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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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Thoughts | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 257

January 23, 2026 • Shiva Rudra Balayogi • Season 1 • Episode 257

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Thoughts | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 257
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 meditaiton
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?

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