Best forms of Donation, what are the best forms of donation? Generosity or sharing what we have with those around us is a divine quality. There are different types of donations: Food is the foundation of life. Hence donating food is no doubt good. If you are not able to do it daily, then do […]
Quotes by Sri Sri Ravishankar
What Upanishads say about getting closer to Guru?
In the Upanishads you speak about getting close to the master. Does this also mean in a physical way? For this query raised by one of his devotees, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living, explaining in a descriptive manner in his own words.. We are already here. We are physically sitting close here […]
How to deal with arrogant people in professional life?
How to deal with arrogant people in professional life? For this perplexing question, here is a simple remedy from Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living…. Boost their arrogance. If they are arrogant, there are two ways to deal with them. One is to just neglect them and ignore them. They will react very […]
How do I decide which political party to Vote for?
In my opinion, first we should not let anybody remain in power for too long. We should keep changing parties. Power corrupts people. Even good people become bad. Therefore, we should give holidays to everybody, and let them churn themselves. Without giving a holiday to somebody, and extracting too much work out of them is […]
How to get rid of fear: fear of failure, fear of death, fear of future & fear for everything….
How do I get rid of my fear? I have fear for everything. Everything is scary. Fear of failure, fear of the future, fear of death, fear of flying. Everything! Please help. This is the fear of a devotee participated in Satsang of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji, the Founder of Art of Living. Let’s hear […]
Orthodox Superstitions in Hinduism… Are they Correct or Wrong?
How relevant are orthodox superstitions like the evil eye etc? Are they correct or wrong? For this doubt raised by one of his devotees during Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar of Art of Living giving explanation in his own words….. The world of thoughts is a subtle world. There is some effect of all these and […]
Relation of Quantum Physics and Spirituality
Please tell me about the fifth to thirteenth dimension, and the relation of quantum physics and spirituality? To this query from a devotee in his Satsang, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living explaining in his own words… Vedanta is pure Quantum Physics. What Vedanta says, or the knowledge from the Vedas say is, the entire […]
Why we celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami?
Why we celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami? In 2019, we are celebrating lord Krishna’s 5149th birthday. He lived for 125 years. Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living explaining about reason behind Janmashtami celebrations.. Krishna is not a vyakti (person) but shakti(energy). Krishna says: ‘People think I am in the human form, but I am ananta shakti (that energy which […]
Pratyahara in Ashtanga Yoga (by Maharishi Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras)
Pratyahara in Ashtanga Yoga (by Maharishi Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras)… Pratyahara means alternative food. It means to refrain or refuse from eating food that you usually have, and choosing something else to eat (referring to food more conducive to the body for spiritual practices). Our senses have a tendency to go outwards. To bring them […]
Tips to improve relationship with your Mother-in-law (for Daughter-in-law)
Please give me some tips to improve my relationship with my mother-in-law? This is a general question from any daughter-in-law to spiritual leaders, Guru and Yoga gurus. Listen, you have a different scale for your mother and a different scale for your mother-in-law. Now why do you do that? When your mother used to scold you, […]
How Vedic Wisdom can be used in our day to day life?
How Vedic wisdom can be used in our day to day life? For this question by a devotee, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving explanation in his own words… See Vedic Wisdom has been here since time immemorial. There is no fixed time as to when the knowledge began or started. It was not […]
Ego, Arrogance and Self-respect… Is there any difference between these three?
Ego, Arrogance and Self-respect… Is there any difference between these three? This is a question raised by a devotee in the Satsang of Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living. For this, let us read the explanation from Guruji in his own words… There is no difference between ego and arrogance. ‘I am’ is […]
As per Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna is the Supreme Soul & Shiva Tattva says Shiva is everything. Which is correct?
In the Bhagavad Gita it is said that Lord Krishna is the Supreme Soul and He alone is everything. And in Shiva Tattva, Shiva is said to be everything. So which of these is the truth? For this perplexing question by a devotee, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji of Art of Living giving explanation in his […]
Yudhishtira & Dharmaraja: Why is Yudhishtira called Dharmaraja, even after losing Draupadi in gambling game?
Yudhishtira (the eldest of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata) used to gamble. He gambled and lost his wife (Draupadi) in a game of dice. Then why is he given the title of ‘Dharmaraja’ (the supreme upholder of Dharma or moral virtues)? In those days, gambling was not considered a bad thing. Just like […]
‘Sattvashuddhaira karyasidhhi’ (One achieves desires by increasing purity & positivity). Is purifying one’s sattva sufficient to achieve what one desires
‘Sattvashuddhaira karyasidhhi’ (One achieves desires by increasing purity & positivity). Is purifying one’s sattva sufficient to achieve what one desires, or is it one of the many factors for success? There is a verse in Sanskrit, ‘Raviryartevantyam pratidinam-uparasya narabhasyah. Kriyasiddhir bhavati Sattve-mahatam nopakarane‘. (From the Raghuvamsa by Sri Kalidasa) It means that one cannot achieve desires by upakarana alone (Upakarana […]
What is Prayaschita? How can one become free of sins?
What is prayaschita? How can one become free of sins? ‘Prayas’ means getting back to the original state; ‘chitta’ means consciousness. We were all born innocent. How is the mind when you are a baby? Fresh, alive, innocent. Prayaschitta means, that act which takes you back to your innocence; makes your mind as pure as […]
Cow Slaughter in India: Can any laws be passed in Parliament to ban it?
It is unfortunate that the percentage of cows present in India today is just 20% of their number before independence. The animal wealth of our country has reduced to a great extent, and is much lesser today than what it used to be. We are facing a big shortage of milk in many places in […]
In Mahabharata who was closer to guru, Eklavya or Arjuna? How did Eklavya get such profound knowledge just with his Guru’s idol?
In Mahabharata who was closer to guru, Eklavya or Arjuna? How did Eklavya get such profound knowledge just with his Guru’s idol? ‘Shraddhavan labhate jnanam matparassamyat indriyaha’, (one with faith gains knowledge). When one has faith, knowledge flows to them. Faith brings the knowledge. Nobody needed to tell Eklavya to surrender, or to have faith, […]
What is the Significance of the Shraadh ceremonies?
Shraadh is doing some good deeds with faith, in the memory of those who have crossed over to the other side. The tradition started as an activity related to feeding the poor, taking care of them, and giving them some gifts. However, any good deed done in the memory of those who have passed away, like […]
Mahalaya Amavasya Quotes by Sri Sri Ravishankar
Mahalaya Amavasya Quotes by Sri Sri Ravishankar – importance and significance of Mahalaya Amavasya.. Actually this Amavasya is dedicated to the departed souls. When you leave this body you are guided into another world by a set of Devas or Angels. Pururava, Vishvedeva – these are their names. They come and guide you from one level to another level. Mahalaya Amavasya is the […]