Interesting Questions & Answers By Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji

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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.--------------------------- 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. --------------------------- 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. --------------------------- 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.--------------------------- 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. ---------------------------

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 Invitationhttp://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 HareSource: http://namadwaar.org/home.php