26 May 2015 - QA 5

Gurudev, how does grey matter increase as a result of meditation?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

This was done by a scientist and I have no reason to doubt them. I have seen changes in people in just 1-2 weeks of meditation. When people learn meditation, the experiences they share and the transformation I have seen in millions of people around the world is proof for itself.

The brain is just an instrument where consciousness exhibits itself. It is the presence of consciousness that makes a womb grow into a baby. If there is no consciousness how will it grow? The womb grows into a baby because something is present in it, and that something which is the catalyst of growth can also change and heal anytime.