Q: Guruji, Could you please discuss the value of Vedic tradition of masters who have preserved this meditation for thousands of years in its purity? Why is this important? Can we describe the Art of Meditation as a gift from the masters of the holy tradition?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: From thousands of years, many sages down the line have preserved this art of meditation and it is a gift to the humanity. In the middle ages, people thoughtit should only be given to a very qualified student and real seeker. They used to give it only to a sincere seeker. But I thought, on the contrary, if you give meditation to somebody, sincerity will blossom in their lives. So, I thought (I should) give it to everybody and it will bring a change in the quality of their life. And when they want higher knowledge, they will go deeper into it. So, for everyone it brings some benefit or the other. To whatever extent they go into it! You can do meditation to improve your health or your mental faculties or further if you want to go, spiritual elevation can happen in the same meditation.