Peace is the nature of our spirit

There are usually two sides to a civil conflict and no matter who strikes first, eventually both sides are wounded. Conflict arises in the first place…

A world without violence

Deep within, we aspire for that which is our true nature and everybody wishes to be happy and joyful. Yet, the world is caught in the grip of violence…

Combination of Inner peace and Outer dynamism

Some years ago, I went to Iraq to take stock of our relief and rehabilitation work there. We were asked to stay in the Green Zone, the safe zone. Ther…

Wisdom for Peaceful life

We are on this planet for a unique and big purpose. With that in mind, take a challenge: “Come what may, I am going to smile today and be happy.” For …

Let Go If You Want to Find Inner Peace!

Do not have any hatred towards anybody. Do not hate even the worst enemy, reach out to him. If you can’t reach out, never mind. At least in your heart…

Everyone has a role to play when the world is in turmoil

Our existence is not in isolation with the rest of the world. While this idea sounds spiritual, it is very pertinent to social and global situations t…

Time has come for the voice of non-violence to be heard loud and clear

When I was growing up in India, non-violence was considered the highest virtue. In fact, my grandfather was a strong supporter of Mahatma Gandhi, and …

Don’t think you are insignificant when the world is facing a crisis, You have a role to play!

There is strength in peace. There is strength in calmness. There is strength in love... but it goes unnoticed. What you cannot win with a stick, you c…

When life is a challenge, that’s when all the skills are needed from within you

Being calm and peaceful when everything is calm, everything is peaceful, has no meaning. Being peaceful when everything is peaceful is dull and boring.…

A world without violence

(In light of the recent Las Vegas shootings, extracts from Huffington Post article written by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on 29.03.13 following the Ne…