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In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Shri Babaji

Anyone interested in meditation will find this series of questions and answers of interest. A Realized Meditation Master, Shri Babaji (Shri Shivarudra Balayogi Maharaj), answers questions from people around the world on meditation and spirituality. His spontaneous answers are based on the wisdom gained from his own direct, first-hand experience of years of intense meditation (Tapas) and the teachings of his Guru, Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj. He explains how meditation works and the purpose and benefits of spirituality in clear, simple terms. These recordings are taken from a live online meditation class that Babaji holds every Saturday. They are precious opportunities to receive direct guidance from a Realized Master. To register please visit: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang

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Meditation is Easy | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.197

November 12, 2024 • Shiva Rudra Balayogi • Season 1 • Episode 197

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Meditation is Easy | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.197
Recorded on 5 October 2024 with Worldwide participants

0:00 Introduction from Babaji
1:44 "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 to come in meditation?
21:20 "Every time we sit to meditate, there is some progress."
24:24 Babaji's mantra of 'dedication, discipline and patience'.
35:38 What is Babaji's advice for those who find meditation difficult?
39:12 Babaji comments on an extract from the Bhagavad Gita.
41:33 When going to the temple, practice of meditation declines.
42:42 If meditation is going well, should one not be able to hear the alarm?
44:01 Pain in the eyes when lifted up to concentrate in meditation.
45:45 Is it almost like watching nostrils or tip of the nose?
46:09 Is it necessary to use a mudra?
46:34 How to let go of problem solving during meditation?
47:19 Meditation has become deep so for the rest of the day the mind is quiet, which is unnerving.
50:05 Something is pulling me deeper, should I hold on to the professional life?
50:59 When surrounded by angry people, how to stay quiet amidst this disturbance?
52:32 After meditating for a year, thoughts still come up - how to know if I am progressing?
54:27 It is always a struggle in meditation, am I really progressing?
55:16 Should I do mantra japa meditation or continue with Jangama Dhyana?
56:21 I have a fear that Self Realization leads to termination of the physical body.
58:21 When someone becomes Self-Realized, what happens in terms of mind and body?
1:00:33 Will meditation allow me think creatively?
1:04:30 How much pranayama to do?
1:05:11 Many teachers and scriptures talk of the breath stopping in deep meditation, does this happen?
1:06:40 Is it ok to meditate lying down with eyes closed?
1:07:27 Is there any specific diet or discipline to follow?
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