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Gurudev, I can understand being centered and doing sadhana and seva but when criticism and jealousy turns to harmful proportions, what should I do?
Be aware, be alert. Is it jealousy in you or in others? If it is in you wake up and see what are you jealous about, everything is going to finish one day. Know that everything is going to be gone, everything is going to finish, your jealousy will right ... -
Being in silence and being alone leads me to a melancholic mood. I feel sorry for myself. Is this ok?
No, don’t feel sorry for yourself. ... -
If we are to let go of our efforts, why should we make any effort at all?
During meditation, let go of all your efforts. Before that, you have to make effort otherwise what will there be to let go? (Laughter) ... -
Wherever you are, you meditate and you find the divinity
I am an astrologer. Is it okay to listen to the problems of people and would that affect me in any way? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No, you are astrologer and the work of an astrologer is very good. You can give people some direction, this will be beneficial ... -
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If one member of the family is an Art of Living teacher, then will she be able to reform a husband who is an alcoholic? Please answer Guruji.
It is very difficult. It is said ‘Ghar ki murgi dal barabar’. At home they already know you, even though you have become a teacher they won’t listen to you, you should not teach them. Take them to another teacher; they will listen to what another teacher s ... -
Dear Guruji, I have already taken a mantra from a saint but now I am getting attracted to this path and to you. To be like you do is it necessary to take a mantra, if yes am I being dishonest to the first mantra that I have received?
No, don't get so confused. You have served another saint and you have taken knowledge from him that is why you are here. He has made you progress. So just be grateful. Here you are doing kriya. Learn Sahaj Samadhi and in that you will get a mantra and cont ... -
Keep moving and keep your spirit high
Berlin, July 4: After the grand World Culture Festival event in Berlin, the volunteer team shared their challenges with Sri Sri. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Challenges are there to make you see that you can overcome them, that you have the energy. Your spirit s ... -
Gurudev, in day to day life spirituality does not always work; I have now come to understand this. I am not able to even ask people for money for the work I have done. Please give me a solution.
When you are working then do your work giving your 100% and when you are doing charity do that also to your best. Charity in work and work in charity will create problems ... -
Do you answer all prayers?
Be careful what you wish for. You should always add a clause at the end to say “and whatever is best”. ...