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How is spirituality going to combat materialism, separatist tendencies, corruption and criminality in the coming generations?
Do you know the reason for criminality to exist? It is because of stress. And what is the reason for stress? It exists because people want to achieve a lot with very little energy and even lesser time. This creates stress and misunderstanding. They have ... -
Working Towards A Goal Keeps You Happy
Gurudev, it is said, "Sa tu dīrgha-kāla-nairantarya-satkārāsevito dṛḍha-bhῡmiḥ". What is the exact period of dīrgha-kāla for me? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Dīrgha-kāla means don’t be in a hurry. It is said that one should not be in a hurry. That is why, the mo ... -
Gurudev, I have heard that one should let go of their desires. How can I stop my heart from wanting something that it cannot have?
You have said that you cannot have it, so somewhere you need to drop it otherwise you will get into depression. When you have a goal in life, when you are here to contribute towards something positive in the world, then you will not be bogged down ... -
Gurudev, in society, the press blames the politicians, the politicians blame the bureaucrats, the bureaucrats blame the system, and the system blame the people. Where does the buck stop?
The buck stops at you. What do you want to do? You need to think if you can you create awareness in people about this. No point in discussing what others are doing, let them do what they want to do. What is it that you want to do, that is worth thinking ... -
Gurudev, as a child I was full of wonder. How do I rekindle that sense of wonder again in my life?
Just be in the moment, feel fresh and alive. See the entire past as a dream and doubt whether the present is real, it could also just be a dream. Then you are in wonder! ... -
Gurudev, what is the difference between a Vidyarthi (student), Shishya (disciple) and a Bhakta (devotee)?
A student only wants to learn something and go. A disciple is a step ahead and makes a bond with the teacher and remains connected with his mind and heart. And a devotee is someone who controls (laughter). A devotee makes God his servant. When a ... -
Dear Gurudev, can you please speak about the connection between sexuality and spirituality.
Sex is the origin from where everything is born. In the Orient, it is honored as divine. Sexuality is in the second chakra, and then you move upward to the other chakras. So it is just part of the process.Spirituality does not disown anything or d ... -
Gurudev, it is said, "Sa tu dīrgha-kāla-nairantarya-satkārāsevito dṛḍha-bhῡmiḥ". What is the exact period of dīrgha-kāla for me?
Dīrgha-kāla means don’t be in a hurry. It is said that one should not be in a hurry. That is why, the moment you say, "I am going to continue doing this for a long time", your anxiousness to finish it and get the result of ... -
Can Karma Be Cleared In One Life Time?
The person at the top, like a Minister or a Governor, or the head of an institution should not get stuck in the bureaucracy. Senior people should sometimes come down and talk to people of every level. Not at all times, but sometimes it helps.In a research ... -
On my spiritual journey, I realize that nothing matters. This knowledge has put me into a state of utter inaction. How to get out of it?
You want to get out of it, so you are already one step out of it. That is why from time to time we organise these big festivals, for you to get out and be there as a volunteer, then you cannot slip into laziness, depression and so on. When you work in g ...