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Which comes first- Knowledge or Faith?
In science you have knowledge first, then faith follows. In spirituality, faith comes first, then Knowledge follows. For example, the knowledge of pesticides and chemical plant fertilizers came through science, and people had faith in them; all over the w ... -
How to get rid of self-doubt?
Doubt cannot come where there is a sense of closeness. Doubt needs distance to appear. You never doubt something that is dear to you, close to you. The moment you doubt, it is no longer dear to you; a distance has come. You may doubt yourself, but you do ... -
How to escape from time?
When you are happy, the mind expands; then time appears too short. When you are unhappy, the mind contracts; then time appears too long. When the mind has equanimity, you transcend time. To escape from time, many resort to alcohol, sleep, etc., but when t ... -
How to break Habits?
How to get rid of vasanas (impressions)? This is a question for all those who want to come out of habits. You want to get rid of habits because they give you pain and restrict you. The nature of a vasana is to bother you – bind you – and wanting to be fre ... -
How to break Habits?
How to get rid of vasanas (impressions)? This is a question for all those who want to come out of habits. You want to get rid of habits because they give you pain and restrict you. The nature of a vasana is to bother you – bind you – and wanting to be fre ... -
How to stop worrying right away?
First, recognize that you always worry. Turn back, and see that you worried last month, yet, you are still surviving now. You wasted your time worrying last year, and you’re still sitting here now- complete and whole. So, with your own experience of worry ... -
FAQs on how to deal with stress and its offsprings
Stress is an unavoidable companion in today’s modern day world. It can cause serious health issues, and make you lose your peace of mind, So, it is best nipped in the bud, isn’t it? Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has suggested some insightful and humorous ... -
How to dispel dark thoughts from your mind
We all go through dark times in life. Depression, aggression, anger and disillusionment. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar explains how to overcome these gloomy emotions. 1. How to go from depressed to de-stressed People are aggressive and depressed in societ ... -
Five tips to get rid of anger and its ‘cousins’
In Hindu mythology, there is a story about Lord Vishnu and his battle with anger. Two demons, Madhu and Kaitabha, born from the dirt of Lord Vishnu’s ear, troubled the lord. Madhu means ‘anger’ and Kaitabha means ‘hatred’. Lord Vishnu fought for a thousan ... -
How to deal with Humiliations?
Know that humiliation does not weaken you- It strengthens you. When you have a sense of belongingness, you do not feel humiliated. The more egotistic you are, the more humiliation you feel. When you are childlike and have a greater sense of kinship, then ...
