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Everybody is scared of death. What should we do to reach a state where we can accept death happily?
Now be with the life, we will see about death later, when it comes. When there is devotion, knowledge and meditation, all these fears drop. Look at all the Gods, they are all depicted in Abhayahasta mudra (position of the hand gesturing reassurance). Th ... -
When women don’t have the right to take Gayatri initiation because of menstruation, then why are you giving this initiation in Upanayanam?
Who said that they have no right? That is not written anywhere. Everybody can do Gayatri japa, there are no such boundaries. All these restrictions came in middle ages. In ancient times, there were no such things. Goddess is only Gayatri. The upholder o ... -
In Puranas it is said, “You will be punished for your sins”. Then why do we need to take rebirth to pay for sins and karma?
Don’t worry, you come and sit in satsang, that is good enough. Every sin is washed away. Remembering the god washes away all the sins. The more you read the Puranas the more confused you will get, that’s why in the Bhagavad Gita ... -
In Puranas it is said, “You will be punished for your sins”. Then why do we need to take rebirth to pay for sins and karma?
Don’t worry, you come and sit in satsang, that is good enough. Every sin is washed away. Remembering the god washes away all the sins. The more read you the Puranas the more confused you will get, that’s why in the Bhagavad Gita Sri K ... -
Which is greater, Bhakhti Marg (path of devotion) or Gnan Marg (path of knowledge)? Is it necessary to do rituals or just remembering God is enough?
Just remembering God is enough. It is good to have some rituals like lighting a lamp, keeping some flowers because it creates a beautiful atmosphere at home. But you should do meditation, that is enough. ... -
Though many women are on the spiritual path, they are mothers but they are not spiritual leaders. Could you please explain why this is happening?
Who says mothers are not spiritual leaders? Every woman is as spiritual leader, she leads the whole family into spirituality. Women lead everybody at home. Women are naturally spiritual. ... -
Though many women are on the spiritual path, they are mothers but they are not spiritual leaders. Could you please explain why this is happening?
Who says mothers are not spiritual leaders? Every woman is as spiritual leader, she leads the whole family into spirituality. Women lead everybody at home. Women are naturally spiritual. ... -
Life Is A Journey Into The Unknown
There was a saint called Annamacharya, today is his birthday. He wrote the song that we just heard. He wrote about rising above caste and creed and seeing the oneness of mankind. He wrote about the presence of God in everyone’s heart and that there is onl ... -
The Best Way To Beat Loneliness
People don't like to mix with me. I feel alone, what should I do? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: If other people don't like you, then just let it be. Just know that the divine likes you. No need to feel bad about these things.Where is loneliness, tell me? Look at ... -
Why temples are built on hills in India?
When you walk up the hill, there will be a difference in your body and your breathing; inside of you, some sort of kriya happens. After that, when you go inside the temple and sit, the mind calms down. That is why they built temples on hills. Wh ...