Recorded on 11 January 2026 with worldwide participants
0:00 Intro
0:06 What does Babaji mean when He speaks of thoughts?
1:22 Is there a seed that starts the thoughts?
2:00 Are thoughts the act of creation itself?
2:48 Do thoughts spring up in relation to the imprints from previous experiences
6:08 Why can’t we control our thoughts if they are in ‘my mind’?
12:52 A study done by the national science foundation suggests that 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% of our thoughts are repetitive. Can Babaji speak about this?
20:09 Western neuroscience suggests that thoughts are caused by electrical activity in the brain. Could Babaji discuss this?
24:08 Are thoughts always about the world?
24:50 What is the space in-between the thoughts? Is that the Divinity?
28:29 Does the purification process that happens in meditation also happen in other sadhanas like karma yoga or bhakti marga?
35:30 Some people experience their mind’s becoming quite when in the presence of Babaji – is this a long term effect or a temporary tranquilliser?
38:05 Is the mind being quiet the same as the mind being concentrated?
40:13 A feeling of emptiness when meditating.
43:01 What is the difference between Akasha and Brahman?
43:53 When we sit for meditation, external sounds trigger more thoughts.
45:15 Where should focus when chanting mantras?
45:54 The feeling of merging with god before sleeping.
46:58 My practice is progressing but the feeling of doership is still there and fear arises?
50:44 ASMR and meditation
52:30 Consciousness and the brain
53:20 There is an awareness of ‘I am meditating’ during meditation – where should we put our main focus when meditating?
57:27 Why is meditation only taught in a positive way, not the negative aspects?
59:30 Not knowing if one if meditating or not.
1:00:23 If due to busy life, one skips a day of meditation, does it affect progress?
1:01:30 The closer you are to the Self, the quicker desires are manifested if those desires are beneficial – so why are my prayers not being answered?
1:03:49 Does there need to be a problem in life first for it be solved and only then one can achieve happiness?
