25 May 2015 - QA 2

Gurudev, what does one have to do to become a Rishi or a Swami?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

One does not need to do anything to become a Rishi or a Swami. Just having this sincere intention to become one is good enough. And along with that, one has to follow the rules and discipline of that lifestyle, that’s it.
When one does not want anything for oneself, then such a person becomes a Swami. A Swami works for the welfare and benefit of everyone else. If one is married, then they become a Rishi instead of a Swami.