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Why Meditation Is So Effective?
(Below is a continuation of the post The Key To Being Happy) I think today the world consciousness is improving; however, on the flip side, you see all this negativity and unrest happening. Yet simultaneously, there are more people concerned about the wor ... -
Putting Wisdom To Work
Life is a combination of simplicity and complexity. On one side life is very simple, on the other side, it's very complex. While complexity makes life interesting and aids for the growth, simplicity gives it breathing space. And it is both at the same tim ... -
Wisdom Is Key To Freedom
(Below is the continuation of the post Putting Wisdom To Work) You have done all that you wanted to do; you have achieved. You got everything, and whatever you want also, you are getting, then what next? This is a question that sometimes comes up. If it c ... -
There Is No Escape From The Guru
You can’t escape from having a Guru, or being a Guru. Everyone has to realize this, that there is no escape, or no way out. There is a proverb in Sanskrit that says, ‘I first salute the wicked because he is teaching me by falling into a pit. He has warned ... -
Don't Get Stuck In Small Things
Below in the continuation of the post There Is No Escape From The Guru) There are many dimensions in life. Let’s work with this dimension properly, when you are totally relieved from this dimension, or fully satisfied in this dimension, then the other dim ... -
Sri Sri's Message On Guru Purnima 2016
Every human being comes to this planet with a sub-conscious, unconscious and conscious mind. As the conscious mind starts becoming more active, learning begins. And the presence of Guru is essential for any learning. The Guru’s presence continues througho ... -
Qualities Of A Blossomed Consciousness
Dear Gurudev, what is devotion and how is it that some people have it and some people don't? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Listen, I would like you to take these two words away from your dictionary - surrender and devotion. Both these words are very confusing. Th ... -
Pain Is Inevitable But Suffering Is Optional
(Below is a continuation of the post Blossomed Consciousness) Gurudev, what is the role of pain in personal and spiritual transformation? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional; you have heard that before, right? Pain is nothing b ... -
How Celebrating Our Differences Brings Us Together
(Below is the continuation of the post The Key To A Happy Life) In our World Cultural Festival, there were many challenges, many things seemed impossible. One was the seven acre stage that had to seat 8,500 artists. All the artists had to sit at different ... -
The Key To A Happy Life
My goodness, look at all the decoration that has been done! I think you all get bored looking at me, so you want to look at something more. This decoration is for all of you to look at and enjoy; it is not for me, your smile is good enough for me. Cooking ...