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The purpose of meditation itself is to bring the fourth state of turiya into our waking state and deep sleep state
The more we meditate, the more our awareness increases, and the closer we move to the consciousness of the fourth or turiya state. Turiya itself means fourth. You cannot give an exact name to this state. It is known by many other names: samadhi, enlightenment, atmagnana, brahmagnana, nirvana, satori, to name some of them. They…
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What meditation can do and why meditation needs to be practiced ?
We experience two states of mind in our day-to-day life, one is with thoughts, the other is without thoughts. We know we have thoughts when we are awake. In deep sleep, do we have thoughts? No. So there are two states of mind: with thoughts and without thoughts.
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What should one do if you they are new to meditation ?
The first thing is, be sincere. Keep an open mind. Have the openness to experiment. Be enthusiastic. There is a beautiful term in the Zen tradition to describe the attitude – the beginner’s mind. It means looking at every single thing in life as new, so everything in life excites you. The second thing is,…
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Meditation is just being. It is experiencing the present moment without resistance
Meditation is falling in tune with nature, with Existence. This is your natural state, your true state of bliss. This is connecting with the Ultimate Consciousness. You see, the universe or the macrocosm is made up of the five elements – earth, water, fire, air and space. In the same way, the body, the microcosm,…
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The word ‘ananda’ itself means, ‘that which cannot be reduced, which cannot be lost’
What is your ultimate aim in life? To earn more? To stay forever young, healthy, beautiful? To have better, longer-lasting relationships? To improve your personality? The list is endless. For each individual, there will be a specific goal or many goals. But every single goal, without exception, points to the same thing: a yearning to…
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After spending two-three years with you, why do people leave? How can they leave? Why don’t you keep them?
That is the greatness of a living master. He never hypnotizes you. He never brainwashes you. He gives you all the possibilities. You can leave even after ten years. The doors are open. An ordinary teacher will try to build things, teach things, create systems and setups from which you can’t leave. But with the…
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How does a seeker know he has reached his master, or can he have many masters?
When you reach the master, this question, ‘Is he my master or not?’ will disappear. Be very clear. People ask me, ‘Should we accept you as our master?’ I tell them, ‘Never do that mistake. No. I never promote myself. I can never tell you to accept me as your master.’
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How do I become your disciple?
Actually, if you are unclutched, you can get into my circle. Being unclutched directly connects you to me. A tremendous energy starts flowing through you. What do I mean by unclutched? Being relaxed without clinging on to any person or thought or thing.
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Is the statement, ‘When the student is ready, master appears’ right?
Yes, the statement is right. When the student is ready, master appears. Sometimes, even when the student is not ready, out of compassion, master appears. He gives the possibility. Even people who are not ready can take the quantum jump. So I extend my hand for the possibility.
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Swamiji, I would like to know the purpose of our life, the world, the universe and our god.
If you know the purpose of your life, you will be able to understand the other three automatically. The purpose of your life is the purpose of the universe. The purpose of the universe is the purpose of god. It means the purpose of your life is the purpose of god. Be very clear, find out…
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How does trust develop between a disciple and a master? Is the disciple justified in demanding some proof or does the master expect unconditional surrender?
First thing, neither can the disciple have unconditional surrender nor can he stop asking for proof. Disciple means he will be demanding solid proof from the master to prove he is authentic. Second thing, he will not have all the qualifications to be a real disciple. That is a disciple. He will not be a…
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Does the master choose the disciple or does the disciple choose the master?
Does the master choose the disciple or does the disciple choose the master? First thing, it is actually the disciple who chooses the master. Because master never chooses. The master just showers. He is like the sacred river Ganga. He just flows. If you want, you will enter the river, immerse yourself, drink or play…
KAILASA's Words of Eternal Bliss, Nithyananda!
From The Living Avatar Bhagawan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam Satsangs & Books
KAILASA's Words of Eternal Bliss, Nithyananda! 