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Gurudev, how can a person become a better meditator?
See, there is no better or worse meditator. Just be in the present moment and be happy. Instead of continuously thinking, 'What can I get?' Think about, 'How can I contribute? How can I be useful for the society?' There is a certain joy in gettin ... -
Gurudev, in Nepal, Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of Pashupati Nath. What is the meaning of the word 'Pashupati'?
Pashu (Hindi word for animal) means one that is tied down by something or is stuck in bondage. Paash is something like a rope; it is that something that ties you down or restricts you. There are eight kinds of Paash and so there are ... -
The Answer Is: LOVE
Gurudev, how does one get over attachment? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Why do you want to get over attachment? It is because it gives you pain. If it did not bring you pain, you would never think of getting rid of attachment. Attachment gives pain because there ... -
Gurudev, how does one get over attachment?
Why do you want to get over attachment? It is because it gives you pain. If it did not bring you pain, you would never think of getting rid of attachment. Attachment gives pain because there is ignorance attached to it. Do not try to get out of attachme ... -
Through The Eyes Of Wisdom
(Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar launches PRERNA, which is an Art of Living initiative in celebration with SAARC Federation of oncologists. PRERNA is a special programs designed for cancers patients. Below is the transcript of Sri Sri's talk at the Federation ... -
Gurudev, the mind gets disturbed on listening to the wrong deeds being performed by saints and religious leaders. Please guide us how to handle this.
See, there are thousands of saints and religious leaders in the country. Out of this, if two or three are found to commit wrong deeds, or if they get stuck in wrong thinking, then one should not let their own mind get troubled and become negative becaus ... -
The Role Of A Guru
(Below is a continuation of the post Develop Your Emotional Intelligence) Gurudev, a few months ago my personal Guru left his physical body. I am not able to bear the grief of his absence and the void because of his departure. How can I console myself and ... -
Gurudev, should the youth of the country enter politics?
Yes of course, the youth must definitely enter politics. I would encourage this. In The Art of Living, we have started the College for Good Governance in Bhubaneswar. So all those who want to take up politics and work in the field should enrol there. I ... -
Gurudev, please speak about reincarnation.
Reincarnation definitely exists. Just know this for sure. In Physics it is said that matter and energy can neither be created nor destroyed. The mind and the soul are pure energy, and they manifest again and again in different ways.I have been here ... -
How can we drop the ego?
Why do you want to drop the ego? Just keep it aside and do not struggle with it. Often we want to get rid of the ego because it brings pain. But this desire to be free from the ego magnifies the ego even more. Being natural is the simplest way to ...