At the feet of THE MOTHER

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AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER
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We know of so many people who are facing impossible situations and problems and they are helpless. They do not know what to do or whom to ask. 

This is a dedicated site for those who are searching for answers, who want to break from their present repeating circles of life and looking for answers that will understand them, help them find a new way-a new solution towards life beautiful and Divine.

I had a dark, unsettling dream where I was traveling through dense woods, attacked by a hostile woman, and surrounded by stampeding, giant beast-like creatures. Amid this ominous gloom—broken only by a brief glimpse of the rising morning star heralding dawn—I found myself fiercely shielding an innocent young boy from these crude, predatory giants who had shapeshifted into ordinary men. 🌙🛡️⭐[…]

The dream is once again indicative of certain inner movements. The child is your soul and the dense forest is the lower vital regions strongly

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In the Srimad Bhagavatam (10.88.8), Sri Krishna states that when He especially favors someone, He gradually takes away their material wealth and worldly support. Could you explain whether this intense purification applies to all devotees or only under specific conditions, and how one is expected to sustain sadhana amid such severe external hardship? 💰🪷🙏🏻 […]

In all mystic traditions, money has been generally regarded, not only as a bondage, but even as a curse. It ties the consciousness to very

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In your talk on Chapter 17 of Essays on the Gita, you described sattwic food as succulent, nourishing, and predominantly plant-based. However, to meet my fitness goals at the gym, I currently rely on high-protein sources like chicken, as vegetarian options either feel nutritionally incomplete or too calorie-dense. 🥗🏋️🙏🏻[…]

The classification of foods does not mean that everybody should eat only Sattwic food or vegetarian food. Man is not moved by Sattwic energies alone.

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Is establishing inner peace and equanimity the same as developing the sakshi (silent witness), or should one simply turn one’s consciousness entirely towards the Mother? I often feel connected to Her, but when I am doing well, I tend to get swept away by the mere sensation of “feeling better” rather than remaining anchored in Her presence. How can I steady this inward focus and build a true foundation of peace? 🕊️🪷🙏🏻

Sakshi is not peace though it helps tremendously in getting rid of all the disturbances that afflict our nature. It is usually a part of

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While supporting a family through deep suffering, I find myself fluctuating between uplifting them and absorbing their heavy vibrations, leaving me emotionally drained. I aspire to remain an instrument of love and active help without losing the inner poise of the sakshi (detached witness) or getting entangled in vital emotions. 🤝🪷🙏🏻[…]

I understand your dilemma which all those who carry within them the urge to help mankind in its suffering go through.

Witness, indifference and love

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