BK Community Survey (Social Research)

!!BK Community Survey

Pilot Study (Complete Report)

!Tamasin Ramsay, PhD (Australia)

Patrizia Heise, MA (Germany) March 2014

This report contains raw and un-analysed data. Please distribute it sensitively.

BK Community Survey Background and Brief

For some time there has been a period of change and expansion within our yagya. Over the last few years we (Tamasin and Patrizia) have found ourselves in a number of conversations with BKs about the changes that many brahmins are facing in their lives. It seems that many are seeking ways to sustain themselves authentically, and remain true to the seed of the yagya, while living within a rapidly expanding organisation in a rapidly changing world. Our specific aim is to find out what is going on within the lives of brahmins. However, to truly understand what is happening, and how we as an organisation can respond, the only way is to ask the brahmins themselves.

Both of us have high level training in anthropology (Tamasin), psychology (Patrizia) and social research. We believe that, through this survey, we may discover important information about our BK family that - being in such a large organisation - we may be unaware of. We aim to gather new information, become more aware of the needs of our community and understand best practices as well as finding areas that might be improved.

1. The purpose

The aim of the survey is; to learn more about the relationship between brahmins and the centres in terms of attendance and activity, and to understand more about the inner world of brahmins - their feelings, spiritual practices and level of contentment; to learn both about what supports their spiritual lives and what hinders their spiritual lives; to learn about what supports good relationships (with people and service) and what interferes with them; and to augment our understanding of the way in which the organisation can best serve and support the people within it.

2. The report

With the aim of facilitating learning among all levels of the organisation, the report contains original participants responses with minor annotations included. The data in this report have not been analysed.

The report is available to everyone within the yagya. While participants identities will not be disclosed, the report will be open and transparent, and findings will be made available to all within our yagya.

3. How the data will be used

The data from this pilot study will be used to compile an interim report for the RCs. Our vision and hope is:

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• to receive the collective support of the RCs, for a wider distribution of the survey. • to open discussion among the RCs about any changes that are occurring, and how

best to manage the changing nature of our organisation and the lives of its students.

• to aid future decision making within the organisation. • to feed back to the participants of the survey. 4. How the data will not be used

The data will not be used to support any particular view/ grievance, as this would be serious research misconduct. The data will only be used to learn and better understand our community and to help sustain the vision that Baba first established. The vision of a united community that can bring about positive change in the world.

5. Security

Survey monkey is used by international universities as a method of survey administration. It is highly secure. Their security measures are detailed here: (http://www.surveymonkey.com/mp/policy/security/).

6. Anonymity, confidentiality and consent

Each survey participant determined their own level of contribution. S/he was able to remain anonymous, exit the survey at any time, choose to be involved in followup research or not. No names have been included or will be included in any report. Any quote used in publications will be used with acronyms (substitute names) to protect the identities of the participants.

7. The Pilot

Patrizia and Tamasin sent a pilot survey (via email) to 25 souls in Germany and 25 souls in Australia (total of 50). The participants were representatively selected to ensure a cross section of sisters, brothers, centre-residents and non centre-residents. We decided to include a small number of participants who completed the survey before it was officially opened, therefore the final number of participants was 55. As 55 is a small sample size, the findings are not representative of the entire double-foreign Brahmin community. However, the research does show that there are specific themes that are occurring within the brahmin family. A bigger study would address these themes, discovering how widely (or narrowly) they are occurring. The outcomes would help us support our best practices, as well as further our capacity to respond to change within our community.

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8. Further Research

Survey’s have a notoriously low response rate (around 26%), yet the return rate of this study was remarkably high (almost 100%). This reveals a clear and obvious interest from Brahmins, in the future and wellbeing of our community.

9. Project Timeline

Below is our timeline so far, including our vision for 2014

!We look forward to this process of discovery and to continue the great work of our yagya. A yagya that was born from the pure thought of the Divine.

For questions or more information please contact: Tamasin Ramsay at [email protected] Patrizia Heise at [email protected]

!Om Shanti

Tamasin and Patrizia

TIME 2014 TASK

5th Feb Email a covering letter and survey link to 50 BKs (25 Australia and 25 Germany). NB. Final result was 55.

17th - 19th Feb Send brief about survey research to Charlie for distribution to RCs before RC meeting.

19th Feb Submissions close. We will send two reminder emails to participants between 5th and 19th Feb. NB. Submissions closed on 23rd Feb by special request from some participants.

20th - 27th Feb Gather and analyse survey responses. NB. Data gathered. Rudimentary analysis and overview conducted. Full analysis yet to be performed.

1st - 4th March Write preliminary report (including questions, methods, findings, initial recommendations).

5th March Send report to RCs and all participants.

1st - 15th April Incorporate feedback from RCs and participants.

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BrahminCommunity(pilotstudy)

1/65

98.18% 54

1.82% 1

Q1ELECTRONICCONSENT:Pleaseselectyourchoicebelow.Clickingonthe"agree"buttonbelowindicatesthat:•youhave

readtheaboveinformation•youvoluntarilyagreetoparticipate•youareatleast18yearsofageIfyoudonotwishtoparticipateintheresearchstudy,pleasedeclineparticipationbyclickingonthe

"disagree"button.Answered:55 Skipped:0

Total 55

Agree98.18%(54)

Disagree1.82%(1)

AnswerChoices Responses

Agree

Disagree


2/65

68.52% 37

31.48% 17

Q2Iwishtoremainanonymous.Answered:54 Skipped:1

Total 54

Agree68.52%(37)

Disagree31.48%(17)


Agree

Disagree


3/65

100% 17

82.35% 14

11.76% 2

100% 17

88.24% 15

88.24% 15

100% 17

100% 17

Q3Pleasecompletethefollowingdetails.Ifyouwishtoremainanonymous,pleaseonlyincludeyourCity,StateandCountry.Ifyouwishtobecontactedforfurtherdiscussionorresearch,includeallyour

details.Answered:17 Skipped:38


Name:

Address1:

Address2:

City/Town:

State/Province:

ZIP/PostalCode:

Country:

EmailAddress:


4/65

2.44% 1

0% 0

0% 0

12.20% 5

2.44% 1

21.95% 9

26.83% 11

24.39% 10

7.32% 3

2.44% 1

0% 0

0% 0

Q4Howlonghaveyoubeeningyan?Answered:41 Skipped:14

Total 41

Lessthan1year2.44%(1)

10-14years12.20%(5)

15-19years2.44%(1)

20-24years21.95%(9)

25-29years26.83%(11)

30-34years24.39%(10)

35-39years7.32%(3)

40-44years2.44%(1)


Lessthan1year

1-4years

5-9years

10-14years

15-19years

20-24years

25-29years

30-34years

35-39years

40-44years

45-49years

Morethan50years


5/65

20.37% 11

1.85% 1

12.96% 7

12.96% 7

31.48% 17

11.11% 6

9.26% 5

Q5Wheredoyoulive?Answered:54 Skipped:1

Total 54

Centre20.37%(11)

Sub-Centre1.85%(1)

Brahminhousehold(withrelatives)

12.96%(7)

Brahminhousehold(notwithrelatives)

Brahminhousehold(alone)

31.48%(17)

Non-Brahmin household (with relatives)

11.11%(6)

Non-Brahminhousehold(notwithrelatives)


Centre

Sub-Centre

Brahminhousehold(withrelatives)

Brahminhousehold(notwithrelatives)

Brahminhousehold(alone)

Non-Brahminhousehold(withrelatives)

Non-Brahminhousehold(notwithrelatives)

9.26% (5)


6/65

28.57% 12

19.05% 8

2.38% 1

4.76% 2

7.14% 3

4.76% 2

4.76% 2

28.57% 12

Q6Inatypicalweek,howoftendoyouattendtheCentreformurli?

Answered:42 Skipped:13

Total 42

128.57%(12)

219.05%(8)

32.38%(1)

44.76%(2)

57.14%(3)

64.76%(2)

74.76%(2)

Idon'tgotoacentre

28.57%(12)


1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Idon'tgotoacentre


7/65

16.67 % 6

5.56% 2

0% 0

2.78% 1

0% 0

2.78% 1

2.78% 1

69.44% 25

Q7Inatypicalweek,howoftendoyouparticipateinagatheringwheremurliis

readoutsidetheCentre?Answered:36 Skipped:19

Total 36

116.67%(6)

25.56%(2)

42.78%(1)62.78%(1)

72.78%(1)

Idon'tparticipateinagatheringwheremurliisread...


1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Idon'tparticipate inagatheringwheremurli isreadoutsidethecentre.


8/65

11.11% 4

8.33% 3

5.56% 2

5.56 % 2

2.78% 1

2.78% 1

11.11% 4

52.78% 19

Q8Inatypicalweek,howoftendoyoulistentothemurlielectronically(through

telephoneorinternet)?Answered:36 Skipped:19

Total 36

111.11%(4)

28.33%(3)

35.56%(2)45.56%(2)52.78%(1)

62.78%(1)

711.11%(4)

Idon'tlistentothemurlielectronically(throughtelepho...

52.78%(19)


1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Idon'tlistentothemurlielectronically(throughtelephoneorinternet).


9/65

6.06% 2

15.15% 5

12.12% 4

6.06% 2

0% 0

18.18% 6

18.18% 6

24.24% 8

Q9Inatypicalweek,howoftendoyoureadmurliathome?


Total 33

16.06%(2)

215.15%(5)

312.12%(4)

46.06%(2)

618.18%(6)

718.18%(6)

Idon'treadmurliathome

24.24%(8)


1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Idon'treadmurliathome


10/65

Q10Whatwouldencourageyoutoattendmorefrequently?Whatstopsyoufromattendingmorefrequently?HowyouwouldliketheCentretobedifferent?


# Responses Date1 I will write it in an email to Patrizia (not yet done) 2/26/201410:04PM

2 adsgdf (invalid response) 2/26/20141:35PM

3 IliketherythmhowIhavecreated itrightnow:3daysaweekIam justwithmyselfandBabaand4 Morningssharing learningwithothers.

2/25/20147:05AM

4 IgottiredofthebehaviourthatamajorityofBksdisplay,contradictions,toooldfashionedrigid mentality,lackofwarmthandregard,weirdnessingeneral,tooreligiousratherthanemphasison beingspiritualwithkindness,empathy,compassion Ifoundthislacking,judgemental radicals ruling,rolesbeinggiventowrongpeople,themanagementstyleiswrong

2/21/20147:11PM

5 ShorterMurli,readmorelively,withmoreunderstanding,morerealisticallyconnectedwithdaily lifeinthewest

2/20/20144:31AM

6 Isharemyfreetimewithspiritualpeople,whoareworkingontheirspiritual imrovement inawayI apreciate it.InthereCentreofmycitythereare1,2peoplewithwhomIhaveavaluable exchange,therestareofotherCentresornonBKs.SinceIdecidedtogiveupthelimitationonly tolookforBKsforspiritualnurishingexchange,Ienjoytherichnessandspiritualmaturtyofnon BKs.

2/20/20141:09AM

7 x (invalid response) 2/19/20147:56AM

8 IfIlivedclosertocentreIwoulddefinitelygomostdaysoftheweek. 2/19/20145:18AM

9 Ifthecentrewasclosertomyhome 2/18/20148:12PM

10 Iliveintheoldcentreandliveabrahmin lifeasbefore.Iseenoneedtogoanywhere. 2/18/20147:22PM

11 IattendmurlionSundays.IwouldbemoreinclinedtoalsoattendonSaturdayifthecentreor murli locationhadsomesocial-friendlyfacilities,eg:alocationwherebkscouldmeetaftermurli, oranattachedcoffeeplace.

2/18/20142:30PM

12 Time,work.I'mprobablynotorganisedenough 2/18/20146:00AM

13 *Notsure....*TheCentredoesn'tprovideadeeplyspiritualandnurturingenvironment, thatbrings aspiritualmaturitythatIneedtomoveforward.*Amoremature,realisticenvironment,where mature,realistic conversationstakeplace,wherethereisapowerfullypeacefulandspiritual atmosphere...wherenooneactuallylivesinthesacredspace,butclosebytomaintainand nurture it...

2/18/20141:17AM

14 MyworkandplacewhereIliveisontheothersideofthecityandIfindIcantakebenefitjustfrom readingthemurli,andsavetimetravelling.Ienjoythemeditation inthegatheringbeforethe murli,howeversometimesthemurli isreadlikeaparrotratherthanwithenthusiasmandpersonal experiencebringingsubtledepthtothewords.Iftherewasmoreinnerhappinessinthosereading andattendingclass,andlessfeelingofroutine/compulsionwhichleadstopeoplefallingasleepin class-itmaybemoreattractive.

2/13/201411:10AM

15 Tohaveacentreintownwouldhelp 2/12/20144:48PM

16 Yougaveclosedthecentre.Fitzroyismynextoptionbutparkingtoohard. 2/12/20149:52AM

17 thecentre'sarelivinginthepast.thecenterpeopleareoftencompromisedbytheirlimitations whichvaryfromco-dependantstateandorothercomplexity,thisisgeneralandnottherule, obviouslytheyalsogiveaccordingtotheirskill levelandlove.thelearningenvironment islimited totheskillsetoftheindividual,therearefewaspectsthatrelatetotheneedsofcommunity,the learningstyleisthatofindiacirca1920'sandthesakarmurli relatestoindiasfromthatperiod.this questiondeservesathesisandiwontrespondtoitinshort.

2/12/20149:28AM


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18 ClosertowhereIlive 2/12/20148:22AM

19 LackoffeelingoffamilyLackoffeelingofunityLackofspiritualatmosphereetcetc 2/11/20141:34PM

20 Seepreviousquestion. 2/10/20147:55PM

21 moremovement,programmes,exchange,bhattis 2/9/20147:12AM

22 seepreviousquestion 2/9/20144:48AM

23 It'sagoodcentre.Goodsenseofcommunity, reasonable levelofopenness.Friendly. Yea,it'sprettygood. Iwouldplacecommunity, friendliness,openess,welcoming highonthelistof priorities.Wehavea lotofthatattheBrisbaneCentre.

2/8/20145:17PM

24 Workcommitments, tirednesslimitmyabilitytoattenddaily,centreenvironment isfineas itis,nocomplaintsinthatarea

2/8/20144:00PM

25 controllingandabusivecommentsrecievedmainlyfromothervisiterssometimescentreresidents.., butrarely

2/8/20149:42AM

26 anopen,spritual,livingatmosphere,aspiritofintoxicationandnewness,yogaexperiments,open sharingofexperiences,profoundresearchontransformationbasedonjoy,newnessinservicealso forsoulswhoarelongingyan

2/7/20148:57PM

27 IlovethefamilyalsotheextendedFamilymaybe 2/7/20148:14PM

28 Ihavethefeeling:everything inthemorningclasshasalwaystobethesame.Thereisnochange inanydirection.Itislikearitual,whichhastobethesame,becausethisgivespeopletheillusion ofsecurity.Whenaftermurlipointsareshared,Idon'tfeelcomfortable.Ifeel thisisquite superficial anddoesn'tmakesomuchsense.Ilikemoretowriteaboutthemurlipointsinsilence onmyown.Iaminterested indeepandhonestsharingbutthisdoesn'thappeninthecenter.There isalackofcreativityandnewnessandalsooffaithineachother.Ioftenfeel:Iamwrong,because Iseethingsinadifferentway.

2/7/20147:45PM

29 Openess,Meetingofequals,noattitude,we,asBabasChildrenarebetterandsoon.Moretimeforgroupreflections.

2/7/20147:13PM

30 Centre needs to be friendly, not run by fixed set of people but a community, variety ofprogram's needtobeoffered,runbyafriendlyteam,goodbalanceofsilenceandfuntime,supportiveand encouragingenvironmenttocontribute

2/7/20146:21PM

31 1. Ilivetoofarawayfromthe"Murli"-town.2.Nonew"blood",wearejustahandfulofoldsisters. 3. NearlynoprogrammapartfromtheMurli.

2/7/20147:24AM

32 MoreFriendlyandlessbureaucratic environment.Centrepeoplebeingrelaxedandnotfearful dogmatic

2/6/20143:04PM

33 myphysical healthandIdon'thaveacartogetthere inearlymorning.Alsocentre hasflightofsteepand riskystairs-Icanclimb thembuttakesmetimetogettothetopofthe staircase. Iwishcentrehadbiggerdownstairs/ground level venue foralldaysofweeki.e. communityhalletc.

