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Gurudev, is Ashwatthama really alive or is it just a myth?
Often, when someone dies, we say, ‘Long live so and so!' For example, we say, ‘Long live Indira Gandhi!’ So, chiranjeevi means one who lives in the hearts and memory of people forever. In that sense, if you read The Mahabhar ... -
Gurudev, what is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
It is we who give meaning to words and definitions. So it is up to you; if you think knowledge is information and wisdom is to integrate it in life, then that is one way to look at it. Some people don’t see any difference between knowledge and wis ... -
Are there aliens in this universe?
Yes, I am one of them (laughter). At least, some people think so! ... -
Gurudev, is it alright for ordinary people like me to expect to be liberated?
Only ordinary people have a chance to be liberated. One who thinks they are special, hold no chance at all; especially VIPs, they don’t have a chance. ... -
The Law Of Attraction
(Below is a continuation of post Keeping Your Focus On You!) Gurudev, I am getting married soon but I have this one botheration. For the past 6 months I have had many fights with my fiancé and I am not sure if I should continue this relationship. Sri Sri ... -
Gurudev, you have said that one pointed focus is needed for liberation. Terrorists also have one-pointed focus, can they get enlightened too?
You cannot generalize with terrorists. In that too there are many varieties and attitudes. Some do it for money, some do it with wrong understanding that this is what God wants them to do. So don’t generalize terrorists into one category.And ... -
Gurudev, according to you what is easier, becoming a Guru or or becoming a disciple?
Easy or difficult is just a concept. Anything is difficult when you don’t have energy, anything is easy when you are full of enthusiasm and energy. You ask someone who is sick and tired, ‘Do you want to walk a mile?’ They ... -
Gurudev, I am getting married soon but I have this one botheration. For the past 6 months I have had many fights with my fiancé and I am not sure if I should continue this relationship.
Now, you stop demanding love from the person. If you demand love or ask proof of their love, you are destroying it. How can someone prove their love to you? You should not burden the person.Suppose, someone asks you every day, ‘Are you hones ... -
Emotional Intelligence Matters
Gurudev, I am living in a phase in which I am allowing my emotions to take over me, and I am aware of this. Otherwise, I feel they get suppressed. Am I on the right path? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Emotions are such that sometimes you should abstain from them, ... -
Gurudev, how does grey matter increase as a result of meditation?
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 ...