We all possess the 16 qualities of Lord Krishna within us.

Question - Gurudev, you have mentioned 16 qualities in Lord Krishna. Do I also have all these 16 qualities somewhere in me? If yes, how do I bring them out? 

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji - Yes, everybody has all these 16 qualities, and the more centred you are, the more passionate and compassionate you are, the more they will manifest.

A beautiful question and answer!

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji's response is uplifting and encouraging!

He assures us that:

1. We all possess the 16 qualities of Lord Krishna within us.

2. These qualities can manifest when we are:

    - Centred (grounded and aware)

    - Passionate (enthusiastic and dedicated)

    - Compassionate (empathetic and caring)

To bring out these qualities, he suggests:

1. Yoga: Practice physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines to balance and harmonize your being.

2. Meditation: Connect with your inner self, calm your mind, and access your inner wisdom.

3. Centering techniques: Engage in activities that help you focus and ground yourself, such as breathwork, visualization, or mindfulness.

By cultivating these practices, you can:

- Discover and nurture the 16 qualities within you

- Embody the divine qualities of Lord Krishna

- Live a more purposeful, compassionate, and fulfilling life

Remember, the qualities are already within you, waiting to be awakened and expressed!

Here's a some pointer of the answer:

- "Yes, everybody has all these 16 qualities": This affirms that we all possess the qualities within us.

- "The more centred you are, the more passionate and compassionate you are, the more they will manifest": This highlights the importance of being grounded, enthusiastic, and empathetic to express the qualities.

- "Yoga and Meditation": These practices are suggested as pointers to help bring out the qualities.