Send us a text Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang Yoga Vasistha - Vairagya / Behaviour of the Seeker | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.216 Recorded on 22 March 2025 with worldwide participants. 0:00 Intro 0:18 The restless mind is unable to find happiness in the world 3:02 The cravings of the mind lead to unhappiness 10:21 How important is it for parents and schools to teach spirituality from a young age 16:08 Why do we seek wealth and power when we know those things will not stay with you at death 26:52 A child is innocent but vulnerable like an animal 33:41 Youth is subjected to the fire of lust and short-lived pleasures 39:00 In old age, unable to satisfy desires, one asks 'who am I' but at that stage is unable to change the life's course. 45:17 Which English version of Yoga Vasistha is recommended? 46:10 How to deal with other people's distress when more detachment comes from meditation? 48:00 Should we contemplate the beauty of god in nature or should we see the transience in all things - or do they go together? 48:55 How can we know the difference between the real Guru and the false prophets? 49:45 What is the difference between detachment and indifference? 51:27 How to deal with situations where we need to be involved with people who are not good? 52:50 How do we avoid being lazy, avoidant and fearful and be more selfless in our efforts? 53:38 How can we avoid dilemmas in life? 54:14 What does duality mean? ___ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YHFKcPK_XT96VO7xuk6RQ Website: http://www.srby.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogi Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmission Instagram: 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.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogi Twitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/