Question: I am a college student in Chennai. I often lack concentration and confidence, what can I do about it? I try to meditate and not feel tired but I fail? But I tell myself – I can do it, but it never happens. I am in serious need of help from a spiritual guru. I am a devotee of Vivekananda, in fact I have the 8 vol. books but I did not read much from it. And few days back I was cheated by a man who was saying he would make me pure. He took my money and left. I did not tell any one about it. I feel really lost. My studies are not too good as it use to in my 12. I think, I am corrupted by the adult oriented materials on the net and since I believe in you here it goes I shaag I want to control myself and I want live a meaningful life. Please help me get my life back. I have never been so open to anyone else but I have so much confidence on the Vivekananda Institution. I feel bad now that I will not be able to win in my life since I am so bad. Help me, help me, I am dieing.
Answer: Thank you for your kind e-mail. Nothing to get despaired. You are a young man and studying in college. Nobody can make you pure and that too by paying money. Lost is lost. Don’t bother. Since you are in Chennai, you please go to the following address and meet Swami Bhaktirupananda. You show this e-mail and also tell your problems. He will personally guide you. His address is
Bhaktirupananda,
Vivekanandar Illam (Lady Willingdon College Campus),
Kamarajan Salai (Marina), Triplicane,
Chennai - 600 005. Phone : 844-6188.
If possible, I shall also talk to him. After meeting him write to me. If you happen to visit Bangalore call on me.