These are the questions put to Prof

These are the questions put to Prof. Anil Kumar and answered by him.

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These are the questions put to Prof. Anil Kumar and answered by him.

229	It seems in one of the discourses, Swami said, “You are only a puppet.” Are we puppets? How can we be puppets? It has disturbed our minds. Why? Why should we be puppets? (311005)
228	I am well-educated and learned, with good cognisance of spiritual precepts and Baba’s teachings. I know myself as a part and parcel of God for sure, without a doubt. I know that Swami and I are one. And I have all the correct knowledge and mastery over desire. Still I don’t have money, I don’t have a job, (Laughter) and no shelter. What am I to do? I know that I am God, but have no job. I know I am God, but have no shelter to live in. (311005)
227	If all are the same, why must we serve? Whom must we serve? (311005)
226	How do I get connected with Bhagavan? I am studying in a very good college. But I am missing the link with Bhagavan. How do I get connected with Bhagavan? (311005)
225	Today I accept things. But how do I accept unpleasant things with joy? (311005)

224	I beg of you to explain terms like Love, Faith, Trust, Belief, and Sincerity. (311005)
223	I want to know if Swami ever said something specific about Jehovah or Jehovah’s Witnesses. (311005)
222	What is the goal of human life? (311005)
221	I am a 19 year old boy. I am not serious about life. How can I develop seriousness? (311005)
220	At Prashanti Nilayam, when people gather for darshan, almost all blocks are reserved, either for VIPs, students, ex-students, special foreigners, old people, etc., and hardly one block is left for the general public. People coming from far off places, with so many difficulties, hardly even get to see Swami properly. Is it not unfair to reserve these blocks always for VIP people, students etc., who also get easy darshan, sparshan, and sambharshan on a regular basis? (311005)

219	Why does Swami always give preference to boys only, and not girls? Are girls and women not as devoted as boys? (311005)
218	The next question is with respect to translations available all over the world. This brother feels that there is a deviation from the original thought. (310705)
217	“Didn’t Lord Krishna cheat everybody in Mahabharata?” (310705)
216	“What are your views about astral travel?”(310705)
215	HOW CAN WE RAISE A CHILD WHO WILL BE A PILLAR OF SAI PHILOSOPHY”(310705)

214	“I am very much worried about scandals and conspiracies about Swami.” (310705)
213	“We want to construct a Sai school in the western countries. Should the building be constructed facing towards east or west?”(310705)
212	I could not participate in yagna because of some inconveniences. What shall I do?” (310705)
211	“In my profession I have to commit some sins. What shall I do?”(310705)
210	“I am not fit for service physically, but I feel that Swami is telling me that service and Namasmarana should go together. So what path should I follow?”(310705)

209	“My inner conscience tells me that it is time for me to let go of all worldly matters and settle at His Lotus Feet.” And he goes on to say, “My conscience is asking me to leave everything behind….. I am forty years old with a family.” (310705)
208	WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DREAMS? (240705)
207	Some members of our centre believe that we should recite the ‘Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu’ only after doing Arathi. Is that the right way for this mantra? (240705)
206	I HAVE SENT MY PHOTO TO SWAMI -- IS THERE ANY ANSWER? (240705)
205	Can I sing a Ganesha song twice during bhajanS?(240705)

204	204 How do you explain the presence of god to a child, in simple words? (240705)
203	Why are dress codes different for men and women? (240705)
202	If things happen as per karma, why should we pray? (240705)
201	WHEN A PERSON HAS BECOME VERY SPIRITUAL, WHAT WILL MARRIAGE MEAN TO THAT PERSON? (240705)
200	“When contemplating on Sai, which instantly leads one to enjoy and feel Sai’s Love, I find myself very sad as I feel trapped and chained by the very world I have created around me.” (240705)

199	What is Swami’s advice to a daughter-in law? (240705)
198	what is the spiritual significance and purpose of marriage? (240705)
197	What is the proper method to turn the mind inward? (240705)
196	Without mind, how can I know wisdom? (100405)
195	What is wisdom (jnana)?(100405)

