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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| atma | 2/10/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: You said we are atman and we are immortal, then in what way we progress our life (how is the ... A: As long as you say 'You said we are Atman' it is not possible to live joyfully. Only when you ... | ||
| causal body | 2/10/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Greetings Sir, I have got satisfied answers from you from my previous ... A: The causal body consists of the results of our past karmas. Causal body is like a seed. It does not ... | ||
| Why did the creator, created us? | 2/9/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Why did the creator, create us(humans)? A: Creator DID NOT create us! It is a Christian thought to claim God created man. It is incorrect. ... | ||
| Bhagavad Gita Ch 9 Verse 32 | 2/7/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Why Lord Krishna singles out women by saying even can attain me (HIM) A: Men and women are different but they complement each other.It is wrong to debate whether men are ... | ||
| books | 2/4/2012 | Aupmanyav |
| Q: Namaste! Most books on Buddha seem to about Buddhism but do you know any books on how Hinduism view ... A: The following appears in 'Gita Govinda' of Jayadeva, considered a classic for Vaishnavas (the ... | ||
| On sadhana-chatushtaya | 1/31/2012 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: How should a sakta-vadin practice viveka. Is vivekachudamani a suitable text? Is there any other ... A: Viveka, discrimination, is an essential tool in spiritual life regardless of one's path. ... | ||
| Spiritual Guru | 1/25/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: I have a few questions 1) How do you know if one has found the right spiritual guru? 2) Can a guru ... A: I am giving the answers to your three questions below: 1) How do you know if one has found the ... | ||
| Levels in Bhakthi | 1/24/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Greetings Sir, You had mentioned the knowledge(spiritual knowledge)and mind stores in subtle ... A: Mind is one of the 19 components of the subtle body. All knowledge (not only spiritual knowledge) is ... | ||
| Dharma | 1/17/2012 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: I have a few assumptions about the concept of Dharma in Hinduism and I am looking for some clarity. ... A: Which assumptions exactly are you asking me about? I believe I answered your question fully. If your ... | ||
| Dharma | 1/16/2012 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: I have a few assumptions about the concept of Dharma in Hinduism and I am looking for some clarity. ... A: The concept of <i>dharma</i> in the Sanatana Dharma has a number of meanings depending on the ... | ||
| Personal diety | 1/16/2012 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: valmiki ramayana 2.104.15,and Gita say give whatever one eat his/her personal diety eat the same ... A: All daily actions may be consecrated to the Deity by remembrance of the Deity while performing the ... | ||
| Questions on life... | 1/15/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Being born in a family,being brought up in the best way possible, growing up,going to ... A: Excellent questions. If we ask a question 'where are you going' to a passenger in a train or bus ... | ||
| life | 1/15/2012 | Aupmanyav |
| Q: Being born in a family,being brought up in the best way possible, growing up,going to ... A: "Being born in a family,being brought up in the best way possible, growing up, going to school, ... | ||
| life | 1/15/2012 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: Being born in a family,being brought up in the best way possible, growing up,going to ... A: You are quite correct that the life you describe is missing something essential. That something ... | ||
| How can emotions be healed | 1/15/2012 | Dr Awdhesh K Singh |
| Q: Your body, mind, intellect and conscious must be harmonized with each other and there must be no ... A: The process of harmonization of body, mind and consciousness is gradual. It requires looking inside ... | ||
| What is Hinduism? Compare it with others. | 1/12/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: I really confused about what exactly Hinduism is. Could you please answer the following questions: ... A: Short answers are given below your questions. Detailed answer can be found at ... | ||
| What is Hinduism | 1/12/2012 | Aupmanyav |
| Q: I really confused about what exactly Hinduism is. Could you please answer the following questions: ... A: Welcome. 1. Hinduism is the mother religion of Buddhism just as Judaism is for christianity. 2. Not ... | ||
| Kuran, Bible Vs Gita | 1/9/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Kuran, bible are the works of messengers of god. isn't it? most people say so... My question is ... A: Truth is one. Paths are many. As you correctly obsereved all the three scriptures mentioned by you ... | ||
| Foes | 1/9/2012 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: Our scriptures say one must look with equal eyes to friends,foes relatives,strangers and so on,done ... A: Bhagavan Buddha said that the gift that is not accepted returns to the giver. Consider the attacks ... | ||
| Stress | 1/6/2012 | Dr Awdhesh K Singh |
| Q: I have two questions How can a common man , living a common life , with numerable stress live ... A: The stress in life is often our own creation. It emanates from our lack of understanding of self, ... | ||
| Emotions | 1/6/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Sir, How can emotions be healed, as I believe, to lead A stress free life, one has to first know ... A: Emotions are built up thoughts. Unless one knows how to handle thoughts it is not possible to handle ... | ||
| Use of philosophy in dealing with tragedy of death. | 1/6/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Why is it that when we study philosophy we seem to understand the purpose we are here, but when it ... A: Vedanta is not a philosophy. Philosophy is defined as an intellectual exercise which is NOT based on ... | ||
