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Q & A with Sri M, in continuation of the Satsang on the Ishavasya Upanishad during the retreat at Mt.Madonna on 11th August, 2018.

When you say you follow the teachings, it does not mean you can sit everyday and close your eyes for hours together

The event began with Sri M’s arrival, whereupon he performed a symbolic puja to the deities near the venue.

The Guru whom you respect is only a physical manifestation of the principle of all Gurus – the Supreme Param Brahman itself.

Sri M gives an Introduction to the Upanishads and expounds the meaning of the word ‘Upanishad’ in his 1st Satsang at the Retreat at Mt.Madonna

The best prayer is, ‘God, you know what’s in my heart; I don’t need to tell you.

Having experienced all phases – Brahmacharya, Grihastha and Vanaprastha, one sees that nothing else matters

I think most people who jump from brahmacharya into sanyaasa directly get into trouble after a while

My master used to say ‘When you are alone in a cave, you can say to yourself – I have controlled my emotions,

Sri M would be in The Netherlands from 21 Sep -1 Oct 2018 and would be participating in Satsangs, Talks and Walks of Hope

When you go to a cave leaving everything, you can leave the whole thing behind

What is that one attains in the grihastha period which is different from the brahmacharya period?

From grihastha, when your responsibilities are mostly wound up, you are free to spend more time in retirement in a quiet place,

After the brahmacharya period, when one has studied to the best extent possible depending on the individual’s background and capacity,

Brahmacharya is the period I would say of studentship, where one spends all of his time learning, supported by others