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Question - Gurudev, how do one maintain calm and cool in unpleasant situations?

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji - Every event is an opportunity to deepen your wisdom. An unpleasant event somewhere kindles the deep wisdom we are born with. Whether positive or negative, every event kindles this in us. If an event overpowers us, we lose our emotions and intellect. Then we need help. That is where communion comes in. We sit together and sing and the load is lifted off. Everyone must take some time in life to dwell on the truth. This is satsang, to be in the company of truth. Keep on encountering truth in our lives. Just a few moments can bring such peace, stability and strength. People think this is something boring. They feel knowledge is so serious. I say follow knowledge and fun follows you, but follow fun and only misery will follow. Self-knowledge is that which makes you lighter and like a child again. It brings enthusiasm from within. That is exactly what spirituality is.

 A beautiful and insightful answer!

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji offers a profound perspective on maintaining calm and cool in unpleasant situations:

1. Every event is an opportunity to deepen our wisdom and inner strength.

2. Unpleasant events can kindle our innate wisdom, helping us grow and learn.

3. If an event overwhelms us, we may lose our emotional balance and intellectual clarity, and that's when we need support from others, such as communion, satsang, or community.

4. Taking time to reflect on the truth and our inner self (self-knowledge) can bring peace, stability, and strength.

5. Satsang, or being in the company of truth, is essential for spiritual growth and well-being.

6. Embracing knowledge and self-awareness can lead to enthusiasm and a sense of lightness, making us feel like a child again.

7. Spirituality is not about seriousness, but about finding joy and fun in the journey of self-discovery.

He also emphasizes the importance of balancing knowledge and fun, warning that pursuing only fun can lead to misery, while following knowledge can bring joy and fulfillment.

May you find wisdom and inspiration in Gurudev's words and may your journey of self-discovery bring you peace, joy, and inner strength!