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Gurudev, in English, America is called as America, Nepal is called as Nepal, Sri Lanka is called Sri Lanka and so on. But why is Bharat (name for India in Hindi) called as India in English?
When Bombay became Mumbai, then soon India too will become Bharat once again (referring to India returning back to its ancient times of peace and great prosperity). Just like Madras became Chennai, and Bangalore became Ben ... -
Gurudev, what does one have to do to become a Rishi or a Swami?
One does not need to do anything to become a Rishi or a Swami. Just having this sincere intention to become one is good enough. And along with that, one has to follow the rules and discipline of that lifestyle, that’s it.When one does not wa ... -
In Hinduism, it is believed that one cannot obtain liberation without the Grace of the Guru. Why is this so?
This belief is not limited to Hinduism alone. In fact, even in Buddhism, Jainism and other religions of the world, it is a widely held belief that one cannot progress and find liberation without the Guru. You will find this in Christianity also. Jesus Chri ... -
Don't Have Any Regrets
Gurudev, I have the inquisitiveness to know more and go deeper in meditation. Is this contrary to relaxing? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: In meditation you do nothing. Just relax and you will go deeper. What will obstruct you to go deep is eating too much, or usi ... -
How do we overcome the favoritism environment in the corporate world?
You cannot totally overcome that. Unless people are in a very high state of consciousness, there will always be some favoritism. A hard working person needs to be smart as well. ... -
Gurudev, is the direction of meditation important. I have heard that one should not sleep with the head in the north direction.
Yes, because the magnetic currents are flowing in that direction therefore it is better not to sleep with head in that direction. But during meditation, you can sit facing the sun. If the sun has set, then you face to the north. It doesn’t ... -
I have failed in two love relations. What do I do? How many times will my heart break? I am shattered. Why is the one whom I love married to someone else?
Do not worry. There were only 2 failed relationships. Even to pass the IAS (Indian Administrative Services) exam you get 3 chances. Never mind. You are getting experience from this - to love and let go. ... -
Gurudev, I am quite fascinated with the Ardhanareshwar (a composite form of the Hindu God Shiva and his companion Parvati) concept in India. Please explain this.
Each one of you is made up of both the mother and the father element. It is through the father’s sperm and the mother’s egg that you come into existence. So in you there is half father and half mother, or half male and half female. That is w ... -
Gurudev, I am an ex-Indian team cricketer. Is it possible to be ethical and successful in sports? What is success for a sportsman?
Millions of people are watching you play. They want a genuine game to be played. You cannot cheat the people who think you are playing genuinely. If you are playing a match which is already fixed then it highly deceiving for them. Do not fool people at ... -
As I am getting old, I have started fearing death? Please suggest a solution for this.
Death can come at anytime in one’s life. As long as we were busy in many activities in our lives, we are not afraid of death. When there is nothing left to do, we start to feel that we are going to die. Everyone has to die one day. But the ...