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What to do if people close to me have a different idea of success than mine?
Let them have their own idea. Anybody can have their own idea of success. You can’t change their idea about success. You hold on to your vision, your view. Suppose you want to achieve something in life, a particular target or goal, you may face sever ... -
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. ... -
Gurudev, The Art of Living is a 32 years old organization that spans across 152 countries and has touched the lives of 370 million people. What is the biggest challenge that you had to face?
I do not really recollect or keep a count of these challenges. Many challenges do come but when your goal is clear to you, you keep walking.Fundamentalists don’t like this because it is eroding their base as people become more accepting and more bro ... -
Who were the people in your childhood that you looked up to or got inspired by?
First it was my mother. She always said that I can improve. To me she was the embodiment of perfection. She was perfect in anything she did. Second was my teacher, who was also the teacher of Mahatma Gandhi,Pandit Sudhakar Chaturved. He ... -
Gurudev, did you dream of growing up to become a humanitarian?
I wish I never grew up (laughs), and I still feel that I am a teenager who refuses to grow up.When I was a teenager, I could not accept conflicts. I always wanted to bring peace. Whenever people fought with each other, I would want to intervene and ... -
Does Chanting Mantras Really Work?
Delhi, India What is the importance of chanting mantras? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When someone abuses you verbally, how do you feel? If someone says that you are a donkey, how do you feel? What does it do to you? What does it create? Anger! It shakes you. It ... -
How do I learn to say ‘No’ nicely?
Just say it, that’s it. Don’t think if it is nice. Anyone who is expecting a ‘Yes’ will not take a ‘No’ nicely, no matter how it is said. So it is better to be blunt, and just say ‘No’. ... -
How do I deal with tensions at home? I really feel like running away.
Take a deep breath, relax, and know that this will pass. ... -
How can we reduce the gap with our parents and make them understand our lifestyle?
This very intention in you to do so will make it happen. You want to bridge the gap? Is this your intention? You will be able to do it! There is always some give and take in that. There may not be just one criterion, there could be a million criter ... -
Do I go for a smart girl or a good looking girl?
The choice is entirely yours! Just don't tell her why you chose her later on, okay? You will be in trouble. You will not be smart then! ...