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In a world filled with attractions, how to preserve our customs and traditions?
Our consciousness is full of joy. We think spirituality is boring and makes people dull and unenthusiastic, no! Spirituality is the means to living a life full of joy. A life of peace, happiness and inner contentment. Getting such an experience is wha ... -
People run behind money. In such circumstances, how can we stay connected with spirituality? Where should I start from?
First know the fact that spirituality and economic system aren’t enemies of each other. Accept this fact. Don’t think that spirituality means you cannot be prosperous in life. Be prosperous, gather wealth, there is no harm, but do it in a righteous way. ... -
When will corruption and terrorism end? Will Sanātana Dharma (the eternal law) end?
No, Sanātana Dharma will never end. It has been practiced since time immemorial and will continue to exist. It has been thirty years since The Art of Living was founded. Today, we can say that yoga, pranayama and Sudarshan Kriya is being practiced in 152 c ... -
Gurudev, you always say that when we are close to the divine, our desires get fulfilled. It is so true, but desires of people who are not spiritually inclined to God are also fulfilled without any struggle. Then what is the difference?
You should ask them how they feel. You know when you are awake, when you are spiritually inclined then you are able to enjoy that more. You turn back and see in your own life, before you did any meditation, you also had your desires fulfilled but that ... -
Gurudev, you have said that spirituality is the technology of consciousness. That sounds really fantastic. I shall be grateful if you can elaborate on this?
Definition of technology is a system or a method based on laws of nature which would bring comfort to people. Aero plane is a technology based on the laws of nature. Telephone is system developed based on laws of nature to bring comfort to people. Sp ... -
Can the growth of the nation happen with spirituality?
Definitely. Only with spirituality can the growth of the nation happen. Mahatma Gandhi was a deeply spiritual person. He used to read the Bhagavad Gita every day. My teacher was the one who taught the Bhagavad Gita to Gandhiji. He is still alive ... -
Gurudev, Part 2 course is a journey from head to heart. What is the place of logic in spirituality?
Logic has a very important place. It is through logic only that you get into spirituality. Logic makes you see what is life and what is the world and how you are wasting your time! A logical mind says, ‘no, I should not waste my time. Life is sho ... -
Dear Guruji, what is spirituality? Is it about religion or is it about the personality?
You are made up of matter and spirit. Our body is made up of amino acids, carbohydrates, proteins, etc. Your spirit is made up of love, compassion, peace, generosity, commitment, caring, intelligence, responsibility, happiness. These are all the natu ... -
Spirituality And Celebration
Celebration is the nature of the spirit. Any celebration has to be spiritual. A celebration without spirituality does not have any depth. And silence gives the depth to celebration. Some people think being silent is spirituality. E.g. Many meditators feel ...
