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Gurudev, love is not an emotion, then what is love?
It is our very existence. I say only three things to you, purity in heart, clarity in mind and sincerity in action. This is essence of spirituality. If you have these three, many problems get nipped in the bud there and then itself. ... -
Gurudev, what does Ram mean?
Ram means the radiance within us; the light of the Self.The word ‘Ravi’ also means the same. ‘Ra’ means light, ‘vi’ means special. It means this special light within us that is et ... -
What should we do for the mentally retarded people? Can healing be given to them?
Some remand home should be made for them. There are mentally retarded homes owned by the government. They should be kept there.Don’t encourage the practice of giving them food on the roads. We should not make them beggars on the roads. Don&rsq ... -
Freedom From The Mind
Bad Antogast, Germany Today I got the information from India, 5,000 prisoners completed the course. The newspaper carried a full page article about it; people's experiences. Art of Living is so heterogeneous. Everyone is so different, at the same ... -
Gurudev, the Vishalakshi Mandap is so wonderful to look at. Can you please explain the significance of the word Vishalakshi.
Vishala means broad, akshi means vision, so it means broad-eyed vision. I thought people can come here, sit, meditate, and broaden their vision.Of course, it is my mother’s name also. It has a deep spiritual meaning. If you ha ... -
Gurudev, I think I am addicted to meditation. Is it bad to be addicted to something awesome like meditation?
You can’t say that you are addicted to compassion, it is a wrong word to use since it is an integral part of your life. Similarly, you can’t say that I am so addicted to being clean; I am addicted to brushing my teeth. Just like brushing is ... -
Gurudev, the enthusiasm of one person can become an irritation for another. Should we express our enthusiasm and allow it to irritate others?
Enthusiasm coupled with wisdom cannot irritate others. You need to be sensitive to others feelings and demands, and you need to respect them.Simultaneously, you cannot be oversensitive, because then you have to suppress yourself. Be somewhere on the ... -
Gurudev, in The Bhagavad Gita, Arjun asks Krishna to describe a person established in the Self. How does such a person walk, behave, etc. Does external behavior determine if a person is enlightened or not?
Not really. This question can only be answered in affirmation or negation. If you ask me, does the love in someone’s heart reflect in their appearance and their behavior, the answer is yes. At the same time, appearances can be deceptive; sometimes ... -
Gurudev, Guru Gobind Singh was a warrior. Can a saint also be a warrior?
Absolutely! Saints used to be warriors. Vishwamitra, Parshuram, etc. There are so many Rishis in Shrimad Bhagvatam who were warriors. Guru Gobindji raised this slogan, 'Sant sipahi bano' (a saint should become warrior). I ... -
Gurudev, every Master in history has said, 'My way is the best'. Although on the surface it looks like a narrow minded thought, what is the deeper meaning behind it?
Jesus Christ had said, 'All those who came before me were robbers and thieves'. Do you know why he said that? Because people who were sitting in front of him were thinking either of the past or future. They were glorifying the past, or expecting something ...