Sincerity and Blessings

October 24, 1996Bangalore Ashram, India

Question: Many ask for blessings. But only a few will receive. Why?

Sri Sri: The giver is always giving but the taker is not there - the sincerity is missing. One who gives blessings gives freely but the one who receives has to be sincere. The qualification to receive blessings is sincerity. And everyone is free to be sincere at any time.

Question: Why do people choose to be sincere only sometimes?

Sri Sri: Because of the illusion that they are going to miss some mundane pleasure. Hankering after pleasure makes them insincere. When you are sincere, you simply enjoy pleasure without craving for it. Poor people fight for food. Rich people share their food. Richer are those people who share power. Richer are still those who share fame. Richest are those who share themselves. The richness of a person is indicated by his ability to share and not by what he hoards. Sincerity is being in touch with your depth.