10 May 2015 - QA 14

Gurudev, how do you deal with a family member who is stiff and bitter?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

Deal with them with patience and compassion. They are going through some rough patches. Do not pay much attention to what they say, and do not say too much to them. Take anything they say with a smile. Give them some space to calm down and get rid of whatever they are into.
If possible, then slowly bring them into meditation. If you cannot do it directly then do it through someone they trust. Make them meditate and listen to knowledge.