Posted on: 25 Dec 2022
1. Who is yoga bhrashta and why does a man become a yoga bhrashta?
[A question by Smt. lakshmi lavanya K]
Swami replied:- After being attracted to God, if the devotee is again attracted to worldly bonds, such a devotee is called Yoga Bhrashta. The reason for this is that the devotee was not fully attracted towards God due to incomplete spiritual knowledge.
2. Please explain about Bhramara Keetaka Nyaya.
Swami replied:- People say that a bee makes rounds around a small insect so that the insect becomes bee. This is not scientifically correct. This simile is given to the concept that one becomes God by constantly thinking that he/she is God. Neither the concept is correct nor is the simile correct. Hence, both suit to each other very well.
3. Will thinking of qualities lead us to acquire such qualities?
[When we think of acquiring someone's qualities, will thinking of them and their qualities lead us to become like them? Tell us your opinion.]
Swami replied:- By thinking about the qualities deeply, one may attain those qualities because thinking and qualities belong to awareness.
4. I heard that King Janaka conducted 3 tests to Sage Shuka. Please explain about them.
Swami replied:- King Janaka neglected sage Shuka, who stood near the gate for 10 days. Then, King Janaka approached him and appreciated him.
5. Please explain what is “diving into Shastras".
[Shri Rama Krishna Paramahamsa said "Shastra Marmas should be learned and practiced from a Guru, Sadhana is done properly only when one dives into it completely, what is the use of just sitting and discussing what is mentioned in the Shastras". Please explain what is “diving into Shastras" in the above?]
Swami replied:- Diving means examining the concepts with sharp logic. Help of the Sadguru will give a lot of guidance.
6. A book about You can be written like Rama Krishna Kathamrita.
Swami replied:- The above book was not written by Rama Krishna Paramahamsa and was written by a devotee only.
7. Namaste Swami. Explain the difference between Vaidi Bhakti and Raga Bhakti.
[A question by Smt. lakshmi lavanya K]
Swami replied:- Vaidi or Vaidika Bhakti means the devotion observed in doing Vedic rituals. Raga Bhakti means devotion with love and love may be in different forms. Raga Bhakti is very near to the natural state having free atmosphere. Certainly, Raga Bhakti is the higher form of devotion.
8. What are Ashta Pashas?
Swami replied:- The eight superpowers always bind a soul with name and fame. Some say that the eight negative qualities like hatred, fear etc., are the eight bonds. All these are related to the world.
9. What is Urjita Bhakti?
Swami replied:- It is excess of expressed emotional devotion.
10. Please explain the following statement of Shri Rama Krishna Paramahamsa.
[Shri Rama Krishna Paramahamsa said "The main characteristic for the awakening of wisdom is love of God, we sit for hours and study the shastras and make inquiries, but there is no inner impression, this is not the characteristic of wisdom." Please explain.]
Swami replied:- The knowledge shall develop devotion to God, which makes the knowledge to be transformed into practical service and sacrifice to God.
11. Please explain the following statement of Shri Rama Krishna Paramahamsa.
[Shri Rama Krishna Paramahamsa said "If someone has a child, will the father take care of its responsibility, or will the villagers take care of them? God is our own Father, we have the right to force Him. We even threaten those who are dear to us." Please give me Your opinion.]
Swami replied:- This shows the confidence developed in excess of true devotion.