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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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Personal Effort, Grace and Satsanga | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 245

October 14, 2025 • Shiva Rudra Balayogi • Season 1 • Episode 245

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Personal Effort, Grace and Satsanga | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 245
Recorded on 23 August 2025 with worldwide participants

0:00 Intro
0:15 Babaji's comment on the quote from Yoga Vasistha: "In the whole of creation, there is no force more powerful than personal effort in the present."
8:36 If that peace is the mind's natural state, why does it take effort to attain it?
14:43 If one puts in efforts, is there a danger you will develop a false spiritual pride?
17:44 Is grace something which is a Divine blessing, a gift which is not earned, not because of efforts?
23:16 Are there certain qualities you can associate with a person who is receptive?
27:00 What does Babaji mean when He uses the word satsanga?
28:34 Is satsanga a form of sadhana?
30:37 Some people say that when in Babaji's presence, their mind settles and their questions go away. Can we have that same experience when not in Babaji's physical presence?
33:16 Shri Ramana, using his grace and power, confirmed his mother had attained Self Realisation despite not completing Tapas, the same with Lakshmi, the cow at the Ashram.
37:15 How do we know when we have put in enough effort and when to surrender and let god carry on; Divine will versus one's own egotistic will.
38:40 What is the meaning of 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'?
39:44 If you speak truth all the time, can one experience god?
41:06 To attain grace do you need a personal deity or mantra? How does grace unfold simply by watching in meditation?
42:28 Can one do Tapas and attain silence while chanting a mantra?
45:24 A devotee asks who to take as a Guru, Shivabalayogi or Babaji.
46:22 While sitting for mediation, is there any particular hand mudra to adopt?
47:30 Is patience during sadhana a self-effort which will grant grace?

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