ON THE PATH TO ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT
For those on the spiritual, self improvement/awareness path
The act which is only destructive and inflicts suffering both on oneself and others is terrorism. In such an act, human values are lost in the process of achieving a goal.Some of the factors that lead to terrorism are:# Frustration and desperation to achieve a goal# Confused emotion# Shortsightedness and Impulsive action# Belief in a … Read more
What is Diwali?Enthusiastically celebrated by people of all nationalities, races, religions and ages, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, creates a magical world of joy and festivity. It celebrates the triumphant victory of good over evil – and the glory of light over darkness, a beam of hope over despair. The word Diwali or Deepavali (in … Read more
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Navratri: ‘Nava’ means ‘nine’ and ‘Ratri’ is made up of ‘Ra’ which also means ‘night’ and ‘Tri’ meaning the ‘the three aspects of our life, Body, Mind and Soul. So ‘Navaratri’ means ‘giving rest to all the three aspects of our life, for nine days’. The first three days of Navaratri, … Read more
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You know our 5 fingers, all the 5 planets are there. Thumb indicates – victory (u win) right!! Who wins? One who fights… who fights? Commander in chief military (this is Mars) 2nd Finger (index finger) is Jupiter is Guru…its the indicator…when you want to show the way its like this… … Read more
As in the center of gold ring the diamond is shines similarly in the world of religious festival the PARYUSHAN (grand Religious) festival shines. PARYUSHAN means:Festival of self friendship and realisation of soul.Festival of sacrifice, penance & endurance.Festival of soul purification & self search, time to keep aside the post, wealth & prestige & be … Read more
Janmashtami – Krishna’s Birth by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Part 1)The story of Krishna’s birth is widely known. It is said that Krishna was born to Vasudeva and Devaki at midnight. He was born in a prison as Devaki’s brother, Kamsa had imprisoned them. When Krishna was born, the gates of the prison flew open, … Read more
