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Realizing The Subtle Truths
There are two perspectives of life:1. To see everything alive, like a person.2. To see everything as an object.When we were children, we used to see everything as a person, as a living entity. As a child, we would see the Sun smiling at us, and even the M ... -
Gurudev Sri Sri's Message on Vijaydashami
Today, the festival of Vijaydashami (Dussehra) is being celebrated everywhere in the country. Everywhere the idols of Ravana are being burnt. Ravana is symbolic of the ego. Ego does not have just one face, it has 10 faces (here representing the aspects or ... -
What Is A Sign Of Growth
(Below is a continuation of the post Why Good Poeple Should Take More Responsibility) Is there a “right” way, or, is it all an illusion? Is there something that needs to be DONE here, or is just BEING here good enough? How to know what one should do next? ... -
Why Good People Should Take More Responsibility
(Below is a continuation of the post Be Happy And Make Others Happy Too) I am a doctor, what can I do for the world, and whom can I help? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There is a lot you can do. You can do research. A doctor’s words carry a lot of importance for ... -
Be Happy And Make Others Happy Too
Be happy and content!We should think about two main goals for ourselves in life:#1. What is it that you want to achieve in life.#2. What do you wish to give or contribute to society before you leave this planet.Both these goals should go hand in hand in l ... -
How To Save A Strained Relationship
Below is a continuation of the post Journey Back To The Source) How do I handle racism and bullying? I am victimized. How do I handle this? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: First of all get out of this victim consciousness. When you feel you are a victim, you keep l ... -
Journey Back To The Source
There is a story about Silence. Once there was a Guru who had four disciples, who were observing a period of silence. In the evening after their meditation, the four disciples were taking a nature walk; just as we do here in the Ashram.Now, it is usually ... -
Walking Towards Liberation
(Below is a continuation of the post What It Means To Have Faith) There are three ways that one can have wealth. One way is the way of inheritance, like how we acquire the wealth of our parents and ancestors, or by winning some lottery. Then we need to ta ... -
What It Means To Have Faith
(Below is a continuation of the post The Four Pillars Of Knowledge) 3. Titiksha: Titiksha means forbearance. It means the ability to endure even that which is not of your liking. Now, it is not possible that every time you will have everything go as per y ... -
The Four Pillars Of Knowledge
Q: Gurudev, what are the four pillars of Knowledge? How can they be useful for both inner and outer growth? Please explain the secret behind them. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The first pillar of knowledge is Discrimination, which is also called as Vivek ...
