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16th January 1996, Ljubljana, Slovenia *Is Guru Satisfied (Tripth) Or Unsatisfied (Atripth)?* A student's job is to satisfy the Master. But how can you satisfy someone who is already satisfied? If Guru is satisfied, then your growth is shunned. If Guru is unsatisfied, he's away from the Self. If Guru is satisfied, then what can inspire you to grow? If he's unsatisfied, he cannot be a Guru. If he's satisfied, he cannot be a Guru. So what is the answer?   *Hindi Translation*  १६ जनवरी,१९९६ लुबियाना, स्लोवेनिया  *गुरु तृप्त है या अतृप्त?* एक शिष्य का काम है गुरु को संतुष्ट करना। पर जो स्वयं तृप्त है, उन्हें कैसे संतुष्ट किया जाए? यदि गुरु संतुष्ट है, तो तुम्हारी उन्नति रुक जाएगी। यदि गुरु असंतुष्ट है, तो वे अपनी आत्मा से दूर है। यदि गुरु तृप्त है, तुम्हे उन्नति की प्रेरणा कहा से मिलेगी? यदि वे अतृप्त है, वे गुरु नही हो सकते। यदि वे तृप्त है, तो भी वे गुरु हो नहीं सकते। तो समाधान क्या है?

Chennakeshava Temple, Hullekere Did you know that the Chennakeshava Temple in Hullekere in Karnataka, a 12th century Hoysala period temple, has a scheme of placement of Chaturvimshati (24) forms of sculptures of Lord Vishnu in standing posture, each representing the permutation of Shankha, chakra, gada and Padma are held in the four hands? The Chennakeshava Temple in Hullekere village in Arasikere taluk in Hassna distric of Karnataka is an eketala (single tower or vimana) temple in the and unique Hoyasla period architectural style, studded with exquiste sculptures both on its interiror and exterior faces with Chenna Keshava, a form of Lord Vishnu as the principal deity in a standing posture adorned with Shanku, Chakara Gada and padma in his four hands. It is a dated to 1163 A.D ( 12th century) atributed to King Narasimha I of the Hoysala dynasty and with lot of contributions by his son king Veera Ballala II or Vishnuvardhana. It is a single shrine (vimana) construc...

Kalanemi Did you know that in Hindu mythology, the demon Kalanemi who was killed by Vishnu, was reborn as Kamsa to be eventually killed by Vishnu's reincarnation Krishna? Kalanemi (Sanskrit: कालनेमि), romanized: Kālanemī, lit. 'felly of the wheel of time') is an asura in Hindu mythology.  Kalanemi is a compound word made up of 'Kala', which means "time", and 'nemi', which means "the felly of a wheel or a portion". It represents the time segment of the wheel of time that denotes "the afternoon leading to sunset". 'Kala' also means "black", perceived to be the asura Kalanemi, who represents the period of darkness that "increases as the day move toward night and as the Dvapara Yuga moves towards the Kali Yuga."[ Kalanemi is the son of Virochana, and the grandson of Hiranyakashipu. He is slain by Vishnu in the Tarakamaya War, in which he is described to be a commander. In one of hi...

Swami Vivekananda Planetarium  Did you know that Swami Vivekananda Planetarium at Pilikula Nisargadhama in Mangalore is the first state-of-the-art 3D planetarium in India? Swami Vivekananda Planetarium at Pilikula in Mangalore is the first 3D planetarium in India. It is not only the first planetarium but the only such a planitarium in the country with hybrid modern technology innovations coupled with 3D technology of 8K digital and opto-mechanical (hybrid) projection system. It is part of the Pilikula Nisargadhama (covering an area of 370 acres (150 ha)), which is also named Dr Shivaram Karanth Biological Park. It is planned and built to provide the best learning experience for students and enthusiasts on Zodiacal system of Planets. Its creation is attributed to Pilikula Regional Science Centre. It was initiated in 2013 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda by the then chief minister of Karnataka Jagadish Shettar who had laid the foundatio...

