An emperor in the Far East was growing old and knew it was time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or his children, he decided something different. He called young people in the kingdom together one day. He said, “It is time for me to step down and choose the […]
Spiritual Quotes
Are you Conscious, Quotes on Consciousness within us
“Is there consciousness within me?” To this question raised by his disciple in Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar (Founder of Art of Living) replied… You are asking and you are hearing also whatever I said. If there was no consciousness within you how would you have asked the question? How would you have seen, heard or […]
How to grow children in Spiritual way?
Just play with them. Don’t try to be a teacher all the time and start teaching them. In fact learn from them and respect them. And don’t get too serious with kids. I remember as a child, when my father would come home in the evenings, he would just clap and make us laugh. My […]
Relation between Yoga and Peace
What is Yoga? How can it help bring peace? What is the Relation between Yoga and Peace? Yoga is a technique which unites the body, mind and spirit. Yoga relieves you from stress and tension. It is stress that causes weakness, anger, jealousy and all the negative emotions. When you get rid of stress using breathing […]
What is the Real Source of Energy?
Matter itself has no creative power. When it is manipulated by the living energy, material things are produced. Matter in its crude form is therefore the latent energy of the Supreme Being. Whenever we think of energy, it is natural that we think of the source of energy. For example, when we think of electrical […]
How different parts of the body are connected to the particular Devas (Gods)?
Each part of the body is connected to a particular Deva. They say, ‘Prajanane Brahma tishtatu’, meaning Lord Brahma resides in the genitals (the seat of procreation in the body). Then, it is said, ‘Padayo Vishnu tishtatu’, meaning Lord Vishnu is present in the feet. Like that, we say, ‘Hastayo Hara tishtatu’, Hara (a form of […]
Even though I am doing Sadhana, Satsang, Seva; I do not feel very pure. How can I get purer?
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 […]
How to choose the better Candidate to serve us as MLA or MP ?
How to choose the better candidate to serve us as MLA or MP or any other people’s representative? “How should we find out that who is better candidate, as we find all of them the same?” This is a doubt raised by a disciple in Satsang of Sri Sri Ravishankar. Let’s read the reply of […]
What are the Signs & Stages of enlightenment?
What are the Signs & Stages of enlightenment? Are there different stages of being enlightened? What are the signs of enlightenment? You need not worry about it. There are no different stages. Enlightenment is only one, that’s all. Are there different types of emptiness? Emptiness is only one. But it can be for different purpose […]
Different Types of Speech, Different Types of Silence..
Are there different types of emptiness. Silence is silence, emptiness is emptiness. If a bowl is empty, you can’t ask what type of emptiness is it. But if it is filled you can ask what is it filled with. In speech, there are four different type of speech, Para, Pashyanti, Madhyama and Vaikhari. Vaikhari.is the gross level of […]
How to attain enlightenment (altered state of consciousness)
This is why we say, ‘Do meditation’. Why do we sing? So that there is activity in the right brain. And why do we discuss knowledge and logical things? So that there is activity in the left brain as well. That is why we have kept both, logic and music in satsang, so that there […]
Relation between Knowledge & Devotion: Can Devotion be fruitful without Knowledge?
What is the relation between knowledge and devotion? Can devotion be fruitful without knowledge? To this perplexing question, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving a description in his own words… Now suppose you are fond of Rasgullas (a sweet) only then you will have a desire to eat it, right? How can you desire […]
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, […]
The Power of Divine names
What is the power of divine names? What is the power of the divine names that are mentioned in Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Scriptures? It is an admitted fact that no one is infallible. Born as a human being, one cannot avoid committing sins or mistakes or misdeeds in some cases this may […]
Planets & Health: How do the Planets have an influence on our health?
The macrocosm and microcosm have a big connection. Each planet is aligned with a particular grain, color, shape, bird and animal. All these are connected; it is also connected to a particular part of the body. Even your fingers! Do you know, every finger is connected to a particular planet? It is an amazing science of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]