Tom:Hi, James. I have a few Vedanta questions to ask you. Doesvasanamean the same thing as desire? I have seen it translated as “tendency.”...
David:Pranams,Guruji, dear friend. On February 1, 2016 you accepted my request to be your student, saying, “Assuming that I get all the credit for...
Questioner:James, recently after I have finished listening to onesatsangrecording and started a second recording, I experienced the thought that I already listened to the...
Terry:Hi, James. During the seminar I noticed that you frequently praised Carl but didn’t praise others who have served ShiningWorld for many years. This...
Note:People don’t engage the teacher for many reasons. Some idolize him or her and don’t want to have their illusions shattered, not realizing that...
Student:Hi, James. You are very welcome for the donation. I would give more each month if I could – the work you and Sundari...
Questioner:Tomorrow is Father’s Day, and I’m usually very busy with my work, but in any case you are like the father who supported me...
Mark:My ego feels a lot of anger when it gets attacked by a furious customer during rush hour at work. Of course the furious...
Correspondent:Hi, James. I feel like I’m turning into some kind of Ramji/Vedanta clone!☺At least I know what that really means now. How fabulous is...
Dominik:Hi, James. I’m so happy you pointed out my problem: I’ve felt “half cooked” the whole time and could not find the problem. I...










