alokda, Author at Ask Alok Da

Yes, absolutely. These stories indicate the opening of a door of possibility for earthly life. In fact, traditionally, after this vrat, the story of Savitri

Earlier, I read spiritual texts out of an obsessive intellectual curiosity without truly grasping their essence, but I now rely on the Mother’s Grace, simply praying for Her to impart whatever I need whenever I feel overwhelmed by Sri Aurobindo’s writings. 📖🙏🏻[…]

October 24, 2026

Laziness can set in by reading also if it does not translate into practice. Reading is the first step, work as sewa (service) is the

Dear Sir, early this morning, while half-asleep, I had a vivid thought or dream about Shesha; I saw the colossal serpent Shesha floating in the dark cosmos. I began reflecting on the symbolism: Vishnu is the sole ultimate reality and we are merely his projections or acts in his divine play; does that make our individual identities completely false? 🐍🌌[…]

October 24, 2026

Sesh Nag with a thousand which holds the planetary system is clearly the force of unfolding Time. Ksheersagar, the ocean of milk is the expanding

We just had a baby boy. We are thinking of a name for our little one. Now, we want to keep a name that has a vibration that resonates with his soul. Now, I am doing my best to find what resonates. But things like rashi and numerology are being suggested by family.👶🌼🙏🏼[…]

October 23, 2026

If you wish you may send me the photograph of the child and the rashis suggested. I can suggest few names.

How can we choose a conscious name for our baby? I believe that every name carries its own vibration. During my pregnancy, Truth kept coming to me very strongly. It felt meaningful to me. According to astrology, the suggested starting letters for his name is K, Cha, Bha, Dha. How can we choose a name that resonates with his soul? 👶✨🙏🏼

October 23, 2026

The name that resonates with the soul cannot be found by astrological suggestions. Astrology deals with the surface events and outer situations, what is generally

Part of the reason for dissatisfaction is the perpetual busyness of my work. It’s always excessively busy. You know it’s been 10 years since I received a promotion or some sort of formal recognition at work. During this time, scores of my friends and peers have moved up and are now seasoned principals, while I am stuck in limbo. 🕊️🌿🙏🏼 […]

October 23, 2026

Life upon earth is far from perfect at present and for long time. It is just the sphere of imperfection that changes. There are people

Why do so many cling to partnerships and parade happy photos abroad, as if solitude would break them? I see college friends who seemed aimless now grounded with a spouse and child, while those who stayed single often ended up carrying the baggage of toxic relationships. Is companionship genuine fulfillment, or just a mutual crutch for stability? 💞🌱🙏🏼

October 23, 2026

Happiness? Is it even a goal worth pursuing? Happiness is a given in life, from the pig rolling in mud to the monkey swinging on

Question regarding turning towards God: Respected Alok Da, Pranam. You wrote: Turning towards God means desiring God not for the fulfillment of one’s own wishes, but because of His loving nature. However, prayers are usually offered with the desire to obtain something from God, rather than for God Himself. 🙏🏼📿🕊️[…]

October 23, 2026

To turn towards the Divine means to engage with Him in some way. The most natural way is to hear, read, think and meditate upon

Please help me understand what The Mother means by “we must do something useful for others” in Her response to this question: “What is my place in the universal work? ” (14 May 1912 – CWM – Words of Long Ago – The Incarnate Word). 🤝🌱🙏🏼[…]

October 23, 2026

Being helpful to others means to help people in their need. An unasked help often works like an unsolicited advice.

Besides, being useful does

I have been feeling a sense of hopelessness (professionally and personally) these last few days. Most of the time, I am a generally happy person. But this week has been like as if I am being pulled into this darkness. I am trying to shake it off, but it’s pulling me down. 🌧️🕊️🙏🏼 […]

October 23, 2026

Such attacks come when the spiritual elements in us get veiled, generally by an overall dissatisfaction with life and the sense of loneliness. These are