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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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Mastery of the mind | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 268

May 03, 2026 • Shiva Rudra Balayogi • Season 1 • Episode 268

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Mastery of the mind | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 268
Recorded on 11 April 2026 with worldwide participants

0:00 Intro
0:07 When things happen that are not according to our expectations, why do we lose control of our mind and experience tension and unhappiness?
6:30 Swamiji said, "Meditate, know your Self, and don't be prejudicial." How to avoid being prejudicial?
14:54 How to improve our observation power and understanding capability?
21:11 Peculiar relationship between the brain and the mind and how one must never stop the learning process.
31:21 How does meditation enable the consciousness to gain control of itself?
40:52 Stopping all identifications of the world
45:47 The stages during Babaji's 25 years of sadhana at the Ashram
46:56 How to master the emotions of the mind in a healthy way.
48:50 How to know that the mind is watching itself, and who is watching the 'I'?
49:51 Can one do meditation anytime, anywhere and without taking a shower beforehand? Also, do I need to get initiated?
51:01 What is the difference between acceptance and loss of hope?
52:08 Is hope a desire?
52:36 If life is like a long dream, it will end one day - so why the special sadhanas to become one with the Ultimate?
54:15 Is there a witness behind the witness when you are watching in meditation?
55:11 What is the difference between Parabrahman and Paramatma?
55:31 When things don't happen according to our expectations, finally the mind gives up criticising itself and self-esteem drops. What is the best way to rebuild self-confidence?

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