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The whole commercialization of yoga is making it lose its original purpose, which is spirituality.
Commercialization has to do with people and not with yoga. Wherever there are people and there are arrangements to be done, commerce becomes a part of it. But if yoga is denied to people because they do not have money, I would say that is wrong. ... -
I have never practiced yoga, but I have always been impressed by the relaxed state of Gurus and yogis. Speaking as a Catholic, what do you say to those leaders of monotheistic religions, senior clerics in my own faith who say that yoga has its origin in Hinduism and Pantheism and being focused entirely on the physical aspect of the body can undermine Christian prayer. Therefore, it is not necessarily the right approach to spirituality for Christians. Is being a devout Christian compatible with the practice of yoga?
By eating Chinese food, we do not become Chinese. Listening to Beethoven, does not turn you into a German. When we can accept food from every part of the world, music from every part of the world, technology from every part of the world, why to single o ... -
I have never done yoga in my life? What is yoga? Is it a meditation? Is it different postures of the body? If that is so, what are the scientific linkages between those things and what happens inside which leads to such dynamic effects in the form of resolution of conflict and giving us peace of mind?
First, I would like to refute your first statement that you have never done yoga in your whole life. You have done it as a baby, but you don’t know it. Not a single child on this planet has grown up without doing yoga.Babies, when they sleep ... -
Empowered By Yoga
(Below is a continuation of the post The 'Yoga' Way) I have never done yoga in my life? What is yoga? Is it a meditation? Is it different postures of the body? If that is so, what are the scientific linkages between those things and what happens inside wh ... -
The 'Yoga' Way
(As a curtain raiser event to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was invited to speak on yoga and conduct a meditation session. The event titled "The Yoga Way" was organised by the Indian embassy in Brussels in ... -
Life Is A Game
Take life as a sport. Life is a struggle when you have no knowledge. With knowledge, the same life which you considered as a struggle turns out into a sport. In sports, you are happy, whatever the outcome.When you feel that the journey itself is a struggl ... -
How to stop people from bullying?
You do not need to stop anyone from bullying you. You do not get bullied, that is all.How are they going to bully? They are going to say something, right? You act as though you are deaf! The best way for a bully is to act as though you are deaf, o ... -
Gurudev, how can I become like Bhakt Prahlada? Could it happen automatically or do I need to make an effort?
It is like you are asking me, 'Gurudev, how I can like something? How can I like mangoes? How can I like bananas?'You have no way to like it, it simply happens. Your very desire that you want to be like Bhakt Prahlada, know that you are al ... -
Gurudev, if we want some thoughts to manifest or turn to reality, what should we do? Kindly explain. Is there is a mechanism?
Intention, Attention, and Manifestation. You have an intention, and you first offer it to the universe, to the Higher Spirit, or to someone very dear to you, like your parents, your ancestors, your personal angels, Gods and Goddesses, or to the Guru. To ... -
I have more affinity to knowledge sheets rather than my studies. What to do? Please tell my parents that it is okay.
It is good that you have affinity towards knowledge sheets, but you have to put your effort and study also. You do not have to put much effort in knowledge, you have to put your effort in studies because your interest is not there. So whatever comes to ...