194	WHAT IS ILLUSION? (100405)

193	“A member of Sai organisation/a devotee, can he/she attend the discourses given by any other spiritual guru organised by Indian communities in our country?” (20.03.05)
192	Then the next question is this: I have a doubt in my mind, involving the control of the mind. What is the best way to control it? (20.03.05)
191	Does Swami allow marriages between Westerners and Indians? (20.03.05)
190	*What does Baba say about yagna?* (130305)**

189	How does one fully concentrate on Swami in order to become a true devotee? (130305)
188	What is liberation is like? (130305)
187	What is wrong if you are reborn time and again? (130305)
186	May I incorporate Sai teachings and also practice kriya yoga, or do these conflict? (130305)
185	I attend the Sai centre regularly and follow Swami’s teachings, but one weakness I have is that I lack interest in my studies. Please give me some tips on how to love my studies. (130305)

184	Regarding Pathala Bhubaneswar, another devotee told me, “That place was used by Jesus. It is a place where Bhagavan intends to build an ashram.” Can you please provide me with confirmation and information about this? (130305)
183	Swami sometimes says that He is only a witness, that He is not responsible for our actions. On other occasions, He also says that nothing happens unless He wills it. Can you please explain this a little further? (130305)
182	We have two Avatars. Can you explain how two Avatars can exist at the same time? (130305)
181	Can you please advise me if it is okay to continue my practice of pranayama, the breathing exercise? I attended your talk (she means my talk here) and you said that pranayama breathing exercises are dangerous. Shall I continue with these exercises? (130305)
180	How doe one live life, knowing that one is living in an illusion? How do we live in this world, knowing that it is all an illusion? (130305)

179	Though I am not registered with any centre, can I become a certified Bal Vikas teacher? And please tell me how to be extra patient and loving. (130305)
178	What happens to the good souls after death? (130305)
177	If everything happens due to God’s will, then whatever one does is not one’s own fault because God has already determined it. So how can one be responsible for one’s own karma? (130305)
176	Many of our brothers and sisters extol the virtues of Indian music because Indian music has become cool. I know Swami says very often that the Indian and Vedic traditions of music are very spiritual in their essence. Does He say anything about the inner power and meaning of western and classical non-Indian music and its traditions? (130305)
175	How can I avoid evil spirits?(130305)

174	What is it that gets in the way of knowing the Truth? Why don’t I see the light of Truth? Why don’t I see the flame of Truth? What is it that is keeping me in the darkness of untruth? Why don’t I see the light of Truth? (130305)
173	Did Buddha refer to the Creator at any time? (22.08.04)
172	There are certain great important composers, eminent devotees like Jayadeva and Annamacharya, right? These composers have brought in certain sensual subjects. What does Swami say about it? We do not find the boys or anybody here singing those songs that relate to sensual subjects. (22.08.04)
171	Should we read ONLY SAI literature? (22.08.04)

170	What is Amrita ?(22.08.04)
169	Is a dream with Swami a perfect interview? And must we take all instances from Him as though it is exactly happening? (22.08.04)
168	If Swami knows everything about us, why did He ask you yesterday, during His Divine discourse, about the name of the boy standing there? (22.08.04)
167	What do you say about India as the spiritual heart of mankind? (22.08.04)
166	My son is not spiritual in the way I want him to be. My grandson doesn’t behave in the way I want him to behave. I want to correct my grandchild, but my son will not permit me. I want to correct my granddaughter, but my daughter will not permit me. What can I do? (08.08.04)

165 -	If we ask Swami wholeheartedly, can He liberate us from all of our bad past karma? (06.08.04)
164	Why is Swami healing so many people, but our own love cannot heal His ailments? It makes people suffer.
163	I feel everybody should have at least one experience with Swami, to know He is God and to have faith in Him. Initially, when someone told me He is Shirdi Sai, how could I believe Him? There are so many God men in India who are claiming they are Shirdi Sai, etc. etc. How do we rule out the fake ones? How do we keep Swami above all these God men? (01.08.04)
162	Swami says, "I pass on My energy to you during darshan." Can’t we draw Swami’s energy doing bhajan alone at home? Millions of devotees are not able to come to Parthi to physically draw this energy. Please advise me. Is there a difference between being at Parthi or at home, filled with thoughts of Swami and prayers? I wish to make my home a temple so that I don’t miss Swami at any point of time. (01.08.04)
161	I always look upon Swami as my spiritual guide and Divine friend. However, my personal experience with Swami has been limited. He has been compassionate during the one or two physical encounters I have had with Him. My question is this: Krishna was a physical and spiritual friend to Arjuna. Why is it that God now chooses indirect communion with His friend? This has been the biggest test of our true friendship. (01.08.04)

160	Swami says, “Love all, serve all”. In family life, it is not possible to love all and serve all, especially, when people around are jealous and political. (Oho!) So, should we distance ourselves from such family members or still continue to mingle with them?
159	We are drowned by confusion. Please enlighten me by clarifying the following queries: How do we seek approval from Swami for our day-to-day decisions? People who are physically close to Swami get their questions answered there and then. (01.08.04)
158	When somebody curses out of anger or frustration, does it affect us, though we did not commit any sin? (01.08.04)
157	Is it proper for a mother to curse her own children just to vent her anger and ego? (01.08.04)
156	I openly disagree with what Meerabai did. (Oh!) She left her husband for God. Why did she marry then? Is she not violating the duty of a wife or a householder? (01.08.04)

155	If every woman acted as Meerabai did, the family would be in utter chaos! (01.08.04)
153-154	*The gopikas also did something similar. They were so immersed in Krishna, that they had no time for their families. (01.08.04)*
152	*Characters like Meera and the gopikas are misleading. (01.08.04)*
151	When we fall sick off and on, should we really go to the doctor every time? Is it not okay to take vibhuti in water and chant Swami’s Name, however big or small the ailment might be? (01.08.04)
150	Every time I try to do some seva or join in some good deeds, there are always obstacles that prevent me from doing so. How can you explain this? (01.08.04)

149	“Why is there an increase in population?” (070304)
148	“When Swami asked me, ‘what do you want?’ I expressed the wish to dance the Cosmic Dance with Him, thinking of Divine music and the joy of Divine rhythm. Above all, the Divine Dance is bliss, unison with Lord Shiva.”(070304)
147	“Did Baba say anything about the heavenly Ganga and the four Vedas?”(070304)
146	“I work in the Indian Navy. During an interview, Bhagavan told me not to think negatively. He also gave as an example about the construction of the building where we see the walls being built and the roof being laid. Please explain this analogy.” (070304)
145	Is there a realised soul?

144	”We cannot forget and forgive everybody so easily because we are human beings. But Swami says to forget and forgive. Swami can smile in all situations. We cannot. Can you show the right way towards life, or should we say a spiritual life? How to smile in all situations?”
143	“Will Baba show the whole world that He is God in this body, or in the coming body, that of Prema Sai?”
142	“Whatever happened to me was for my own good. I killed a person for a minor provocation. Is that also for my own good?”
141	“It seems that the state president issued a list of ninety bhajans with a directive that no other bhajans be allowed to be sung in the bhajans mandali. The list does not contain the old and new bhajans sung in Prasanthi Nilayam. What shall we do?”
140	”Will Baba transfer His powers to somebody?”

139	Will Baba show the whole world that He is God in His present body, or in the body of Prema Sai? Will Baba show that He is God now? Or, will He show this as Prema Sai, the next Incarnation?
138	“Baba says that He does not transfer His power to anybody. In a few places, we find vibhuthi manifested and some people who are able to materialise vibhuthi and the lingam, etc. Is this not a transfer of power?”
137	“How does one settle in Prashanti Nilayam?”
136	“How does one get Swami’s Grace?”
135	“Sathya Sai Baba produced three Atma-Lingams as part of Lingodbhava on Friday, February 18th. What did He do with the Lingams? Did He use them for something? Did He create them for somebody or for the world?”

134	What does He do with the lingams?
133	“What about merging with Brahman at the end of all creation and returning in the next creation in another human form?”
132-A	“Once we merge with God, is it forever? Will it mean that we won’t ever take any form again, even if God wills it?”
132-B	How many sons did Shiva have?
131	*“Who is the next Avatar?”*

130	“The Sai organisation is seen as a sect because of Hinduistic influence. Does Swami want to comment on this?”
129	“Why can’t we sing Sanskrit songs? Why sing some other songs? The world council has sent a circular that we should sing in our own language.”
128	“In this time, what is the most healing music for the western over-stressed and disturbed mind? Could singing a mantra or reciting one be more beneficial?
127	“Why has Swami recently begun Vedic chanting? Is there a particular reason why this is done at this particular time? Music can have a great pacifying influence on people.”
126	“If death is the dress of life, which means we should not be afraid of death, then what do we do with the Mahamrutyunjaya mantra? Should we chant it or not?”

125	“There are 120 members in a samithi and they want to organise into two groups. In one group, there are devotees with instruments, capable of singing. In the other group, they are not that talented. What should we do?”
124	“Why does Swami stare at His devotees during car darshan? It happened to me twice.”
123	“Sir, we all agree that all human beings, irrespective of cast and creed, are in search of the so-called unknown in the physical world, which is peace or universal Love, or Self- realisation. We also agree that Swami has incarnated in the world for this very purpose, to help or lead of us on the path so that we can reach the destination. Now, sir, you are in the proximity of the physical form of the Avatar, and also on constant physical talking terms, more than anybody else in the world. Do you feel that you have come to the end of the search, or feel that you have accomplished the task of this life, or do you feel fulfilment can be attained in the near future? What exactly is your inner feeling? Sorry, sir, for asking a personal question, but this is out of curiosity. (Laughter)
122 -	“What does Baba say about Vastu? Vastu Sastra is a special science that speaks of the engineering constructions, where such a building has to be constructed in the north or something like that.”
121	The thought for the day of the 18th September, 2003 revealed: “Man has been given a hundred years of life and plenty of work to fill the years with, but you fritter the time with playful games, founding and fostering a family.” What does Baba mean, ‘We fritter the time in founding and fostering a family?’ Is there something wrong in founding and fostering a family?

120	I am a devotee of Swami and have been for the past four years. Does Swami know about me? Does He know of my love and devotion for Him?
119	How can we transmute our energy in the chakras? (140903)
118	What is Swami's opinion about Jyothisha? Horoscopes? (140903)
117	“Why should one desire liberation when he has no idea of it?” (030803)
116	“When I have to suffer my own karma, what sort of help does Baba extend?” (030803)

115	“I am from Lebanon and I am a Jordanian Christian. My people accept all that is related to Christianity, but not Baba. What should I do?” (030803)
114	“Would you please explain a little bit more about the three R's - reaction, reflection, resound?” (030803)
113	“What is the difference between surrender and merger?”
112	“In a family, how is it that one or two are devotees, while the rest are not Sai devotees? Why?” (030803)
111	“Swami repeatedly says, ‘My life is My message.’ Could you please share your thoughts on its basis for the benefit of the devotees in the Bay Area?” ) (030803)
110	“Is there anything wrong in praying to Swami for our wants, for our needs?” (030803)

109	“I am suffering. How is it that Bhagavan is not able to respond to my prayers?
108	“What are your views on dreams?” (030803)
107	“We women, whom should we follow? Should it be Sita, the wife of Rama, who accompanied her husband into exile, or should it be Urmila, the wife of a brother of Rama, who remained at home?” (030803)
106	“What is surrender?” (030803)

105	“How to earn His grace?” (030803)
104	“I am not satisfied with my spiritual progress. Why? How to be satisfied?” (030803)
103	“What explanation would you give to a person who does not believe in past life, and who is as good as one can be, in regard to the pain and suffering he goes through?” (030803)
102	“How do you distinguish between the true inner voice and the mind's whisper?” (030803)
101	“What is good company and what is bad company? Can't we change the bad into good?” (030803)

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“All good people suffer - why?” (030803)