Criteria Quote by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
“The criteria for success: you are free, you live in the present moment, you are useful to the people around you, and you feel love for all humanity.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Global Peace Initiative, 2019
Success is defined by freedom, present‑moment living, usefulness, and universal love.
In simple terms: Freedom, presence, service, love define success.
Key Takeaway
Live freely, serve, love.
Themes
freedom
mindfulness
service
love
Mood
inspirational
philosophical
Type
lecture
manifesto
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- mindful work
- community building
- personal growth
- global activism
Key Concepts
humanism
spirituality
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice present‑moment service?
- What steps foster universal love?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic; may be hard to achieve fully.
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