05/20/2016 Bangalore, India
Sri Sri Ayurveda Medial College graduates just told me that in the history of Medical Science colleges, no batch has ever held 50% distinctions. Our kids have created history with 100% pass results, out of which 50% are rank holders. This shows how dedicated the teachers are and how disciplined the students are.
Though many women are on the spiritual path, they are mothers but they are not spiritual leaders. Could you please explain why this is happening?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Who says mothers are not spiritual leaders? Every woman is as spiritual leader, she leads the whole family into spirituality. Women lead everybody at home. Women are naturally spiritual.
Which is greater, Bhakhti Marg (path of devotion) or Gnan Marg (path of knowledge)? Is it necessary to do rituals or just remembering God is enough?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Just remembering God is enough. It is good to have some rituals like lighting a lamp, keeping some flowers because it creates a beautiful atmosphere at home. But you should do meditation, that is enough.
In Puranas it is said, “You will be punished for your sins”. Then why do we need to take rebirth to pay for sins and karma?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Don’t worry, you come and sit in satsang, that is good enough. Every sin is washed away. Remembering the god washes away all the sins. The more you read the Puranas the more confused you will get, that’s why in the Bhagavad Gita Sri Krishna said ‘’Sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam vraja” - you leave everything and take refuge in me. Remembering this truth is enough.
When women don’t have the right to take Gayatri initiation because of menstruation, then why are you giving this initiation in Upanayanam?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Who said that they have no right? That is not written anywhere. Everybody can do Gayatri japa, there are no such boundaries. All these restrictions came in middle ages. In ancient times, there were no such things. Goddess is only Gayatri. The upholder of the Gayatri mantra is the Mother Divine (female energy). During menstruation cycle, Agnihotra should not be done, but remaining days, it can be done.
Everybody is scared of death. What should we do to reach a state where we can accept death happily?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Now be with the life, we will see about death later, when it comes. When there is devotion, knowledge and meditation, all these fears drop. Look at all the Gods, they are all depicted in Abhayahasta mudra (position of the hand gesturing reassurance). They are giving you this message, “Don't be scared. I am there”.
What does it feel like to be Sri Sri Ravi Shankar?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Just me. Just what it is. There's no comparison. Be hollow and empty and you will get there too. Purity in heart, clarity in mind and sincerity in action.
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