2/6/201412:44PM

34 Iaminthecentre 2/6/201410:55AM

35 Thecentre inchargeseemsquitecontrolling,andpeopleareoften 'sweetly'but persistantlycajoledinto thing likeshadingsexperiences.Even,like lastweek,whentheyhave alreadydone itafewtimesin thesametimeperiod,andaboutthesamething.Peoplesometimes nicelysay'I'drtaherno'tbutthe'coersion goesoninfrontoftheclasssothattheyareembarrassed into it.Justlastweekomeonewasasked togiveherexoerenceandshesaid"Ialreadyhavethree times"butshewasstill cajoled intodoing itagain.ItmakesSundayparticularlyverylongbefore webreakup.Idothinkit'sanattempttocreateafamilyfeelingbutitdoestheopposite.People sometimesescapebysittingnearthebackandleavingearlyandmeetingeachotherouside for coffee.Alsothecentrehasafeelingasthough thepeoplewholivetheredon'tgetalongwell.It usedtofeelwelcoming butdoesn'tatthemoment. Iwouldreally likedifferentpeopereading the murli.Studentsnomatterwhattheiragesgouldbeallowed todothis.thisisGodswords...notthe centre inchargeswordsandhespeakstoallofussthereadingshouldbesharedbyallofus.This mighthelptostopthe 'us'and'them'andheirarchical attitude thatpeoplewho live incentresare betterormore 'holy'etc.

2/6/20148:33AM


12/65

36 whensignificant discussions areconducted between spiritual friends I live too farawayfroma centerI'dlovetoseeitalhisplaceofencounter,toanintensiveexchangetohavewithother, projectspromotebuttohavenotonlytoservicepurposesbutforpleasure

2/6/20146:07AM

37 howtheflowis-happysouls-happyteachers 2/6/20144:59AM

38 Distance frommyhouse toCentreandkidsgotoschool atthattime. 2/1/20142:39AM

39 N/A (invalid response) 1/31/20142:15AM

40 IattenddailyasIcoordinate thecentreforBaba. 1/31/201412:40AM

41 openesstoallbk'sdespitehowmuchtheyputinBaba'sboxorspeakthehindi language. 1/30/201412:58AM

42 Notsure 1/29/20149:57AM


13/65

6.06% 2

39.39% 13

39.39% 13

12.12% 4

3.03% 1

Q11HowoftendoyoucasuallydropintotheCentre?


Total 33

Never6.06%(2)

Rarely39.39%(13)

Sometimes39.39%(13)

Often12.12%(4)

Always3.03%(1)


Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always


14/65

25% 4

18.75% 3

25% 4

6.25% 1

6.25% 1

12.50% 2

6.25% 1

0% 0

0% 0

Q12HowmanypeoplecometotheCentreformurlionSunday?


Total 16

None25%(4)

1-418.75%(3)

5-925%(4)

10-146.25%(1)

15-196.25%(1)

20-2412.50%(2)

24-296.25%(1)


None

1-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

24-29

Morethan30

Morethan40


15/65

6.25% 1

37.50% 6

31.25% 5

12.50% 2

12.50% 2

0% 0

0% 0

0% 0

0% 0

Q13HowmanypeoplecometotheCentreformorningmurliduringtheweek?


Total 16

None6.25%(1)

1-437.50%(6)

5-931.25%(5)

10-1412.50%(2)

15-1912.50%(2)


None

1-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

24-29

Morethan30

Morethan40


16/65

25% 4

25% 4

25% 4

6.25% 1

0% 0

0% 0

0% 0

6.25% 1

12.50% 2

Q14HowmanypeoplecometotheCentreforeveningclassduringtheweek?


Total 16

None25%(4)

1-425%(4)

5-925%(4)

10-146.25%(1)

Morethan306.25%(1)

Morethan4012.50%(2)


None

1-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

24-29

Morethan30

Morethan40


17/65

21.43% 3

35.71% 5

28.57% 4

14.29% 2

0% 0

Q15HowoftentopeopledropincasuallytotheCentre?


Total 14

Never21.43%(3)

Rarely35.71%(5)

Sometimes28.57%(4)

Often14.29%(2)


Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always


18/65

37.50% 6

50% 8

12.50% 2

Q16TowhatdegreeareyousatisfiedorcontentwiththesituationatyourCentre?


Total 16

# Furthercomments Date

1 CommentingonPoint#1,weallgotothemaincentre(Ashfield)onSundayshencenomorning classatEastSydney.

2/18/201412:14AM

2 I´mnotateacherandthereisnocentreinmytown 2/12/20144:50PM

3 thecentreclosetomehashadarockyjourney,disharmonyandmentalhealthissuesinstudents havecontributed totheinstability,pluscentrepeople leavingeitherduetoexhaustedunhappyor other.

2/12/20149:31AM

4 ItookthatthiscolumnisforBrahminslivinginCenterstogofurtherIhadtoentersomething 2/11/20141:32PM

5 Sizefactor(needabiggerspace).Agefactor(oldbuildingwithassociated issuesinmaintenence). Rroomforimprovement isonaphysical level,otherwiseeveryoneseemstobeimproving!

2/10/20147:55PM

6 improvementofrelationships,selfrespectand-asaresult-attractionofthecenter 2/9/20144:48AM

7 Idoseeroomforimprovement,butIexperiencedalotof"playingoneagainsttheother"a.s.o. throughtheSenior.Ifeel thisonlyinthisCentre-iwasevendepressedoverseveralweeks,coming outofthatslowly-buttheSenioronlyspoketoeveroneelse-neveralonetome,withhonestinterst -thistimeIdidnotapproachtospeaktoher.Iwithdrawedasmuchaspossibletoavoidnegative remarksandforcesfromherandothersaroundher.

2/7/20147:55PM

8 Extremelysatisfied.Enjoyingmypartandthewonderful familyemerging. 1/31/201412:39AM

Satisfied37.50%(6)

See room for

improvement50%(8)

Dissatisfied12.50%(2)


Satisfied

Seeroomforimprovement

Dissatisfied


19/65

Q17Howfrequentlydoyoumeditateatthefollowingtimes?Answered:51 Skipped:4

AmritVela

Atyourowntimes

MurliClass

Spontaneously

36.96%

55.81%

50.00%

15.22%

9.30%

11.90%

21.74%

20.93%

11.90%

12.82%

15.22%

9.30%

19.05%

7.69%

10.87%

4.65%

7.14%

7.69%


20/65

10.87%5

15.22%7

21.74%10

15.22%7

36.96%17 46

4.65%2

9.30%4

20.93%9

9.30%4

55.81%24 43

7.14%3

19.05%8

11.90%5

11.90%5

50%21 42

7.69%3

7.69%3

12.82%5

7.69%3

64.10%25 39


1 AmritVelaisdefinitlytooearlyinconnectionwirhmyworkandmysleepingrythm.i´mresponsible formyBalance.

2/25/20147:06AM

2 Iamfindingmurlioutoftouchbeingtooindianandoldfashioned,ithaslostappeal formeit doesn'tinspiremeanymoreIfindFacebookpostingsmoreupliftingandpositivelyinspiring-sad isn'tit!

2/21/20147:15PM

3 AmritVelaonlywhenIgotosleepveryearlyandatBKRetreats.IndailyLifeIamnotabletowork whenIgetupat4.

2/20/20144:36AM

4 job 2/20/20141:10AM

5 Meditation fromearlymorningrightthroughthedayandtrafficControlareCornerstonesofmylife. Amritvelaisaveryblessedandprecioustimeforme.

2/19/20145:25AM

6 IwanttochangemysleepingtimessothatIcanhavearegularAmritVelameditation. 2/18/20147:26PM

7 IusuallyonlyhaveamritvelawhenatabkeventwhenIamnotalsoworking,iebkretreats, madhuban.

2/18/20142:34PM

8 Imeditatedailyaftergettingup.Butthatissometimeslaterthan4o'clock,often4.30or5.00.For meitthatismyAmritVela.

2/17/20145:29AM

9 meditation ismyjoyandidoitasmysituationallows,itismymainsupport 2/12/20149:34AM

10 Iattempttobeinmeditationasmuchandasoftenaspossible...ItmaybeinbedquiteoftenbutI amawareofwhatishappening inmymindbecauseofhavingchallengessleeping.

2/11/20141:37PM

11 7-7.30pmandbeforesleep. 2/10/20147:55PM

12 eveningmeditation 2/9/20147:15AM

13 I feeluncomfortablewith thesequestions,because theyask formeasurablepoints "howmany,how often"-butthesequantitiesdon'ttellanythingabouttheinnerstateofsatisfaction. IgetupforAV everyday-butI'mnotalwayshappyabout it.Sometimes Iamtired,sometimes thereissomething else.So satisfied I amonly, if I realised, experienced, radiated something preciouswithBaba.

2/9/20144:54AM

14 ItrytodoAmritVelaeveryday,butsometimesIdon'hearthealarmclock 2/9/20143:29AM

15 Imostlymeditate1/2hourbeforereadingthemurli. 2/7/20148:57PM

16 AmritVelatomeiswhenIfirstwakeup...itmaybe4butitalsomaybe6 2/6/20148:35AM

Never 1-2timesperwk 3-4timesperwk 5-6timesperwk Daily

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

64.10%

7.69%

Never 1-2timesperwk 3-4timesperwk 5-6timesperwk Daily Total

AmritVela

Atyourowntimes

MurliClass

Spontaneously


21/65

17 I'm insilencebetweenAmritVelaandMurliandcall thismymeditation,evenifiamdoingduring thistimelittleactions.Ienjoythetimeverymuchanditgivesmestrength.

2/6/20146:12AM

18 Eveningmeditationwheneverscheduleallows 1/31/20142:19AM


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27.45% 14

27.45% 14

7.84% 4

7.84% 4

29.41% 15

Q18Howoftendoyouattendworldmeditationhour?Answered:51 Skipped:4

Total 51

# Other(pleasespecify) Date

1 Imeditateonmyown. 2/21/20147:15PM

2 OnceamonthIgoregularlytoanotherworldpeacemeditationhourattheTianGongInstitute in Berlin.Themeditation-setting iscreatedmorelivelythere.

2/20/20144:36AM

3 EverymonthI'mveryawareofthisbeautifuleventandIeithercontributemusic/commentariesfor theeventatthecentreormeditatearoundthesametimeathomeorwhereverIam.

2/19/20145:25AM

4 Worldmeditationhourhasbecomeabit'pat'...likeahabitthatnoonereallyknowswhatit'sabout, exceptsomeonefromthepublicwhoturnsupwithasincereheart.TheBrahminsdoitoutof duty...withoutthepowertherewaswhenitfirstbegan...

2/18/20141:20AM

5 eachtimeihavegonetothecentreitisusuallymeandthesisterinthecentre. 2/12/20149:34AM

6 IhadbeeninchargeofwmhatthecenterandIreallylovedit;Istill finditsoimportant,butwhenI decidednottocometoclassanymore,thisservicehadbeentakenawayfromme.AndIdon´t enjoysittingaloneforwmhathome.Isometimesjoinothergroupsforworldmeditation,e.g.med mobwhichisaworldwidemeetingofmeditators.(Insomeplaces,BKcoopswithmedmob.)

2/7/20148:57PM

7 Ontheaverageeverysecondmonth,butIdonotgototheCenterforthat,Idoitathome. 2/7/20147:24AM

8 Conductorattendregularsundayeveningmeditation 1/31/20142:19AM

Everymonth27.45%(14)

Oncein2-3months27.45%(14)

Oncein4-6months7.84%(4)

2-3timesayear7.84%(4)

Never29.41%(15)


Everymonth

Oncein2-3months

Oncein4-6months

2-3timesayear

Never


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9 Itcoincideswithourregularmeditation timewithwhichwehavethatasathemebutwedon't makeaspecific programofit.

1/31/201412:42AM


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17.65% 9

13.73% 7

5.88% 3

41.18% 21

21.57% 11

Q19Howoftendoyouattendyogabhatti?Answered:51 Skipped:4

Total 51

Everyweek17.65%(9)

Oncein2-3weeks13.73%(7)

Onceamonth5.88%(3)

Afewtimesayear41.18%(21)

Never21.57%(11)


Everyweek

Oncein2-3weeks

Onceamonth

Afewtimesayear

Never


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Q20Describeyourpracticeofmeditation(inasmuchdetailaspossible).


# Responses Date

1 sit down at a good place, collect me direct my attention to the gap, there is peace, relaxation and Baba (translated from German using google translate)

2/26/201410:36PM

2 imergeintomyselfasanenergywhichIcanfeelandhearthefrequenceofit.thenthe Connection toBabaismorepracticalandrealistic forme.

2/25/20147:06AM

3 LatelyIamexperimentingwithjustbeingstillandlettinggoofthoughts...insoulawareness 2/22/20145:39PM

4 theopeneyetechniquetaughtbksystemwithpositiveaffirmationsandinspirational feelings. 2/21/20147:34PM

5 Imeditate inthemedi-room,whenI'mgoingforwork,duringtheday,beformurli...inthemorning, duringtheday,intheevening..sitting,walking...

2/20/20146:38AM

6 Innerreflectionsofmybiographie inthepresenceofthesupremepowerwhichIdrawtomyselfby QiGongandTaiJiexercises,aswellasbymythougtsandinnerdialogueswithgod.Idoalso chantsanskritmantrasandreflectthem inBabasknowledge.

2/20/20144:53AM

7 detachedfromthebody,tobesoulconchisbecameanangel. 2/20/20142:28AM

8 Meditation isaninner,closecommunicationwiththeDivine.Thereisaresponseofloveandcare. Finallythereisadeepandsweetsilence-fulfillment.

2/20/20141:43AM

9 beingalerttofeel theinnerselfinit´spurest(honsest)form.beingalerttoBabasloveandthe feelingofHishighestrightousness.beingalertwhatdramaistellingme.beingalertwhatmy personlal lessonisatthatmomentandhowmypersonalityhastochangeinordertobecomehole, healthyandelevatet

2/20/20141:35AM

10 Visualisationandexperience throughsystemisedpractice isessential forme.SoIlovethestudy,as itgetslotsofmethodsandstagesofyogatopractice.Particularlythefiveformsisaverystrongand successful practiceforme.IusedthateverydayfortwoyearsfromNovember2010toNovember 2012.Iwasrememberingmanythingsinmysoulcycle,ratherthanjustvisualisingorimagining. I'vealsoformanyyearspractised thepilgrimageofremembrance ,Againratherthanleavingthe mindblank.I'vealwaysfocusedontheimportanceofhavinganaim ineachmeditation.

2/19/201411:04AM


12 Sittingquietlyandconcentratingonshivbaba 2/18/20148:15PM

13 CurrentlyIamattractedtopracticethePointformstageofthesoul..IwanttobetheSoul-Point whichisfulloflight.TillnowIamableonlytoreachthePointform,butIstillhavetopracticeto befullofradiating light.EventhePointform,Istillhavetopracticemoretobeabletomaintain it foralongerperiodoftime.

