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  1. Mind- Friend Or Enemy?

    Bad Antogast, Germany How to overcome the mind which bothers me? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: That is its nature. Do you know you are bigger than the mind? Wake up. Let the mind be there. Gurudev, how do I recognize my soul mate? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: First you s ...
  2. You Are Evergreen

    Bad Antogast, Germnay People from all over the world are here today, that is very good. This is our family reunion! From all over the world, we are celebrating Christmas here. This Christmas tree here it is telling you, 'Be like me, evergreen, full of ligh ...
  3. Worshiping The Gods

    Bangalore, India Please tell us something about Hanuman? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is said that the Ramayana is happening in your own body. Your soul is Rama, your mind is Sita, your breath or life-force is Hanuman, your awareness is Laxmana and your ego is ...
  4. The Intelligent Meditate

    Bangalore, IndiaDear Gurudev, it is said that the sign of devotion is to always be happy. Then why does God respond mostly when a devotee cries out of pain, misery or longing? I am confused. Can I get God’s attention without crying? Can a happy devotee get ...
  5. The Silence Of Good People

    Bangalore, India When I see this world of humans, I don't see a world which cares for me or anybody. There is goodness in them but largely they are driven by their weakness, greed and insecurity. Looking at what people are doing to the Earth and to each ot ...
  6. It Is Your Duty To Fight Injustice

    Bangalore, India Gurudev, why did Arjuna ask a doubt only on the battlefield and not when he had ample time with Lord Krishna before coming to the war? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Listen, Arjuna did not even ask a doubt, he simply said, 'I do not want to fight', ...
  7. Volunteer For A Better India

    New Delhi, India As I was lighting the lamp, it took a little time. I said, 'It takes a little time for the oil lamp to catch fire, but once it catches fire, it burns.' The same goes with the people of this country. They are a little slow in the beginning, ...
  8. A New Beginning

    Bangalore, India When an individual does meditation, it is called Tapasya (focused effort leading towards bodily purification and spiritual enlightenment). But when everyone joins together from all over the world and does meditation it is called a Yagna an ...
  9. The Power Of Prayer

    Bangalore, India Audience: Gurudev, today is Kanakadas Jayati. There was a great saint in India. He was a shepherd in the 12th century Karnataka. He was called Kanakadasa. The 12th century was a time when there was a wave of devotion that swept through Ind ...
  10. Dealing With Anger

    Bangalore, India Gurudev, I am wondering whether you prepare for each Satsang beforehand or do you create the meditation on the spot? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is in the moment. I do not prepare anything. I am readymade (Laughter). How to deal with righteou ...