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Gurudev, what is Ayush Homa?
Ayush Homa is a special pooja done to pray for a long and healthy life, and to pray that our body and all its organs remain in good health.In Ayush Homa, we also ask for blessings so that our mind and intellect are healthy and in a positive state. ... -
Gurudev, I want to know the significance of Déjà vu, as I seem to be experiencing a lot of it.
See, our consciousness is ancient and new – both at the same time. So it can tap into the happenings of the past as well as that of the future.When you walk on the road, you can only see so much. But if you are flying above the road, you can ... -
Gurudev, when we are asked to surrender, how do we know it is not procrastination or escapism?
Who told you to surrender? I tell you, don’t surrender. Hold on to whatever it is. Do not listen to somebody and surrender. Why do you bother about that? Got it? Still confused? Yes, it is my job to confuse you! (Laughter) Forget about what eve ... -
Gurudev, isn't valor a sign of arrogance, and a display of ego?
There can be valor even when you are simple and free from arrogance, but not cowardice. There is ego and misery in cowardice. When you are natural and free from arrogance, then there is only joy and valor. Valor is merely a display or projection of one’ ... -
What is the difference between free will and destiny?
Just know that life is not entirely free will or destiny alone. It is a combination of the two. For example, your height is your destiny and your weight is your free will. ... -
Gurudev, why did Lord Krishna slay Shishupala (an evil king in Mahabharata and a distant cousin of Lord Krishna) when he spoke ill and abused Lord Krishna? Lord Krishna could have chosen to punish him in some other way also. Why did He resort to killing him instead?
Well, Lord Krishna did many things during His lifetime. Now, how do I say why He did what He did at that time? How would I know this?Every avatar (incarnation of the Divine) has done something or the other during their lifetime. You should ... -
Gurudev, how do I identify the enemy inside of me, and how do I conquer him?
Identifying the enemy is the most important thing. Anything that does not let you stay peaceful and happy is your enemy. But sometimes in the process of trying to overcome this enemy, we may get caught deeper within it. Hence, at such time ... -
Dear Gurudev, I am a farmer and no girl wants to marry me. I have a younger sister and even for her we reject boys who are farmers. When will farmers get respect in society?
First, you start respecting yourself. Don’t think that because I am a farmer, I am not getting respect. Stop asking for respect. Whatever profession you are doing, you respect yourself, and you will see how everybody else does that. ... -
Gurudev, my family wants me to get married but I am not able to find any boy of my choice. I told them until I talk to you, I wont take any decision. I am not finding any good boys.
You have spoken to me now, so go and make the decision (laughter). If you have to marry, speak to the boys, and see who is suitable. You are not able to find any good boys? Does that mean you are very good? Goodness is in everyone, look for ... -
Accepting Imperfection
Gurudev, how do I deal with the imperfections around me? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Leave a little room for imperfections.Imperfections exist at three levels; physical, mental and emotional, i.e., body, thought and emotions. If you don’t accept the imperfectio ...