2/18/20148:00PM

14 Deepspiritual thoughtsaboutself,Baba,BapDada,gyan,theworld, life. 2/18/20142:41PM

15 Ihaveacornerinmybedroomscreenedwithwhitecurtain inthecorner,apicofBrahmababa,i sitinsilencewithBaba.

2/18/20146:09AM

16 Toomanymethodstodescribe,fromdifferentrelationshipswithBaba,toconversationswithBaba, conversationswithmyself,awarenessexerciseswhenwithpeople,blessingpeople/clientswhen doingbusiness,havinggoodwishesforpeople indifficultwarzonesordisasterareas,goodwishes forfriendswhogothroughdifficulties,readingmeditations,readingknowledge,educatingmyself withnewmethodsoflearningandteaching

2/18/201412:32AM

17 Becomeapoint-gointothesoulworld-meetshivbabaandtakehispoweroflove,peace, happynessinside.

2/17/20149:50PM

18 relaxationofthebody,awarenessofthestarintheforehead,observing thethoughtsandfeelings, experiencing thesilencebehindthethoughts,findinganimageforsilence,stabilising inthatstage ofsilence,creatinganimageforanotherqualitylikelove,joy,patienceetc.andexperiencing it. whentherearenegativeemotions

2/17/20146:48AM


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19 Theideaisverysimpleandrequiresveryl i ttleeffort.Infact,thereisonlyoneeffort:towakeup.Onceawake,theneverythingbecomesc learandveryeasy.Ifi tisdifficult,thenwearenotawake.Aimistobesoulconscious.Whocanbesoulconscious?Thesoul.Notpeter.peteristhenamegiventothebody.Thatisthebodyconsciousidentity.Thatcanneverbecomesoulconscious.Soitjustdependsonwhoismakingtheeffort.Isitthesoulorpetertryingtomeditate?soulisasoul.itdoesnotneedtomakeanyefforttobewhoitis.thatseemsridiculous.Sowhatmakesitdifficult?"I"orego.Ifweremovetheego,everythingbecomeseasy.Thenitisnotmeditationoryoga.Itissimplyseeing.Tosee,onemustbeawake.Sothequestionarises,howtoawakenandthen,onceawake,howtostayawake?Also,whatputsustosleep?Toanswertheseriddles,practiceisrequired.Wepracticeseeingangels.Theseangelshavenoegoorbodyconsciousness.Readpuresoulinitsoriginalcondition.Ifweobservetheseangelic beingsintheirhomeofl ight,andseehowtheysee,westarttounderstanddeeplywhatBabasees.WestarttounderstandwhatBabawantsustosee.It'smostlyaboutperspective.FromwhereamIseeingandwhatamIusingtosee?Ifpeteristryingtoseeandunderstand,hewil lusehisimperfectintellectwhichwil lnotgivehimaperfectpicture.Ifweuseapureintellectl iketheonetheangelhas,wecanseeveryc learly,astheangeldoes.Itisactuallyus,thisangel,butwecannotusethatlanguageatpresent,becauseitispollutedwiththebodyconsciousI.Soweusetheperspectiveoftheawakeangel,whichiswhatBabawantsustobecome.Actually,wearethatalready.Wedon'thavetobecomeanything.Wejustneedtodoonesimplething:wakeup.Toexperiencetruesoulconsciousness,theegohastodie.Howtoassassinateego?Wemakeitsmall.Itcannothandlethat.Itwantstobeincharge.wedonotgiveitanyimportance.alltheimportanceisontheworldofl ight,thehome,andtherealpeoplethere.Egocannotgothereandithasnointerestinthatworld.ItdoeshaveaninterestinbeingagoodBrahmin.Itthinksitisveryc leveratthat.Onlypurebeingsl ivethere.Theblissthatcomesonceegoisremovedissomethingworthdyingfor.Oncethispracticeispracticedregularly,itleaveseverythingelsebehind.Thereisnointerestintheattractionsofthepuppetworldthatisallgoingtofinishintenseconds.Whywouldyoubeinterestedinagraveyard?Sonicetohaveasimplepracticethatisjustsoeasy.Itissoeasy,weareamazed.

2/13/20148:44PM

20 Generallyitalwaysfeelsl ikemeditation'happenstome'ratherthanI'makemeditationhappen.Isimplyhavetheintentiontocreateapowerfulstageandgenerallyfocusmyattentiononthecentreoftheforeheadorsometimesjustabovemyhead,anditthenfeelsl ikethereisamagnetpull ingalltheenergythereandfeelsl ikethereisabigfirethereandalmosteverytimethereisbeautifulgoldenl ightthatcomeseverywhere,andverybeautifulavyaaktfeelings,andthenitiseasytostay'there'becauseitisallsobeautifulandfeelssonice,thatInaturallyfocusoneithertheLight,orthefeelingof'Fire'andthemoreIfocusonitthemoreitmagnifiesandincreasesandbecomesmorepowerful.Idon'treallyknowhowthisexperienceiscreateditfeelsl ike'Magic '.InthebeginningIquestionedit,butnowIjustenjoyit,andrealisethatitisactuallynotsuchacommonexperience.ItstartedhappeningrightfromthebeginningafteraboutamonthofbeingincontactwiththeBKsandlearningmeditationwhenIwas16,anditonlycontinuestobecomebetterandbetter.OutofeverythingintheBKsthemeditationisdefinitelywhatkeepsmehere.SothemostcommonexperienceIhaveisof'l ight;and'might',generallyinseatedmeditation.Howeverthereareslightvariations,sometimesthel ightsparkles,sometimesitcomesinwaves,sometimesitisl ikeabigsunjustinfrontofmeetc.The'fire'/'power'issometimejustontopofmyhead,sometimesflowingthroughmybodyl ikelava,sometimesitfeelsl ikemywholebodyismelting,sometimesitismorel ikeelectric ityandcanevenbequitesharpl ikel ightening...mosttimesIfeelmybodygiveal ittlejump,l ikeIhavejusthadanelectric shock......yougetusedtoit....Sothat'spowerfulmeditation.AlsoIhavefeltfromthebeginningofmy'BKlife'amassiverelationshipconnectiontoBaba/Mama/dadis,andsoIhavehadmanyexperiencesofLoveandclosenessandthoughtconnectioninremembranceofthesesoulstoo.Generallythoughourtheday,thereisalsojustthesimpleawarenessofBabaasmyonetruesupportandattractionandthateverythingisfunbutjustpartoftheeverchanginggameanddramaandIknowthatmydeepestpleasureandsatisfactioncomesfrommyconnectionwithBaba.Ialsotrytopracticekeepingmymindandfeelingssimpleandl ightthroughoutthedaysothatwhenIdositfor'meditation'Icaneasilyputafullstop/concentrateinasecond.Actuallythereistheaimtokeepthemindina'fullstop'statethroughoutthedayasmuchaspossible.

2/13/201411:45AM

21 IlovethesilenceandtalkwithBaba,fromsoul tosoul Iliketoexperimentwithyoga 2/13/20145:41AM

22 Havemyownmeditationroom inmyflat,usingitspontanously 2/12/20144:57PM

23 conversationwithgodreflectiononactionreflectiononthoughts/feelingsdeepstatesofsilence exploringtheologytimefordrawingonvirtuesandpowersusingmeditationasawaytosharegood wisheshealingforselforotherexploringexperienceofthemetaphysicalrealm tool towithdraw, face,practicethoughtdevelopment,ordetachmentandsoon

2/12/20143:35PM

24 Normal? 2/12/20149:55AM


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25 Keepingmymindstillbyfocusingonpoint 2/11/20141:47PM

26 Ihaveaconnectionofsoul toSupremeSoulbybecomingsoulconsciousfirstly,andfocusingmy mindofqualitiesoflove,peaceandpoweretc.

2/10/20147:55PM

27 ConnectingwithGodandtakingpower. 2/10/20149:46AM

28 IalwaysstartthemeditationbyraisingtheawarenessthatIamspiritalbeingandthatIexistina stateofbeingandveryoftenIusetheconceptoftheZerothatBabainspired inoneAviaktMurli.I usethisconceptactivelyandfinallystartto"see"andexperiencemyselfasaconscientdivine ZerobeingonewiththeeternalZero........

2/10/20143:58AM

29 different:s.t.goinginside-feelingtheplacewhereIthesoulsit-goingupwards-imagingBaba andbeingunderacanopyoflightorjustfeelingastreamofenergycomingfromupaboveor visualizing the5formsinconnectionwiththequalitiesofthesouloraskingBabaquestionswhatto doandwaitingforananswerinformofanenergy-flow...

2/9/20147:55AM

30 eitherIbeginnwithme,thesoul,thepointcontinuewithBabatheSupremePointinSubtle Region inAvyaktBrahmasbodyoflightorinParadam,orIbeginnwiththeexperienceofbringing PramdamorSubtleRegionatmosphere intophysicalworld,butmeditation formeisalsothe stoppsindailylife,e.g.atatrafic lightorinamomentofsilence intalkstobecomeintroverted andexperienceBabaastheOceanofLove/Peace/Happiness, themostpowerfull beingetc.

2/9/20145:11AM

31 IgointothedephtofBaba'sdrills 2/9/20143:43AM

32 LinkwithShivBabaLinkandspeechwithBrahmaBabaSending lighttotheworld 2/9/20143:43AM

33 Imostlyvisualise.Myaim istobesoulconsciousandfeelconstantlyconnectedtoBabaandto thatendIhavemanymethods,butmostlytheyareallbasedonvisualisingandexperiencing the visualisation tobereal.

2/8/20145:25PM

34 IenjoymeditatingwhenIamdrivingorridingasthiskeepsmealertmuchlongerthansittingto meditate,lovetheeveningsasIfeelmuchmorefocused,trytomakemostactivityasameditative experience.Tryandengageingroupmeditationsessions

2/8/20144:10PM

35 sitdownprocesstheday..releaseworriesconnectthesoulconnecttothesupremeorbrahma 2/8/201411:35AM

36 1. Ibecomeawareofthequantum field(theunlimitednonmaterial fieldthatis"between"allmatter).2.Ibecomeawareofmybodyoflight.3.Ibecomeawareofmebeingasoul.4.Ifocuson Baba.5.IimbibeBabasqualities,orIburnoldstuff,orIjustsitthereverysilently...depends.

2/7/20148:57PM

37 Igoinwardsandrealisemyfullness.Everything isinmytrouenature.I'mnexttoBaba.Idon'tneed anything.

2/7/20147:16PM

38 Silenttimewithself,Babatocheckitwithoneanother.PractiseofPoint/nowawareness.Anytime andanywherepractise.Havingspiritual conversations.

2/7/20146:29PM

39 Itdiffers:SometimesIhaveachit-chatwithBaba,sometimesIamanangelandflyaround, sometimesIliketobeinMadhuban,sometimesIamonlyinParamdham,sometimesIpractiseto bedead,sometimesIchurnaboutMurlipointsorhowtosolveproblems,sometimesIgiveothers Baba'sknowledge inasubtleway.

2/7/20147:24AM

40 natural -easyconnection.getwokenforamritvela 2/6/201412:58PM

41 Yogaisoftennotsogoodduetoinfluencesofthingshappening inmylife 2/6/201410:59AM

42 Ihavecreatedaplaceinsubtleregions.Igothere,meetBB.UsuallyIgofromtheretothepointof lightwiththefeelingofFatherandsitthere.OrifIamaskingforahealingorsomething ItakeBB withmebutletSBdoit.Difficulttodescribe injustafewwords.

2/6/20148:43AM

43 Ipracticeeverydaymythoughtsflowtoslow,tobeinsilenceandtofeelmyselfasadivinebeings2/6/20146:34AM

44 iamtheshininglight-thesoul -infinite-bringingfocusintobeingnessandinthisinnersilencebe withgod

2/6/20145:12AM

45 Churning of specific point of knowledge Experiencing virtues, blessings, power and allattainments Experiencing different relationships with Baba Practicing soul consciouness,bodilessand/or5form drillPracticegoinginsilence

1/31/20142:43AM


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46 IexperienceBabainmayrelationships,contextsinboththeSoulWorld,SubtleRegionandinmy roleofservicedaily.Ifindmyexperienceofremembrance isgettingdeeperandfilledwith tremendouslypurefeelings,whichisprobablywhythishasbeenthehappiestpartofmy33year Brahmin life.Babatoldmethiswouldhappeneventuallyanditseemstohavehappened.

1/31/201412:51AM

47 mypractice isbasedonBaba'ashrimat/directions 1/30/20141:04AM

48 Room 1/29/201410:32AM


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Q21Inyourexperience,whathelpsyourmeditationpractice?


# Responses Date

1 to do it voluntarily, that wherever and whenever I want to do it. Also, I must be able to sit comfortably and not too long. At home I have good seats, elsewhere it is even more difficult. (translated from German using Google Translate)

2/26/201410:36PM

2 togobacktotherootsandconnectingmyecerciseswithFeelingmyBodyconsciouslyandnot thinkingbymistakethatthatwouldbetoobodyconscious.

2/25/20147:06AM

3 Concentration...att tothoughts...duringday..gyan inthemindafocus 2/22/20145:39PM

4 Relaxing,affermationsandfeelingpeacelettinggothatwhichweighsmedown 2/21/20147:34PM

5 Tofeel immedeatelythepower,love,silence...fromBaba,BapdadaIknowBabaiswithme 2/20/20146:38AM

6 QiGong,TaiJi,makingmusic,singing,listeneingtomusic,beinghonestwithmyselfinternally, knowingmyweaknesses,writingthem inletterstogodandburningthemorsendingthemto Madhuban,butonlyinthehandsofpeoplewhomItrust.

2/20/20144:53AM

7 goindeepsilence. 2/20/20142:28AM

8 Aninnerpreparation:thereisnowtimetomeettheDivine.Joyandloveforthemeeting. 2/20/20141:43AM

9 beingalerttobehonestandalthruistic,havingregulardailytimetofeelandhearwithinmyself.to deeplycheck,whatistherightthingtodo.

2/20/20141:35AM

10 Havingaspecial roomorspecialplacetomeditateathomeisessential.Ifindthatphysical quietnessisvitallyimportanttomeaswell.Ilovetoinspiremyselfwithwritingaboutyoga/meditation stages and writing down realisations to look over again in future to further inspire new experiences.

2/19/201411:04AM


12 Frequency 2/18/20148:15PM

13 Nothing.Imustgainthemasteryovermythoughtsbymyself. 2/18/20148:00PM

14 IliketomeditatewhenIamwalkingormoving.I'mnotgoodatsittingstill fortoolong.Idonot preferroutines,butgowiththeflowofmydaysothatmeditation isnotforcedandnotawasteof time.

2/18/20142:41PM

15 Incense,andjustsilence 2/18/20146:09AM

16 Toconstantlyhaveavarietyofmethodsathandandanaturalstateofsoulconsciousness.Raising awarenessthroughmanylittleexamplesofseeing,feelingthingsaroundmeandconnector disconnectconsciously.ApowerfulpointofknowledgesupportsaredthreadthatIcanhookonto allday

2/18/201412:32AM

17 Comentaries 2/17/20149:50PM

18 sometimessoftmusic speakingacommentary 2/17/20146:48AM

19 Sharingknowledgewithothers.Thatmeanslisteningaswellasintroducingnewness. 2/13/20148:44PM

20 Keepingmyheart,mind,andactionsaligned/connected.Beinghonestandtruthfulwithmyself andtheworld.WhenIamhonestIcanaccessthedeepestandmostsubtlepartsofmyselfandin thisstatemyLove-Babanaturallybecomespresent.Alsokeepingonesmindsimplethoughout theday,staying 'ontherailsofDrama'helps.Eg.afterascenehasfinished,moveon.Not becoming'dramatic'oremotional aboutanythingormakingmustardseedsintomountains. keepingthinkingsimple.Notcoming intoexpansionorcomplicationofthinking.Remaining ina 'concentrated'stateofmindthroughoutthedayhelpsmecomeintoapowerful experience instantlyforseatedmeditation Ithink.Beinghappyinlife,helpswithnaturalSilence.

2/13/201411:45AM

21 tolearnthenewjoy 2/13/20145:41AM


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22 tolivemylifemuchmorepeacefully,havingaclearmindandseeingthedramaaaasadetached observer

2/12/20144:57PM

23 continuedstimulationoftheoryandtheology,thedesiretoimprove,healandgrow,theresponseto myvision,aimandvalues.

2/12/20143:35PM

24 Gratitude 2/12/20149:55AM

25 notsosurenowasitisastateofmindquiteoften. 2/11/20141:47PM

26 Abilitytofocusandnotbedistractedbyunnecessarythoughts/worries. Ialsoneedtobeableto feel loveforGod

2/10/20147:55PM

27 Remainclearandclean. 2/10/20149:46AM

28 Meditatingatthebesttime:AmritVela,i.e.between4and5am.Meditating inthecentreforhalf anhourbeforethemurli starts.Meditatingwithotherse.g.duringabhatti.Sharingdrishti intensifies myexperienceevenmore.Itisveryessential toperformgoodkarmasothatnounsettledaccount (withmatter,anothersouloralsofinancialobligations)pullsmewhenIwanttomeditate.

2/10/20143:58AM

29 changeandcreativity,atmospherechargedwithyogapower(whenbhattisareintense,f.e.18th januaryasrealsilencedayorsometimesbhattisinMadhuban)

2/9/20147:55AM

30 sharingtheexperienceswithothers-toinspireoneanotherandtoseewhetherMayahadmixed something intoit

2/9/20145:11AM

31 repetitionforsometimeofthesamemeditations,newness,spiritual inputs,murli,shared meditationswithdrishtiandcommentries

2/9/20143:43AM

32 loveandfaithinBabaandmyself,concentration 2/9/20143:43AM

33 Beingfreefromworryandconcerns.Beingcontent.UsingGyan(iepastispast,benefitin everything.Afewchoicegyanipointstoquicklyquellwasteorworry.Also,concentration,focus exercises.Fiveminutestraffic controleveryhourwherepossible.Goodamritvelawhichmeas beingwell restedandfreshwhensitting.Variety,newness.Ilovetobecreativeandcanmanage thatquitewell.Morethansatisfied.

