एक माँ अपने नवजात शिशु से जितना प्यार करती है उससे दस गुना ज्यादा प्यार करती है प्रकृति आपसे।

एक माँ अपने नवजात शिशु से जितना प्यार करती है उससे दस गुना ज्यादा प्यार करती है प्रकृति आपसे।

Lust is nothing but primordial un-harnessed energy.

Lust is nothing but primordial un-harnessed energy. The same when harnessed manifests as enthusiasm, sharpness of intellect and love! Keep yourself busy and take on some creative challenges when lust grips the mind.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Inner silence is the mother of all creativity, the source of intuition, and the storehouse of energy

Inner silence is the mother of all creativity, the source of intuition, and the storehouse of energy, and we all have it. The only thing is we have locked it and forgotten the key! Just like how you forget your computer’s password sometimes. We all have this enormous wealth of silence in our heart, but somehow we have forgotten how to tap into it.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Life goes on regardless of how one feels.

Life goes on regardless of how one feels. From the cradle to the grave, life goes on. Feelings come and go. So just bundle up all your feelings and put them aside. You should be happy and simply march ahead in life.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

How do I go beyond karma? When did it start and when will it end?

Question - Gurudev, How do I go beyond karma? When did it start and when will it end? 

Gurudev Sri Sri - When did the world begin?

Audience: I don't know!

Gurudev Sri Sri - When will the world end?

Audience: I don't know!

Gurudev Sri Sri - This question is also like that. We don’t know when the cycle of karma started. We don’t know the beginning but the seeds of karma can be burnt in the fire of knowledge.

Human interaction is essential

Human interaction is essential for creating the bonds that hold our society together. Just like animals, we thrive on connection.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

If we are all born yogis, then why do we have to learn and practice Yoga?

Question - Gurudev, if we are all born yogis, then why do we have to learn and practice Yoga?

Gurudev Sri Sri - Well, that is because you lost touch with it somewhere along the way. Yes, everyone is a born yogi, but if you had retained that same child-like innocence as you grew up, then there would have been no need to learn and practice Yoga again. We have moved away from that child-like innocent nature and have collected so many impressions (samskaras) along the way. We have spoiled our balance and peace of mind. This is why we need to do Yoga and sadhana in order to keep our body, intellect, mind and emotions healthy and in balance.

One of the signs of intelligence is acknowledging that

One of the signs of intelligence is acknowledging that you know very little and being open to multiple possibilities in life. This can help you overcome a know-it-all attitude and a closed mindset.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Can you please explain the Eternity Process at Art of Living and its benefits to us?

Question - Gurudev, can you please explain the Eternity Process at Art of Living and its benefits to us? 

Gurudev Sri Sri - The Eternity process is just taking your memory backward, realizing and re-living the impressions there, and relieving them. You can go deep in the eternity process to past lives – you can remember what all you did and where all you were. It’s a simple thing.

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How can one stop thinking others are fools?

Question - Gurudev, How can one stop thinking others are fools?

Gurudev Sri Sri - You don’t have to. You can see the whole world as fools. The advantage is you don’t get attached to anyone. No one likes to associate with fools. You can think everybody is a fool and be cool.

Sincerity in purpose, honesty in approach and dexterity in action

Sincerity in purpose, honesty in approach and dexterity in action is what the youth need to imbibe in order to become good leaders.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

What is the motto for hosting the World Culture Festival in Art of Living?

Question - Gurudev, What is the motto for hosting the World Culture Festival in Art of Living?

Gurudev Sri Sri - The mantra of love is – no one is the other or an outsider. And the mantra of knowledge is also – no one is an outsider. With the same motto we are hosting a World Culture Festival – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (One World Family).

To fullness is Yoga.

Like a flower bud, human life has the potential to blossom fully. Blossoming of human potential to fullness is Yoga.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

It's time we encourage our young people

It's time we encourage our young people to see beyond limited identities and to associate with the common humanity that we are all part of.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Pleasure simply brings more craving

Pleasure simply brings more craving. But often one looks for contentment through pleasure. True contentment can only come through service.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Increase Prana

Increase Prana (subtle life force energy) levels to move away from negativity. Prana increases with Meditation, Satsang (Company of the Truth) and Seva (Service).

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

To reach the Guru Tattva.

In our body, the throat chakra is for Gratefulness. Above the throat chakra, is the Ajna Chakra, the seat of the Guru. So, Gratefulness is the way to reach the Guru Tattva.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Maintain silence at home

Question - Gurudev, Would you please encourage our husbands to wash utensils and cut vegetables even at home just as they did here during the advance course? (Followed by loud cheering from all the women in the course).

Gurudev Sri Sri - Yes yes definitely. But then it would be nice if you too maintain silence at home just the way you did in the Advance Course (Followed by loud cheering by all the men in the course).

Intelligent people witness

Intelligent people witness, while the foolish get sucked into emotions and react.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

We convey more through our vibrations than through our words

We convey more through our vibrations than through our words. Our communication happens from a deeper level of our existence, and Yoga is uniting with that. You can hear a talk on love for two hours and you may not feel it. But just one glance from a baby or a puppy conveys that to you in no time. So true communication happens from a deeper level. And this communication is not just between two people or a few people. It is between us and this entire existence, and that is Yoga.

~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar