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  1. There is so much competition in society that kids have no time to relax. There is a fear that they will not fit into society. How do we handle this situation?  

    You shouldn’t push them too much. You should teach them to relax. Music, meditation and some games will help. Take some time out to play games with your children, this is very important.  Tell your children 'Compete with yourself ...
  2. In the world, we see so many successful people who do not meditate. We also see many meditators who are not successful in terms of name, fame, money, achievements, etc. How do we explain this?

    Well, what do you call a success? Is it just having a big bank balance? People may have had a lot of fame and name, and a big bank balance, but they may be unable to smile, or they may not be having a good night’s sleep, and many cannot enjoy thei ...
  3. Gurudev, when I get close to my goal, suddenly something thing happens and I am not able to reach my goal. This happens every time. What to do?

    I want you to revisit your own life and see how many times you have succeeded. Whenever a problem comes in front of us, we eternalize and generalize it. We should stop this. If there is a problem and you say, I want you to say, ‘Oh, I will face this proble ...
  4. What is the secret of a peaceful and successful life?

    That is what I have been telling you all this while. Accept the people and situations as they are. And always be in the present moment. Do not keep thinking of what happened in the past or what will happen in the future. ...
  5. Is being successful related to spirituality in any way? I have friends who are atheist yet very successful. Is being spiritual just a support for the mind?

    Being spiritual enhances your intelligence, intuition and innovative ability. It also gives you inner strength. Someone may say, ‘I am an atheist’, but he is surviving on the past luck, not earning anything new. They may appear to rise high ...
  6. Gurudev, why do some people get success easily and others have to strive hard?

    You cannot generalize this. Many factors are there in success. And what you mean by success is only one-sided success. Someone having a Rolls Royce or BMW is not necessarily success. Do they have confidence, peace of mind and happiness in their life? You s ...
  7. Dear Gurudev, I know that you have stayed by my side when I had no one to talk to or express myself. I have not been successful at work so far and often I am unlucky. I have not been able to take things to completion. Please help me with your advice?

    The pain or the concern that 'I have not been able to complete things' itself will take you towards completion. So just relax.If you don’t feel concerned that you are not completing things, then there is a problem. But you have ...
  8. Gurudev, why is it that only some people get success in life even though everyone is working hard?

    No, don’t think that way. Like I said, two options, either you win or you make others win. Don’t lose your heart. Each one of us on this planet is unique, so don’t compare yourself with others.You don’t know ho ...
  9. How can I prepare myself to achieve success in life?

    Smart working, hard working and be open to new ideas and don’t get stuck. The most important of all this is to be relaxed deep within. ...
  10. Gurudev, how do I explain the idea of success to my children in simple straight words?

    Children do not mind success or failure. For kids I would say leave them as they are and don’t try to put a concept of success or failure in their minds. Let them experience life in totality; as it comes to them. For adults I have a different fo ...