Queries of Sadhaks ------ 22

Q. Namah shivay, what is the indication meaning that our consciousness is rising through regular sadhna and sadhna is being done correctly?

A. Namah shivay the biggest parameter to measure your spiritual growth is you starts to love every being, every situation and everything in life unconditionally. Your happiness index rises manifold and there is a sense of gratitude to the Almighty for everything you've got. Also, everyone else begins appearing like a noble soul, out to reach its soul agenda. Blessings.

Q. Namah shivay thanks a lot for the answer. But all the things stated above happen when you do sadhna for a long time say 8-12 months. Is there any parameter which is there instantly just after 15-30 days of sadhna? Because such parameter help us get motivated for sadhna everyday and boosts our confidence on the correctness of our sadhna.

A. Namah shivay. To calm your curiosities, let us understand why we are requiring to know of the growth. Do you ask yourself every day whether bathing is helping you in any manner? Likewise, sadhna is etheric bathing. You will begin feeling lighter, happier, energetic, positive, free of stress, irritation etc. But all this when you follow the teachings in totality. You question in spirituality implies "How can I bring kartabhaav in my sadhna?" As far as sadhna goes, you only have to look to achieve concentration while doing sadhna. As you begin finding perfection in meditation, the benefits will automatically resurface. These benefits are different from person to person. Some may experience healing of a disease, healing of a relationship, of a long wound up task etc. Every case is dissimilar. You should not listen to others' experiences and judge yourself whether you are also encountering similar experiences or not. The karmic baggage that everyone is carrying is very different. Our aim must always be to rid ourselves of the baggage. Results will follow. Although there are many technicalities of the effects of sadhna, Baba ji says why confuse yourself with something which will make you go astray from the path of purity? The biggest incentive in sadhna is happiness. You will witness a sea change in your mood and the overall outlook of life. As the consciousness level will rise, many miracles too may happen. But if you sit all day waiting for things to happen, you will gain nothing. There is no point knowing what will happen next. Just follow a fixed routine of deva karma, sakaam karma and shanti karma every day and your life will become, peaceful, prosperous and full of unexpected joys. But don't sit with expectations. Work hard to achieve your goals. Shiv Yog is not dependency on God. Rather it is seeking the blessings of the infinite to streamline your own life such that you do not encounter troubles in whatever work you undertake. Blessings.

Q. I would like to know that, may I do Aavanran Puja of shri yantra. I have been initiated for shri vidya level 1 and level 2 but I have been initiated Aavarna puja's mantra from Bhupur to Bindu. Please kindly let me know. I shall be highly thankful.

A. Namah shivay ji. Make sure anything that you do, you have learnt from Baba ji, attending a shivir. Do not do things which people tell you. Whatever you have learnt in a shivir is something which is nectar for you. Practice that more and more. Do not do things which others tell you or you hear somewhere. Any further doubts, you may ask here. Blessings.

Q. In pooja room whether we have to lit akhand jyoti in the name of guru or Ambe maa or both? Can I keep big photo of Babaji in pooja room?

A. Namah shivay ji devotion and faith is something you can’t learn. Even if you get the answer you are looking for, it will not be something that’s come from within. Whatever you feel from inside, out of love, out of devotion, you should do that. Baba ji and Amba Ma or Lord Shiva are not separate. If you worship anyone, it means you’re worshipping everyone. Just go with your gut feeling. Do the sadhna, sewa and sankirtan daily. Also, to answer your question logically, you can keep the akhand jyot of Amba Ma but make sure the room is very pure at all times if you plan for an akhan jyot. Because if you are calling the goddess, welcome her in a place which is beautiful in all respects. But first of all keep the mind clean. Guru bhakti and Isht bhakti go hand in hand. Worship both. Most importantly stay honest to your own self and be happy at all times. Blessings.

Q. Namah Shivay I don't have a meditation or prayer room I've set a small little corner in my son's room who is not there for the time being. My question is: Is it good to do sadhna there? As there is no room available. Thanks.

A. Namah shivay! You are highly recommended to station a fixed room or place for sadhna. While praying we want the best of the best from God but when it comes to accommodating the God in our house, we want God to make do with a small makeshift space. Nopes. That’s not the way to go. A dedicated room or place for meditation, where no people from outside come, where there is less or no furniture, no electric appliances nearby, where there is woollen mats, dedicated altar for keeping the Meru, the Linga, the Guru's photograph. Without this, meditation is a half hearted exercise. Welcome God like a VVIP in your life. Reserve the best for him. Pray to him to give you more space or idea to create a permanent place. Blessings.

Q. I am in Dubai how can I see the Shivytog Shambhavi? Is it possible to see on your website? Please advice.

A. Namah shivay ji. These are very sacred meditations. These can't be learnt on the web. It has to be with the divine sanction of Baba ji in his physical presence. So, to get initiated you will have to attend a shivir. This is the only way. Blessings.

Q. I promise u baba ji m will strictly follow and even trying to stop those people who are having drugs addicted.

A. Namah shivay ji forbid only those very near and dear to you especially in the family. Because in Shiv Yog we don't correct others. We look to make ourselves and our immediate surroundings best and automatically our vibrations begin improving others' energy. Blessings.

Q. Shiv yog foundation important query I was doing Sri Vidya two times evening n morning now I got diksha in goa how should be now my schedule for sadhana. How much time I should do sadhana wch is taught in Goa?

A. Namah shivay ji. Do this in the morning and the Shakti sadhna in the evening. Blessings.

Q. Also I request if guided cd is made for this sadhana also it will be nice to meditate with Babaji voice. Namah shivay thanks.

A. Namah shivay ji. Anand has no time. When you are enjoying something, do you count the time? The more you do the better. One hour is good for a start. Blessings.