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How can I contribute to the Viva Vedanta Foundation?
You can participate in our workshops, join meditation circles, offer seva, or simply walk the path of inquiry with sincerity. VVF is a space for spiritual growth, community healing, and sacred exploration. All are welcome.
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Life unfolds according to the law of karma, which is complex and spans lifetimes. What matters is not why it happens, but how we respond. Every experience is an opportunity to grow in awareness, compassion, and surrender.
What does it mean to “realise one’s true potential”?
Your true potential is not just a skill or talent — it is the realization that you are already whole, complete, and untouched by worldly limitations. Through seva (service), self-inquiry, and surrender, this inner potential naturally unfolds.
I want to meditate but my mind is too restless. What should I do?
Don’t fight the mind. Begin by simply observing it. Let your breath be your anchor. Be gentle with yourself. In time, with consistency and grace, stillness will find you.
What is Samadhi? Have you experienced it?
Samadhi is a state where the mind dissolves into stillness and pure awareness shines forth. I have had glimpses of such states since childhood, which later guided me on this path. But the goal is not the experience — the goal is resting in effortless Being, moment to moment.
Can I follow spiritual practices while living a worldly life?
Absolutely. Real spirituality begins in the midst of life — in your daily challenges, relationships, and responsibilities. Vedanta is not escapism; it’s about transforming how you see the world, while fulfilling your duties with awareness and detachment.
What is the role of a Guru in spiritual life?
A Guru is not a person you follow blindly, but a mirror who helps you see your true nature. The real Guru removes ignorance (avidya) and leads you from darkness to light — from dependence to inner freedom. As Kabir says, “Guru Govind dono khade…” — the Guru holds a sacred place even above God.
I’m confused about my life’s direction. How do I gain clarity?
Clarity comes not from more thinking, but from deeper stilling. Through self-inquiry, meditation, and understanding your mind’s patterns, you become aware of your inner compass. The answers arise not from outside, but from the still presence within.
I have had some strange spiritual experiences. Are they signs of progress?
Experiences like silence, light, vibrations, or bliss may come and go. They are part of the journey, but not the destination. What truly matters is whether your inner reactions, relationships, and responses to life are becoming more peaceful, loving, and less ego-driven.
What is the core of Advaita Vedanta?
The essence of Advaita Vedanta is the oneness of all existence — that there is no duality between the individual (jiva) and the Supreme (Brahman). The ultimate truth is that You are That — Tat Tvam Asi. Realizing this ends the illusion of separateness and brings inner peace.

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