Existence of God - A talks by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Life is priceless. It is a gift from God. If we dont care for it, we remain unhappy. When we care for it, we
start receiving what we desire. I have come here to remind you one thing, do you know what? No, that is
why I have come here to remind you of it (laughs). You dont know why I have come here, right? I have
come to remind you that there is one power that exists; God exists. If you dont believe me then ask me.
Ill say, God exists. And He loves you a lot. Then youll ask, Why did He give me suffering? If God exists,
then why is there misery? When we go against him or become ungrateful, then sorrow increases. When
we are troubled, then we will have to seek God. Then we come to know that in times of pain, there has
been someone by my side.

It is said that God measures and then attaches the tail on each animal. He did not attach the tail of an
elephant to a goat, because it will not be able to carry it. Every animal is assigned a tail as long as it can
carry. Similarly, every persons problem is his tail. You face only those problems that you can handle. I
have come to solve those problems that you cannot handle. All the Gurus and intellectuals in the society
are there primarily to solve your problems. The whole world, and your friends and relatives are there with
you. You are not alone. So, God is there, He exists; I have come here just to remind you of this fact. God
is there and He loves you a lot and He is in you.

If for small and frequent intervals we quieten our minds, we will be able to establish that connection with
him. Then, whatever you desire, will no longer remain impossible. Jo ichcha kariho manu maahi, prabhu
prataap kachhu durlabh naahin (A saying in a language spoken in north-central and eastern India that
describes the previous sentence). This is a proven fact. All of us have gathered for a satsang here. The
benefit should be that this smile that you are now wearing should never wither from your face. You have
got your troubles here, leave it here, and go back with a smile, and be assured that your work will be
done. It might take some time for it to be completed, but it will happen for sure. It may take some time, but
it is not necessary that it will take time.

It has been thirty years since I have moved around the world. Today, youll find that in every corner of this
world, the Indian culture and spirituality is being respected. If you go to the last city of the North Pole,
Tromso, or to the last city of the South Pole, Tierra del Fuego, you will find people doing kirtan,
pranayama and meditation. If you go there and say, Jai Guru Dev, youll find thousands of people. India is
a wonderful place. The feet of God is attached to this place (referring to Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India where
the satsang was organized). Vishnu Paad (The feet of Vishnu) is attached here. This is the significance
of Gaya. Buddha received knowledge at this place. Siddhartha became Buddha here and spread his
knowledge all over the world. You are living on such a pure soil.

Talk by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar