Spirituality

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The banana and the skin

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar once said: “Religion is like the banana skin, and spirituality is the banana inside.” The skin has its place. But it’s the fruit that feeds you. He has also described spirituality as anything that uplifts the spirit, that brings more joy, love, compassion and enthusiasm into your life.
“Spirituality should always stand the test of science,” Gurudev said. Spirituality encompasses pranayama or breathing exercises that alleviate stress, and meditation that takes you deeper. It also includes ancient wisdom. Gurudev has given commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras and several more spiritual texts.

Gurudev’s commentaries

The Bhagavad Gita. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Narada’s Bhakti Sutras. The Ashtavakra Gita and the Upanishads. These are old texts, and you need a guru to explain the subtle nuances and intricacies. Gurudev has spoken on each of them, and his commentaries make the wisdom easy to apply to everyday life.

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Gurudev’s commentaries

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