Kaumodaki  Did you know that Kaumodaki , weapon of honour also known as gada or mace, is one of the attributes of god Vishnu, which according to Vishnudharmottara Purana represents his wife Lakshmi.? Kaumodaki, the mace, is an attribute of Lord Vishnu, the preserver god among the triad of gods, which was a gift to him by Varuna, the god of the waters. Its name is a derivative of the blue water lily plant (Nymphaea nouchali). It is used in hand to hand warfare described to sound like the lightning was used mostly to destroy the daityas . A popular nomencalture of Vishnu is "Shankha-chakra-gada-pani" meaning "he who holds in his hands shankha, chakra, and gada". It is regarded as one of the oldest and strongest weapons.  In the Vishnudharmottara Purana, Kaumodaki represents Vishnu's wife Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and beauty. The Gopala Tapani Upanishad says that held in the lower left hand, it denotes individual existence and primo...

Gurudev at Mahalakshmi Ambabai Temple, Kolhapur this morning 

Question - Gurudev, when we are on this path, to what extent can we hear knowledge from other Gurus? Gurudev Sri Sri - I would say, respect everybody. There is only one knowledge and that is available to you. But if you go on shopping here and there, you will get in to more confusion. We say, 'Do so someone else will say, 'No. So Hum is not correct, do Hum Sa And a third person will say, 'Hum Sa is not correct, you should do Sada So Hum', and then you get in to a bigger mess. So, respect everybody and stick to one knowledge. If it has given you any satisfaction, any upliftment in life, you should go deep into it. There is no point in digging many holes. In one place go deeper.

Chapter 1 - The Password To Divinity  Day 7 This power, this energy which is right here, right now in everything, has potential. That is ISA, that is the Divinity and what is the password for it? Leave the grip with which we are holding onto the material here.  When you are holding on to the material, it is like holding your fist - it is limited. You have to loosen it up. When you open your hand, the sky is the limit. What your mind holds onto, what it grabs is the thing that gives you pleasure or that which gives you pain. It holds both. First your mind latches on to anything in this universe that gives pleasure.  When it is latching on to a limited something the Infinite becomes obscure. Not that it is not there, but it is obscure because you are occupied. On a beautiful evening as you are watching the sky, a small dust particle comes into your eyes and that's it. It blurs the whole vision, you can't see the sky anymore.  This is what is happening when ...

Chapter 5 - Crossing The Ocean Of Maya  Day 37 You know that story of an elephant and the fly on It’s leg? A fly was living on the leg of an elephant. Once the fly got so angry at the elephant, it said, “I am leaving you today. Finished. Enough is enough. I'm done with you ." It got so angry, it left.  At that moment, just by accident, the elephant moved it's leg and some dust arose. But the fly thought that the storm has come because it is leaving the elephant. It told the elephant, “Yes, you see, the storm has come? I am leaving you suffer from the storm.”  The elephant didn't even know that the fly was sitting on its leg. And that is how nobody really cares what you are, what you do, what you don't do. And all impact gets wiped out by the flood of time. Time comes and just floods you, wipes you out.  It wipes all the memory out of this planet. This me, me, me can only dissolve and you serve. He becomes free from this identity of ego, identity of the ...

Kankalamurti Did you know that Kankalamurti , a form of Shiva, carries a staff on which the bones of the arms and legs of the slain person are tied? Kankala-murti ("One with the skeleton"), also known as Kankala ("skeleton") or Kankala-Bhairava, is an iconographical form of the Hindu god Shiva. He is often associated with a fearsome aspect of Shiva, Bhairava and thus considered the latter's aspect too.  Kankalamurti is one of the three most popular aspects of Bhairava; the others being Brahmashiraschedaka-murti and Bhikshatana-murti.  One particular legend about Kankalamurti is that Shiva assumed the form when he slew Vamana, an avatar of Vishnu. Vishnu assumed the form of Vamana, a huge form that encompassed the huge universe to teach a lesson to the demon Mahabali. After Mahabali was humbled, the Vamana form became a nuisance to the world and the gods. On their request, Shiva destroyed Vamana and used his back bone as a weapon. Thus, Sh...

