Thoughts | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 257

Send us Fan MailRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang Thoughts | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 257Recorded on 11 January 2026 with worldwide participants0:00 Intro0:06 What does Babaji mean when He speaks of thoughts?1:22 Is there a seed that starts the thoughts?2:00 Are thoughts the act of creation itself?2:48 Do thoughts spring up in relation to the imprints from previous experiences 6:08 Why can't we control our thoughts if they are in 'my mind'?12:52 A study done by the national science foundation suggests that 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% of our thoughts are repetitive.  Can Babaji speak about this?20:09 Western neuroscience suggests that thoughts are caused by electrical activity in the brain.  Could Babaji discuss this?24:08 Are thoughts always about the world?24:50 What is the space in-between the thoughts?  Is that the Divinity?28:29 Does the purification process that happens in meditation also happen in other sadhanas like karma yoga or bhakti marga?35:30 Some people experience their mind's becoming quiet when in the presence of Babaji - is this a long term effect or a temporary tranquilliser?38:05 Is the mind being quiet the same as the mind being concentrated?40:13 A feeling of emptiness when meditating.43:01 What is the difference between Akasha and Brahman?43:53 When we sit for meditation, external sounds trigger more thoughts.45:15 Where should focus when chanting mantras?45:54 The feeling of merging with god before sleeping.46:58 My practice is progressing but the feeling of doership is still there and fear arises?50:44 ASMR and meditaiton52:30 Consciousness and the brain53:20 There is an awareness of 'I am meditating' during meditation - where should we put our main focus when meditating?57:27 Why is meditation only taught in a positive way, not the negative aspects?59:30 Not knowing if one if meditating or not.1:00:23 If due to busy life, one skips a day of meditation, does it affect progress?1:01:30 The closer you are to the Self, the quicker desires are manifested if those desires are beneficial - so why are my prayers not being answered?1:03:49 Does there need to be a problem in life first for it be solved and only then one can achieve happiness? ___Website: 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/