Guru Dev Visit to Kauai's Hindu Monastery


On April 9th TAKA reported ever so briefly on the b

rief visit of one of India's most renowned spiritual men, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Here is his definition of meditation in response to a devotee's query: Question: What is meditation? Sri Sri: Meditation is not trying to think of something. Meditati

on is relaxing deeply. If you are concentrating on a problem, then you are not relaxing.

Meditation is almost like sleep, but it's not sleep. It is what happens right after Sudarshan Kriya – when you are lying down, what's on your mind? Nothing! There is nothing. It's blank. That is meditation. Or, when you are really happy or when you are resting, then, what is the state of your mind? That is a meditative mind. Even when you are in deep love… and you are reposing in love, then that is meditation. It's very simple! When the mind beco

mes free from agitation, when it becomes calm and serene, and is at peace, then meditation happens. By meditation you can turn your body into a powerhouse as your generate an inner source of energy.

All were delighted to be in such a surprisingly traditional monastery.

Question: How can I be assured of salvation and a perfect life on this planet? Sri Sri: You need a warranty on the spiritual path also, don't you?! Examine how much time you spend on the spiritual path… Evaluate the seva (service) you are doing… How much are you meditating? There should be a balance between seva and meditation. Those who do a lot of service get burnt out, if they don't make time for meditation, and those, who only meditate, become 'dry', if they don't make time for service. So you need both – service and meditation.



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