ON THE PATH TO ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT
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
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
MY JOURNAL (7th – 20th August)Thursday – Kasuku. Learn a new trick at the printers. Friday and Saturday – Landlady has been shouting more than usual. Mostly to look for the cat lol. Shopping after long couldn’t help it. Sunday – Landlady comes upstairs to make noise with Paddy and the internet. I was disconnected … Read more
The day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh is traditionally celebrated as Guru Purnima by Hindus. Also known as Vyas Purnima, the day is celebrated in remembrance and veneration to sage Ved Vyas. He is the Adi (original) Guru of the Hindu Dharma, who classified the Vedas, wrote the eighteen Puranas and … Read more
(Taken from one of the discourses of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravishankar)Indian culture has always held the guru in a high esteem. Having a master was not just considered a matter of pride, but it was mandatory to have a guru. Not having a master was looked down upon as being an orphan, being poor … Read more
