How can I get purer? Even though I am doing Sadhana, Satsang and Seva, I do not feel very pure. When I see people who are arrogant, rude and proud, especially Art of Living people, I feel very sad. How do I get rid of this? You are saying two things. One you are saying […]
Spiritual Quotes
Spiritual elevation through Dharma
Hinduism has given to the religious world a Sanskrit term for which an exact equivalent has not been found. in any other language. (The nearest may be righteousness or virtue or moral law). This Word ‘Dharma’ envisages the practical application of certain rules which regulate man’s conduct and enables him spiritual elevation. Religion and righteousness […]
Why is there no sanskara for divorce in 16 Sankaras in Hinduism
Why is there no sanskara for divorce in 16 Sankaras in Hinduism? You know, sanskaras are there so that you get something from them. A divorce is using the delete button, that is it. Maybe even sanyaasa could be called as a delete button, wherein you leave everything. It is not that you enter something, […]
Significance of Dasha Mahavidyas in Daily Life
Dasha Mahavidyas (ten cosmic personalities of Divine Mother) are worshipped in Navratri. What are these and what significance do they have in our daily lives? Yes, ten Mahavidyas are there. I also don’t know the complete thing about them. Whatever Vidya (knowledge) we study and understand with our intellect is limited. What we get through silence […]
How Karma works for young kids that die painfully, or babies who die in the mother’s womb?
How Karma works for young kids that die painfully, or babies who die in the mother’s womb? You know, karma is unfathomable. It is very deep, like measuring the depth of an ocean. Which karma, where, what? It is all simply too big to explain, but it is the cause for any action. No event […]
God is responsible for creation, destruction
The spiritual values and traditions of Hinduism which are valid even today require to explained correctly to youngsters who are eager to uphold the Law of virtue. They raise many doubts which need to be answered with clarity. There are no proper relies except for general statement which say that the scriptures direct them to […]
Why was Spiritually Wealthy India invaded under the British Rule for centuries
Why was Spiritually Wealthy India invaded under the British Rule for centuries? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of Art of Living, explained it with details during a Satsang with his disciples. Yes, the wheel of change takes over. When autumn comes, the leaves change colour and in winter the leaves drop from the trees, […]
Bad dreams in Sleep – What to do?
Bad dreams in Sleep, what to do? I get bad dreams at night, and this happens very frequently. I am afraid. Please help.. There is no need to fear. Just chant Om Namah Shivaya before sleeping at night, or Jai Gurudev, or you can say both and then sleep. See in our country, and in other countries around the world, […]
Music affects Chakras – Specific instruments & their effect on Chakras
Gurudev, it is said that music affects the chakras. Could you please talk about specific instruments and their effect on the chakras. For this question of a follower, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji explained in below manner.. The drums affect the Mooladhara (the base chakra or the first chakra). The big and small drums, their effect […]
Jaya Mangalam Nitya Shubha Mangalam | Devi Harathi Song in Telugu
Lyrics of Jaya Mangalam Nitya Shubha Mangalam, Ambaa Mangalam Aadishakti Ki Mangalam… Devi Harathi song in Telugu… జయ మంగళం నిత్య శుభ మంగళం అంబా మంగళం ఆదిశక్తికి మంగళం || జయ మంగళం నిత్య శుభ మంగళం అంబా మంగళం ఆదిశక్తికి మంగళం || కనకదుర్గా దేవికి కర్పూర మంగళం కరుణాలవాలకి కల్యాణ మంగళం మహిషాసురమర్దినికి మహిత మంగళం శ్రీ లలితా పరమేశ్వరికి దివ్య మంగళం || జయ మంగళం […]
In the Gita, Arjuna asks Krishna about Sthitapragnya. Does it mean being established in knowledge?
In the Gita, Arjun asks Krishna about sthitapragnya. Does it mean being established in knowledge? Correct, it means being stable. He described what sthitapragnya is;, the signs of sthitapragnya. It means being unwavered; whether you are poured with flooded with compliments or you are given umpteen numbers of insults; in both situations, if you keep […]
Symbolism of Janmashtami | Why celebrate Sri Krishna’s birth
Symbolism of Janmashtami and why celebrate Sri Krishna’s birth in words of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living. India would not be India if you take away Lord Krishna and the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. These epics are like the two eyes of our country. They are not related to just one […]
Krishna’s Precious Quotes from Bhagvad Gita
Bhagavad Gita is considered as a holy book for the Hindus, and since it contains the excellent teachings of Lord Krishna, we can confidently follow those teachings, and we can also find answers for most of our queries. Bhagavat Gita is the divine message given by Lord Krishna to the people in the entire world, […]
How is Lord Krishna the greatest scientist?
How is Krishna the greatest scientist? Because He knows everything. Science means to know the thing correctly. A scientist is one who knows a subject matter thoroughly. Krishna knows everything. If I say that heat is the energy of Krishna, you cannot deny it, because it is not your energy. In your body there is […]
Meaning of Lord Krishna’s Vishwaroopa | Why Vishwaroopa is depicted as a person with so many heads & hands
Meaning of Lord Krishna’s Vishwaroopa: Why Vishwaroopa is depicted as a person with so many heads & hands? Vishwaroopa means to see God in everything. Vishwa means the whole universe, and roopa here means the Universal form; seeing the whole universe as the form of one divinity is what it means, but the artist has shown it differently. Do […]
Power of Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
The following story illustrates how the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, although seemingly an ordinary sound, is not the same as other sounds. Out of His love for us, God manifests Himself as His holy name. The Padma Purana declares: abhinnatvam nama naminoh “There is no difference between the name of God and God Himself.” So the […]
“Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya Glanirbhavathi Bharatha…”, I will manifest myself to demolish the evil: Lord Krishna
“Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya” sloka from Bhagvad Gita tells us Lord himself manifests to demolish the evil from the world whenever there is decline of righteousness and rise of evil… The sloka beautifully explains the purpose of each incarnation of Lord Vishnu in a wider manner. YADA YADA HI DHARMASYA GLANIRBHAVATI BHARATA ABHYUTTANAM ADHARMASYA TADAATMANAAM […]
Is it important to to get up early in the morning to be in spiritual path?
Is it important to to get up early in the morning to be in spiritual path? Dear Gurudev, I put the alarm at 4 a.m. in the morning and after hearing the alarm, I switch it off and go to sleep again. This attitude of mine does not allow me to be systematic. How important […]
Quotes of Swami Vivekananda on Mistakes & errors in Life
Here are some quotes of Swami Vivekananda on our mistakes. He says mistakes and errors are the most common things in our life. We need to move on by learning from them. Here are the quotes of Swami Vivekananda.. “Our mistakes have a place here. Go on! Do not look back if you think you […]
How destiny operates: A discourse on Destiny
Occasions will be numerous when a person has to take crucial decisions requiring sane judgement. His interests may be affected and hence he has to be doubly cautions. It is at this juncture that destiny operates. Those devoted to God will submit to fate’s ways. They will plead to the Almighty to grant them strength […]