2/8/20145:25PM

34 Feelinggoodaboutmyselfandmyinteractionsduringtheday 2/8/20144:10PM

35 simple life..noconflictifpossibleworkholisticlyantisipateproblemsearlyandusebabatosolve problemsinsteadoftakinglawintoownhands

2/8/201411:35AM

36 Theknowingaboutandswitching intothequantum fieldhelpsmealot.Idon´thavetotravel farto reachthedestination.It´sliketurningaswitch,veryeasy.AndIdoabitofgymbeforemeditation, especiallybeforeAmritVela.

2/7/20148:57PM

37 realisation, inmymindeverthing ispossible.everthingcanbeachivedhereandnow. 2/7/20147:16PM

38 Conduciveenvironment.Presenceofnature.Silence.Yogicplace. 2/7/20146:29PM

39 Onlymyowndetermination toelevatemyself. 2/7/20147:24AM

40 comfychair,subtle light,freshairinroom 2/6/201412:58PM

41 Bhattis 2/6/201410:59AM

42 silenceandoftenthegathering.Thevibrationofpeopledoingthesamethingscreatesahelpful atmosphere

2/6/20148:43AM

43 thoughtIrecordfromtheMurli -momentsdeepemotionalmoments,theydeeplytouchme-likea deepdrishti intherightmomentoderaconversationattherigttime

2/6/20146:34AM

44 calmatmosphere,relaxingsound,lightcolors,space 2/6/20145:12AM

45 HonestywithBabaMaintaining thedailytimetableRelaxation,calmnessPeaceful stateofmind 1/31/20142:43AM

46 Consistenchurningofthemurli,honestywithBaba,regularmeditationandexperienceofpersonal relationships,andlotsofserviceofbothlokiksandBrahminsseemstobeearningmealotof blessings.

1/31/201412:51AM

47 havinganhonestheart 1/30/20141:04AM

48 Quiet 1/29/201410:32AM


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Q22Inyourexperience,whatcausesobstaclesinyourmeditationpractice?


# Responses Date

1 Barriers cause: any pressure uncomfortable seats ticking clocks too much work, Unerledigtes, ....(translated from Germany using Google Translate)

2/26/201410:36PM

2 all theserviceandmeetingsconnectedtobrahminpolicyandtoomuchorganizationalthemes andadministrativestuffwithwhichweareoverloaded

2/25/20147:06AM

3 Toomanythoughts..wasteorneg...otherpeople... 2/22/20145:39PM

4 Idon'talwaysneeddhristhi,thewaywhenmeditating inagroupwhenothersentercontinuallythe roomwithtotaldisregardofothersmeditating tobeconsiderateandenterquietlyrespectfully.

2/21/20147:34PM

5 ownsanskarassometimesthinkingtomuchwhenobstaclescome,workingtomuch,sothatI'm tired 2/20/20146:38AM

6 WhenImeditate inthediscribedways,Ihavenoobstacles.Themainthingis,Ihavetofollowmy veryownway.

2/20/20144:53AM

7 WhenstudentsallwaisgoandcomestotheMeditationroom 2/20/20142:28AM

8 Toomuchthinking,thingswhicharen'tsolvedout,tensionswithothers,worries. 2/20/20141:43AM

9 eveydecisionIdowhichisbeeninfluencedbylimitedidentificationordesiresmakesmefallback inbeingalinewithmyselfandthefeelingofbeinginlinewiththeTruth

2/20/20141:35AM

10 WhenI'vebeenthroughPeriodsoftimewhereI'mnotgettingasmuchsleeportoomanylate nightswill reallyimpingeuponthequalityofmymeditation.Andthusthequalityofmylifeand clarityofmyLifesuffers.AlsowhenI'vebeentooboundupinbusinessanddetailsandother people'slives,mymeditationwillbecomeunfocusedandhazy.

2/19/201411:04AM


12 Busylifestyle 2/18/20148:15PM

13 Toomuchofmundanework. 2/18/20148:00PM

14 Tryingtodoitwhenitsnottherighttimeduetotoomanyotherthoughtsorbeingtootired.Iam notamorningpersonsoearlymorning isastruggleforme.

2/18/20142:41PM

15 Sometimeslaziness 2/18/20146:09AM

16 GettingcaughtupwithaheavyworkloadofmybusinesswhereIhavetoconcentratemyselfon,but IhavelotsofmethodstohelpmeremindmyselfofmyselfandBaba.

2/18/201412:32AM

17 Ifthereisaproblem inmyworkorwithpeople inthecenter,tomanywastethougtscome.Iamnot abletoconcentrate themindonBababecausethesituationandpeoplearealwaysinthemind.

2/17/20149:50PM

18 wastethoughtstoomuchactivity 2/17/20146:48AM

19 IDO. 2/13/20148:44PM

20 Gettingtooengaged/stuck/emotional/complicated aboutanysituationorperson,andespecially beingdishonestwiththeselfaboutanything.Justifthere'sanyattraction/interest inanything/anyoneotherthanbabathennaturallythinkingwillgotheretoo.

2/13/201411:45AM

21 convenience 2/13/20145:41AM

22 sometimesfeelasleepwhenthebodyistootired 2/12/20144:57PM

23 whatsinthewayistheway 2/12/20143:35PM

24 Business 2/12/20149:55AM

25 notsure 2/11/20141:47PM


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26 Seeabove.IfIamcaughtupinnegativethinkingandworries-whichIwouldcallalackoffaith andunderstanding, Igetaffectedbyobstacles.Obstaclesaretheretobeunderstoodspirituallyand anewwisermindsetestablished.

2/10/20147:55PM

27 Lackofsleep-DietPurity 2/10/20149:46AM

28 Thatthereareunsettledaccounts(seeexplanationabove)lurkingaroundinmyconsciousness. thinkingaboutthebehavoirofothers.Physical tiredness.

2/10/20143:58AM

29 justsittingdownwithnoaim,routine,wastethoughts,thinkinggoingon-thinkingofothersorwhat hashappened,dozingoff,beinglazywithmymind,lackofconcentrationpower,lackofnew and deep experiences (f.e. being bodiless, seed stage, avyakt stage), easily beingdistracted,notreakky beingmasterofthoughts,feelings,senseorgans...

2/9/20147:55AM

30 lack of selfrespect, which creates negative thoughts about me and than about othersimbalanceof anytype,e.g.toomuchkarmayogaandnotenoughsilentmeditaion;toomuchdeterminationand notenoughgentlenessthroughouttheday

2/9/20145:11AM

31 laziness,beliefs 2/9/20143:43AM

32 wastethoughts,tiredness 2/9/20143:43AM

33 tirednessmainly.AlsoifIhavegotcaughtupinsomethingorsomeone. 2/8/20145:25PM

34 Theoppositeoftheprevious. 2/8/20144:10PM

35 egofeelingsorrowthroughinteractionswithothersdifficultiesatwork..lackofcontentment..lackof securityfearoffuturelackofafeelingofbelonging,beingignored

2/8/201411:35AM

36 Havingeatentoomuch.Nothavingsleptenough. 2/7/20148:57PM

37 tomuchtodo. 2/7/20147:16PM

38 Personal laziness.LackofeasyconnectionwithBaba.Controlledmethodstosocallmeditate. Inconsistencyinpractise.

2/7/20146:29PM

39 Myownmindwhichwantstowanderaround. 2/7/20147:24AM

40 notmuchdistractsme-onlybodilydiscomfort.fidgetyBKscanbeadistraction inthegathering. 2/6/201412:58PM

41 Influencesofothersouls 2/6/201410:59AM

42 recordedcommentariesare,tomeahindrance.Timingsarenotthesamewitheveryneanda voice issayingwhereyouarebutyouaresomeplacequitedifferent.Alsomusicpayedduring meditation.Silenceisbestandnoninterfering.

2/6/20148:43AM

43 toomanyTelefonkonferrenzenaboutnotimportantthingsifIhavetoomanyunimportantthoughts2/6/20146:34AM

44 laziness,social interactions, 2/6/20145:12AM

45 NotmaintainingdailytimetableduetolazinessorcarelessnessWastethoughtsSeeingdefectsin others

1/31/20142:43AM

46 Lackofhonesty,carelessness,orlazinesssoIremainparticularlyattentivetothese.WhenIcease tobetruetomyowntruth.

1/31/201412:51AM

47 whenIgetcaughtupwithotherskarmaespeciallywheni feeel thereisanyinequityandifIam tired

1/30/20141:04AM

48 People 1/29/201410:32AM


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Q23Inyourspirituallife,whatbringsyoumeaningandfulfillment?Whatpersonal

methodshavehelpedyousofar?Answered:48 Skipped:7

# Responses Date

1 with Baba to live together, very practical. His knowledge to use in everyday life. To look behind things, to see the truth behind it all, and thereby to be free. "Meditate" I could always best when cycling, today it is also indoors. I sit down quietly. Example, depending on the place of work, every hour just away from the workplace and collect myself. I am supported by my gratitude, it is a key of power. I have also many secular "masters" deals: Byron Katie, E.Tolle, R.Betz, MasterKeySystem, MindWalking, GfK... This has given me Baba's knowledge "open-minded", applicable, made tangible. (translated from German using Google Translate)

2/26/201410:36PM

2 IemphazisemainlyonfillingupmysecurityinsidebyFeelingmyselfclearlyandhavingsome goodbrahminfriendsandfriendofallsorts.

2/25/20147:06AM

3 Ilovemurliestheyaremylifeforceinthisbklife.Alsobkfriendshangingouttalkinggivingsupport. Doingclassesandkarmayoga

2/22/20145:39PM

4 beingaspiritualwarriorforjusticeandtruthfeelingblessedtohavelifewithknowledgeandlife understandingbeingopentootherwaysofspiritualitybeingopenandbroadmindednotbeing judgementalinfeelingsuperiorandtootherspiritualgroupscreatingusandthemmetality.

2/21/20147:34PM

5 torealisemyowninnerbeautiyandthebeautyfromtheothers-toknowandtounderstandthe eternity,thedrama,thetime-tobecomemoreandmorefree,detached,peaceful and"take responsibility

2/20/20146:38AM

6 TheconnectionofQiGong,KungFu,Music (Performance),myworkassocialworkerandmediator whichIconnectwithmyspiritual Intentions,guidingmeditationworkshopsinthebkcenter,being engagedintheMH-Group,bk-familiyretreats.

2/20/20144:53AM

7 BabasLove 2/20/20142:28AM

8 Doingthingswhicharemeaningful.Todokarmasconcentratedandbeingintheflow.Todetach, beinginthestageofadetachedobserver.Tobepartinserviceactivities,whicharemeaningful.

2/20/20141:43AM

9 Ididabiographyworkof21/2monththatwasoneofthebestthinkstoseehowmethesoulis,what ismyjobinthislivepersonallyandinahighermisson

2/20/20141:35AM

10 TofeeladirectpersonalandcloserelationshipwithGodisthemainjewel inthecrownof meaningoflifeforme.alsofulfilmentcomesfromthecombinationofmusic andMeditation...deepongoingdevelopmentofmusical /Artistic expressionwiththefoundationofspiritual lifeand practice.Thetwoareinseparable formenow.Icouldn'timagineplayingmusic (ordoinganything really)withoutstillnesssilenceandmeditationbefore,duringandafteractivities.

2/19/201411:04AM


12 Regularsilenceandservice 2/18/20148:15PM

13 MeaningcomesfromconvictionofGyan.Fulfillmentcomesfrom innergoodstageandauseful roleinthesociety,whichincludestheBrahminsociety.Ihaven'tyetfoundafulfillingrole.

2/18/20148:00PM

14 MakingsureeverydayincludesGod.MakingsureIpractisewhatIbelieve.Givingandsharingand helpingpeopleasmuchaspossible

2/18/20142:41PM

15 KnowingthatGodishere.Keepingabalancebetweenlokikanalokik 2/18/20146:09AM

16 Babasservice,assistingotherstofindtheirwayandtowakeup.Mypersonalmethodistofind constantlynewwaystoraiseawarenessandpassthaton.

2/18/201412:32AM

17 Meaningandfullfillment:AtthemomentIcannotsayit.Methods:Toattendanhelporganision spiritual retreats.

2/17/20149:50PM

18 todoservicefromtheheart,something Ireallyliketodotomakeothershappy 2/17/20146:48AM


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19 Deepprofoundexperiences.Practising theaforementioned. 2/13/20148:44PM

20 Experiencing theenergyofpurity,andapowerfulstage inmeditation.Justmakingsure Imake the timetoenjoygoodqualitymeditationkeepsmeinterestedandmoving forwardasit isalwaysgood andenjoyable.Beinghonestandauthenticinlifeandconnectionsalsohelpstheheartbehappy.

2/13/201411:45AM

21 trustTrustlovefortheMurli 2/13/20145:41AM

22 tohavetheknowledgemahesiteasytounderstand lifeandsituations. 2/12/20144:57PM

23 meaning isfoundinobstaclesandexplorationeitherincrisisorjoy.ihavecontinued tostudy weatherinoroutsidethebkworld learningandnewnesshavebeenverysupportive tomyjourney, relationshipswehaveweatherinthefamilyoforigin,orBKhavealsohelpedmeonmyjourney

2/12/20143:35PM

24 Toobigaquestionforasurvey 2/12/20149:55AM

25 creatingagoodatmosphere throughthoughts,wordsanddeeds.Servingpeopleatreceptionand generallysincerelyandwithconsiderationandgoodmanners.Justbehavingtheawarenesswhat makespeoplefeeluplifted.ItismoreanaturalwayasIgrewupinanenvironmentwheregood mannersandrespectforeachotherwerepracticed.

2/11/20141:47PM

26 FirstlymyrelationshipwithGodasitisawonderful zoneofexplorationandcontinuednewnessifI amgenuineandattentivetoit.AlsoIlikepeopleandtobeabletoappreciateeveryone's uniquenessandpart.Iliketobecreativetoo-poetry,writing,projectsegretreats.Good connectednesswithotherspirituallymindedpeopleisveryfulfilling.

2/10/20147:55PM

27 Integrityandhonestrelationships. 2/10/20149:46AM

28 Sharingmyrealisationsandexperiencesintheformoftalks,seminars,workshopsetc.Enabling otherstohavetheirownspiritualexperiencesbye.g.sharingBaba´sdrishtiorspeakingamediation commentary. IfellveryfulfilledwhenInoticethatthedivinevirtuesarenaturallyexpressing themselvesthroughme.Ifell fulfilledwhenIwasusedasaninstrumenttocreatebeauty,orderand cleanlinessinBaba´scentre.

2/10/20143:58AM

29 experienceofBabatalkingtomeatAmritvela,givingpersonaladviceorcommentswhichInote downandenjoy(butoftenforgetduringthedayandnotpractising!),cooperationwithothersf.e.in preparingprogrammestogether,givingthecourse,helpingandencouragingothersf.e.inpersonal conversations,creativewaysofexpressing

2/9/20147:55AM

30 meaning:toseeandtofeel thateverysceneinthephysicalworldisjustthe"output"ofwhatis goingoninthesouls,toexperience threelevelsatthesametime:physical life(scenes),subtle life (thoughtsandfeelings)andspiritual level (Baba'streasures)

2/9/20145:11AM

31 retreats,spiritual friends,service 2/9/20143:43AM

32 Knowledge-toknow,whoIreallyamandtotrustthisview.LoveandfaithinBabaandmyselfand dramaaswell.Theknowledgeofthecycleandrepetitionhelpsalot,alsothepointofthe immortalityofthesoul.Thefaith,thatBabagiveshelpandthesoul isnotalone...

2/9/20143:43AM

33 MeaningcomesfromrealisingmybeautyandhavingthecompanyofGodandabigpictureof whatsgoingonintheworld.Oh,andchocolate.AsmuchasIcaneatwithoutanyonenoticing!!!

2/8/20145:25PM

34 Alwaystheblessings&goodwishesofothers&helpingothersphysicallyorspirituallyand maintaininghappiness

2/8/20144:10PM

35 lookinginlongterm..buildinggraduallystepbystep..notbelievingthethenegativethingsthatbks oranyonesayandremaining faithfull toone

2/8/201411:35AM

36 It´sfullfilling formetostayduringthedaywithmyawarenessinthenonmaterial spaceasmuchas possible,yettobeverypresentineverymoment,toseewhatisneeded,tofeelBabasenergy,to useitforall tasks,toplayandexperimentwithallscenesandpowers,toresearch,toreflectandto progress.Thebasicmethodformeis-besideQE-AmritVelaandanintensestudyofBabasdaily murli.Aftermeditationandmurli reading(1h)Iusuallywrite1/2houraboutmurlipointsdodeepen myunderstanding.(Atclassinthecentertherehasneverbeenproppertimeforinculcation)Ialso extract2-3practicalpointsforthedaywhichIcall "Babasprescribtion forthedayforme".Inthe eveningIsitandcheckwhetherthemedicinehasbeenhelpfull ornot-andifnot:Why?

