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Is there a logical proof for God's existence?
God’s existence cannot be proven by logical reasoning. Once a blindman demanded a logical proof of the existence of light, stating, let me touch, taste, smell, and hear light if light does exist. However, light cannot be proven unless you have eyes. The blindman cannot be convinced by logic that light exists. Once the blindman is cured of his blindness, no proof is needed because he will be able to see light with his own eyes. …
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Is service to humanity better than meditation?
To know whether meditation or service to humanity is better, you must first understand what meditation really is. The main purpose of meditation is to experience one’s own true being/Self — the source of profound peace. Just as in sleep you find new freshness, vigor, and peace, so also you find even greater peace in meditation. Meditation is not an effort — not doing, just being. Through meditation, you go deeper and deeper within to become aware of the innermost “I.” …
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How does prayer turn into meditation?
When one becomes deeply immersed in prayer, the “I-thou” duality merges into oneness, like in love where beloved and lover no longer exist; only love and love alone remains. That is how prayer turns into meditation. In real meditation (dhyana in Sanskrit), there is only oneness — the pure I-awareness as a witness. The witness alone exists with nothing to be witnessed. This oneness, not duality, is the experience of conscious silence. Note: Commonly translated as meditation, the word “dhyāna” cannot be translated into English. …
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Am I supposed to chase my mind during meditation?
When you try to go after your mind’s thoughts during meditation, it is actually mentation, not meditation. Meditation is your very being, your true nature. Thinking is an action of the mind, just like walking is an action of the body. If you cease walking, walking ceases to exist. Likewise, if one ceases to think, there is no longer any thinking. …
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