23 May 2015 - QA 3

Gurudev, if we get negative thoughts by seeing or thinking about someone, then what should we do? Our ancestors have said that it is a sin to even think negative thoughts. Is this correct or wrong?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

See, it is alright. Thoughts simply come to you. They do not take your permission to appear, it just comes. So how can you hold yourself responsible for your thoughts? Just do not encourage negative thoughts. When you do not encourage or engage with negative thoughts, then you need not blame yourself. Let thoughts come and go. Do not go into guilt and self-pity because of negative thoughts.