The Secrets of the Mind | Thus Spake Babaji #86

Send us Fan MailThus Spake Babaji, online Q&A #86 recorded on 2 January 2022 with US participants.If you are interested in joining the live online meditation classes with Babaji please visit https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang 0:06 Do all the benefits of meditation including Self- Realization come from silencing the mind?1:54 What is the attention of the mind?6:33 As we progress in meditation does consciousness start to watch itself?8:06 Is consciousness of existence a permanent thing?8:57 is consciousness the basic material of meditation?11:38 Is consciousness the dreamer and the knower of the dream?12:41 Is consciousness the seed of all creation?13:57 What are we, prior to consciousness?14:25 is it possible to empty the mind of thoughts?15:58 How can we keep the mind quiet both in meditation and out of meditation?18:07 What is the role of desire in the creation of consciousness?23:53 How to manage pain and not let it affect you26:37 Does creation come about because the nature of energy is to be active?28:17 If we can disconnect from the ownership of desires, can we desire with more consciousness?31:36 Overcoming desires and passions with jangama dhyana34:58 Can you do meditation with your eyes open, doing regular activities of the day?36:49 How does the ego dissolve?37:42 How to not recognise and analyse in meditation?Register to join the live online meditation classes with Babaji:https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang ___Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YHFKcPK_XT96VO7xuk6RQWebsite: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/