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"The empty space is filled with intelligence, filled with knowledge, filled with love and compassion."
Gurudev, did Gopis ever meditate when Krishna was there? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Did Gopis meditate? Whether they meditated or they did not meditate, how does it matter? It is an old story. But meditation has to be second to life; walking, talking, sitting, ... -
'Satyam Param Dhimahi'
What you read now in the Bhagavad Gita (16th chapter), the good qualities, the divine qualities, we are all born with. We have it in us. The negative qualities are only on the circumference. They are super imposed on our goodness. So, Lord Krishna says tha ... -
The more dispassionate you are, the more the power of Sankalpa comes to you
Dear Guruji, when you say I am different from the body I understand that, but when you say I am different from the mind I do not understand that. How am I different from my mind? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Okay, now are you your thoughts or the thoughts are you ... -
Life & Guru are inseparable
Life and Guru are inseparable. Your life is the Guru tatva(principle). Throw light on your own life. The wisdom that shines through your life - you need to honor, that is honoring the Guru. See, life has taught you so many things - what you did wrong and ... -
Only in giving there is happiness
When we see you we feel complete, but please tell us what do you feel for all your devotees? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: That’s good. I am happy if you feel happy and when you move on the right path, right knowledge and engage yourself in sadhana, seva and s ... -
Know there is a power that is taking care of everything & the power loves you
What is more important happiness or performing one’s duty? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Both. You have to perform your duty and you have to be happy. Why do you want to have a choice between these two? Hmm... If there is a choice, go for duty first because if yo ... -
Corruption starts where belongingness ends
Gurudev, the war against corruption has already started in the country. In this war you are Rama, Shri Ramdevji is Lakshman, and Anna Hazareji is Hanuman. But Rama is still not to be seen in the field yet? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You left Arvind (Arvind ... -
Passion for transformation & dispassion for momentary
How can I offer both positive and negative to God? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Just let go. If you find it difficult, just live in the present moment. Now, now. The past is gone. The future is yet to come.Why is the body cremated in the Hindu religion? Sri Sri ... -
Wherever you are, you meditate and you find the divinity
I am an astrologer. Is it okay to listen to the problems of people and would that affect me in any way? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No, you are astrologer and the work of an astrologer is very good. You can give people some direction, this will be beneficial ...
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