Spirit of Enquiry

By Sri Sri Ravishankar

H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offers deep wisdom, a celebration of the Spirit of Enquiry on the spiritual path and the journey to the self. Spirit Of Enquiry is a compilation of short talks given by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the search of Unseen and Unknown. Enquiry (Jigyasa) is the desire deep inside the mind to know the truth, to know reality. Author holds the hands and lead the jigyasu to the ocean of knowledge and truth. The truth which beholds the grace of god and pure enlightenment. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says if one wants to know god one has to know himself first. He says one who knows himself, who meditates, whose mind is free from tension, still, calm, hollow and empty can find the God in himself

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aslan eReads
• Release date: Apr 3, 2019
• ISBN: 9789385898129

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SPIRIT OF ENQUIRY

A compilaton of Talks, given by

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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Contents

Title

PREFACE

SPIRIT OF ENQUIRY

KNOW YOURSELF. KNOW GOD.

TRUST AND THE SPIRITUAL PATH

IN SEARCH OF BLISS

THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

The Founder

The Art of Living

The Art of Living Programs

International Centres

Landmarks

Cover

PREFACE

One of the world’s most inspirational and dynamic leaders. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is also one of the most original thinkers of our times. Emphasising practical wisdom, He has transformed millions of lives all over the globe. His talks are a unique blend of knowledge and guidance, delivered with simplicity and humour - a powerful, unbeatable combination that touches lives and hearts, wherever heard.

It is with great joy that we offer this thought provoking collection of profound, yet simple to comprehend talks, given by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, over a period of time, celebrating the human spirit of enquiry.

SPIRIT OF ENQUIRY

You have always thought of God as a father, up in heaven somewhere! But, can you see God as a child?

When you see God as a father, you want to demand and take from Him, but when you see God as a child, you have no demands.

God is the very core of your existence. You are pregnant with God! You have to take care of your pregnancy and deliver this child into the world. God is your child, who clings to you like a baby until you grow old and die. This child clings to you, crying for nourishment… and sadhana (spiritual practice), satsang (collective singing) and seva (service) are the nourishment.

It is difficult to see God as formless… and it is difficult to see God as a form! The formless is too abstract and God, in a form, appears to be too limited. So some people prefer to be atheists.

However, atheism is not reality–it is just a matter of convenience! When you have a spirit of enquiry, or are in