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  1. Dear Gurudev, what is the indication that we are moving towards the Self?

    You need not move towards the Self, the Self is already there, everywhere. There is something in you that is unfazed, that stays solid; that is the Self. ...
  2. I give generously to my loved ones. But often I find myself taking care of others, before taking care of myself, and then I have regret and resentment. How do I give in a healthier way?

    Listen, you seem to have too much free time. Why you think so much? You want to give, then give and forget about it! There is a saying in Hindi, ‘Neki kar aur dariya mein daal’, which means, do good deeds and then drop them in the ocean. ...
  3. The Secret Behind The Ancient Sciences

    Boone, North Carolina Gurudev, how often do great souls like you come to this world? How do they decide when to come back? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: That is a secret! Gurudev, could you tell us about the Saptarishis? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The universe has a rh ...
  4. Does chocolate block naadis?

    I don’t know about chocolates. You ask some nutritionists. Too much of anything is no good. Anyways, what I would say is, don’t bring me chocolates or any sweet for that matter. You smile, that is good enough. I find so many people bringing sweets, ch ...
  5. Guruvdev, you mentioned Sanskrit as the source for these names. What are the other names that come from Sanskrit?

    Do you know all the months’ names are in Sanskrit? Until a few centuries ago, the New Year always began in March, when the Sun moves to the first point of Aries. However, King George of London decided to celebrate January 1 as the New Year. Although he ...
  6. What are the names of the Saptarishis?

    Sapta or the seven rishis are, Kashyapa, Athri, Vashishta, Bharadvaja, Gautama, Jamadagni and Vishwamitra. ...
  7. Love & Forgiveness, The Need Of The Hour

    Atlanta, Georgia Om Shanti Shanti Shanti (May the Divine bring peace to us as individuals, and the whole world) It is my pleasure to speak to you today on Love and Forgiveness. This subject is so vast, so great, and yet so basic to our human existence. So ...
  8. The Untold Stories Of Mahatma Gandhi

    Atlanta, Georgia (On April 3rd, 2013, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was honored with the Gandhi-King-Ikeda Community Builders Prize, the highest honor given by the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College in Atlanta, in recognitio ...
  9. Choose Now Not To Be A Victim

    Boone, North Carolina It’s all about changing the hats you wear. You have to keep changing your hats, and keep saying, ‘Hats Off’, to that which is making everything happen. On a second thought, I would say, ‘Hats Off’, to this which is making everything h ...