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Weekly Wisdom: Shedding Light on the Never-Ending Cycle of Karma
In response to questions about karma, Gurudev shared the following. What is karma and how does it work? Karma literally means action. Action and its impression in the mind, which when latent, will give rise to similar situations. So, karma has three dime ... -
Weekly Wisdom: The Secret to Handling Desires Skillfully
In response to a question about desire Gurudev shared the following: What are desires? Desire is the basis of this planet. Even if you say “I want liberation,” that's a desire. ”I want to get rid of all my desires,” is a desire. There's virtuall ... -
Weekly Wisdom: What Is the Basis of the Whole Creation?
In response to a question about recognizing consciousness as the basis of all life, Gurudev shared the following: How is your breath coming in and going out? You’re making no effort. Even in sleep, the air goes in and out. There’s something creating the r ... -
Weekly Wisdom: What Is the Basis of the Whole Creation?
In response to a question about recognizing consciousness as the basis of all life, Gurudev shared the following: How is your breath coming in and going out? You’re making no effort. Even in sleep, the air goes in and out. There’s something creating the r ... -
Weekly Wisdom: Why People Cheat and Marriages End in Divorce
In response to a question about infidelity, Gurudev shared the following: If someone does something wrong, such as your spouse cheating on you, there’s a problem. What do you do? Find out why they’re cheating. They may lack higher joy and satisfaction. ... -
Weekly Wisdom: Shedding Light on the Four Stages of Life
In response to a question about how the ancient rishis saw life, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shared the following: The ancient rishis divided life into four parts: The first 25 years of your life you focus on studies and acquiring knowledge. So, a stude ... -
Weekly Wisdom: The Past and Future Are Like a Dream
In response to a question about the brevity of life, Gurudev shared the following: Add quote: paragraph_text_pick_menu: Move on. See the entire past as a dream. This afternoon you meditated and had dinner. In the morning, you woke up and did asanas. Isn ... -
Guru Purnima 2022 Message: Know All Is Done For You
On Guru Purnima, 2022, Gurudev addressed thousands in attendance at the Art of Living Retreat Center and shared the following: Guru Purnima is the New Year’s celebration for a seeker. That's the time for the report card. How we have done in one year, ... -
Weekly Wisdom: Raja Yoga, Emotions, and Your Mind
In response to a question about emotions, Gurudev shared the following: Emotions just show up. You try to hide them and often you’re not successful in doing so because that’s too difficult. If you’re happy, it shows up on your face effortlessly. When you’ ... -
Weekly Wisdom: Appreciating Trees During the Climate Crisis
In response to a question about trees and plants having feelings, Gurudev shared the following: Plants and trees do have emotions. They have life and can feel you. When you’re silent and happy, they absorb those vibes of happiness and peace. Plants and t ...
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