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  1. You say that youth should be in politics, but most of the youth don’t have the funds to participate in elections.

    I will appeal to the Prime Minister that something should be done so that poor people can participate in politics without having to spend so much money. In fact, there are already laws that prevent use of money in elections. But it is not just the rules ...
  2. Gurudev, how will you guide the modern youth who want to join politics for the betterment of our country?

    First, you do your sadhana and broaden you vision. Second, you need to have enormous patience. You go with a big vision and there are all chances that your vision is squashed and smashed and it may reach a point that you will want to throw it awa ...
  3. When you engage other world leaders and talk about your agenda of peace, what do you talk about? I am just curious about what goes on in your negotiations and what do you ask of world leaders?

    First of all, when I meet anybody, I meet them as human beings. Just remember, even though somebody is a world leader, they are human, so they have their own issues. So I meet them on a human level. If the leaders are stressed, you can imagine the conse ...
  4. Gurudev, in my business many times I have to take the help of bribe and corruption even thought I do not want to, because without this many times things do not move ahead. How can I overcome this?

    I believe that it is very difficult for one person alone to fight against corruption. That is why it is very important to do it in a group. Then things will happen. You must have noticed that there is a group or committee for businessmen in every town a ...
  5. Gurudev, should the youth of the country enter politics?

    Yes of course, the youth must definitely enter politics. I would encourage this. In The Art of Living, we have started the College for Good Governance in Bhubaneswar. So all those who want to take up politics and work in the field should enrol there. I ...
  6. Gurudev, there are reservations based on class or race for many courses. Should Art of Living followers utilize these reservations or not?

    That is up to you. If you want to utilize it, do so. If you don’t want to, it is fine. All I want is that you be happy and make everyone around you happy. The best scenario is if there is no reservations, as everyone is equal. They do these for po ...
  7. Dear Gurudev, what would be the best way to stay connected with you while overcoming organizational politics?

    Listen, where there are people there is politics. What does politics mean? It means people. The world has (people) politics everywhere. If you think there is politics, it appears even bigger. If you think people are different ...
  8. Gurudev, what is the place of Dharma in politics and governance? What is meant by Rajdharma?

    Dharma has a great place and role in politics. People in power should run the government and the affairs of the society in a righteous way. It is the duty of the King to uphold and sustain Dharma (morality and human virtues) in the societ ...
  9. People often change when they come to power. What should one do so that power does not corrupt one’s mind?

    For this, one must continuously take the support of the spiritual path. Have a spiritual perspective towards life. Always consult and take the advice of good people.When you come to power, do not simply think that you know ...