2/7/20148:57PM

37 tostayinfollness.Basedineternity. 2/7/20147:16PM

38 Positivityandlightnessinapproachtolife.Practiseofbklifestyle.Goodcompany.Trueservice. Ongoing linkwithBaba.

2/7/20146:29PM


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39 Knowledgeaboutthecycle,theworld,alleventsandpeople.Acceptanceandrespectforalland everything ismostimportantforme.Beingunlimited inmyvisionandattitudecoolsandwarmsmy heart.Beinginbalanceisalwaysmyaim.Andhavingfaithintheperfectionofthedramais essential forme.AndnothingcanworkwithoutmylovetoBapDada.

2/7/20147:24AM

40 1. asenseofBabarememberingme-feel themagnetic pull,distinctsenseofhim lookingoutformecosIspendalotoftimealonenowduetohealth issues.2.spendregulartimewitholderBK whom Ihaveknownforover25yrsandwhohaveanaturaldepthofconversationandeasewith eachother.TheyopenlydiscussallmanneroflifeissuesandBKrelateddilemmasetc3.daily timetojust'be'-freeoftimetablesetc4.regularskypeoremail contactwitholderBKsaroundthe globe-chattingaboutlifeandBKprojects

2/6/201412:58PM

41 Justdoingthebasic thingsandkeepingtheroutinegoing 2/6/201410:59AM

42 Spiritual companyofclosefriends.Creatingwaysthataredifferenttoreachpeoplewhoarenot BK's

2/6/20148:43AM

43 inrecentyears,itwastheconversationswithmycompanions,goodfriendsintheBKfamily,a deeperunderstandinghasbegun,whenIdothethingsthatreflectmybehowiamreallyareI oftendoonlythingsIreallywanttodoandtheyhavenopoliticalorhierrachyaspects

2/6/20146:34AM

44 sharingdigital talentsinserviceforbaba,spreadingthemessage,playingwiththegemsof knowledge,cooperating inprojects,openess,learning,growing,understanding,unconventional thinking

2/6/20145:12AM

45 Taking full responsibility andaccountability for the role Iplayandstrving tobe thebest quality in everyaspect.Goodunderstandingofgyankeepsmewellgroundedandfocussedonremovingmy weaknesses.Ipayspecialattentiontodevotingequalamountoftimetoallfoursubjects.

1/31/20142:43AM

46 All theattainmentsofknowledgeandthemurli:selfrespect,faith,love,peace,power,purity,the brahminfamily,adeepsenseofpurpose,livingmytruth,thewonderful thingsBabateachesme andshowme,Iliveforself-transformation.personalempowerment fromrealizationand transformation.

1/31/201412:51AM

47 dailypracticeandstayingconnected/remembrance issometimesalittledifficultbutdaily practice ismylifeline

1/30/20141:04AM

48 Life 1/29/201410:32AM


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Q24Whatmakesyoufeelblockedinyourspirituallife?


# Responses Date

1 I had until about a year ago a total blockade, as soon as I sat in a room for meditation. Immediately, I could no thoughts create, unless I spoke a comment for others. Thanks to a multi-day work with Ulrich Kramer (MindWalking) I got out there. My gratitude knows no limits, and since then it says: practice! (translated from German using Google Translate)

2/26/201410:36PM

2 toomuchclassesofthesenioursinsteadofcomingupwithmoreexperienceorientated procederes.toomuchsuperficial talkswhenweareinabroadergroup.boaringmorningclassesof onlyreadingtheMurlibutnotexperimenting immediately.

2/25/20147:06AM

3 Gettingcaughtupinotherpeople...neg.selftalk....and indulgence..notenoughmeditation 2/22/20145:39PM

4 asenseoffeelingofnotbelongingtoabeautifull compassionate,considerate spiritualgroupthatis kindconsiderateandrespectfull ofothersandnonjudgemental.

2/21/20147:34PM

5 thinkingwaste 2/20/20146:38AM

6 Myfamilywantsmoreprivatetimewithme. 2/20/20144:53AM

7 angrybrahmans 2/20/20142:28AM

8 PoliticsinBrahmin life,statusorientation.Alwaysspeakingabout"family".Yetthereisathought, wearen'tafamilyinthewest.Formyexperiencewearea"communityofinterest"inthebestcase aschool.BattlesandfightingamongstBKs.

2/20/20141:43AM

9 acceptingthelimitationofBKPositionthinking,acceptingthelimitationofBKthinkingofoneBK cultre(neglectingculture),whichcausesseparation.

2/20/20141:35AM

10 Ifeelblockedlifewhenivegottoowrappedupinwhatotherpeoplethinkofmeoranysituation-andIfeltblockedwhenI'venotbeenclearaboutmyownrole.blockageshavealsocomeinthe naturalschemeofthingsintermsofobstaclestolearnfromandprogressfrom.Lookingbackover mywholelifeobstaclesandcrisispointshavebeengreatlearningtimes.theycontinuetobe…I don'tfearthemanymore

2/19/201411:04AM


12 dogma 2/18/20148:15PM

13 Myinnerspiritual liferemainsuntouched toalargeextentfrom theoutwardlyhappenings.The mundaneobligationswhichdenadalotoftimeandenergydoinfluencemyinnerspirizual stage inanegativeway.Myexternal spiritual lifeisblockedbythePoliticsinBrahmanSociety.

2/18/20148:00PM

14 WouldlovetobeamorningpersonandenjoythattimewithBaba!Iguessmyownlimitationsand notendeavouring toovercomethemornotknowinghowtoovercomethem.

2/18/20142:41PM

15 MistakesIhavemadealongthepath 2/18/20146:09AM

16 mysub-conscious,beliefsystemsthatIamstilldiscovering 2/18/201412:32AM

17 Oldsanskaras.Alackofselfrespektandnegativethougtsaboutmyself.Feelingsometimeslonly. 2/17/20149:50PM

18 whenthereisnoselfrespectandsuccessfearofmakingmistakes 2/17/20146:48AM

19 Ido.Inotherwords,ego,orfalseidentity. 2/13/20148:44PM

20 Anydesiresfrom limitedthings/people. IfIhaveevergivenmy'personalpower'overtoanother person,especiallysomeoneIconsidered tobea'senoir'thenthereisablockagebecauseone feelspowerlessandhelpless,andthenpositivityandenthusiasmdecreasesasselfrespect decreasesuntilwetakeourownpowerback,orourcontroloverourmindandintellectback.Also anyfearorcompulsionor'slave'or'follower'mentalitydefinitelylimitsSpiritandspiritual life.

2/13/201411:45AM

21 Pressuretoperform,control,threats 2/13/20145:41AM


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22 nothing 2/12/20144:57PM

23 THEoppressivecultureofsmallvillageconsciousnessthatsometimeshappensingroups,the cult(y)natureofbk.sandmyownunconsciousissuesornegativetraitsthatistillhavetocontend to.

2/12/20143:35PM

24 Lackofprogress 2/12/20149:55AM

25 Hardtoputintowords.Maybetheatmosphereatthecenter.Lackofspiritual chatsandtomuch 'aloneness', separation from each other....etc

2/11/20141:47PM

26 IfIfeelstuckinsomelevelofmisunderstandingandconsequentlydon'tfeelasclosetoGod,thenI reflectonwhatIneedtodotochangethatkindoffeeling.

2/10/20147:55PM

27 Wasteandworry. 2/10/20149:46AM

28 WhenIfeel theinfluenceofoldsanskarsinmybeingandbehaviour.Whenthereisnorespectand appreciation forotherBKs,thatismyintellectisunderRavan´sinfluence.

2/10/20143:58AM

29 selfdoubts,lackofselfrespect,ego,jealousy,stubbornnessinstickingtooldsanskars,notreally successful inlettinggo,norealeffortsandprogressandsonotcontentwithmyself,feeling unworthy,stagnating,lackofeffectivity

2/9/20147:55AM

30 comparisonswithothers,followedbytheidea,IshouldbedifferentandsomeoneelsethanIam andthatothersarebetterinhelpingandrevealingBaba

2/9/20145:11AM

31 oldpatterns,nonewness 2/9/20143:43AM

32 pressure,force,stresswillblockme,soItrynottogetinvolvedwithitandusemycommonsense andspiritual view,ifs.th.comesup

2/9/20143:43AM

33 Boredom.Lackofdeepspiritual communicationandclosecontactwithothers,especiallyBK's 2/8/20145:25PM

34 Difficultsituations,involvingfamily&relatives 2/8/20144:10PM

35 feelingguiltyandnotgoodenoughformakingmistakes..constantcontrolusedbythoseinposition 2/8/201411:35AM

36 MyenergygetsstuckifIdon´thaveenoughbodilyexercises.Andduetoalackofsleepsometimes thewholeheadbecomeslikeastone.

2/7/20148:57PM

37 IfthereisnofullnessandIwantsomething. 2/7/20147:16PM

38 Heavinessonworkanddifficultsituations.Lackofnewness.Lackoftimetochurnandmeditate 2/7/20146:29PM

39 Theold-fashionedwayofthecentres.ThereisnearlynothingnewsinceIcameintogyan30years ago.Itboresme.

2/7/20147:24AM

40 Idon'treallyfeel 'blocked'spirituallybutdofeel thecommunicationsbarriersthatcomeup especiallywhenIputmajorcardsonthetableandseekhonestdialogue.Some'senior'BKswon't replytoemailetcwhenopendialoguewouldbebesti.e.whencommentingonBKgroupprocess inserviceproject.Havelearnttokeepmymouthshutondeeppersonal issues-wouldnevertake themto'seniors'now.ThismeansIhavelearnttobedeeplypersonallyreliant.oronlyspeakto peoplewhoreallyunderstand lifeprocesses.Psychological -EQ-skillswithinBKmanagementare highlyunderdeveloped inmyexperienceandconfidentialityisoftenviolatedetc.Sodon'ttakemy bigquestionstothe'seniors'now.Ihave2-3skilledandperceptive friendswhoIcanshareanything withandalwaysgetwiseresponsethatguidesmydevelopment.

2/6/201412:58PM

41 Myself 2/6/201410:59AM

42 Toomuchadministration/programs/meetings...thingsthatareappropriate forbusinessandnot conducive tospirituality.Toomuchtalking!!!Alsobeingtoldtoholdthe'seniors'asexamplesetc whenthey,beinghuman,all toooftenbehaveinwaysthatareactuallyspiritualbereftandlacking inevennormalhumankindnessandconsideration.

2/6/20148:43AM

43 ifIfocusonthestructuresandotherorperishtherein 2/6/20146:34AM

44 impurities, 2/6/20145:12AM

45 ProjectiononothersAttachmentwithbrahmins 1/31/20142:43AM

46 all formsofego:projection,excuses,desire,dependency,attachment.Ithappenslessandlessand almosttothepointwhereIamreadytosayrarely.

1/31/201412:51AM

47 tirednesssanddisconnection frombaba 1/30/20141:04AM


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48 Life 1/29/201410:32AM


39 / 65

20.45% 9

36.36% 16

20.45% 9

18.18% 8

4.55% 2

Q25HowcontentareyouwithyourlocalBrahminfamily?Answered:44 Skipped:11

Total 44

Completelycontent20.45%(9)

Somewhatcontent36.36%(16)

Notsure20.45%(9)

Somewhatdiscontent18.18%(8)

Completelydiscontent

4.55%(2)


Completelycontent

Somewhatcontent

Notsure

Somewhatdiscontent

Completelydiscontent


40 / 65

90.91% 40

9.09% 4

Q26DoyouhaveclosefriendsintheBrahminfamily?Answered:44 Skipped:11

Total 44


1 Unfortunatellyinothercities 2/20/20145:00AM

2 Moreinothertowns. 2/20/20141:45AM

3 FeelextremelyfortunatethatIhavemanydoyouandclosefriends.ThoseIcancallontoshare significantthingsoftheheartandinspireeachother

2/19/201411:07AM

4 Idon'tlookforanyfriends,alsonotintheLokiksociety.Ihavealoosefriendlyattitudetowardsmost peopleIknow,butIdon'tmakeanyclosefriends.

2/18/20148:13PM

5 butnottoomanyinthelocalBKfamily.Mosthavetakentheirdistanceorchosentowalktheirown path,ordotheirownthing

2/18/201412:38AM

6 yesbutnotasmuchcontact 2/13/20145:42AM

7 thefriendsihaveare20-30yearsinthemaking,theyarefriendsimeetonthespiritualjourney overtheyearssomerecentmanylongago,someofthemareregularinbklfeandsomedon't attendanymore

2/12/20143:42PM

8 someniceacquaintances,butnobuddyormateorfriendsasIonceknewinmylifebefore 'becomingaBrahmin'

2/11/20141:50PM

9 ThosewhoIcanshareexperiencesofthepath'sjourneywithandwholovemeevenifIshowa monkeyside.

2/10/20147:55PM

10 butnotsomuchcontactwiththem-notlivingatthesameplace 2/9/20148:17AM

11 ThisisoneofthebestexperiencesinmyBKlife,thisclosenessinrelationshipsinbalancewith independency.

2/9/20145:15AM

Yes90.91%(40)

No9.09%(4)


Yes

No


41 / 65

12 Fewbutrealgold 2/7/20146:32PM

13 workedandlivedtogetherforperiodsoftimeoverpast30years... 2/6/20141:01PM

14 MostofthefriendsareBKs 2/6/201411:00AM

15 Tomethisisverynecessary.Weareinthepositionnowofnothavingpusesorchildrenandifnot livinginacentre itcanbelonelyandthereisaneedforcompanionship.Eveninacentre itcan belonelyifpeoledonotbecomefriends.Afearof'attachment'keepspeople isolated.thisisinmy viewunhealthy.IhaveaclosegroupofBKriendsallofwhomhavebeeningyanforalongtime andlivedthroughthesametimes.Theyareinvaluableandlovesand'family'tome.inmyview all BKsshouldendeavortofindreal friendswithintthefamily

2/6/20148:48AM


42 / 65

52.27% 23

47.73% 21

Q27DoyoufeelsupportedbytheseniorswithintheBrahminfamily?


Total 44


1 Idonotfeel thattheyreallyunderstanduswithourneeds,ourbalanceweneedbetweenourlokik work

2/25/20147:08AM

2 Ineveroccupy/makeuseofsth. 2/20/20146:43AM

3 Inthepasttherewhereindianseniorswhodidnotorcouldnot(wantto)understandmylifeand mind.

2/20/20145:00AM

4 Sometimes-notfully- 2/20/20141:45AM

5 well theytotheirbest,buttheycan´treallysupportme.:-)butthegoodwill isdefinitlythere.;-) 2/20/20141:36AM

6 Idon'texpectmuchfromMussini isthesedaysbutmyownconnectionwithDidiandCharlieand manyothersthatI'veconnectedwithovertheyearshasbeenEngeman isthesupportiveand lovingandunderstanding.

2/19/201411:07AM

7 IdohaveafriendlyrelationwithmanyseniorsintheYagia,buttheyareofnohelpinthetimeof realneed.

2/18/20148:13PM

8 SomewhatandsomenotbutIprefernottorelyonsupportfromtheseniors.Idon'tdiscussmy brahmin lifewithanyofficialseniorsortalktothemaboutanypersonal issues

2/18/20142:43PM

9 Idon'tevenfeel included,Iambeingtreatedlikeachildinclass,notincludedtoshareorteachat retreatsorotherretreat/centeractivitiesoftheretreatcentresormaincentre.Inthepast(10years ago)atleastthiswashappening,butnownomoreinvitationstogiveclasses.InthirteenyearsIwas askedtogiveapprox10timesdrishti,andonceIwasreadingthemurliebyinvitationofaretreat centre,andthatwith35yearsexperience.

2/18/201412:38AM

Yes52.27%(23)

No47.73%(21)


Yes

No


43 / 65

10 Supportedbyclassesyes.ButIthinktheyhavesomebiggerproblemsthanmine,soIdonttake therehelp.

2/17/20149:52PM

11 Luckily,Iamdetachedandgenerallyselfsufficientanddonotwantmuchsupportfrom'seniors'.I wouldnotwanttobesupportedbymostpeople,andthefewwhomImight,wouldpreferIjuststand onmyown2feetanyway.However,Idonotthinkthereismuchgenuinesupportforstudents, howeverthatisnotnecessarilyabadthingasitdoesnotbreed'followers'butencourages detachment.Howeverthereistheriskthatsoulsthentakelimitedsupportfromelsewherewhen theyfeelabitweek.

