta the highest, most purified state of a human being?
34:12 How important is it to have a Jeevanmukta as a Guru?
39:00 Why is it more difficult to overcome thoughts when in the world compared to in meditation?
40:00 When there is a mental disorder, is the mind or the brain damaged?
40:45 Is it possible for a Guru and a disciple to have telepathy?
41:27 The mind as energy and consciousness
42:51 Are we silencing the energy part of consciousness in meditation?
43:26 What is Babaji’s experience of Self Realization and how to switch between Self Realization and living in the world
46:31 Is it difficult to hold onto the body after Self Realization?
47:25 When the body is in intense pain, what is the best practice?
48:25 How important is it to make a certain time for your meditation practice?
49:42 How is the mind’s experience different from the mind’s thoughts and imaginations?
50:31 How is the imagination so real that creation could happen?
54:16 The ego of not wanting to have thoughts in meditation
56:11 How long does it take to erase the negative thoughts in the mind?
57:42 What can we do when anxiety or panicky thoughts come up in meditation?
58:55 If someone cannot do silent meditation, is japa ok as an alternative?
59:49 Is it important that a mantra is given by a Guru?
1:00:55 How can one strengthen faith?
1:02:21 How to be more disciplined with meditation practice when stuck in a rut?

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