ON THE PATH TO ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT
It is difficult to see God as formless and it is difficult to see God as having a form. The formless is so abstract and God in a form appears to be too limited so some people prefer to be atheists. Atheism is not a reality; it is just a matter of convenience. When you … Read more
The first type of restlessness is caused by a particular place. When you move away from that place – the street or the house – you immediately feel better. Chanting, singing, laughing and children playing can change this atmospheric restlessness. If you chant and sing, the vibration in the place changes. (Paras note: Very true) … Read more
Freedom by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Honour reduces freedom. Your fame, honour and virtue can limit your freedom. Nobody expects a good person to make a mistake, so the better you are, the higher the expectations people have of you. It is then that you lose your freedom. Your virtues and good actions are like … Read more
Are you special or ordinary? By being on the path what makes you special? Your perception, observation and expression have advanced. That which makes you ordinary by being on the path is that you are special. Everybody thinks they are very special in some way. Your perception has improved. You see the cause behind every … Read more
The first type is the seva done when you do not even know what you are doing it. You do not recognize it as seva because it is your very nature – you cannot help doing it! The second type is the seva that you do because it is needed for that situation. The third … Read more
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Many people do not want to work under someone else, by it in their profession, in a company, or even as a volunteer. The notion is that when you work under someone, you lose your freedom and you have to be accountable for your work. Thus many people opt for their … Read more
