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Who Is A Mahatma?
(Below is a continuation of the post The Real Thief Is Ignorance) In the next verse, the Lord says, 'Mahatmanas tu mam partha daivim prakrtim asritah. Bhajanti ananya-manaso jnatva bhutadim avyayam'. (9.13) Lord Krishna says, ‘The noble souls (Mahatmas) a ... -
Developing Intuitive Abilities
Bangalore, India Gurudev, is there really some power such as intuition? And if yes, how can we gain that power? What is the secret? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, of course you can. You can develop your intuition through regular meditation. When the mind is f ... -
Strengthening The Mind
Bangalore, IndiaGurudev, what is stronger, mind, body or soul? How can I use these three in a good way? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The soul has its own strength, the mind has its own strength and the body has its own position. Everything has its own strength. K ... -
Can You Stop Complaining?
Boone, North CarolinaWhen there is celebration, singing, dancing and meditation, questions do not arise. ‘What is the purpose of life? What is the meaning of all this?’ These questions arises only when ‘this’ is not there, or when ‘this’ is hiding.God has ... -
Moving Through Chaos With A Smile
Boone, North CarolinaRead Celebrating Silence and Celebrating Love.You must keep reading knowledge. Those who have not heard Ashtavakra Gita, you must hear it. It will make you emotionally and spiritually strong.If you’ve heard Ashtavakra Gita and taken on ... -
Four Ways Of Looking At Hurt
How to keep on loving without expecting. How is it possible? In love expectations arise and if not fulfilled, it hurts. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, you will have to go through these gymnastics. If you have wisdom, you don’t have to go through the pain to l ... -
Is Life Predestined Or Do We Have Free Will?
Bangalore, IndiaWhat is the part played by destiny in our coming here and meeting you, and what is the role played by pure chance? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Life is a combination of both (destiny and chance). There is a little role played by our destiny, and a ... -
When The Going Gets Tough
Bad Antogast, GermanyGurudev, it is said that wisdom is to have a smile on your face even in bad times. Should I put on a fake smile? I don't feel very good when I do this. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There is a proverb in America which says, ‘Fake it till you m ... -
You Are Being Taken Care Of
Bad Antogast, GermanyHow can I fully accept and commit to my profession when I feel spending my life doing seva (service). Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You can balance between seva (service) and your personal and professional life. You can do both. At one point i ... -
Is God Unfair?
Bangalore, India Gurudev, Guru Gobind Singh was a warrior. Can a saint also be a warrior? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Absolutely! Saints used to be warriors. Vishwamitra, Parshuram, etc. There are so many Rishis in Shrimad Bhagvatam who were warriors. Guru Gobi ...