Q & A's with Guruji

*Q&A with Guruji*

*Q: Do we need luck when we have guru?*
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SriSri: YOU NEED LUCK TO HAVE A GURU!!!*

Q: Life is hectic. How to find peace?
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Sri Sri: Meditate. So first become a dreamer. Life force will move in that
direction. Have a dream. Whatever it is, actor, model Be flexible yet firm
about your dream. Be a multifaceted personality. Always remember to come to
the sacred space within you. That is your strength. Prayer gives you
strength to move ahead. Guruji began by saying: " Let us start with
questions. It is not a sign of intelligence to start talking before someone
asks a question. That's why all our scriptures start with a question -
Parvati asks Shiva a question, Shiva asks Parvati a question - in the
Upanishad, the disciples ask questions of the Gurus. Even the Bhagavad Gita
starts with Dhritarashtra' s question.

Q:What role does innocence play in a society where intelligence is
important?
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Sri Sri:Crooked person though intelligent is harmful. Innocence of a foolish
person is of no value. Innocence combined with intelligence is of value.
Innocence indicates our values of heart, life, friendliness. The human
values. Friendliness of a crooked person is of no value. They cannot be
loving. Loving is essentially innocent. We need to maintain our innocence
and cultivate intelligence.

Q: Guruji what is Shanti(peace) ?
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Sri Sri: We must make you sit in a closed small room and play loudspeaker 24
hrs. And not some good music, some heavy music. Then after 24 hrs, when we
switch it off you will come to know what is Shanti. (Laughter!!)

Q: What is the greatest responsibility of a human being?
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Sri Sri: Every responsibility, whether small or big, is important at
different times. Even the smallest task can be done with perfection. You do
not have to be a genius… just be simple.

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 "Celebrate Life. Care for others and share whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. Broaden your vision, for the whole world belongs to you."

- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living Foundation.
 
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