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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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Guru - Disciple | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.237

August 23, 2025 • Shiva Rudra Balayogi • Season 1 • Episode 237

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Guru - Disciple | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.237
Recorded on 5 July 2025 with worldwide participants

00:00 What is the basic theme of the Guru Gita on which Babaji has written a commentary?
04:42 The guru - disciple relationship seems very unique to the spiritual tradition in India.
15:17 The word 'disciple' comes from 'discipline' - what is that discipline?
18:47 Is there a difference between a devotee and a disciple?
22:41 Babaji has said the Guru is like a surgeon and the disciple must give authorization to operate on him/her. Why must that operation be painful?
37:23 Can a Guru who is Self-Realized take on a disciple's karma?
43:11 Babaji has mentioned He is the 'silent killer'; can Babaji explain this please?
44:49 Can the Guru enable the disciple to obtain mukti when they drop the body so they don't have to do tapas in this life?
47:48 What is the significance of celebrating the physical form of Swamiji when Babaji and Swamiji are one and the same, that all-pervading truth?
51:05 What are the different dimensions that the soul goes to?
52:47 Is the guru - disciple relationship carried on many lifetimes, and if so, if the Guru drops the body and there is no next incarnation, how does that carry on?
54:42 Are there any pitfalls in following a different Guru such as Babaji after my Guru has dropped the physical body?
58:58 Should I switch techniques to what Babaji recommends?
1:00:24 Would it be advisable in spite of my old age to come to the retreat in India with Babaji?
1:02:07 A person has advised that I get in touch with my feelings to unblock them, but can Babaji give advice on this?
1:05:25 Babaji, even though we have not met physically, can You still be my Guru?
1:06:31 Even if I have not served Babaji?
1:07:09 Is it the true feelings that one has that makes the guru - disciple relationship?

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