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  1. How to cope with a troubled marriage, a marriage which has two kids? How to guide and give comfort to two young daughters who are caught in the middle of this marital issue?

    You know when marriages break down you have to deal with the children’s psychology with care. Often parents pour all their grievances onto those young minds. They say bad things about their spouse so that the children remain closer to them. Don’t do that. ...
  2. Gurudev, you have often spoken about the role of the husband and wife to have a successful married life. Today please tell us about the role of in-laws in having a happy married life.

    See, your mother and your father have scolded you so many times, isn’t it? When your mother scolds you, you easily accept it. But if the same thing is said by your mother-in-law, then it hurts and disturbs you, like as if something is stuck in your throat. ...
  3. But what does dharma say? Being a daughter, I can’t hurt them, but I have to live my life too.

    You are correct. For your children you do it that way. But now, if you are the only daughter, you have to take care of your parents. Even if you are one of the daughters, there is a problem. Use all your skills to convince them and find a solution. If you ...
  4. I am in love with a person who is from a different caste; and my parents are very orthodox. I tried my level best to convince them, but it is not working. What is my dharma? Should I live for myself or for them?

    Be skillful. Weigh the consequences. If they are so adamant, then there is no point in putting them through so much misery. You will also not be happy. Both of you will be miserable. Use your skill to convince them. Try some middle path. If you cannot, the ...
  5. Is it possible to attain self-realization even if I am stuck in a dysfunctional marriage? My spouse’s negativity and anger floods my system. Do I still have a chance?

    Yes, yes, yes, yes! Thank your spouse. You can grow very well and you can become really solid. They are negative and you are positive, in spite of whatever they accuse you of you keep smiling. You have all the chances. ...
  6. I am torn between spirituality and sex. I feel a sense of guilt mixing both. I am married and have a good relationship with my wife

    When you are married you have that dharma; that is your duty. So when you are married then you have to grow together with your spouse and help them to grow. Have you read Yoga Vasistha? There is a story of Lila in it. Read Yoga Vasistha. ...
  7. What is the purpose of marriage?

    You are asking the wrong person. Ask those who are married, ask them this question.I would say, it is an important institution. And if you want to have children, then definitely you should get married and have children and give them a good education ...
  8. On the spiritual path is it bad to marry and have children?

    No, you can marry and you can have children. That is why I have started the department Sri Sri Matrimony, so that all the single girls and bachelors can put their names in it, a ...
  9. Gurudev, is marriage an obstacle to self-knowledge? Why did you not marry?

    Oh! I haven’t even grown up! In self-knowledge marriage should not be an obstacle. Many people are enlightened; they are married and yet, are self-knowing. ...
  10. Why don’t yogis marry?

    There is no rule that they should not marry, but they become like children again and child marriage is prohibited. ...