What is the key to obtain everlasting happiness?
Every living being (jiva), from the smallest insect or ant to the more evolved human being, is constantly in the quest for the supreme quality of happiness.
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Why is intellect an obstacle in spiritual progress?
It is the embodied soul doing spiritual practice (jivatma) and the God realised soul (Shivatma) that get the spiritual experiences and not the five senses, mind and intellect.
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How should one arrange deities in the temple at home?
If one does not have a temple at home or if there are no photographs or idols of the family deity and Lord Ganesh then they should be duly brought and installed in a temple at home.
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What is the ideal spiritual practice for the current era?
Spiritual practice for every era (yug) is predetermined. Hence, one can derive maximum benefit by undertaking spiritual practice appropriate for the era.
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Which Name should one chant if the Guru has not imparted a Name?
One should repeat (chant) the Name of the family deity (kuladevata), which refers to both the male or the female family deity. Depending upon which family deity’s worship is conducive for his spiritual progress, an individual is born in that particular family.
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What is the spiritual principle behind sacrifice?
One needs to give up the attachment to the body, mind and wealth in order to make spiritual progress. Of these, sacrifice of wealth is the easiest as it can be done physically.
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