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  1. Gurudev, you often speak about Kripa (Grace). Should we all in The Art of Living become certain and confident about the presence of grace in our lives?

    Yes, of course! There is no need to worry at all. Just relax and be confident at all times. But at the same time, also be wise and practical. You should not think, “Oh! I have abundance of Grace in my life”, and then put your hand in a burni ...
  2. Gurudev, could you please tell us the meaning of vigraha and anugraha.

    Graha means holding onto something. The whole universe is moving very fast and whatever is holding this universe is called Graha. Agraha is when you hold onto something and you insist.Then comes Nigraha whi ...
  3. You tell us that once we have reached here, just relax. I agree and I will do my dharma to the best of my ability. Do you promise to take care of me and keep me away from all this pain, desires and suffocation? Is it is deal?

    (Laughter) Let me consider it! A deal is always two sided. People say give me blessings, but they bring a small cup with them. If you bring a small cup that can hold only 100ml of milk and then ask me to you 1 liter of milk, how can I give it to ...
  4. Gurudev, can you please explain to me what Grace means.

    That is something which cannot be explained.When you feel that you have received something which is beyond your ability, beyond your capacity, then you say that it is a gift. Grace simply means gift. That is closest you can get. ...
  5. Gurudev, when the mind gets stuck in a situation, it does not get out quickly. What does one do for that?

    It is okay, the mind is like that only. This is where knowledge is important. Knowledge is like holding on to a life jacket in a storm. That is why it is called storms of emotions. The ancient people have compared emotions to an ocean; i ...
  6. Gurudev, what is Anugraha? How and when can we receive it?

    Anugraha means grace. Nothing is possible in life without anugraha. When you receive a lot without making efforts for it, then it is said that you are blessed with anugraha. Do you understand what I am saying? Usual ...
  7. Would every soul attain Moksha some day? How long will this earth continue and will we all have grace in next birth also?

    You ask about yourself. Why do you ask about all the souls in the world? Do all the souls want moksha first of all? They may not even want; correct! You know, sometimes we make generalized statements and we ask these generalized questions also.I have n ...
  8. Gurudev, it is very easy to be grateful when things are going well. How to feel grateful and be aware of your grace when things are not going well?

    Remember how in the past tough times have become easier. You sailed through the tough times. That will give you the confidence and instill stronger faith in you. ...
  9. Dear Gurudev, on what basis do you reward your devotees? Because I think I do not deserve even ten percent of what I have got. Is there a calculation mistake on your side?

    I do not calculate. Why bother to calculate? I am relaxed. You also better relax. It is good when we feel that we have gotten more than what we are worthy of. This makes us more humble. It takes away demand from our head because demand destroys lov ...
  10. Many great saints, though they attained enlightenment, did not give it directly to anybody. They just preached about the steps to attain it. Why does God not give enlightenment directly to everyone? Are samskaras (impressions) necessary for this?

    Samskaras are necessary. If you are here, it means that somewhere you had the interest and curiosity to come. Without that interest, how could you come here? So, a little bit of samskaras are necessary. However, only samskaras are ...