what is the meaning of truth is multi-dimensional? Many people say, truth is multi-dimensional, but I didn’t know what it means and the people who said me this were also not able to explain it.. Guruji can you explain it? For this multi-dimensional question, Guruji (Sri Sri Ravishankar, Art of Living) is giving clarification in […]
Spiritual Quotes
What happens after death, Garuda Purana Quotes
In the Garuda Purana, there is a very frightening description of what happens after death, but you say death is like a beautiful deep sleep. Please throw some light on this. A devotees asked this question during a Satsang of Guruji Sri Sri Ravishankar. Sri Sri giving explanation in his own words… Yes, we will […]
Easy Vs Difficult as per Krishna Consciousness
Here is a list of Easy Vs Difficult things as per Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON & Hare Krishna Movement)… Easy is to judge the mistakes of others Difficult is to recognize our own mistakes Easy is to talk without thinking Difficult is to refrain the tongue Easy is to hurt someone Difficult is to heal the […]
Srimad-Bhagavatam: The Transcendental literature
Religion includes four primary subjects, namely pious activities, economic development, satisfaction of the senses, and finally liberation from material bondage. Irreligious life is a barbarous condition. Indeed, human life begins when religion begins. Eating, sleeping, fearing, and mating are the four principles of animal life. These are common both to animals and to human beings. […]
What is the purpose of this creation?
What is the purpose of this creation? For this doubt raised by a devotee in Art of Living Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji clarifying in his own words…. What is the purpose of any sports? (Answer: To win or entertain) Yes, just entertainment, or fun, isn’t it! Same way! It is just that the Brahman […]
Markandeya’s explanation on Nature of True gift
Alms-giving should be regarded as part of one’s duty, which it will be sinful to discard. A gift made in the expectation of name, fame or reward will be devoid of its value. Sage Markandeya commend to Yudhishtirar the example of King Sibi, who without even the slightest hesitation or displeasure killed his own son […]
Beyond Darwinism, Value of Human Life as per Science of Self Realization
What is there beyond Darwinism in human life? Here is an interesting note from a book called “Science of Self Realization” authored by Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON. We living entities are innumerable; there is no limit to our number. God, however, is one. He is also living, as we are but we are […]
Significance of Arghya, offering water to the Sun
What is the significance of ‘Arghya’, offering water to the Sun? Read the article which explains the Arghya Mahatmya in Sri Sri Ravishankar’s words.. Water is symbol of love. In fact, in Sanskrit, it is synonymous to love. ‘Apa’ means water and it also means love. That is why, someone very close to you, what […]
Does God Really Exist?
Many of us would be having the question in our mind! Does god really exist in the world? Then why we are suffering from lot of problems in our life? The answer to this question is, as per the Yuga Dharma, the entire world is functioning! Now we are in the fourth Yuga, that is […]
Spirituality Of Nature
Spirituality Of Nature.. We must always remember that there is one Supreme power, and we are all floating in the sea of that Divine power. It is present both, within us and outside us. When this faith dawns from within, then nothing in the world can shake us. Life acquires such great inner strength when […]
Why Religious Conversion after all core values of all religions are same
Why Religious Conversion after all core values of all religions are same? though customs and symbols are different among religions, the core values are the same. Then why is there feverishness to convert people to another religion? And also if they do convert, why should we be feverish about it, if the core values are same? […]
Every obstacle presents an opportunity
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none […]
Purusha, the Primordial all-pervading Cosmic Man or Being: Meaning, Significance
Pur means city, so, one who lives in a city is a Purusha. Our body is also like a city. Do you know how many bacteria and micro-organisms stay inside our body? There are around 50,000 types of bacteria present in the intestines alone. When you have diarrhoea, then there is a flood of these bacteria. When there […]
Relation between Sandhya Vandanam & Gayatri Mantram
You know life is three states of consciousness – waking, dreaming and sleeping. When waking state ends and dreaming state begins; when dreaming state ends and sleeping state begins, and when sleeping state ends and waking state begins, at these junction points something fantastic happens. What is that? You get a glimpse of that which […]
Significance of Lord Hanuman’s presence on the chariot of Arjuna in Mahabharata, Kapi Dhwaja
In the Mahabharata, what was the significance of Lord Hanuman being present on the chariot of Arjuna (on the flag of Arjuna)? To the doubt raised by a disciple at Satsang of Art of Living, Guruji Sri Sri Ravishankar replied as… Well, in those days they used some flag, like how every political party uses […]
Significance of Deep Pooja on Full Moon, Pournami Deepa Puja
What is the significance of Deep Pooja on Full Moon day (Pournami Deepa Puja)? The importance of deepa pooja in the words of Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder of Art of Living… The ancient tradition is either full moon or new moon is a celebration, and in a celebration we light a lot of lamps. This […]
Is Life easy or difficult?
Is life easy or difficult? In Buddhism, they say, ‘The first truth is that life is difficult’, and you say that life is joy. Which one is true? Don’t tell me that both are right. For this doubt raised by a devotee, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving explanation… Why? I […]
Astrology is eyes of the Vedas. Does our life really depend on position & movements of planets & stars?
Astrology is eyes of the Vedas. Does our life really depend on position & movements of planets & stars? Every particle in this Creation is related to us and our life. So it is not just the stars on the screen (here jokingly referring to movie stars), but all the stars, planets and other heavenly […]
In Iranian / Parsi tradition, Gods are called Ahura & demons Daiva. In Indian tradition, it’s exactly the opposite. Why?
in the Iranian or Parsi tradition, Gods are called Ahura and demons Daiva, whereas in the Indian tradition, it’s exactly the opposite. Daitya is also in the Indian tradition. The Asuras are also called Daityas, and Devtas are also called Adityas (means those born out of Aditi). Devas and Asuras share the same father, their […]
What is Love in Hinduism and its approaches…?
What is love? This is a question raised by a devotee in the Satsang of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living.. Let us know what is the answer or reply from Guruji in his own words… Love is the basis of all existence. All the cells in your body love each other, that […]