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Journey Back To The Source
There is a story about Silence. Once there was a Guru who had four disciples, who were observing a period of silence. In the evening after their meditation, the four disciples were taking a nature walk; just as we do here in the Ashram.Now, it is usually ... -
Walking Towards Liberation
(Below is a continuation of the post What It Means To Have Faith) There are three ways that one can have wealth. One way is the way of inheritance, like how we acquire the wealth of our parents and ancestors, or by winning some lottery. Then we need to ta ... -
What It Means To Have Faith
(Below is a continuation of the post The Four Pillars Of Knowledge) 3. Titiksha: Titiksha means forbearance. It means the ability to endure even that which is not of your liking. Now, it is not possible that every time you will have everything go as per y ... -
The Four Pillars Of Knowledge
Q: Gurudev, what are the four pillars of Knowledge? How can they be useful for both inner and outer growth? Please explain the secret behind them. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The first pillar of knowledge is Discrimination, which is also called as Vivek ... -
Pain Is Inevitable But Suffering Is Optional
(Below is a continuation of the post Blossomed Consciousness) Gurudev, what is the role of pain in personal and spiritual transformation? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional; you have heard that before, right? Pain is nothing b ... -
Many times the ideals, principles and beliefs taught to us by our parents and grandparents are in conflict with the teachings of The Art of Living. We feel responsible to carry forward their teachings but are in confusion after listening to some of your knowledge. Please help.
I don't see what you are referring to? How could this be confusing with any knowledge, or what parents have said about anything? Which parent will say no to celebrate life, or to adopt violence as the core value in your life? Which parent would ... -
When does the intensity of intention become feverishness?
Never mind, don’t examine this too much and think, "Oh, am I feverish?" If you have passion, just go with it, okay? Where do you have time to sit and think whether it is feverishness, or what? Just be spontaneous, my dear. Never mind, ev ... -
Dear Gurudev, if this whole existence is Maya or illusion, then what is the importance of being in action? Aren’t our actions just illusions as well?
Yes, yes, yes absolutely. Once Adi Shankara was saying that the whole world is all illusion, everything is maya, it is not real, it is dream-like. Just now, wake up and see, all that has happened until this moment, is it there anymore? It ... -
Gurudev, what is the role of pain in personal and spiritual transformation?
Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional; you have heard that before, right? Pain is nothing but an intense sensation. Yet, do not justify or encourage pain. Some people start justifying and encouraging pain, and that is where masochism starts. You nee ... -
Qualities Of A Blossomed Consciousness
Dear Gurudev, what is devotion and how is it that some people have it and some people don't? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Listen, I would like you to take these two words away from your dictionary - surrender and devotion. Both these words are very confusing. Th ...