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Gurudev, can the Guru change the karma of a person, and when does that happen?
If a Guru alone could change the karma of a person then he would have changed the karma of everybody in one stroke. No, you have to do some effort as well. Guru can definitely relieve you of your sins. When you commit a sin and you realize that y ... -
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Was Prophet Muhammad a Nirguna Upasaka (follower of the formless)? If yes, then why was Vigraha Aradhana (idol worship) introduced?
Everybody should progress from Saguna Upasana to Nirguna Upasana, i.e., the worship of the Divine as a form to the worship of the Divine as formless. The Kaaba stone is also worshipped, isn’t it? That is just like Saguna ... -
Gurudev, I have just finished my TTC. What are the parameters to decide whether I should teach fulltime or not?
Look at your family responsibilities. If you have none, then you can decide to become a full time teacher. If you have a lot of responsibilities at home, I would like you to continue with your responsibilities and also start teaching on the side. -
Does the Art of Living support the Anna movement?
Art of Living is a founding member of the IAC (India Against Corruption) movement. We are standing against corruption from the beginning and our efforts are ongoing. I appeal to Annaji and to his team to drop the fast. Your efforts are very much r ... -
Dearest Gurudev, what is Guru Mandala, please explain!
When you try to go near a Guru, many things come around on the way – that is called Guru Mandala. At first you get many distractions. And when you pass those, then many charming things will come. Siddhis will come, cravings and av ... -
Dear Gurudev, I understand that every happening in the Universe is with the knowledge of the Divine. Why then does he increase the crime rate and then counteract it with measures of good virtues. Kindly explain.
There are many questions like this. Why did God place both eyes in front? He should have kept one in the front and one at the back. Then you would not have to turn back and see. You could go sideways, isn’t it? God lacks some ideas I think. If yo ... -
Gurudev, since many years, I have a desire in my mind. So far it has not been fulfilled. What is the reason for this?
Time! Let it take its time. You should always say, ’If this desire is good for me then let it happen. Otherwise, let it not happen.’ ... -
Dear Gurudev, when we are on this path, to what extent can we hear knowledge from other Gurus?
I would say, respect everybody. There is only one knowledge and that is available to you. But if you go on shopping here and there, you will get in to more confusion. We say, ‘Do So Hum.’ Someone else will say, ‘No! So Hum is not correct ...