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Gurudev, what is the significance of the half closed-half open eyes of Lord Balaji?

You also become absorbed in meditation, in inner bliss. ...

Gurudev, we have learnt that we have to accept people and situations as they are. My question is, up to what extent?

You accept and your acceptance brings calmness in the mind. When the mind is calm, you can act. If you don't accept you are so jittery and agitated. Whatever action you take, you will regret about it. That is why acceptance is essential. ...

What are your thoughts on the Caste system?

Classifying people based on their birth is incorrect. All human beings are one! ...

When should we listen to the head and when should we listen to the heart?

While doing business listen to the head. To lead life, listen to the heart. ...

Some people in my country believe in substances that change their mind. I do not know what to tell them to make them change?

Substances are not good because they seem to give you a high but then it takes away the energy, joy, and beauty from the people who do substance abuse. You must tell them to so Sudarshan Kriya. ...

Who is more fortunate the blissed out or blessed?

You cannot be blissed out if you are not blessed. My dear everything has its place. Eyes have its place, ears have its place; we do not need to go into comparisons. You are riding a motor bike and you are wearing a shirt that has buttons. Just im ...

If I do not understand anything in life, what to do?

If you do not understand anything in life, then just be happy and if you understand everything then also be happy. At least be happy. Those who think they understand everything about life become very unhappy thinking they know everything. Do not be like t ...

Gurudev, The only thing I find interesting is doing seva for The Art of Living. I want to be a full time Art of Living teacher but my family wants my financial support, so what to do?

First become a part time teacher. Teach one course a month or two courses a month for two hours in the evening. So you can do both, become a teacher and do a job. We have our own HR here; if you want a job we can help you get a job. ...

Gurudev, you tell us to shut the past. If we have to shut the past then why does our teacher teach us history?

To shut the past you should have a past. How can you shut the past if you do not have it? If you have to remove the wrapper of a chocolate, there should be wrapper on the chocolate. Only if there is a wrapper on the chocolate, can you remove it. So yo ...

Gurudev, I want to know the purpose of life. Why am I here?

You are very lucky that you have got this intense desire to know who you are and what you want to do. Keep this desire burning and continue to do your practices and listen to more knowledge. Do the advanced course; you will understand a lot more about your ...