As part of our study of Spirituality, many immediate questions have been asked by young people that need to be answered promptly.

One needs to know that the answers to the questions may or may not appeal to you -- all depending on your samskars, background, beliefs and what you have been brought up with. But keep in mind that the answer to each question is based on spiritual values and that the solution to our problems lie in Spirituality -- not in religion, beliefs, or thoughts. Often religion creates more problems than solutions. One must have an open mind while studying the Gita. This is only to give you a fresh start.

To receive Spiritual knowledge one must have a pure body, mind and intellect or it will be like pouring fresh milk into a dirty vessel and ruining the milk. Try to listen carefully and contemplate. When you have learned the entire Gita, you will be able to appreciate and understand the answers better. At present accept what is explained as they are not any one person's personal views, but the views and experience of thousands of saints and Vedanta.

If you see a question not addressed that you would like an answer to, feel free to submit new questions. The answers will be based on Truth, even though sometimes you won't like it. Life is like that. There are lots of problems to be solved and that is one reason we are using the Gita to solve our problems. The things we learn take time to grow in us and to be useful to us. Soon you'll be on your own feet, and even then, stick to the Gita. You are very blessed.

--Swami Radhanandaji

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