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"You yourself are Shaastra. If you study your consciousness, your mind, that is what is in the Shaastra."
We succumb to the illusion that we are yogi, bhogi (epicurean). No one can equal me, I did this, I did that! People who make such declarations are confining themselves to a limited identity. Any type of identification limits your potential. You are so vast ... -
"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 ... -
'Atma shakti (power of the Self) is much more powerful than any shapes and forms'
(A member of the audience asked a question and it was inaudible) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes. In Ashram everyone is needed, you can definitely do Seva. Whoever wishes to do Seva in the Ashram, come and talk to the Seva administrator and say how many months, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Keep moving and keep your spirit high
Berlin, July 4: After the grand World Culture Festival event in Berlin, the volunteer team shared their challenges with Sri Sri. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Challenges are there to make you see that you can overcome them, that you have the energy. Your spirit s ...