| How do you choose a person to teach? | 1/4/2012 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: How do you choose a person to teach? A: I do not choose. The student makes that decision. It is said in the Vedas that when a seeker is ... | ||
| Cremation customs | 1/4/2012 | Aupmanyav |
| Q: I hope you’ll be able to help me with a question about Hindu funeral customs. If a Hindu dies, but ... A: You are right, and according to one view (Garuda Purana) that is what should be done. "When the news ... | ||
| Karma and Environment. | 12/31/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Does karma decide our environment ie. place of birth ie. home, country, etc. Do our or others ... A: Yes, our karma decide our environment. Other's karma never affects us. Karma done in the previous ... | ||
| Why hell and heaven? | 12/31/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Sir, what is the reason for the existence of 14 lokas when one experiences the same in earth. Thank ... A: Your question is valid. In fact one particular interpretation of the Vedas suggests that the 14 ... | ||
| Prayers answered by a personal god. | 12/30/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Many people worship or pray to personal gods who answer prayers and petitions. We often see some ... A: One has to face the consequence of the past karma. There are no exceptions to this rule. However, if ... | ||
| Right charity | 12/28/2011 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: Sir, charity to right(deserving) person,right place and right time without thinking of fruits and ... A: There is no simple answer to your question, as each person's circumstances are different, and it is ... | ||
| conversion to other religions | 12/25/2011 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: This is my first question in this forum. 1) As a Sanatan Dharmi, i am extremely concerned about the ... A: Spiritual darkness is a chief characteristic of the Kali Yuga in which we find ourselves. The lives ... | ||
| soulmate | 12/24/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Sir, is there anything like soulmate(not twin) between men and women. Thanks. A: No. Made-for-each-other is the biggest misconception. There is no one in the world who could be a ... | ||
| How does the manifestation come into existence ? | 12/23/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: If the eternal consciousness principle which is complete, all pervading & desireless, how does the ... A: It is very similar to your experience of dreaming. When you are in deep sleep your mind is totally ... | ||
| Intelligence, Consciousness | 12/21/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Respected Sir, I would like to understand what is 'Consciousness' and how or how much Intelligence ... A: Consciousness is pure existence and joy. It does not have any intelligence. Intelligence, knowledge ... | ||
| Legal Significance of SIRNAME in India | 12/20/2011 | Aupmanyav |
| Q: I have a alphabetical Initial in my name. My question is if I don't use that initials in my son's ... A: One way or the other, your son would not face any Problem. Decide how you want him to be known on ... | ||
| Energy and Continued Consciousness | 12/20/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: Having a debate with my Uncle about the existance of an entity and a soul or the ability of some ... A: There IS a timeless being and that is YOU. Your body and mind will keep changing as part of the ... | ||
| Law of Attraction and the Role of Thought. | 12/19/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: This is a bit off question, but i wish to have your thoughts on what the knowledge of the vedas say ... A: Law of Attraction works sometime but Law of Karma works all the time! LoA is an atheist form of ... | ||
| Advaita vedanta | 12/18/2011 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: I want to ask that what is atma,pramatma,brahman,supreme brahman,sat-chit-ananda.How they have ... A: Brahman, Paramatma, Atma, and Sat-Cit-Ananda are terms that can be used more-or-less ... | ||
| Different Paths ie. Religion / School of thought or tradition. | 12/16/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: There are many religions and School of thoughts or traditions prevalent today. If we take Islam ... A: There is ONLY ONE goal for ALL human beings. ALL religions help people reach this ONE GOAL. Whether ... | ||
| Iswara and Shiva | 12/16/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: I would like to know the God Shiva Or Ishwara Controlling and Maintaing the World ???? ( God Brahma ... A: Shiva is Ishwara. But Ishwara is not only Shiva. Ishwara is the ONLY god. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and ... | ||
| Tantric sex | 12/16/2011 | William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William |
| Q: My name is Leo. I have a few questions On tantric sex & it's benefits. Does tantric sex & tantric ... A: What is sold in the West as "Tantric sex" has nothing to do with the Hindu tradition except the name ... | ||
| rebirth | 12/15/2011 | Raja Subramaniyan |
| Q: sir,how to know by the person himself what he/she was in his/her past life. why a series of problems ... A: 'Freedom from the known' - This is the secret of Joyful Living. One should live life moment to ... | ||
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Explanation based on Vedanta / Gita which will answer any questions on life leading to Joyful Living
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25 years of spiritual studies and written following text books.
Gita for Joyful Living (http://www.scribd.com/doc/8146755/Gita-for-Joyful-Living-Part-II)
Path to Joyful Living - I based on Jeeva Yatra ( http://www.scribd.com/doc/8313542/Jeeva-Yatra )
Path to Joyful Living - II based on Sadhana Panchakam( http://www.scribd.com/doc/8313550/Sadana-Panchakam )
Joyful Living based on Panchadashi ( http://www.scribd.com/doc/8194110/Panchadashi-1-of-15 )
Parama Ragasiyam (Tamil) based on Brahma Sutra ( http://brahmasutram.blogspot.com/)
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B.Com, AICWAI
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