Mundeshwari Temple Did you know that the ancient Mundeshwari Temple, dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Shakti, is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bihar, India? The Mundeshwari Devi Temple (also spelled Mundesvari) is a Hindu temple, located at Ramgarh Village, 608 feet (185 m) on the Mundeshwari Hills of Kaimur plateau near Son River, in the Indian state of Bihar.  It is an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monument since 1915. The ASI has recently dated the structure to 108 CE making it the oldest Hindu temple in the country. An information plaque at the site indicates the dating of the temple at least to 625 CE and Hindu inscriptions dated 635 CE were found in the temple. The temple is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and is considered one of the oldest functional Hindu temples in India. The findings also established that here was a religious and educational center spread over the hillock and Mandaleshwar (Shiva) templ...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji’s forthcoming visit to Maharashtra: 1st Phase of His visit 31st January: Kolhapur 6.30 pm Mahasatsang Donation link : https://www.artofliving.online/donate.php?nca_id=671366 1st February: Kolhapur 8.00 am Mahalaxmihoma Sankalpa link: https://vdst.in/e/32132 ( contact : 9890969996) For more information, Contact: 9405832163 1st February: Nanded 6.00 pm Mahasatsang Donation link: https://www.artofliving.online/donate.php?nca_id=671367 2nd February: WaturJaltaraShibir farmers meet at 11.00 am 2ndFebruary: Tuljapur 6.00 pm Mahasatsang Donation link https://www.artofliving.online/donate.php?nca_id=671383 For more information, Contact:9373765734 3rd February: Shikhar Shingnapur World heritage temple 11.00am For more information, Contact: 9225749038 3rd February: Pune Mahasatsang 6.00 pm Donation link: https://www.artofliving.online/donate.php?nca_id=671386 4th February: Edu Youth meet 6.00 to 9.00 pm 5thFebruary: Vigyaan Bhairav 2 at Pune Session 1 – 10.30 am ...

11th January 1996, Weggis, Switzerland *Wrapping Paper*  All sensory pleasures in the world are like wrapping paper, the true bliss is the present inside. Divine love is the present, yet we are holding onto the paper believing we have already enjoyed the gift. It's like putting the chocolate inside your mouth with the paper still on.  A little chocolate may seep into the mouth, but the covering makes sores in the mouth. Unwrap the present. The whole world is there for you to enjoy. The wise know how to enjoy the gift inside, while the ignorant get stuck with the paper. Wally - Gurudev, I have some property for you to consider as an Ashram in the US  Gurudev - I want every home to be an Ashram. How many of you consider your home to be an Ashram? If not, what keeps your home from being an Ashram? What are the impediments? What do you think are the qualities of an Ashram?   *Hindi Translation* ११ जनवरी १९९६, वेग्गिंस, स्विटज़रलेंड *कागज़ का आवरण* इन्द्रियों स...

It's natural for the mind to harbor desires. Desires don't ask your permission, they just drop in and stay. When they drop in and stay, that's when they create trouble for you. When they drop-in, you should see them off. If desires don't come at all, there is nothing for you to get rid of. They have to come, so they come. But, you should say goodbye to them. Do not hang onto desires and cry over them, just take them as they come and do not hold on to them. Wanting to have no desires in life is another desire. Be satisfied, content and centered. Do you know what the ancient saints and Gurus used to say? "When the sunlight comes, a candle has no meaning." You don't have to blow out the candle, just bring it into the sunlight, and the candle will lose its significance by itself. Similarly, if you have a bigger vision, the smaller desires will lose their significance. - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji

*Mahasatsang with Gurudev at Nanded* 1st February 2023  Evening 6 PM Mama Chowk, Kautha Nanded