From Fear to Enlightenment

Introduction: By Michael Vedam Salow

1. And I kissed the Feet of my Master

Q : Beloved Mahadevi, can you please describe what happened when you got enlightened? And what did you do then?

2. Fear : A Shadow of Death

Q : Dear Mahadevi, what really is Fear?

3. Meditation : The Art of Dying

Q : Beloved Mahadevi, what is Meditation and, how can it be helpful to me? (With guided meditation)

4. Nothing has Ever Died in Existence

Q : Dear Devi, I have realized I am very upset when somebody dies and I don’t know why?

5. The Whole Universe is in Rhythm

Q : A few years ago I had an interesting experience. It was as if I were separate from my body; I think it was a spiritual experience. Although I was intoxicated at that time, I felt it was real! Can you say something about it?

6. Touch the Ground Before Your Fingers are Ruined

Q : Beloved Mahadevi, … before I go on a flight I feel a lot of anxiety and I am scared to fly. How can I deal with this fear? (With guided therapeutic meditations, including in-flight meditation)

7. Become a Rose, Even Just for a Day

Q : Beloved Mahadevi, … please guide me that I can overcome my fear of enlightenment!

8. Give Yourself a Chance to Come Out of Your Fear

Mahadevi answers a question about fear of loneliness and how to live alone. (With guided therapeutic meditation)

9. If Your Today is Playful and Aware…!

Mahadevi answers a question about the complaining attitude and fear of becoming crazy.

10. Here and Now : The Only Truth

Mahadevi comments on the book Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and the story of his "enlightenment."

11. Enlightenment : A Scientific Fact

Q : Mahadevi, … What is spiritual enlightenment really? Is it a scientific fact and if it is, can it be proved?

12. Feel Grateful that Your Child Has Gifted You with Motherhood

Mahadevi answers a question from a mother and comments on the mother-child relationship, and the child’s psychology and conditioning.

13. I Speak to the Child Within You

Mahadevi explains why she often uses illustrations.

14. Enlightenment : An Eternal Climax

Q : Beloved Mahadevi, I am embarrassed to ask you this question, but can one have sex after enlightenment?

15. … Nobody Can Become Really Conscious!

Mahadevi comments on a quote of Physicist Albert Einstein and answers the question: Does it mean that nobody can become really conscious?

16. The Poor Fish Was Not Blind

Mahadevi comments on the impatience and attitude of many contemporary seekers.

17. Follow Your Heart and Nothing Else

Mahadevi answers a question on how to live without creating karma.

author: Mahadevi

language: English

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