Why are people so corrupt, why do they rob others? Because belongingness and intimacy has been lost and wherever belongingness or intimacy is absent, corruption grows. That is why it is necessary to cultivate a sense of intimacy. Unless the soul
Q: Guruji, it takes effort to start sun salutation but then I start finding intoxication in it. Will you please describe the phenomenon behind? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, you should do sun salutation. A little effort is needed for a beginner and a
Q: What is Divine Love? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There is a love in which respect is not lost in spite of intense intimate love, the love of one who is so centered. The more you go near Krishna, the more you go near Buddha, the more you go near Jesus,
Q: Why swamis have beard and long hair? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: We do 100%, either we take everything off or keep everything. But it is no sign to get beard or long hair to get enlightened. Anyone can get enlightened, anyone can meditate. Outer
Q: I am very restless or I am very sleepy. How do I get a better balance for meditation? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Again these experiences are so common for a beginner. If you are just beginning to meditate, restlessness comes up or you feel very
If you are grounded in faith, like the husk in the grain,you will progress. ~ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Adi Shankaracharya has said, Kasya sukham na karoti viraagaa meaning, what kind of joy does dispassion not bring? All kinds of joy and comforts come naturally to you, without your making any effort. Through practice and dispassion, this restless
Life is a mystery. It's beautiful. Live it. Living the mystery of life totally is joy. Becoming the mystery is divine ~ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Q: Why do I feel fearful when I watch a horror movie. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Stop watching it. The music and the whole episode is created for fear. So thank the creator of the serial.
Q: Whenever I see a good looking girl, I find myself in love. Is that love or infatuation? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Well, time will tell you! First, find out whether they are in love with you or not. If that matches, it is a different story. If it
