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Four Ways Of Looking At Hurt
Bangalore, India How to keep on loving without expecting. How is it possible? In love expectations arise and if not fulfilled, it hurts. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, you will have to go through these gymnastics. If you have wisdom, you don’t have to go throu ... -
Overcoming Jealousy
Bangalore, IndiaDay before, we had a very successful and large meditation in Pakistan. People are standing up for peace in Pakistan, and it is very good.Gurudev, the reality of this world from eyes of a dog is different from a monkey, and the perception of ... -
What Is The Purpose Of Life?
Bad Antogast, Germany What is the purpose of life? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When you feel that everything is going to stay here, but I am going to die one day, and everything appears meaningless, what you do appears to be meaningless, at this time I would lik ... -
Meditation Is Very Simple
Bangalore, India(Part 3 of 3)Q: When I came here, as I entered the door, I had a lot of questions. But when I sat down I realized that this whole session is about finding your inner peace, and that was a beautiful realization.My question, today, is about A ... -
True Meaning of Service
Bangalore, India Gurudev, what is the true meaning of seva? Does it mean to support someone, help them or give them some donation? And if our family opposes our doing seva, should we still continue to do seva, or instead serve our family alone and be happy ... -
The Holy Saints Of India
Bangalore, India Gurudev, after the Asaram Bapu incident (referring to a recent scandal wherein a spiritual leader was accused of inappropriate conduct with a female devotee), my friends have started questioning my faith in the Art of Living. What can I sa ... -
No Time For Sadhana?
Bangalore, IndiaGurudev, taking out time for Sadhana in everyday life becomes little difficult, whereas I enjoy doing Sadhana. How to make it an easy habit? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Look, is it difficult to take out time to brush your teeth? You need to take ... -
Everything That Comes And Goes Has A Purpose
Boone, North Carolina Be like the Christmas tree; evergreen, shining, full of lights and full of gifts.So everyone here is a Christmas tree. A Christmas tree only gives, it doesn’t take anything for itself. It just gives. So go with that thought, I’m a Chr ... -
Why Do We Crave Attention?
Bangalore, India Dear Gurudev, I’ve always felt that I’m a tool in the hands of someone else, but I want to reach great heights and have a name of my own. Would it still be possible? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You want to have a name. Have that Sankalpa and for ... -
The Decorations For Celebrating Life
Bad Antogast, Germany Often people who are celebrating cannot appreciate silence. And those who enjoy silence don't celebrate. They don't look that joyful and celebrative. People who are in silence are very morose and melancholic. But our specialty is, we ...
Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives.
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