2/13/201412:01PM

12 partially 2/13/20145:42AM

13 someseniorsfeeldistantandsomefeelveryclose,idon'tseeksupport,wheniwasyoungeri felt unsupported,bymyemendatecountryseniors,iunderstand thatnow,crossculturaldifferencesand myrejectionofsomeofthebksystemscreatedunspokenangst.

2/12/20143:42PM

14 lotstobesaidbutthenohastodo 2/11/20141:50PM

15 butatthemomentImyselffeelmoredistantthanbefore.Ihavethefeelingit`sduetoalackof realizationandthatmakesmefeelsomehowdiscomfortlyatthemomentanddisheartened.Iwould liketotakeheps.t.butontheotherhandfeartouseuptheirtimeandattentionwithoutmakingfull efforttoputintopractisewhattheysuggest.

2/9/20148:17AM

16 ByDidiSudeshandtravelingseniorsonthephysical levelandbytheDadisandtheAdvanceParty onanavaktlevel.

2/9/20145:15AM

17 Yesandno.Ivalueandappreciate theirefforts,whattheyhavedoneandespeciallytheirstability. Ifeel thereisnotenoughproactivesupportinregardstomanythings.Ithinkprobablythatthe organisation issolargenowthattheydonthavetimeandsoweatalocal levelneedtobe courageousandstepuptotheposition.InAustralia,inparticular,Ifeel thatCharlie'stimecould bebetterspentinvolvedwithvisitingAustralianCentresandspendingmoretimewiththelocals.

2/8/20145:29PM

18 Tosomeextent,butthere'snogive,Ifeelonlytake,soit'sstrictlyspiritualbusiness 2/8/20144:13PM

19 becauseI´mnotaskingforsupportandI´mnotincontactwithseniors. 2/7/20148:58PM

20 Theydon'twanttogettorootofproblemsbutbelieveinquickfixes.Segregationofstudentsand teachers.Don'thavetimetomakeandfollowthroughchanges.Theydon'tseetheirroleas supporters.

2/7/20146:32PM

21 Iusedtogoto'them'someyearsagobut5yrsago-thatsafetyzonedissolvedandleftmetotally isolatedandfragile.Hadtopickmyselfupandnowjustspeakwiththe2-3BKswhohavetheskill andnaturetolistenwellwithoutjudgement. ifIdon'tspeaktothem,Ijusthangintherewith BapDadaanddomybesttogrowup!

2/6/20141:01PM

22 Ihavehadexperienceofthesupport 2/6/201411:00AM

23 DadiJankiyes,butothers,whomIwillnotname,arenotatallsupportive ingeneral.AlsoI questiontheword'seniors'.Thereareacoupleofexamplesofpeople in'position'whoareactually rudeandoffensive intheirbehaviourtoBKs.

2/6/20148:48AM


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Q28Howimportantarethemaryadasforyourexperienceofhappinessand

wellbeing?Answered:48 Skipped:7

"AmritVela"Sittingfrom...

"MorningClass"Study...

"Observ ingPurity"...

"GoodCompany"Keepingthe...

8.33%

8.33%

8.33%

10.42%

4.17%

2.08%

20.83%

25.00%

12.50%

20.83%

31.25%

33.33%

25.00%

41.67%

29.17%

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52.08%

33.33%


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"PureDiet"Noteatingo...

"PilgrimageofRemembrance"...

"SoulConsciousnes...

"PureLifestyle"N...

4.17%

4.17%

2.08%

2.08%

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6.25%

14.58%

8.33%

4.17%

6.25%

50.00%

43.75%

31.25%

22.92%

29.17%

39.58%

62.50%

68.75%


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29.17%14

31.25%15

20.83%10

10.42%5

8.33%4 48 2.38

29.17%14

33.33%16

25%12

4.17%2

8.33%4 48 2.29

52.08%25

25%12

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8.33%4 48 1.90

33.33%16

41.67%20

20.83%10

0%0

4.17%2 48 2.00

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50%24

14.58%7

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4.17%2 48 2.02

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8.33%4

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2.08%1 48 1.88

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2.08%1 48 1.81

# Other(pleasespecify) Date

1 for me this is not a renunciation / restriction, I live this way because this way of life is good for me and I enjoy. The point "outside food" does not exist separately, so I could not check that I am not only BK-food to me. (translated from German using google Translate)

2/26/201410:56PM

2 Coming intheflowisveryimportantformyself. 2/20/20141:46AM

Extremelyimportant Veryimportant Moderatelyimportant

Slightlyimportant Notatallimportant

"UseEverythingi...

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

2.08%

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10.42%

52.08%

35.42%

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Total AverageRating

"AmritVela"Sittingfrom4:00amto4:45inmeditation.

"MorningClass"Studyingmurlidaily.

"ObservingPurity"Practic ingcelibacyandrestraintbetweengenders.

"GoodCompany"Keepingthecompanyofknowledgefulandpowerfulsouls.

"PureDiet"Noteatingout.Maintainingavegetariandietwithouteggs,onionsorgarlic .

"PilgrimageofRemembrance"Dailymeditation.

"SoulConsciousness"Seeingthebestofyourselfandotherswithspiritualvision.

"PureLifestyle"Notdrinking,smoking,takingdrugsorgambling.

"UseEverythinginaWorthwhileWay"Usingtime,moneyandenergywisely.


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3 govegan!beafairtradecustomer! 2/20/20141:39AM

4 questionslimitediunderstandasitsasurvey 2/12/20143:43PM

5 beingabletotrust....Ihavelostthistrustin'leadership'Greatemphasisonthecenterlookinggreat inamaterial sensebutislackinginotherwaystotally

2/11/20141:55PM

6 ingeneralIobservethemaryadasandcanhardlysayormeasurehowimportanttheyareformy wellbeing,howmuchI`mdoingitfromtheheartorasdisciplineorbecauseI`mbeingusedtoit. OnlythelastpointIknow,thatI´moftenwastealotandthatthismakesmefeeldiscomfortlyand robshappiness.Soit`smore:Itwouldbeveryimportanttousee.th.inaworthwhileway!

2/9/20148:30AM

7 integrade individual specialitiesinBKlifeandtransform them-formedancing isveryimportantas anexpressionofhappinessandnotasabodyconsciousshow

2/9/20145:19AM

8 Livingbyvalues 2/7/20146:35PM

9 1. Toforgivesomeoneveryquickly.2.TospeakwithBabawheneverthereisaneedforcompany. 2/7/20147:25AM

10 extensivereadingofintelligentcommentfrombothBKandothermediasources.Ienjoywatching dramashowsanddocumentariesfortheircontentandcommentonlifeandplanet-liketostay abreastoftrendsinsocietyandethnic issuesetc.Ihaveenjoyedmyworking lifeinhealthcareand educationandwishtodeepenmycompassionandabilitytorespondtolife'scalls.

2/6/20141:04PM

11 Eatingouttomeisfineaslongasit'svegan,noonions/garlic/eggsetc.IfIweresoweakthat someoneelse'svibration,whilemakinganavocadosandwich,oracupofcoffeeinacoffeeshop upsetmeormymeditation,thanIwouldconsidermyselftohavenopoweratall.IfIwerethatweak Ishouldprobablyjustneverleavethehouse,orspeaktopeoplewhoaren'tBK's.Interestngly enoughallofthepeoplewhowereabsolutelyadamantaboutthiswhenIfirstcameintogyan... haveleft.Alaosinteresting isthefactthatyearsagowithDadiGLuzarintheUK,westoppedat Harrods(agroupofus)andDadihadacoffeewithnohesitation,andinthosedaysevencoffee outwasconsidered tobereallybad.

2/6/20149:00AM


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Q29Howwouldyoudescribeyourroleinservice?


# Responses Date

1 I'm there when I'm needed. I love to motivate souls to inspire, to lead them their truth / features / qualities / ... in mind. Baba has always work for me. Be it. In the BK family, at work or elsewhere I'm in the background, prefer to work on the foundation, at the roots. I always have good thoughts about everyone and good wishes for each and everything and work on all levels with my mind. (translated from German using Google Translate)

2/26/201411:08PM

2 afacilitatorfordifferentGroups,Teams,encouragingotherstousetheirspecialitiesinService. 2/25/20147:08AM

3 Active...butcoulddomore..local service 2/22/20145:41PM

4 Notexistant 2/21/20147:40PM

5 asthecasemaybe..itisok 2/20/20147:01AM

6 supportthecenterinteachingmeditation inaauthenticway,supportthecenterandthecountryin discussingandsolvinconflicts,socialproblemsandmentalhealthproblems,bringingcreativity andlivelyhoodtocenterbymusicalperformancesandQiGongpractice.

2/20/20145:07AM

7 Iamaallroundersoul 2/20/20142:31AM

8 AdvisorinthefieldofPublicRelation.HavingfriendlyconnectionswithnonBKsandinthisway easyservice incooperation.

2/20/20141:48AM

9 Ihavemydutytocoordinateaprojectandthat´sfine.to:question2below:mycontentmentisnot atallbasedonserviceanymore;-))))

2/20/20141:40AM

10 I'mvery lucky tobeother toofferMusicandMeditationServices inavarietyof forms.Alsobeinga relative"senior"intheWest,I'munderstandingmyroleofbeingasupportiveelder.-Anexamplein someways.

2/19/201411:29AM


12 Aspiritual teacherformeditationandgivingofBaba'sKnowledge. 2/18/20148:22PM

13 Generalspiritual supporttoothers 2/18/20148:17PM

14 Iworkinabkofficemostdaysandfinditveryenjoyable.Ihavetheluxuryofhavingalotofvariety inthecourseofthedayandhavingalottodoall thetime.

2/18/20142:46PM

15 Havedonelittleservice lately 2/18/20146:11AM

16 co-creatorofGod,servingthetreewithlotsoflove,sharingandupliftingothersandfindingever newmethodsforit-spiritual teacher,helpingtoawakenothersandbringingpeopletogether.I don'tlikewastingtime,therefore Iamverybusyininventingnewprograms,courses,projectsand methodstokeepitfreshandinterestingaccording tothezeitgeistandcurrenthappenings.

2/18/201412:44AM

17 IthinkIbesomeonewhoistheresincealongtime.Iamalwayskooperative toothersandhelping ifthereisaneed.

2/17/20149:57PM

18 IfeelblockedtodowhatIcoulddo,Idoverylittleservice 2/17/20146:53AM

19 allrounder 2/13/20148:46PM

20 Varied,constant,enthusiastic,growing. 2/13/201412:03PM

21 moreinsecret,insilence,andasanexample 2/13/20145:43AM

22 "soul-catcher" tointroducetothepeople,whocomeincontactwitheme,thattheyareasouland notthebody

2/12/20145:00PM


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23 ihaveaconcernwiththecultureofserves,i feel thereistomuchpropagandaandwedon'treally understand theneedsofthoseweareconfrontedwith.thereisafocusonglorifyinggodand brahmawhichgoesagainstmyunderstandingofGODISDOING?whenwelookaroundatthe centresthereisahighproportionofpicturesofBrahmaBabaanddeities.ibelievetherealneed forpeople istoconnecttoGodinawaythatsuitstheirneeds,overtheyearsihavedonemany roles...centreinchargestudentteachercleaner.thethingihavefounduseful istogivetimeto otherslistenfeel theirneedviasoulconsciousnessandbeopentogod,godandmyhopefulnature will trytosupportthosei findmyselfconnectedto.

2/12/20143:51PM

24 Havenone 2/12/20149:56AM

25 Veryimportantasitisafirstimpressionwhensomeonecomestothecenter.(Reception) Unfortunatelyitappears,Brahminsdon'tunderstandnordotheyhavetherespectforthisrole.

2/11/20141:58PM

26 Constantlychanging!YesIliveinandco-ordinateacentrehoweveramalsoinvolved inan ongoingrangeofmeetingsandprojectinputetc..Iwasunwell in2013andsodidmoremansa sevathanusualwhichwasawonderful change.

2/10/20147:56PM

27 Justbeing. 2/10/201411:04AM

28 Iamoneofthepillarsofthecentre.Ireadmurli twiceaweek,translateEnglishguestspeakers duringpublic programmes,givetalksandconductmeditations.IsupportandsustainmyBK brothersandsistersinpersonal conversations,byprofessional lifecoachingandalsowith therapeutical processes.Icanexperimentwithnewformatsofservice inthecentre.Ilovetokeep Baba´scentecleanandneat.

2/10/20144:05AM

29 IgotalotofchancesandcoulddomuchmorethanIdo,buts.t.feel tohavenotime,noenergy, notenoughcourage,notenoughyogapowertodowhatIcouldandshoulddo.

2/9/20148:34AM

30 Babacanusemefordifferenttasks,e.g.organisation,translationetc.Iseemtobebestinpersonal contacts,withdirectverbalexchangeandinsmallprogramsandalsoinBKinternal topics(e.g. cashiertask)andsupportofbrothersandsisters.Idonottravelalot,IamnotfitinITanduntilnow, wehavenopull towardsbigprograms.

2/9/20145:27AM

31 IusemyskillsandIlovetodomyservice-inthetimeIcanspend,besideslokikworketc.Assoon asmylokikworksends,Icandoevenmoreorotherservice.NowIseemylokikworkalsoas "service".Considering theaspectoftimeandlocation,I'mcontentwithmyrole.IknowIcoulddo evenmore,ifIhadmoretime.Butitisok.

2/9/20143:52AM

32 itwasagoodroleandbecamelessgoodbecaueofmyfaults 2/9/20143:43AM

33 Active.i involvingmyselfinserviceplansthatiamenthusiastic about.Ifollowmyheartandam mostsatisfied.

2/8/20145:36PM

34 Generalmaintenance,handyman,typeservice 2/8/20144:15PM

35 verydifficult 2/8/201411:38AM

36 Myconsciousnesshelpsinestablishinganewworld.Mypurevisionhelpsotherstodeveloptrustin themselves.

2/7/20148:58PM

37 tobestabel,networking,servicethroughtheunlimetedmind. 2/7/20147:19PM

38 Helpingoutonneedandprojectbasisasrequestedbyseniorsorteachers 2/7/20146:36PM

39 IfIonlyknew.... 2/7/20147:25AM

40 formanyyears,taughtfoundationcourseandtookBKclasses,cookedbhogetc.Butnow,Imainly helpthroughonlineprojectsandSkypeconferences. littlefacetofacecontactnowwithBK community-bitselectiveaboutwhereIgoandwhoIspendtimewith.MainlyuptomewhatIdo butseniormayaskmetoparticipate inspecialBKevents,orpreparewriteupsasIamwriter/editor andlikethefreedomofdoingthingsinmyowntime.

2/6/20141:07PM

41 Myroleinservice istogivethesustenance totheBksthatcometothecentre.Loveinthecentreis avitalservice

2/6/201411:01AM

42 IgetbetweenGodandthepageorthecomputer.IwriteandorperformandreallyenjoywhatIdo andfeel thatitisvaluable.Theatreparticularlyoftenbypassespeoples'criticalfaculties'andgoes straighttotheheartsomanywhowouldnotcometoacentreanddothecoursefindgyanand Baba...orBabfindsthem.AlsobooksandthingsareoftenpickedupbynonBKsinothercountries andpublishedetc...whichjoinsuswiththerestoftheworld.Thechancetotakegyanoutsidethe BKfamilyinawaythat'snonconfrontational.

2/6/20149:04AM


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43 Itrytoplaynorole'mquitefreemynatureisservice inandforthefamily,thatall 2/6/20146:40AM

44 omshanti :)-unconventional digitalartist,broadcasting,design/grafik,websites-digital soulutionmaker-sharingbaba'swordwithnewmedia

2/6/20145:19AM

45 Right-handofcentrecoordinator 1/31/20142:46AM

46 Gettingsubtler,muchbetterofasaninstrument, lessofmypersonalityinvolved.Myspecialtyis livinginthethetwocultures(CanadianandIndian)andbeingabletotranslateBaba'sspiritual conceptstobothcultures.Iamprincipallythemotivatorandbelievethatmyexamplebothgood andbadseemstohavealotofimpact,Igive90%ofthecourses(about160perweek)andread murli5ofthe7days,Itakecareofmaindecisionsandam involved infinaldecisionmakingon manytopics.Thatbeingsaid,IthinkwhatishappeningnowisIamstartingtostepback,putothers aheadandletgoofcontrolasIfeelmoreandmorepulledtoBabaandyoga.Hencemyrole seemstobegettingsubtler

1/31/201412:56AM

47 Iamavailable forwhateverBabadirectsmetodo:exhibitionchildren'sclass,organizeprogams inhouseorpublic...

1/30/20141:08AM

48 Busy 1/29/201410:34AM


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36.36% 16

38.64% 17

13.64% 6

4.55% 2

6.82% 3

Q30Areyoucontentwithyourroleinservice?


