14 January 2016 - QA 10

Gurudev, what is the meaning of “Sri”? Is only money referred to as “Sri” ( a prefix referring to all kinds of abundance and affluence)?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

No. “Sri” has various meanings. “Sri” can mean this creation, or knowledge, wealth, etc. All this is contained in the meaning of the prefix “Sri”. Everything that is manifest is “Sri”. The glory of the unmanifest is called “Sri”. “Sri” refers to the glory and magnificence of the unmanifest consciousness that cannot be seen or perceived. “Sri” also means brilliance, strength, health. All this is “Sri”.