India for long had a tradition of charity. Several hospitals, rest-houses, ponds and temples were built by business houses for the benefit of the poor. We need to bring back that sense of social responsibility. ~ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Money
“A single lamp is not enough, and we have to light the lamp in every field. Let the light shine on spiritual, social, financial and all other fields -- this is the message for Diwali." Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living,
Q: How do I handle criticism? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When someone criticises you, they are taking a risk. Who wants to take the risk of making enemies! When they are doing that, you appreciate them. Stand up to criticism. Also have the
Remove all anger and attachment from your mind so that the mind is unburdened; because whoever you think of, you imbibe their qualities. So empty your mind through meditation. Be in knowledge of the Self and you will begin to feel light and happy.
Q: What went wrong that so many people lack self-esteem and what can we do to lessen this effect? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: 'Yes!+' and 'Yes We Can' programs are good for that. We have 'Yes We Can' programme in Europe. 140 youths from all over Europe
God is one but the names are many, forms are many. Shiva-Shakti, both are one. Ardhanarishwara is one; half woman and half man, Hari hara is not two it is just one; half is Hara and the other half is Hari. Everything is one and there is only one God
Q: Why are there differences between religions? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Religion has three components: symbols, customs and traditions, and values. As far as values are concerned, there is no difference, because all talk about oneness. Customs and
Q: In spite of doing Sudarshan Kriya daily , still some emotions keep bothering me, lust, greed and jealousy. How do I get free of them? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Your desire to be free indicates that you're already on the way out. It is already going
Heaven is not far, it is only three palm lengths to heaven. From the head to the nose and to the heart it is only three palm length. Head connected to the heart is heaven but if the heart gets into the head then it is confusion! ~ Sri Sri Ravi
Q: Guruji what is Yogakshema? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yog means to get. And kshema means to preserve what you got. Kshema means to save. We say, He had a yog to get fame. That is not enough. You need to get the Kshema to save it, to keep it up.
