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What is the Shiva Tattva? How can one dissolve in the Shiva Tattva?
I have spoken in detail about this. You ask what is the Shiva Tattva. I tell you, what is it that is not (encompassed or contained by) the Shiva Tattva? We are all immersed in the Shiva Tattva. If you look carefully, you will understand that this is the ... -
Are there different stages of being enlightened? What are the signs of enlightenment?
You need not worry about it. There are no different stages. Enlightenment is only one, that’s all. Are there different types of emptiness? Emptiness is only one. But it can be for different purpose and the manifestations can be different. ... -
Criticism: Face It With Courage
(Below is the continuation of the post The Underlying Unity Of The Creation) If someone repeatedly insults or criticizes me, what should I do? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: I tell you, if someone insults you, criticizes you, let them be! How much harm can they do ... -
Where does Intuition come from, and what is the source of Intuition?
Well, I will tell you this intuitively! (Laughter) See, intuition definitely cannot come from the books. Intuition = In + tuition; it means that ‘tuition’ (knowledge) that comes from the inside. ... -
Gurudev, how to keep the Prana (subtle life-force energy) level high even after the Vignana Bhairava Advanced Course?
The key is Seva. I would suggest you keep doing some Seva, and stay engaged in knowledge. Tell others about this beautiful knowledge and inspire others about attending Satsang and doing Seva. All this will help to keep the energy levels high. And suppos ... -
If we are truly Space, or a part of Space, then why is it that we feel comfortable in some space and uncomfortable in some other space?
It is because of ignorance. Or it is because of your body type and vibrations. You may have limited vibrations, or you may not be so centered that you feel comfortable and at ease with all kinds of people. You have limited range of vibrations and not th ... -
Gurudev, we can be happy when the people and the situations around us are pleasant. But how can we maintain our happiness when they become unpleasant?
Just look back at your life and see – how many times has this happened with you in the past. How many times have you been troubled and distressed by a person, an object, or a situation? And despite that you are still whole right now, total and com ... -
Gurudev, when will I come to know Who am I?
I tell you, first you think about who you are NOT. For the time being, drop the question, 'Who am I'?If you come and tell me, “Gurudev, I know who I really am”, then that would mean you still do not know. And if you say, “I still ... -
Gurudev, is there a difference between the Vedic Tradition and Science?
See, our ancestors gave a lot of prime importance to the intellect. Our most important mantra is the Gayatri Mantra which is unparalleled. In the Gayatri Mantra it is said b> “Dhiyo yonaha prachodayaat”, which means, “May ou ... -
If someone repeatedly insults or criticizes me, what should I do?
I tell you, if someone insults you, criticizes you, let them be! How much harm can they do? Let them go ahead and insult as much as they can. Next time, tell them, “My dear, go ahead and insult me as much as you want. I will not change regardless ...