Shiva has no form

Q: You said Shiva has no form. Then all the stories in Shiva Purana - are they not right?

#SriSri: In the scriptures, the Puranas, they have only given examples. The principle in those stories is what you need to take.

Moksha

Q: Is it possible to attain Moksha without reading the scriptures?

#SriSri: It is possible through Meditation, no need to read so many scriptures. If devotion is there, it comes very naturally.

Spiritual or material knowledge

Q: What is more important? Having Spiritual knowledge or Material knowledge?

#SriSri: Is drinking more important or eating? Both are important. Intellect is also important, emotions are also important. When we are watching a T.V - Should we see or should we listen? Both are important right?

World an illusion

Q: It is said that the whole world is an illusion. How can everybody have the same illusion? The world is so gross and so visible.

#SriSri: If we see from a scientific perspective or if we look from the spiritual perspective, its the same truth. If we sit and do ‘Manana' (reflect upon it) we will get the answer. Talking about this will not help. Some answers we get by asking. Others we get by 'Manana'(thinking about it). Still, some other answers will come through ‘nidhisha’ (experience)

Good devotee and having desires

Q: Who is a good devotee?
#SriSri: All devotees are good only. It's not possible to be a bad devotee.

Q: Is having desires ok?
#SriSri: It's ok. Let them be. Just know that you are bigger than the desires. Then, even when the desires don't get fulfilled, your mind is not lost. This is possible only through spirituality.

Feeling lonely

Q: People don't like to mix with me, I feel alone. What should I do?
#SriSri: If other people don't like you, then just let it be. Just know that the divine likes you. No need to feel bad about these things. Where is loneliness, tell me? Look at the environment, look at the nature and your loneliness will go away. There are many people who are facing problems, old people. Serve these people who need you. If you serve these people who need help you will not feel alone. If you sit alone and think that others should come and serve you, then you will feel alone. But if you serve those who are in need, your loneliness will go away.

Akarma & vikarma

Q: What is 'Akarma' and 'Vikarma'?
#SriSri: 'Vikarama' is the specialist Karma. 'Akarma' is not doing any Karma.