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Can you speak on the new phenomenon in the United States of Gay marriage which has been legalized?
Why do you want to draw me into a controversy? I feel marriage is an individual thing, and whatever an individual feels or likes, is to be respected. Individual’s choice should be respected. God accepts you and respects your choice, ... -
Gurudev, I want to understand the mystery of God. Please help me.
If you understand, it is no longer a mystery, and God loves to be mysterious and mischievous also. You can experience mystery but you cannot understand mystery. You can live life of God, which is a mystery. ... -
Gurudev, why is self-love so difficult?
It is not difficult at all. Self is love, do you get it?From childhood you have been told that you are bad, and it is the mind which is the enemy of the self. Through this knowledge the mind understands that 'I am love and I don’t nee ... -
Gurudev, I have heard that there is a drug called Ayahuasca that aids in spiritual growth. Apparently, it lets out fears and stumbling blocks that keeps us away from God. It is found mostly in South America. Do you recommend such a thing? It is a natural herb.
Yes, even cocaine is all natural only. It is also a herb, but stay away from it.Look at people who have taken drugs, do they look like they are in ecstasy? Not at all. If you look at them, you pity them. All their energy gets drained. And moreover ... -
Dear Gurudev, is it possible to be your devotee and a devotee of Jesus at the same time?
Listen, if you are a devotee, it is good enough. There is only one consciousness, that’s it. See one in all and all in one.I remember a catholic nun who met with me in England way back, 30 years ago. She was very old at that time, and do you ... -
Tough People Make You Strong
All the knowledge that I have listened to, seems to vanish out of my being when my mother-in-law comes to visit. How can one forget and forgive someone who is constantly behaving in a harsh manner? Please give the advice to the mother-in-law. Sri Sri Ravi ... -
Where is our soul located in our body?
Listen, you are the soul right? Is soul different from you? And you have a body. So why don’t you look at it and see where you are in your body? This question could be a very good homework for you. If you just sit and say 'Where am I in my bod ... -
Dear Gurudev, so many kids these days are being diagnosed with autism. Why is this so?
I would like some of the scientists here to do research on that. What is the cause of this autism? Is it the diet of a lady when she is pregnant, or is it all the GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) and MSG (Mono sodium glutamate) that we consume? Is it ... -
Gurudev, I understand grace and surrender completely, and I want to surrender but I am not able to. Please tell me how to.
Listen, don’t worry about surrender and all. What is there to surrender? Why do you struggle with this word surrender? No need to surrender anything I tell you, hold on to everything. God loves you the way you are, and wherever you are, you ... -
As an enlightened soul, you are able to focus your attention 100% without distractions or racing thoughts. Is there anything we can do to emulate that, at work or in school?
Centredness, a little bit of dispassion, a little bit of spiritual practices and a little bit of confidence thats all it is going to be fine. That confidence doesn’t let the mind rattle. Even if it rattles here and there, it comes back quickly. ...