Total 44

Yes,completelycontent

36.36%(16)

Somewhatcontent38.64%(17)

Notsure13.64%(6)

Somewhatdiscontent4.55%(2)

No,completelydiscontent

6.82%(3)


Yes,completelycontent

Somewhatcontent

Notsure

Somewhatdiscontent

No,completelydiscontent


52 / 65

Q31Whatwouldincreaseyourlevelofcontentmentinservice?


# Responses Date

1 BigchangeswiththeBKstructureasIfinditembarrassing Iwouldn'tsuggestittomyfamily,friends andlovedones.

2/21/20147:42PM


3 Ineedmoreopportunitiestodoservice. 2/18/20148:23PM

4 Makingmoreeffort 2/18/20146:11AM

5 Tofindoutwhatismyrealspecailityandwhatmakemyhearthappy,ifIdoit.Notmakingserive becauseIhavedotoit.

2/17/20149:59PM

6 tobuildupgoodrelationshipsamongsteachothertohavesomeonewhocoachesthecenterteam2/17/20146:55AM

7 Notsure 2/12/20149:56AM

8 somesortofcivildiscussion 2/8/201411:38AM

9 Iwouldlovetobepartofagroupofbrahminswhochurnanddevelopandputintopractise togethernewmethodsforservice.IliveinabigcityandthereareonlyveryfewBks.Ifeelverysorry forthat.

2/7/20148:58PM

10 Teambasedoperations,public eventsbuildinconsultationwithfamily,levelofownership in fulfillingandsuccessofactivities

2/7/20146:38PM

11 Allstudentsshouldbeinvolved intheoneortheotherway,haveaspecifiedrole.Alsoactivities areneeded.Andsomesortofsuccessshouldpossiblybeseen.Alsothereshouldbetimesinthe centerlike"sittinginacafé"andtalktogether.Thereshouldberegular"service-talks"whereall decidetogether.No"center-leader-government".Afeelingofbeingathomeinthecenter,notina never-endingschool.

2/7/20147:30AM

12 lettinggoofthescenesandtrustingthatallwillworkout...WAHDrama 1/30/20141:10AM


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Q32Whatdoyoubelieveisthefoundationforyourcontentmentinservice?


# Responses Date

1 "Happiness does not mean to get what I want but to want what I have received." Baba used me totally, that's my feeling. Total words: the circumstances, life er-/fordert to use all my features, and often they are aware of this fact that to me. There is an interplay, Separate nothing. My life is service and service is my life. I love the people and to show them their luck has always been my life. And Baba has this "work" to get a foundation on which I can dance. I have never come across "service" thought, I always have enough to do "service". He always comes to a sufficient degree to me. And above all, service to myself, which I have also always more than enough! (translated from German using Google translate).

2/26/201411:23PM

2 Idonottakeittooserious,I´mverykeentomaintainmybalanceofgoodrelationships,and remainingactiveandcreative infindingsolutionswithwhichIpersonallyfeelauthentic andnotto whatIfeelobligedto.

2/25/20147:08AM

3 Enthusiasm...knowing Iwillbenefitselfandothers..selfreflection 2/22/20145:42PM

4 thatisabigquestion???? 2/21/20147:42PM

5 naturalness,honesty,authenticity,cimplicity, loveorthesouls... 2/20/20147:06AM

6 DoingthethingsIamconvincedof,thethings,thatbelongtomeandwanttobedoneandsaid internallyfrommysoul.

2/20/20145:09AM

7 MyloveforBabaandcreatethenewworld 2/20/20142:32AM

8 HavingBabaasacompanionandlettingthingsflow.Togoaheadnotallowingobstacleto influencethesoul.Suretythatthingsmoveonwell.

2/20/20141:50AM

9 beingcontentwithoutservice.onlydotheservicewhereyoufeelgoodwithandstandbehindit.2/20/20141:41AM

10 ContentmentcomeswhenI'mnotexpectingtoomuchandnotthinkingIdeservespecial treatment.Thattendstocomeanywayanditbecomesachallenge initself.Service ismeanttobe asaninstrumentsoIkeepthatinmindasmuchaspossible

2/19/201411:30AM


12 When I am able to bring a soul closer to God in the sense that the soul understands God better andhasfoundalovingrelationwithHim.ThenIfeelIhavedonetherightthingandamhappy over the thought that this particular soul will be able to take strength from Godwhenevershewill feel theneedof it.The larger isthenumberofSoulswhich Icanhelp inthiswaythemorecontentIam with my role in Service.

2/18/20148:30PM

13 Commitmenttotruthandsharingthat 2/18/20148:17PM

14 Appreciatingpeople ingeneral.Iappreciateall thebksIamworkingwithandendeavourtoerron thepositivesideoflife.Ageneral loveforpeoplemakesmecontent.Withoutpeoplelifewouldbe abore!ThemorebksthatIcancomeacrosswhoIcanbeonthesamewavelengthwiththe happierIam.

2/18/20142:48PM

15 . (invalid response) 2/18/20146:11AM

16 Mypurpose-bringbenefit toothers,helpthemwakeupandconnectwiththeirtruthandtheTruth, hencehelping tobuild thenewworld. Ialways lookathow thiscouldbringbenefit tootherswithout convertingthemandletthemgrowwithintheirpaceandspace.

2/18/201412:45AM

17 Enthusiasmandloveforotherpeople. 2/17/20149:59PM

18 tohaveacloserelationship toBabatostayintheunlimited 2/17/20146:56AM

19 spiritualmaturity.developing freedom fromego.thepotentialwehaveyettotapinto. 2/13/20148:47PM


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20 IhavehighselfrespectandchoosedousemytimeinservicethatIamgenuinelyinterested inand happytodo.ImakesurethatIamnotstuckinoneplaceorserviceareabutkeepmoving ina varietyofareasandplacesandconnectingwithmanydifferentpeople.Throughabiglearning curve-Idecidedtonotgivemy'mindandintellect'ormy'personalpower'orthedecisionsmade forwheemytimeandenergywillbeused,overtoanotherperson,nomatterhow'senior'.I therefore livetruthfully,frommyheart,asmuchaspossibleandthisauthenticitybringsgreat contentmentandalsojoy.

2/13/201412:06PM

21 freedesignwhichIinduviduellenpersonalitycorresponds 2/13/20145:46AM

22 theknowingthatGodhascome 2/12/20145:01PM

23 BKCulture isobsessedwithdoingandposition,therearerco'snco'scc,co-oprativesouls,students, thenthereareserveisablesoulsall-roundersouls,theirarethefamousinstromentsthatwritebooks andrunthemeetingsandtherearethosewhocookcleananddothedishes,itsallabitofa samozel,contentmentformeisbasedonselfefficacyandiseemtofindthatasigrowlearnlove givereceivesharehavefunfindmeaning indaytodaylife

2/12/20143:57PM

24 Notsure 2/12/20149:57AM

25 SincerityandKnowingthatthroughanhonestheartIamcreatingagoodfeelinginvisitorstothe centerandmakingthemfeel thattheyarewelcomeplusplus

2/11/20142:01PM

26 Well,it'sgoodtounderstandwhatisserviceandwhatisnotservice,asthereisintentandattitude also,notjustaphysicalactivityofdoingsometask.Ifeelwehavetodeeplyunderstand thatandit maytakesomeyears.Contentmentwhilstcookingbhogortalkingtoalargecrowdisideallythe same.Small tasks,doneinabeautiful consciousnesscanbecreatingaverypowerful atmosphere. Sotobecontentwithwhateverservicecomes,nottogochasingafterit,butalsonottoletgood opportunitiesgoby.Thisbringscontentment.AndforsomereasonIamnotcontentinservicethen IusuallyneedtolookatwhatIam lacking invirtuesorpowersandneedtobringtothemeetingor activity.

2/10/20147:56PM

27 AwarenessCo-operateAccept 2/10/201411:05AM

28 Adeepunderstandingofthespiritual laws;e.g.thatthesoul isdoingeverything forher/hisown goodkarmaandalsounderstanding thelawofprojectionsothatIamawarethatmynon-divine intellectisprojecting themomentitstartstocritiziseandblamesomeoneelseandthusmakingme intoavictim.IcanexerpeincecontenentinservicewhenIfeel (relatively)fulfilledmyselfsothat thesharing(thatishappening inservice9 istakingplacebasedonmyownabundance.

2/10/20144:10AM

29 cooperationwithandfromothers,appreciation fromothers(insteadonlyfromBaba!) 2/9/20148:37AM

30 knowing,understanding,accepting,lovingmyselfandlookingfortransformation -becomingmore andmorefree

2/9/20145:29AM

31 Icanuse(someof)myskillsandIreallylovetodoit. 2/9/20143:53AM

32 ... (invalid response) 2/9/20143:44AM

33 Followingmyheart.Bringingbenefittoothers 2/8/20145:36PM

34 Goodwishesfrompeople 2/8/20144:16PM

35 myefforts 2/8/201411:39AM

36 Intoxication formyvaluablefortuneandlife. 2/7/20148:58PM

37 tostayconnectedtotheinnersorce.noartificial serviceforothers.allwaysconnetedwithself contentment.

2/7/20147:20PM

38 Community,newness,unity,creativity,groupownership 2/7/20146:39PM

39 Iamnotcontented. 2/7/20147:31AM

40 TodorightthingatrighttimeandremainalerttowhatIfeel Ireallywanttodo.Don'tforcemyself todoanythingandalsoonlydothingsthatIlovetoodo-won'tdothingsoutofsenseofdutyor compulsion fromothers.Liketoseethingshavereal (visible)impacttoo.Dramapresentsmany opportunitiestomesoIfeelblessedinthatwaydespitemyhealth 'issues'thatrestrictmephysically fromtimetotime.

2/6/20141:09PM

41 Servingsouls 2/6/201411:02AM


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42 IcandowhatIloveandfeel thatitisuseful inanessentialway...totheworldtometotheBK's.I feelveryluckythatIhavethat.

2/6/20149:06AM

43 themselvestobehappyoutofmeandwithoutexternalcircumstances 2/6/20146:43AM

44 smalldecisionablegroups,inspiring,couragetodo,tolaugh 2/6/20145:25AM


56 / 65

Q33Whatisyourinternallevelofhappinessrightnow?(If'1'iscompletely

sadand'10'iscompletelyhappy)Answered:47 Skipped:8

Happinessrightnow

Typicalhappinessin...

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12.77%

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58 / 65

Q34Howwouldyoudescribeordefinehappiness?


# Responses Date

1 means for me to be happy that I'm carefree, I am satisfied with myself, I am light, can shine. (translated from German using google translate)

2/26/201411:36PM

2 intunewithmyselfandindailylifeconnectingallLevelsoflife:innerstrength,goodConnection toBaba,friends,Yagya,lokikFamily,profession,financial situation,health

2/25/20147:09AM

3 Livingmylifeaccordingtomyspiritual life.Seeingmyselfprogressing...fewthoughts..and the feelingofconnecting tobaba

2/22/20145:45PM

4 Contentmentwithgenuine lovefeelingbalancedandhavingdeeppeaceofacceptanceeasilyto overcomeobstacleshurdlesoflife.fullfilment.

2/21/20147:46PM

5 innerloveandinnerpeace,whenI'mcontentI'mhappy 2/20/20147:17AM

6 Beingsatisfiedwithmyself,mysurroundingandmyperformancesoftheday,havingthefeelingof agoodandpeaceful contactwiththepeoplenexttome.

2/20/20145:16AM

7 Ihavemoreastherestoftheworld 2/20/20142:34AM

8 Happinessmeanslightnessandbeingintheflow.BeingwiththeDivineandlettingthingsmove. 2/20/20141:56AM

9 formeitismoreacontentmentandinnersmile,yessomtimesialsoliketobringitoutbutmainlyi likeitwithinmyself.afeelingofgratitudethatIgotthatlifewhichIhaveandthatIlovemyselfin whatevercircumstances.AndIlovelifeandIloveGod.AndactuallyIlovethepeoplearoundme. ButasIamsometimesabitthemper-person therearealsosweetclashesbutasconversation is thereateverytime thinksasolvedreallyveryquickly.(Ican´tleaveapersonwhithouthaving spokenandforegiven)

2/20/20141:47AM

10 Anatural cheerfulnessandunderlying joyofbeingaliveandbeingmyself.happinessisalsothena naturalgifttoothers–natural service.Eveninthesupermarket (Especiallyinthesupermarket)!

2/19/201412:23PM


12 Ican'tdefineordescribe it.Itisastateofmind. 2/18/20148:36PM

13 Lackofdesireorneediness 2/18/20148:18PM

14 Feelingsecureonall levels-spiritually,mentally,emotionally,physically.Securitygivesme peaceofmindandhappinessandeverythingelsecomefromthat.

2/18/20142:52PM

15 Peaceful 2/18/20146:13AM

16 Appreciationofmylifeandgratitudetohavethefortunetohelpothers 2/18/201412:48AM

17 Ifthereisalightnessintheheartandthedramaisinflow. 2/17/201410:23PM

18 contentment,enthusiasm,feelingrichandcapable 2/17/20147:03AM

19 aquietmind,settled,content. 2/13/20148:49PM

20 Afeelingoflightnessandjoywheregenerallylifefeelstobeflowingandalignedwithyourdeeper self,conscience/heart/love.

2/13/201412:10PM

21 Fullnesssatisfied,innerjoy 2/13/20145:56AM

22 beeingfreefromobstaclesand ifobstaclescometoseethemasachancetodevelop 2/12/20145:04PM

23 beingawareofmyresponsibilities,spiritual,personalandworldly,feelingcapableofnegotiating thoseresponsibilitieswithhumility.i feel ihaveachievedalevelofhappinessasicometo understandmystateofwellbeing,understandingwellbeing isadeepintegratedspiritual concept relatedtomanyaspectsoflife,healthwealthrelationshipsandselfefficacy.

2/12/20144:04PM

24 ? (invalid response) 2/12/20149:57AM


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25 astateofmind.... 2/11/20142:06PM

26 Stableinsideandopentowhatdramaoffersasitsallagameandanawesomeadventure. 2/10/20147:56PM

27 Contentandstable 2/10/201411:06AM

28 Formehappinessistheoutcomeofthedeepunderlayingexperienceof"All iswell"oreven"All is divine!".Andthisexperience istheresultofaprofoundrealisation thatthedramaisadivine game/play=MahaLila.HappinessalsoevolveswhenIexperiencemyselfasthespiritualbeing whoIamandmydivinenaturee.g.thevirtues.

2/10/20144:23AM

29 innersparkle,innerbubblingwithjoy;thejoy,embrace,dance,song,laughteroflifewithBaba 2/9/20148:55AM

30 whenIthesoulhavetheconcentrationtofocusmyintellectwhereIwantsothatthemindcan experiencewhat itneeds-andenableothers todosothroughexampleorwordsorcompanyor whatever

2/9/20145:37AM

31 sparkling joy,contentment; joyfulmood 2/9/20144:01AM

32 Afeeling.Contentment.Satisfaction,hope.Anaimandobjective inlifethatinvolvesbringing benefittoall

2/8/20145:43PM

33 Completelycontentwithmyself,Irrespectiveofwealthorstatusorifpeople lovemeornot 2/8/20144:20PM

34 lookingforwardtothefuture 2/8/201411:40AM

35 It´sthesilentfeelingofbeingathomeintheflowofBabasenergy. 2/7/20148:58PM

36 Follness,content,everythingclearandinorder. 2/7/20147:22PM

37 Happyorneutral thoughtsmajorityofthetime.Nocomplainsandgoodunderstandingof significanceofmyeverydayscenesindrama

2/7/20146:41PM

38 Havingjoyinlife.Seeingthebeautyoftheworld.Joyofgettingupinthemorning. 2/7/20147:31AM

39 anaturalwell-springofenergybubblesfrom 'inside'andhasalifeofitsown.i.e.notdependenton externalcircumstances.Aneasysmileemergesandmakesothersfeel lighterheartedtoo.

