Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang Personal Effort, Grace and Satsanga | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 245Recorded on 23 August 2025 with worldwide participants0:00 Intro0:15 Babaji's comment on the quote from Yoga Vasistha: "In the whole of creation, there is no force more powerful than personal effort in the present."8:36 If that peace is the mind's natural state, why does it take effort to attain it?14:43 If one puts in efforts, is there a danger you will develop a false spiritual pride?17:44 Is grace something which is a Divine blessing, a gift which is not earned, not because of efforts?23:16 Are there certain qualities you can associate with a person who is receptive?27:00 What does Babaji mean when He uses the word satsanga?28:34 Is satsanga a form of sadhana?30:37 Some people say that when in Babaji's presence, their mind settles and their questions go away.  Can we have that same experience when not in Babaji's physical presence?33:16 Shri Ramana, using his grace and power, confirmed his mother had attained Self Realisation despite not completing Tapas, the same with Lakshmi, the cow at the Ashram.37:15 How do we know when we have put in enough effort and when to surrender and let god carry on; Divine will versus one's own egotistic will.38:40 What is the meaning of 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'?39:44 If you speak truth all the time, can one experience god?41:06 To attain grace do you need a personal deity or mantra?  How does grace unfold simply by watching in meditation?42:28 Can one do Tapas and attain silence while chanting a mantra?45:24 A devotee asks who to take as a Guru, Shivabalayogi or Babaji.46:22 While sitting for mediation, is there any particular hand mudra to adopt?47:30 Is patience during sadhana a self-effort which will grant grace? ___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiInstagram: 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/