Sohum Sutras

Daily Sutra} Subject: Q&A Q: I lose my temper easily while doing day to day activities, especially if somebody talks bad. What should I do? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Keep your mind calm. But if somebody talks bad, be alert. Reply if needed, but without disturbing your mind. Service, Satsang and sadhana help you keep your mind cool and calm. And know that – Satyamev jayate (Truth always wins). You should not be bothered about events. Keep your mind cool, and continue with this policy. Q: Effect of one life’s karma is carried on to another lifetimes. How do we understand this? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You sow a coconut tree two years back and it has grown today. Same way, until the impression of your previous done karma is there on your mind, that karma manages to exist. That impression can only be erased through meditation, pranayama and service. You are freed from that karma when the impression is erased. All this is there on the mind only. Karma is nothing but an impression on the m...

Humor is the buffer that saves you from humiliation. If you have a good sense of humor you can never be humiliated. And if you refuse to be humiliated you become invincible. Humor brings everyone together, while humiliation tears them apart. In a society torn with humiliation and insult, humor is like a breath of fresh air. A good sense of humor relieves you from fear and anxiety. Humor should be coupled with care and concern. Mere humor without care and concern or appropriate action often irritates those who come to you with serious problems. Humor can keep the spirit high, yet if overdone it leaves a bad taste. Humor without wisdom is shallow. Humor with wisdom creates an atmosphere of celebration. Humor without sensitivity is satire - it comes back to you with more problems. The wise use humor to bring wisdom and to lighten every situation. The intelligent use humor as a shield against humiliation. The cruel use humor as a sword to insult others. The irresponsible ...

Guruji has mentioned that on January 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th there is highly increased risk of accidents. So preferably don't travel on these days, if you absolutely HAVE to travel, then please be very careful. Jai Gurudeva!

Today is Bhanu Didi's (Bhanu Maa) 53rd Birthday (11th Jan) .We wish Bhanu Didi a Happy Birthday. With Poojya Gurudev's blessings let her touch more and more lives and spread happiness, peace and prosperity. Today is also a very special friend/person's Birthday. She is also a devotee of Sri Sri and a wonderful person. She writes her blog here.

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I have some amazing friends. Recently, while in general conversations, I came across some very interesting quotes from them. Here are just a few. It is better to be happy and alone than to be sad and married The way to get over a man is to get under another. Reaching a goal is important but enjoy the journey too. You must have heard of such cute, expressions. Share some here.