Is it necessary for you to ask this question and for me to answer? You have asked the question, now if I answer, then we are caught! Got it? If you ask a question and you think I know the answer, then I am already a Guru and you are already a student. Some people […]
Quotes by Sri Sri Ravishankar
What is Brahma Gyaan?
This is Brahma Gyaan (Supreme Knowledge). All this that we are talking about is Brahma Gyaan. Whatever you say has no existence, meaning it does not exist forever. Truth is that which transcends time – past, present, future. What is not truth? That which was yesterday, but is not there today, is not truth. What […]
If everything created by God, then who has created God?
If everything has been created by God, then who has created him (God)? To this dobt, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving explanation in his own words.. Who told you that everything was created by God? Why are stuck with the concepts of creation and destruction? What is there is there. There […]
Why are the words, ‘Ram Naam Satya Hai’ chanted only after a person dies?
Why are the words ‘Ram Naam Satya Hai’ (the name of ‘Rama’ alone is the eternal truth) chanted only after a person dies? What is the reason behind it? The above one was a doubt raised by a devotee in the satsang of Sri Sri Ravishankar of Art of Living. Guruji explaining it in his […]
How to deal with Terrorism & Religious Extremism
How to deal with Terrorism & Religious Extremism? This is a big problem. As I said, the reason is the lack of understanding, the lack of a sense of belongingness, the lack of trust between people and between communities, and also probably the misinterpretation of scriptures. I feel that every child should know a little […]
How could Bhishma Pitamaha live so long and die at his own will?
You say the body is present only for a limited time. Then how could Bhishma Pitamaha (the great Grandsire of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata epic) in the Mahabharata live so long and die at his own will? To this question raised by a devotee in his satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar of Art […]
In the Mahabharata, why did an intelligent person like Bhishma choose to remain silent & was ready to fight for Duryodhana?
In the Mahabharata, why did an intelligent person like Bhishma choose to remain silent on sensitive issues and was ready to fight side-by-side with Duryodhana? To the above question raised by a devotee in Satsang, the Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji responding in his own words… Why do you want me to talk […]
How & When did the 12 Jyotirlingas (Dwadasha Jyothirlingams) come into existence?
How, When did the 12 Jyotirlingas (Dwadasha Jyothirlingams) come into existence? And what is the importance of Pilgrimage? To this doubt raised by one of the devotee in his Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar, the Founder of Art of Living, giving explanation in his own words… See, every Jyotirlingam has a different story behind how it came to […]
One has to study 54 Subjects to complete a Bachelor Degree, in ancient times did students have to study so many subjects?
In today’s engineering institutions we have to study almost 54 subjects to complete our degree. In the ancient time like in Nalanda University, did students have to study so many subjects? This was a question raised by a devotee in the Satsang of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living. Below is the […]
Why meeting the Guru on Purnima (Full Moon Day) is very good?
Why meeting the Guru on Purnima (Full Moon Day) is very good? It is said that meeting the Guru on Full Moon day is very good.. What is the reason behind it? Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living explaining it in his own words…. Do you know the Moon affects the ocean? On […]
Principle behind Shiva Linga
What is the principle behind the Shiva Linga? On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, an interesting discussion between Sri Sri Ravishankar and one of his disciples at Satsang of Art of Living is given here… To the above question raised by one of his disciples, Guruji replied… Love is Shiva. The substance which is everywhere […]
Is Buddhism a Part of Hinduism?
It is up to people how they think. Here in India, Buddhism is considered a part of Hindu tradition because Buddha never said I am starting a new religion – he only reformed what was already existed. Buddha became a monk in the Hindu tradition and then he gave monkhood for everybody. He never discarded […]
In context of creation, Pralaya – What is Mahatattva & Tanmaatra
In context of creation, Pralaya – What is Mahatattva & Tanmaatra? Tanmaatra means a measure of any sensation or phenomenon that happens within our body (the minimum quantity of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch that can be perceptibly experienced by our five senses). It is a measure of anything that manifests at the level […]
Shankaracharya & Celibacy – was Shankaracharya a celibate (Brahmachari), he experienced the pleasures of life by entering into a King’s body
Shankaracharya & Celibacy – was Shankaracharya a celibate (Brahmachari), he experienced the pleasures of life by entering into a King’s body..? Shankaracharya had experienced the pleasures of life by entering into the body of a king. How then could he be considered celibate? Is celibacy (Brahmacharya) of the body or of the mind? It is of […]
How can Rishis lose control and curse if they are enlightened
Why has Indian mythology given forms to all energies. Are all the mythological stories true? How can Rishis lose control and curse if they are enlightened? The universe is full of names and forms. The moment you give a name, form also comes with it. And many of these forms were cognized in the subtle. […]
Three stages in Spiritual practice
What are the three stages in spiritual practice? Please explain us about the three stages in spiritual practice.. Yes, there are three stages in practice: The first level, Anva Upaya, which includes pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting, exercises, and yoga. The second level, Shakta Upaya. This is much more subtle; it is the stillness that you experience at […]
What is the Purpose of Marriage?
What is the purpose of marriage? Please explain in detail.. To this doubt raised by his disciple in Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving explanation in his words… You are asking the wrong person. Ask those who are married, ask them this question. I would say, it is an important institution. […]
How Moon, Stars and other heavenly bodies affect our mind?
The Moon, stars and heavenly bodies and other heavenly bodies affect the mind? If yes, how? To this perplexing question, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living, answering in his own words.. Yes. Do you know the Moon affects the ocean? On Full Moon Day the waves are higher. The Moon affects water – […]
Lord Dakshinamurthy is Samaveda-Priya?
It is said that Dakshinamurthy is Samaveda-Priya, does he like Samaveda that much? Why the Lord is referred to as so..? To this question posed by a devotee in his Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar of Art of Living, giving explanation in his own words…. It must have been written by people who are associated with […]
Move Mountains With Faith
Move Mountains With Faith…. What a single glance can convey, a thousand conversations cannot. And what a moment of deep silence can convey, even a thousand glances cannot. Meditation is deep rest, and only your faith (in the Divine) can bring that deep rest. And what is the faith you should have? Faith that the […]