Interesting Questions & Answers By Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji

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Radhe Krishna Mama,

 

Thanks for your mail. I am here below sending the mail once again and I hope

this mail is OK in its format for posting.

 

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Ravishankar.G

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Radhe Krishna To all,

 

1.Why does spiritualism enjoy less popularity amongst the young generation? They

seem to get easily attracted to all materialistic short-lived pleasures of this

world!

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

Firstly, it is because it is simply nature of the mind to go outside and reach

out for

trifling worldly pleasures. The problem is that the true philosophy is kept

concealed and

wrong philosophy is what is being propagated by fake masters. Unfortunately,

weak-minded people are caught into it.

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2. I am well contented person not having desire in material life. i am living a

spiritual life doing Prayer,mediation, Pranayam etc. I work for a meager income.

But my family and friends see me as a lazy person and brand me a failure. I

leave all my future to God. Is it right or not?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

A Sadhu is a person who is totally dependent on God for everything – from

small mundane things to anything big – even Mukti. He accepts whatever comes

his way – as the blessings of God and will spend most of his time on prayers.

The rest of his time will be spent in taking care the basic, minimal needs of

his family. Sometimes, even a Sadhu’s mind may be disturbed by happenings

around him, unnecessary talks, gossips and others’ opinion about him. But he

will come out of it very soon and get back on track and continue with his

prayers. 

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3. Even though one mind is saying that I should not think of any bad activities

like Kama, jealousy, etc., there is always another mind some how goes in the

wrong way. Is there any way I can avoid this dual thinking?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

You will have to understand that lust, jealousy etc. are inborn and are very

difficult to overcome in a short period of time, although eventually we will

have to win over them.

 

It is not dual thinking. The ‘manas’, based on the ‘vasanas’

(impressions) tend to generate those thoughts and the intellect (‘arivu’)

issues warnings. That is it.

 

For instance, a sugar-patient is tempted by sweets because of his ‘manas’.

At the same time, his intellect warns him against taking them, and says that he

might get into complications.

 

Whether the mind or the heart wins – that depends on his will-power. And,

undoubtedly, strong will-power can be attained only by constant prayers.

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4. Will Nama Kirtan help us fight the malefic effects of planets in our

horoscope? But is it good to depend on astrology to take decisions in life?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

Yes. Certainly. One who performs Nama Kirtan depends only on the grace of

Krishna. And for the sake of

such a devotee, Krishna plays football with all the planets.

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5. Swamiji always says Satsang is very important. How does a person attain

Satsang? I am not in a position to be a part of any Satsang now. We have to keep

away from worldly matters - but I fear that my family circumstances will never

let me keep away from worldly association. Swamiji, please tell me how to love

Krishna inspite of all the hurdles? Will Krishna's grace carry me through it?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

Chanting Krishna Nama ensures that the love for the Lord deepens. When love for

the Lord deepens, Satsang will come to you on its own accord. Chant and pray

with faith to Krishna and this is the easiest way for Divine grace. Be like a

child in the care of Krishna. He knows what to give, when to give and how to

give.

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INVITATION

 

1. Pl click the link to enjoy the excerpts video of the Students Mass Prayer-

held in Bengaluru last month

 

 

 

2. A mass prayer for exam-going school students shall be held on 23rd Jan 2010

at Sri Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, CHENNAI.

 

Click Here for the Invitation

http://www.godindia.org/wp-content/uploads/Chennai_School_Prayer_2010.pdf

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Regards & Chant The Maha mantra:

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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