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When you let go the best will come to you
In order to bring change in the system it is said you should get into the system. But when we are in the system we are in a position where we don’t want to upset the people who are working with us, then how do we bring change? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: For tha ... -
There is some element within us that does not perish
Mahasatsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Delhi Life is eternal; we never give a thought to this truth. When someone dies we declare that the person is immortal, but the truth is we ourselves are immortal. That is why we do not feel that we have grown old ... -
Once you are on this path know that you are purified!
Mahasatsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Chandigarh Is all your work getting done? This is what grace is! Whoever comes on this path grace is always in abundance. Instead of bringing flowers for me, you blossom as a flower. There should always be a smile o ... -
May everyone's tears become sweet tears of love!
Mahasatsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Orrisa Satsang means the uniting of hearts with hearts, communicating through the heart. All these formalities are only on the surface but your meeting with your Self is satsang. This year the Art of Living has comp ... -
Acceptance brings calmness in the mind
When should we listen to the head and when should we listen to the heart? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: While doing business listen to the head. To lead life, listen to the heart. Basavanna (a great Kannada poet who lived a few centuries ago) has said, ’Compassion ... -
If the eyes are steady in one place, it is impossible for the mind to wander
Guruji with the help of Sudarshan Kriya and meditation I am able to be centered. But whenever I am not centered I get into anxiety and depression. How can I come out of this? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You are going into depression because you want too much, to ... -
Love cannot ascertain authority
Dear Guruji, for the sake of love are we to sacrifice everything including our identity, morals, etc? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Vivek (discrimination) is essential here. Love is not an emotional thing. Sometimes people think I am so devoted I should get this p ... -
When you feel weak I am with you as your strength, you are not alone!
In Ashtavakra you say to drop sense objects if you wish for freedom. Sometimes human values like compassion, love, etc., depend on sense objects. Should I drop this also? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, don’t hold on to anything, let go! Compassion and love is ... -
What is the plan of Art of Living to enter into active politics?
Art of Living has none because we are in so many countries, in so many places. We don’t want to get into politics at any cost. At the same time we would definitely take responsibility in supporting the right person, the right candidate. So you all have to ... -
My parents are divorcing after thirty eight years of marriage. How to help them? I don’t want to take sides. Would you tell me what to do?
Listen to both of them separately and don’t comment. Tell your father your mother loves him very much, and you tell your mother that your father loves her very much. And when there is love, there are fight and there is difference of opinion also. ...
