Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Shares Swami Vivekananda's Graceful Lessons to Handle Trolls

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar recently shared an intriguing reel highlighting an incident involving Swami Vivekananda and his adept handling of trolls and hateful comments.

In this story, a professor asked a question to Swami Vivekananda, asking him to choose between a philosophical book and money if he found both lying on the street. Swami Vivekananda responded that he would pick the money. The professor, derisively, stated that he would have chosen wisdom instead. Swami Vivekananda cleverly replied, 'Yes, we all tend to choose something we don't possess'.

This exchange seemed to agitate the professor, who disapproved of Swami Vivekananda's attire. On another occasion, the professor and Swami Vivekananda were dining in the same restaurant. Seizing the opportunity to mock him, the professor remarked that a pig and a bird could not eat together in the same place. Swami Vivekananda, with his quick wit, responded in a humorous tone, saying, 'Well, I can fly away any time'.

Reflecting on these incidents, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasized the importance of self-knowledge and calmness in dealing with such situations. Swami Vivekananda's ability to remain untroubled by the professor's taunts demonstrated his inner strength and wisdom. By choosing not to engage in anger or retaliation, he emphasizes the power of maintaining composure in the face of provocation.

The underlying message conveyed through it is that true wisdom lies not only in intellectual knowledge but also in the ability to navigate through challenging circumstances with grace.

In conclusion, the reel Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shared sheds light on Swami Vivekananda's remarkable demeanour in the face of trolling and hateful comments. It serves as an inspiring reminder of the significance of self-awareness and maintaining a tranquil disposition when confronted with negativity.

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