The art of living – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

 Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the famous well known Guru of joy and a great man preached so many good things and also golden words to the devotees, which are useful in our daily life as this life is not a bed of roses but full of thorns (problems and troubles). Swamiji teachings help us a lot to lead a happy and peaceful life. These teachings suggest ways to rejuvenate and transform our lives. The teachings of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: 1. This is a technical age and machines are playing the major roll. Swami says that man’s life should not become mechanical, as humanity in us is present since our birth. A house with full of luxury items does not give comfort to us. 2. This speedy and tension life is making man to spend sleepless nights. To avoid such anxiety and tension life, our mind should be pure and in clear condition. 3. We should have the natural qualities and emotions like, love kindness, compassion, pity, charity and self- examination daily. At the same time we should also know about the bad effects of emotions like, anger, egoism, Jealousy and hatred. Tried to avoid them 4. Swami also advises us to know about the value of our life and the purpose of our birth in this world. To improve our status of life still further and in better way, the first step is –to know about ourselves. Put the following questions to yourself: 1. Is there any meaning to my existence here? 2. To which way my life’s journey is going? 3. Am I moving in right direction? But one thing you may not get immediate answers. Many people don’t know the answers for the above questions. Even if anybody knows the answers, he will not reveal them to others. That is why, man is confused state. Man needs a Sadguru (a … [Read more...]

Lessons from teachings of 24 Gurus

  1. Spider: Try; try until you succeed Endeavour and Whole creation web design. Moreover, its Intricacy from nowhere - (spirit).  2. Earth: Teaches endurance, Patience bountiful and benevolent.  3. Space: Accommodative and open minded.  4. Fire: Provides awareness knowledge & warmth.  5. Air: Atmosphere unaffected by good or bad.  6. Water: Path of least resistance confrontation and overcomes obstacles.  7. Sun: No- discrimination, treat everyone the same and alike will not differentiate.  8. Moon: Reminds to use moment in time judiciously and wisely.  9. Ocean: Not bothered whenever overwhelming over powering things happen.  10. Python: Contentment what so ever contented satisfied at the moment.  11. Lone Bangle: Too many people too many noise.  12. Honeybees: Take the best in every situation - give the best.  13. Honey-gatherer: Allocate share with all – apportion appropriately.  14. Moth: Control over sense of sight – not to befall for attraction.  15. Fish: Control over sense of taste. Otherwise lured by the bait and trapped.  16. Deer: Control over sense of hearing – not to become prey and victim to vices.  17. Elephant: Control over sense of touch – known for reminiscence.  18. Arrow maker: As a Marker and pointer - aimer acknowledged for concentration.  19. Pigeons: Look before you leap- Do not jump to conclusion.  20. Dancer: Not to depend on others.  21. Snake: Enjoy your own company not to get deceived.  22. Osprey: No attachment/affection. … [Read more...]

Office Etiquette for better work life

  We should follow these rules to make office happiest place to work. These simple tips will help in reducing the stressful atmosphere in office.  DO’S:  1. Say Good Morning to everybody and thank you when required.  2. Be helpful, polite and friendly.  3. Dress professionally.  4. Ask permission to enter a co-worker’s cubicle.  5. Show appreciation for good work.  6. Control your emotions.  7. Have a sense of humor.  8. Be courteous and show.  9. Respect colleagues.  10. Take responsibility for your mistakes.  11. Ask if help is needed and be helpful to others.  DON’T:  1. Never talk harshly.   2. Never gossip about colleagues. You will land in trouble. 3. Don’t be rude to customers.   4. Leave your personal problems at home.   5. Leave your work troubles at office.   6. Never sat it isn’t my job.   7. Never romance your office colleague.   8. Never take alcohol or drugs at work place. Don’t smoke.   9. Never wear provocative clothing.   10. Don’t become a chronic complainer.  Source: Indian Express.   … [Read more...]

How to talk to people?

 An incident: One person approached the great Greek philosopher, “Socrates’’ and said that he would like to say something against one of his disciples. For that Socrates replied like this: “I don’t know whether you are telling the truth or false and also you are not uttering any good thing about him. You are also saying that moreover this matter is not useful to both of us. So why are you telling me such useless things? And also why should I listen to you?” After listening to it, the person left that place, without speaking further and with a gloomy face. So we must always keep one thing in our minds, i.e.; Speech is a boon given to us by God. God gifted Human race with this amazing power of talking, ultimate communication. Techniques of Public speaking: 1. Never try to speak unnecessarily, otherwise simply it is wasting of our energy (electric power present in our body). 2. Every word that we say should have some meaning and be useful and it should not hurt others. 3. Our word should be reasonable and it must be believed by others. As there is tongue in our mouth, it does not mean that we are free birds speaking for twenty four hours. 4. Our speech should be precise and up to the point only, and not more than that. 5. Our speech should contain – no harsh and sharp words like bullets or arrow-like in nature. 6. Keep yourself away from criticizing others and also passing baseless comments against others. Otherwise they also reply to us in the same way, which gives us trouble and left us without mental peace. 7. Our speech should not make us others getting angry and spoil their moods and does not make the situation worse. 8. Your speech must be kind … [Read more...]