2/6/20141:34PM

40 Happinessisinnerjoyandwellbeing 2/6/201411:03AM

41 NotlongingforwhatIdon'thave.FeelinggoodaboutwhatIdo.Feeling loved. 2/6/20149:11AM

42 tofeelmyselftofeelmyselfasadivineessenceandtolive 2/6/20146:46AM

43 beingcontent-innerlightness-flowing-easyliving 2/6/20145:32AM

44 SeeingmyselfinmystateofcompletepurityasBabaseesmedespitemyshortcomings. 1/31/20142:55AM

45 Astateofawarenessofmyselfasbeingcomplete,pure,powerful,virtuous,detached,inspired, enthusiastic,clear,unaffected,free,full,generous.

1/31/20141:01AM

46 happinessiswhateverkeepsyoubalanced inspirituality 1/30/20141:14AM


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Q35Whatmakesyouhappy?Answered:47 Skipped:8

# Responses Date

1 Of course, if all goes well, but I'm working still, for still I want to always be happy no matter what is on the outside. It does not need anything, that makes me happy, I am. At the moment it is still so, that it promotes my happiness when the external circumstances are beautiful, if I can earn my livelihood if I can make a lot of service that makes me happy. Particularly happy to me but every time I see through how Baba used me and how unique and perfect is the drama, and, of course, that Baba has found me and so great dealing with me! That He always knows what I need (in any way). (translated from German using google translate)

2/26/201411:36PM

2 Balanceandauthenticityinall fields 2/25/20147:09AM

3 Laughter 2/22/20145:45PM

4 Beinginlove. 2/21/20147:46PM

5 togetherwithBabai'mdetached.theenergyisflowingandI'mhappy 2/20/20147:17AM

6 Enoughsleep,music,KungFu,´meditationgoodfoodandtalkwithmyfamiliy,talksaboutgod withmycollegues,friendsandclients

2/20/20145:16AM

7 WhenIfeelclosedtoBaba 2/20/20142:34AM

8 WhenthereisaconnectionwiththeSupreme,nature,goodfriends,meaningful karmas.Awareness ofthewonderful fortunethesoulhas.Whenthereisaconnection fromsoul tosoul.

2/20/20141:56AM

9 tobehonest,althruistic,tolove 2/20/20141:47AM

10 KnowingthatIam lovedandrespected.I'mveryhappytobeabletoshareexperience,wisdom andinspiration throughspiritualityandmusic andinthelifestyle thatIhavesetupformyself.

2/19/201412:23PM


12 Havingnofinancialworries,andhavingmyT.V.programmeswhereIamtalkingaboutMeditation andSpiritual knowledge,havinglotsofguestsandsomeonewhoshouldcookformedailyand cleanmyflat.

2/18/20148:36PM

13 Peace 2/18/20148:18PM

14 WhenIamdoingthebestthingsformyselfandothers.WhenIhavealotofvarietyifmydayand life.WhenIaminteractingwithalotofdifferentpeople.WhenIamactiveandkeepinga balanced life.WhenIamfreetoexpressmyself.

2/18/20142:52PM

15 Nature 2/18/20146:13AM

16 IfIcanbeofhelp,usemytimeinabeneficialwayandhelpsomeonetocomeastepcloserto truth,toconnect.

2/18/201412:48AM

17 Itcanbelittlethinks.Alsotobethankfull toBabamakesmehappy.TomeetotherBrahminsand haveadeepconversationofknoledge.

2/17/201410:23PM

18 dancing,playingtheatrefeelingBabaslovehavinggoodanddeepconversationsdoingsomething togetherwithothersinharmony

2/17/20147:03AM

19 understandinggyandeeply 2/13/20148:49PM

20 Love.Afeelingofconnectionwithgoodpeopleandexpressing thebestinmyselfanduniquetalents,specialities.Beinghonest/authentic inlife.....GoodYoga!!!!!!!

2/13/201412:10PM

21 freedom 2/13/20145:56AM

22 Livingthemylifeasitis 2/12/20145:04PM

23 selfrespect,healthymindbodyandhealthyrelationships.Godsisincluded intherelationships 2/12/20144:04PM

24 ? 2/12/20149:57AM


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25 Generallyjustbeingabletoserveandtakecareofpeople 2/11/20142:06PM

26 Baba'sloveandblessings.Blessingsofothersandofmyself.Ajobwelldone.Goodcompany. Newnessinmythinkingandattitude(moreuplifting).

2/10/20147:56PM

27 Stableandcontentlifethatflows. 2/10/201411:06AM

28 ThefactthatIamapure,divine,spiritualbeingwhoiseternalundthatmylove-relationshipwith myeternalpartnerisalsoeternal!!Therealisation thatdivinityisthefoundationofthewhole drama-movei andthatthisqualitynevergetscompletelylostandisfinallyregainedwithBaba´s invervention.Tostudyandexperimenttogetherwithmysistersandbrotherstodeepenthe realisationandexperienceofthetruththatBabaissharingwithus.

2/10/20144:23AM

29 creativeexpressioncooperationwithothersreadings.th.newsinging,playing,laughing,teaching makingothershappy,helpingthem

2/9/20148:55AM

30 sharingthebestofwhatBabagaveandthoughtmewithothers 2/9/20145:37AM

31 inside:joy,love,contentmentWorking-beeingabletodo,whatistobedone.Gardening,nature beeingcreative,usingskills,discoveringnewskills

2/9/20144:01AM

32 Beingofvaluetoothers.Recognisingmyownlovlinessandqualities.Experiencingbeinglovedby God

2/8/20145:43PM

33 PeaceofmindRestedMoney 2/8/20144:20PM

34 contentment 2/8/201411:40AM

35 Beinginthatflow. 2/7/20148:58PM

36 innerfullness,realisation,deepmeetingswithspiritual friends. 2/7/20147:22PM

37 Knowingthetruthbehindthetruth.Food,company,goodhealth,travel,ahappyfamilyandsome money.

2/7/20146:41PM

38 Goodconnectionstootherpeople.Havingthefeelingofacloserelationship toGod.Seeingthe successofmythoughtssometimes.

2/7/20147:31AM

39 1. synchronicity - when uplifting things happen as if by magic - someone walks in the room justwhenyouneedthem.orringsonthephonejustasyouthinkofthem.OrwhenIamgifted something that2daysbeforeImentioned tomyself,"itwouldbeuseful tohave..."Ilovefeeing thatdramaismyfriend-whatIreallyneed(asasoul)willcomeautomatically.2.feelingBapdada rememberingme-andthelightcurrentflowsintome3.adeep,nourishingchatwithsoul(s)about somespiritual topic -maybebeBKornot.4.FeelingIhavedonesomethingworthwhile that helpedmakeanotherpersoncleareraboutthemselvesorwhattheirnextstepmightbeintheir journey.5.beingabletoarticulatemyexperiencewellsothatothers'getit'feelingthatIsayordo the'right'thingatthe'right'time-e.g.ringsomeone,gosomewhere...kindalikesynchronicity

2/6/20141:34PM

40 Beingabletohavetimetomyself 2/6/201411:03AM

41 Thefeelingofbeingontrackwithlifeandthatthepathisthereatmyfeet.Thecompanyofother species.Ihavelearnedalotfromwatchingthem.Thewindandthesunandthelightandthe trees...all ofnatureandalloftheanimals.Stillhavingalittletroublewiththingswithmorethan fourlegs,butIdotakethemoutsideratherthansquashing themwheneverpossible,andIdotryto havegoodfeelingsforbuggythings.Ithinkitisimportanttohaverespectforall life...butstill ....too many legs is a challenge

2/6/20149:11AM

42 mymagicalmomentswithGod 2/6/20146:46AM

43 silence,knowledge,music,traveling innerandoutsite,havingtime,simplicities, 2/6/20145:32AM

44 Contentmentwithmyspritualeffortandprogress,deeperyogaexperienceswithBaba 1/31/20142:55AM

45 Baba,thisknowledgeandthislife.IreallylovemyBrahmin life.Isaythisafterhavingpassed throughobstaclesthatwouldhavekilledoffandhavekilledofmost.Ihavebeendoingthisfor some33years.

1/31/20141:01AM

46 whenIaccuratelyfollowthepracticeanditbenefitsothers.Spendingtimewithmyfamily,taking timeformyselfandworkingwithchildren

1/30/20141:14AM

47 Life 1/29/201410:35AM


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Q36Whatinterfereswithyourhappiness?Answered:47 Skipped:8

# Responses Date

1 if I let pure pull me into drama when I think I could have done something better. (translated from German)2/26/201411:36PM

2 Brahminarroganceofknowingeverythingandfeelingassomethingbettercomparingwiththerest oftheworld

2/25/20147:09AM

3 Intensity.....waste..neg thinking....lowselfesteem..goingagainstmyhigherself 2/22/20145:45PM

4 financialproblemsofdailylife. 2/21/20147:46PM

5 wastethoughts 2/20/20147:17AM

6 Conflicts,argues,lackofmeditation 2/20/20145:16AM

7 Centerstudentsfighttogether 2/20/20142:34AM

8 Toomuchworktodo,toomanysmall,small thingstoto,expectationsandworries. 2/20/20141:56AM

9 misunderstandings 2/20/20141:47AM

10 WhenIgettooambitiousandstarttopushthedramaoflife-thisinterfereswithmyhappinessand flow.AlsowhenInotethatI'mgettingimpatientordisappointedortenseaboutsituations-thisgets intheway.I'm learningtotrustthedramamore.Notastheorybutfromrecentexpensesofpainin businessdealingsandcomplexarrangementsthataretoolongtogointo...IrealisedthatIneedto takepatiencefromtheinfinitesourceeverydayandbemindfulofthedramaasmuchasI'm mindfulofGodandmyselfasasoul.Thisissomething Ihaven'treallypaidenoughattentionto. I'mfocusingonthisnoweveryday!

2/19/201412:23PM


12 Financial insecurity. 2/18/20148:36PM

13 Peacelessness 2/18/20148:18PM

14 Myownweaknesses,myownwastethoughts. 2/18/20142:52PM

15 Me 2/18/20146:13AM

16 MybeliefsystemsthatIamnotawareof. 2/18/201412:48AM

17 Mynegativethougtsaboutthesituations,people,dramaandmyself. 2/17/201410:23PM

18 conflictswithothersdoubtsintheselftoomuchtodoandtoolittletodo 2/17/20147:03AM

19 ego.notpayingattentiontothepilgrimageofremembrance. 2/13/20148:49PM

20 gettingtoocaughtupin'Dramas',orbeingdishonestandactingoutofcompulsionorfear. 2/13/201412:10PM

21 restriction 2/13/20145:56AM

22 nothinginthismomentoftime 2/12/20145:04PM

23 lackofselfawareness, itisnatural tobelostfromhappiness,thenitsanopportunitytoexplore,and findadifferentqualitytoexperience

2/12/20144:04PM

24 Thinking 2/12/20149:57AM

25 Isuppose,whenIamnotatmybestthelackofgoodmannersandthelackofawarenessin Brahmins.

2/11/20142:06PM

26 Lettingmyselfgetinfluencedbyego,fearandattachmentinparticular.Havingexpectationsrather thanhopes.Seeingdefectsinothers.(IfIseethem inmyselfIworkonitwithBaba).

2/10/20147:56PM

27 BK's!Notreally.Situationsinlife. 2/10/201411:06AM

28 Conflictsandwasteanddisrespectfuil thoughtsaboutothers.WhenIaminfluencedbythe judgementsofRavansnon-divine intellect.

2/10/20144:23AM


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60.87% 28

39.13% 18

Q37Whatchangeswouldmostimprovethissurvey?


Total 46

# Suggestions Date

1 that survey / ... also in German language is possible (translated from German using Google Translate).2/26/201411:39PM

2 Openingthemeditationmethods,retreatswithmoreopenandauthentc discussions,notbelieving everything thatistoughtintheyagya

2/20/20145:18AM

3 ToimprovefriendshipamongstBKs,tolessenstatusorientationandpoliticsinBKcommunity.To comeintotheflowandbeinganinstrumentoftheDivine.

2/20/20141:59AM

4 pdfgenerationoftheownstatements.posibilitytogobackandchangethinks.posibilitytohavethe optionofzeroornoanswer,definitionofbrahminhouseholdandotherthinks

2/20/20141:48AM

5 Itwouldbemuchmoreconducive toitbeingattractivetoseeall thequestionsinonego.Itseems somuchlongerthanIthought.AsIwantedtogivesomeverythoughtfulanswerstothequestions.I preferwrittenpapersforthistypeofthingratherthanonline.I'mnotgreatwithcomputersandI haveavoiceprogram totypethisanotherdetailsin.Igettoomanyemailsasitisinmy business/work. Anyway that's my feedback.

2/19/201412:25PM

6 x 2/19/20148:03AM

7 Themainquestion iswhatwillbetheuseofthissurvey? 2/18/20148:38PM

8 MorefocusonhowweleadaspiritualandbewiththeBKcommunityorhelpcreatebetter community.Whatcanbedone,paticulalyinthewestwherewedon'tliveandconnectsomuch withourlokikfamily.Icanseethatthereisalotofloneliness,especialasBKsgetolderand/orsick.

2/18/201412:51AM

9 createanareawherepeoplemayaddaquestion ineachcategory,aswritingisnotmyfavourite wayofcommunicatingvidioanswerscouldbealsogood.

2/12/20144:08PM

Ihavenosuggestions-itisgoodasitis.

60.87%(28)

Ihavesomesuggestionsbelow.

39.13%(18)


Ihavenosuggestions-itisgoodasitis.

Ihavesomesuggestionsbelow.


64 / 65

10 peopleinaleadingrolehavetogetawayfromcontributing fhroughthereintellectonly.Lifehasto beledinapracticalwayandwithanhonestheart.

2/11/20142:08PM

11 Someofthequestionsseemedverybroadandwasn'tsureexactlywhatyouwerelookingfor, howeveransweredaswellaspossible.

2/10/20147:56PM

12 formofaninterviewwouldbeeasierforme,misunderstandigshappeneasierinwrittenlanguage2/9/20145:39AM

13 Ifyouarelivinginacentreorsubcentre thefirstquestions-howoftendoyougotothecentreetc.-don*tmakesense...

2/9/20144:04AM

14 Thesurveyseemedgood.I'dliketoknowhowthedatashapedup,whatconclusionswerereached. Thankyoubothfordoingthis.Ihopeit'sreallyvaluableandgoodoutcomesaredeveloped.Now, where'sthatchocolate?

2/8/20145:46PM

15 stayundependentandstayconnected 2/7/20147:23PM

16 Clearlydescribeobjectivesofsurvey 2/7/20146:42PM

17 Itshouldbemoreclarifiedwhatthissurveyisgoodfor.Itlooksasifitisjuststatistics.Iwouldliketo seeafterwardsacollectionofchangingswhichareneeded.

2/7/20147:35AM

18 morewritingspaceinthebox;scrollbardisappearstoofastformetomovedownpage-mightbe artefactofthislaptop?Content-wise,wouldbegoodtobemorespecific 'deficits'inBK managementstyle-Iappreciate thattheseissuesarepartofthe'tests'thatemergealongtheBK pathtowisdom -butitwouldbelovelyif'seniors'reallywere 'elders'thatappreciated life'sjourney; mymainexperience isthattheyremainadministratorsandbehavioural issuesarebedsofMayaor justsitinthetoohardbasket.The'culturalgaps'remainhuge(inmyexperience)andisatopic not fordiscussionmostofthetime(thatisawholeotherstoryandprobablyworthyofresearch i.e.in Indiathereare'caste'dividesaliveandwell intheBKgatheringandoutsideofIndia;thereligious backgroundsoftenclouddecisionse.g.onceIwasdeclareda'christian'byanIndiansister(region incharge)whenwewerehavingasmallgroupdiscussionamongmatureBKs;clearlymychristian legacywasmoretopofmindthanmy26yrsasaBK!.thereareprobablymorethingsIcouldwrite aboutherebutthissmall textboxisdifficulttomanage/checkmythoughtsetc...thankyouforthis initialstep.

2/6/20141:46PM

19 descriptionsofparticularsituationsandlearningexperiencesthatBK'shavegonethrough.Given thiscanbedoneanonymouslyitcouldbeveryvaluable.

1/31/20141:02AM


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89.13% 41

10.87% 5

Q38Wouldyouliketobepartofthiscontinuingresearchproject?


Total 46

Yes89.13%(41)

No10.87%(5)


Yes

No

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