His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has always emphasized the crucial importance of
Education. He has started free schools throughout India. 43,000 plus children from
backward regions are being provided free education.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has created a unique pedagogy. This is a combination of
modern science and traditional wisdom. Hence, side-by-side with Physics,
Chemistry, Computer Science, etc., Vedic sciences are taught.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has always stressed on holistic development. Development of
the brain is important, no doubt. Development of the heart is equally vital. Hence,
respect for the elderly, the environment, women, etc. are also developed.
During a satsang, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was asked some rapid-fire questions” –
Gurudev, there are some rapid fire questions.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
Love: Your nature.
Politics: Nature of the world.
Master: Indispensable.
Education: Needed.
Sewa: Intelligent people do it.
Money: Intelligent don’t worry about it.
Wisdom: You need to acquire it.
Technology: Brings comfort, it should be used for comfort.
Health: Most people ignore it.
Relationships: Where people get stuck.
Heart: That comes under the hat.
Karma: It is my karma to answer these questions, and your karma to hear them.
Power: Should not be misused.
Fire: One of the five elements.
Angels: Rule the planets.
Anger: Ruins life.
Future: Work for it.
Marriage: Option.
Teacher: Deserves respect.
Success: Follows you, if you follow knowledge.
Country: Not just geographical boundary, but more than that.
Krishna: Your soul.
Intelligence: We don’t lack it.
Corruption: Should be done away with.
Craziness: Makes the world more fun.