What exactly is meant by forgiveness? I am trying to forgive someone but I feel like I am not able to do it a 100%. I am wasting lots of time and energy on it, but I can’t stop thinking about it. What should I do to truly forgive and move on? For this doubt […]
Spiritual Quotes
Bhakti & Swachchatha: Devotion leads to a life of Purity
The methods to develop devotion which have been made available to mankind by sages and saints are many, such as visiting temples, offering of worship, meditation, chanting names and reposing confidence in the words of spiritual leaders, honouring them and abiding by their advice. A devotee is given the option to choose any one among […]
Even after doing a lot for my family members, they always say I am wrong. What should I do?
I do a lot for my family members and yet they are all always saying I am wrong. What should I do? How to deal with it? To this question by a devotee, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving explanation in his own words… No, don’t say that they always say you […]
Understanding the motivation behind the Criticism
Criticism is an extremely valuable element to success. It is important to value the opinions of others and change your actions based on good feedback. It is this feedback that helps us to achieve success. The first rule of accepting criticism is to understand the motivation behind the criticism. Understanding this motivation helps you decide […]
Significance of Go-daana (Donating Cow), reason behind doing it…
Significance of Go-daana (Donating Cow), reason behind doing it… Let us first understand the meaning of the word ‘Go’. What does it mean? There are four meanings to it: Go means jnana (knowledge), gaman (to travel to one’s final destination), prapti (the act of receiving something) and Moksha (liberation). So the word ‘Go’ is synonymous […]
Is it auspicious to have Peepal Tree at Home? (Bodhi Tree)
Is it auspicious to have Peepal tree (Bodhi) at Home? Can you please explain it? To this doubt raised by a devotee in the Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving clarification in his own words…. Yes, it is very good and very auspicious. Having a Bodhi tree in front of your home is […]
11 Tips to Handle Criticism
11 Tips to Handle Criticism.. Here are the 11 Tips to Handle Criticism as said by Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji at his Satsang, Art of Living. 1. If someone criticizes you, welcome it! If there is some substance in it, take it. If the criticism is coming out of jealousy, frustration, or anger, it is […]
Guidance comes from the Supersoul, Who is responsible for our Status
Krishna is always within us, and consequently He knows everything about our purposes, and He gives us the opportunity to work as we decide. If we decide to enjoy this material world, Krishna gives us the intelligence to become a very shrewd businessman or a popular politician or a cunning man so that we can […]
Trying to please everyone, Someone is going to be left disappointed
The fact that someone is virtually always going to be mad or at least disappointed with you is inevitable because while you’re busy trying to please one person, you’re often disappointing someone else. Even if your intentions are entirely pure and positive, you simply can’t be in two places at one time. So, if two […]
Identity Crisis in Today’s world, Identity is a product of illusion
Everyone is seeking a common factor they can share with others of a similar mindset and in this way experience a sense of identity. The inherent problem in today’s modern society is that our identities are being defined by the body and mind. We live in a culture where our identity is established by the […]
Bhagvad Gita says ‘God is Everywhere’ – How to experience God in everyday Life?
See, these are two aspects to knowledge. One is Bodha – the knowledge itself, and the other is Vyavahara – meaning following the knowledge and experiencing it practically. You know that in your house, the doors, tables and chairs are all made of wood. But you cannot use a table for a chair, nor can you use the chair in the […]
Bhagavad Gita, a practical code to man’s life
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, once visiting down south, was propagating the message of the Bhagavad Gita to a huge audience. One among the listeners was in tears and the saint thought this particular person was more impressed and moved by his speech than others. When he was approached, the devotee said he was unlettered and had not […]
How to achieve all the four aspects of Purushaartha – Dharma, Artha, Kaama & Moksha?
How to achieve all the four aspects of Purushaartha – Dharma, Artha, Kaama & Moksha? Both Artha (wealth and material comforts) and Kaama (desire or passion) arise in life from time to time according to one’s needs. Fulfilling those needs to sustain one’s life, yet not getting entangled in too much greed or lust is […]
Hindu Gods and their Vahanas (Vehicles), Significance of Vahanams of Hindu Gods & Goddesses
Each Hindu god has Vahanam (vehicle). Various animals, birds and other creatures serve Hindu gods & goddesses as their vehicles. What is the significance of Vahanams of Hindu Gods? This is a question raised by a devotee in the satsang of Art of Living. Let us read the reply of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji… There […]
Guru is not for fashion, Guru is the One to whom you must Surrender
Go to guru, to surrender. Surrender means that one will accept whatever the guru says. It is not that one thinks, “I do not care for my guru’s order. Still I am a disciple.” That is not actually accepting a guru. Just like Arjuna surrendered to Krishna. You must find out guru where you can […]
Should Spiritual People stay away from Politics
“Today, everywhere we see people playing the game of politics (Rajneeti). Should spiritual people stay away from politics?” This is a question raised by a disciple in the Satsang of Sri Sri Ravishankar (founder of Art of Living). Let’s read what was Guruji’s reply to it.. What does ‘Rajneeti’ mean? It means that which is […]
A story of Excellence from Hare Krishna Movement
A German once visited a temple under construction where he saw a sculptor making an idol of God. Suddenly he noticed a similar idol lying nearby. Surprised, he asked the sculptor, “Do you need two statues of the same idol?” “No,” said the sculptor without looking up, “We need only one, but the first one […]
Importance of Nadi Astrology & benefits of it
What is the importance of Nadi Astrology and what are the benefits of Nadi Astrology? People have predicted all that. I myself had predicted that there will be a big flood in the Ganges, and so this year don’t venture into any adventures! Many people didn’t go. This is there. Clairvoyant visions are there, and […]
Does God really exist? If yes, then how can we experience the God?
Does God really exist? If yes, then how can we experience Him? Let’s read the reply of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji to the question raised by a disciple during a Satsang. I have come to tell you that God exists and He is in you. I have come to tell you this. Don’t try to […]
Significance of taking birth, dying and then again taking birth
Why do we take birth and what is the point in taking birth and dying, and then again taking birth? To this perplexing question from a devotee in Satsang of Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravishankar replies…. Do you know games? I don’t understand why you play games. Why do you play cricket? Somebody runs […]