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I am a Roman Catholic from Europe and recently did the Vedic Wisdom Course at the Ashram. It is a really beautiful course. However, we do not have the concept of Gotras (unbroken line of paternal descent) in Christianity. During the initiation of the Gayatri Mantra they gave us a Gotra. Through some people I came to understand that only the Hindus have Gotras and Nakshatras (Birth star or constellation). What should I follow now? Please guide.
Nakshatra refers to the star in which the Moon was present on the day and time you were born. There are 27 stars and the Moon moves through each of these stars. Each star has four divisions. You must have studied this in the Vedic Wisdom series. ... -
Gurudev, as a budding writer, what seva can I do?
It is very good that you can write. There is a lot of work that you can do. Contact our website team and our ABC (Art of Living Bureau of Communication). They are looking for writers. There are so many projects happening in The Art of Living around the ... -
You have mentioned earlier that Jesus lived in Mylapore which is in Chennai. Would you please talk more about that?
Jesus lived in Mylapore, that is where he learnt the Vedanta. When he went back Saint Thomas would always doubt him. Jesus told him, “If you don’t believe me, you go see for yourself”. And that’s when Thomas came to India. ... -
How does one know if something is coming from one’s head or heart?
The heart is stronger than the head. Anything that comes from the heart comes with passion; anything that comes from the head comes with ambition. Sometimes, both together, can bring up your feelings, emotions and thoughts. Do business with your ... -
Gurudev, do you have a plan for every devotee? Do you really have a plan for me as well?
Absolutely! Just be on the track; keep smiling and serving. And you have choices as well. Whatever you choose, with a broader, long-term vision, I am with you for that. ... -
Dear Gurudev, when Buddha talked about giving up the world, what was his aim? Did he mean that we have to go away from the world?
You must always see the context. If you talk about Buddha and what he said, then you should not forget to whom he spoke and what was the state of affairs at that time in the society he was in. Similarly if you want to talk about Jesus, or Mohammed, or a ... -
I learnt a news today that Mongolian scientists are examining a 200 year old mummified Buddhist monk found in the lotus position, whom some believe is still alive in a heightened meditative trance called 'Tukdam'. They also say that it is very close to Nirvana which according to Buddist belief is the highest possible state achievable when the physical body dissolves. Is that kind of meditative state ever possible? Can that be true?
Meditative state is possible and it does impact the body also. The body will not decay for some people.We don’t know whether somebody is still alive after two thousand years. This we have to see. Why would somebody hold onto a body for two t ... -
Jai Guru Dev, how do you feel content when your mind is focused on finding your soul mate and you’re getting old and concerned?
First you meet your soul, and your soul will say, ‘I am never old! I am young all the time'. Then your concerns will fly away.See, nobody will like to have you as a soul mate when you’re so worried and bogged down by issues and pro ... -
If Jesus was enlightened, why did he not speak about karma and rebirth?
Those day there was no tape recorder, no video cameras, so what he spoke was written 70 years after his passing away (known as the Bible).He just shared what he knew with people around him. Even now there are some scrolls which says different thin ... -
Dear Gurudev, you have said that once we are on the path we should just relax as you are doing all the work. What does this mean?
I say many things at many times, don’t take it of out context. You should keep it in context. I have said, ‘Till you catch a train you have to run, once you have caught the train, relax with your luggage. Just by you running inside the train ...
