Sri M - Do prayers really work? Q&A at Berkeley Service Space, August 2018 USA

Sri M answers many questions at the satsang at Berkeley Service Space on the 18th of August, 2018 in USA, where he is presently holding talks and satsangs across the country from 2nd Aug - 16th Sept, 2018. 00:00:00 - Introduction and flow of the program 00:01:19 - Q&A - When we say everything is complete, then why do people suffer ? Can we reach to the wholeness just by speaking of it or does it require some practice? Meaning of Alone 00:17:40 - After being realized, how do you balance between enjoying the bliss and coming out of it to help outside world ? 00:22:01 - What is Kundalini ? Kriya and energies of the body. 00:32:36 - What is the best way to spend time with the teacher? What is a good question? 00:39:51 - You say that you do not agree with the idea of everything in life being pre-destined. However, in your Autobiography, you have been told by great masters about your own destiny unfolding from life to life. Please explain this. 00:44:11 - Many questions arise in the mind,which one should we focus on? 00:46:11 - I feel conflicted about killing animals/insects which are harming me and being non-violent at the same time. How should I deal with this? 00:51:58 - Miscellaneous 00:52:40 - What is a Prayer? Does it work? To whom are we praying? What is the point of praying? 00:56:12 - Should we still chant/pranayam if we enjoy the stillness? Can we stop chanting and just enjoy the soothing feeling. 00:59:21 - Why do we do practice/sadhana? 01:03:11 - What is the relationship between stilling the mind and making changes to the brain before you can actually realize? How does being mindful help in this regard? 01:11:15 - How does one change their circumstances and lead more meaningful life? 01:15:47 - Are 33 crores (330 million) devas (gods) connected to the spine in anyway? 01:17:09 - Why are human beings born over and over again to suffer. Is there a way out? 01:21:55 - What is purest motive? 01:23:34 - Conclusion, Meditation For details about Sri M's programs in the US, please log onto www.satsang-foundation.org. About Sri M Born in India, Sri M is a spiritual guide, social reformer, educator and writer. He first met his Master at the age of nine under the jackfruit tree, in the compound of his house in Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian coastal state of Kerala. The full account of his astonishing and amazing experiences are published in his memoir from 2011 titled “Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master – A Yogi’s Autobiography“, which became an instant bestseller. He has written a sequel to his autobiography, titled “Sri M – The journey continues”, which was released last year. Sri M has traveled the world fulfilling his life’s mission to teach and guide people as instructed by his Master, Maheswarnath Babaji. Over the years, Sri M’s mission as a spiritual guide, social reformer and educator have given rise to many initiatives including: – high-quality, multi-lingual education, free to rural children – Satsang Rural School – an unique and innovative approach to education. – Co-educational, residential school committed to providing in-depth exploration of knowledge. – Affordable, preventive and curative holistic health care In 2015, Sri M went on a 16-month journey, Walk of Hope, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 5000 miles across 11 states of India, to bring attention to humanity’s need for peace, harmony and tolerance. Sri M says: “Go to the core. Theories are of no use.” His message seeks to transcend the outer-shell of all religions, by exploring their mystical essence and thus nurture the innate goodness in every human being.