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You always say that if someone breaks our heart, you are there for us, we don't have to worry. What to do when you break our heart?
That means you are blossoming and growing. When a seedling breaks, it becomes a plant. Without a seed bursting, it cannot become a tree. If you want to blossom in life, don't think, "Gurudev should look at me. Did he see me or didn' ... -
Do we have to perform shraadh? If we don't perform this ritual, will the future generations suffer?
No, don't be afraid. Shraadh is a ritual performed in the memory of people who have passed away. In their memory, you do some good work, feed a few people - that is what it is. Even the mantras that are chanted during shraadh say, "My ... -
If the purpose of life is to attain liberation, is there any value for all the time we spend on our education, profession and career?
Each one has its own place. You need to do both. To make a living, you need to work, and to grow on the spiritual path, you need to meditate. Both go together, they do not oppose each other. Often, we think that only when we leave everything wil ... -
Strength Lies In Unity
(Below is the keynote address of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Inaugural function of the Youth Solidarity Uprising Hindu Maha Yagna in Kuala Lumpur on the 4th June 2016) Respected Gentlemen on stage, my dear brothers and sisters! Only if we all are ... -
Commitment Is The Key To Success
Do you know what is a sign of good health? A cool head, a soft belly and warm feet. This is a sign of good health. When your body, mind and spirit - everything is in place then everything is okay. If you find that your feet are cold, head is hot and you ... -
In the world, we see so many successful people who do not meditate. We also see many meditators who are not successful in terms of name, fame, money, achievements, etc. How do we explain this?
Well, what do you call a success? Is it just having a big bank balance? People may have had a lot of fame and name, and a big bank balance, but they may be unable to smile, or they may not be having a good night’s sleep, and many cannot enjoy thei ... -
Gurdev, I am getting distracted and disturbed by lot of comments and behavior of others. I am unable to let go. Please help me.
If it is so difficult to let go, then just hold on to it tight, I tell you. All the comments that others make about you, note it down, print it, and repeat it every day to yourself in the morning, afternoon and evening. Without that, don’t have br ... -
During the silence program, is talking to oneself also not allowed?
Is it such a compulsion that you have to talk to yourself? What do you need to talk to yourself? I am very good, or I am very bad, I am in Bangalore? Is that what you want to remind yourself? Just gather all your energy which you waste in talking and ta ... -
It is said that to find Narayana one needs infinite patience. Then why is Lakshmi regarded as Chanchal or fleeting.
Just understand what Chanchal means. Chal means what? Movement. Chanchal means one which moves very fast. If you don’t have to go to the market and spend any money, then why do you have to go to the bank to get the money? It does not ... -
How do we balance commitment and feelings?
Feelings change but commitment should not change as fast as the feelings. We simply have to acknowledge that feelings change very fast. I remember there was one lady who used to come and ask me for blessing when she was to go for shopping. She w ...