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Gurudev, what is the role of death on one’s spiritual journey?
Every moment dying to the past! Unless you die every moment, you can’t live in the present. ... -
Gurudev, how can one remain sensitive to anything, knowing that everything is unreal?
You cannot exercise sensitivity, either it is there or not. This is because sensitivity is beyond thought, it is at the level of a feeling, you cannot create sensitivity in you. When you are free from stress and are content, you automaticall ... -
Gurudev, what is the parameter to call myself a good human being? Please guide me.
An eye that can see beyond the obvious, ears that can give a patient hearing, an intellect that is free from prejudice, an intention to help those in need, and a heart that is strong and soft. It is easy to find people who are very emotional, an ... -
A Happy State Of Mind
Are there different stages of being enlightened? What are the signs of enlightenment? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You need not worry about it. There are no different stages. Enlightenment is only one, that’s all. Are there different types of emptiness? Emptines ... -
Gurudev, is there a difference between the Vedic Tradition and Science?
See, our ancestors gave a lot of prime importance to the intellect. Our most important mantra is the Gayatri Mantra which is unparalleled. In the Gayatri Mantra it is said “Dhiyo yonaha prachodayaat” , which means, “May ... -
What is the Shiva Tattva? How can one dissolve in the Shiva Tattva?
I have spoken in detail about this. You ask what is the Shiva Tattva. I tell you, what is it that is not (encompassed or contained by) the Shiva Tattva? We are all immersed in the Shiva Tattva. If you look carefully, you will understand that this is the ... -
Are there different stages of being enlightened? What are the signs of enlightenment?
You need not worry about it. There are no different stages. Enlightenment is only one, that’s all. Are there different types of emptiness? Emptiness is only one. But it can be for different purpose and the manifestations can be different. ... -
Criticism: Face It With Courage
(Below is the continuation of the post The Underlying Unity Of The Creation) If someone repeatedly insults or criticizes me, what should I do? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: I tell you, if someone insults you, criticizes you, let them be! How much harm can they do ... -
Where does Intuition come from, and what is the source of Intuition?
Well, I will tell you this intuitively! (Laughter) See, intuition definitely cannot come from the books. Intuition = In + tuition; it means that ‘tuition’ (knowledge) that comes from the inside. ... -
Gurudev, how to keep the Prana (subtle life-force energy) level high even after the Vignana Bhairava Advanced Course?
The key is Seva. I would suggest you keep doing some Seva, and stay engaged in knowledge. Tell others about this beautiful knowledge and inspire others about attending Satsang and doing Seva. All this will help to keep the energy levels high. And suppos ...
