Chakra Rotation
Description: Gurudeva answers an intruiging metaphysical question about the rotation of the chakras. The question sparked an inspired response from Gurudeva about the reckless practice of spiritual disciplines, the taking of drugs and the effects of these in terms of the chakras. Be sure to listen in, at least once! ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Prayer, Meditation and Ritual
Description: Today we have a delightful question and answer session about the difference between prayer and meditation and the need for ritual. Gurudeva says that meditation is finding, or being your real self; prayer is asking for a change in your karmas--and he elaborates. In the middle Gurudeva realizes he forgot to give a break for our Tamil translator. It's a humorous moment in the midst of a deep discussion. Enjoy. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Color Meditation for Beginners
Description: Someone asks if Gurudeva can help a beginning meditator, and Gurudeva responds by presenting a simple color meditation, which allows for the natural tendency of the mind to wander, but sets definite limits. Listen carefully, then try it yourself. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Guidelines for Study of Merging with Siva
Description: Following in the spirit of the enthusiastic book signing and sales of Merging with Siva today, we present Gurudeva's suggestions for how to study this life-changing book. Gurudeva also discusses how the study of Merging with Siva ties in with the study of Dancing with Siva and Living with Siva for a lifetime of spiritual nourishment for those so inclined. Gurudeva says, "There are many ways to merge with Siva; there's a lot of merging along the way...."...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes
A Formula for Sadhana
Description: Gurudeva answers two questions related to sadhana, "How much is enough? How can I be sure I don't slide backwards on the path?" In response Gurudeva gives a simple formula for daily sadhana that you can trust. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Playing with Fire
Description: Gurudeva advises and e-devotee who was initiated into Kundalini Yoga to adhere closely to the guidance and teachings of his initiating guru. Gurudeva explains that it would be improper for him to advise any further in such a case. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Yoga is the Last Step
Description: E-devotee Frank from Austin Texas has been practicing meditation for 28 years and asks Gurudeva how to deepen his experience. Gurudeva stresses the need for a firm foundation of commitment and culture, and he reminds that the practice of yoga is the last step, not the first. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Meeting Your Meditation Time
Description: An e-devotee struggles to meet his daily time for meditation. Family concerns impinge and keep him from fulfilling this discipline. Sound familiar? Gurudeva offers advice and encouragement. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Experiencing Inner Calm
Description: An e-devotee in Luxemburg writes to Gurudeva asking about his experiences of profound inner peace that he finds ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
How Dare I Meditate?
Description: We include the reading of the question again, to give a little audio look into the question and answer sessions ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Dealing with Noise Pollution
Description: An e-devotee asks what we can do about combatting noise pollution, which seems to be low on the "pollution ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Take a Bath
Description: Gurudeva keeps it short and sweet in response to a question from Chennai asking if it is necessary to take a bath in the morning before meditation. Have you ever wondered? ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
A Way to Realize Siva
Description: A cyber cadet in Penang, Malaysia, asks Gurudeva if it is possible to realize Siva in this Kali Yuga with so many ways to fall off the path. Gurudeva recommends meditating on the the energy ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Memory; To Become a Sadhu; The Eyes of Meditation
Description: Gurudeva briefly answers three questions today. On memory, Gurudeva says that we remember what we are interested ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Head Filled with Light; the Unknown Gods
Description: Two deep questions are answered today. First a web-cadet tells Gurudeva how his head seems to disappear in light. Gurudeva affirms that this is Satchidananda, superconsciousness, and he says ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Odic, Actinodic and Actinic Forces; Caste System
Description: A cyber cadet from Michigan asks if there is a way to differentiate the odic, actinodic and actinic forces within the body. Gurudeva says that this is well explained in the glossary section in ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Performance of Japa; Pranayama
Description: A cyberspace devotee in Singapore wants to know why the middle finger is used to move the beads when performing japa. Gurudeva says that the index finger is not used because if it was it would ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
Necessity of Daily Meditation
Description: A cyberspace devotee, Vatsala Devi from Johor Bahru, Malaysia, wants to know if it is necessary to meditate daily. Gurudeva says it is important to meditate daily at the same time and there are ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes
