In this illuminating August 2025 Satsang, Swami Nirmalananda Giri responds to deep spiritual questions with insight, humor, and clarity. Topics include: • How to recognize the voice of God vs. ego • Yogananda’s surprising experience with Divine trickery • The value (or not) of past-life recall • Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi in Soham Yoga • Life after death, and what the soul truly journeys through • Astrology, dreams of saints, and spiritual chants • Marriage vs. monastic life—and what Ramana Maharshi reveals • How to live with gratitude without grief Includes stories of Anandamayi Ma, Ramana Maharshi, and Yogananda, plus reflections on India, the Ganga, and the ever-present Self. Chapters are included for easy navigation. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 A story of Anandamayi Ma 03:04 The nature of spiritual questions 03:58 Is it possible for God to speak to you in your mind in English? 05:33 God plays a trick on Yogananda* 07:05 How do you distinguish God’s voice from your ego? 12:03 Is there spiritual value in trying to remember your past lives?* 16:58 Progress in Soham Yoga: Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi? 18:37 Where is the safest place to bathe in the Ganga? 21:39 The nature of India 31:31 Does the sun cause cancer? 32:21 Being thankful for people and pets without being overwhelmed at their passings? 37:11 Is it possible to be blissed-out all the time? 40:58 What is the process and journey of the soul after death? 43:01 Can one listen to spiritual chants during meditation? 44:06 Marriage or monastic life? 44:13 A story of Ramana Maharshi 50:13 “Enlightenment” that goes away 52:23 Are dreams of sages of the past of any value? 54:05 Is astrology beneficial in spiritual life. 55:57 What does a liberated soul do in the afterlife 58:16 What decides where a person goes after death? 59:50 Should we try to keep in mind that we are ever perfect? #SpiritualQuestions #Satsang #spiritualteachings OCOY.org RESOURCES Get FREE pdf spiritual ebooks at our E-Library: https://ocoy.org/site/e-library/ Listen to Podcast on practical spiritual topics: https://ocoy.org/podcasts/ Website: https://ocoy.org A Practical Resource for the Spiritual Student–Discover the timeless wisdom of India and the yoga path to freedom FREE Meditation Guide and weekly blog updates, podcasts and more: https://ocoy.org/signup FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/light.of.spirit/ https://twitter.com/Light_of_Spirit https://instagram.com/lightofthespirit/
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