The Art of Living ( Knowledge Blog )

Protect the mind

2009-11-23T14:32:00.001+03:00

Protect the mind Sri Sri: That is a big job. In the Geeta it is said, even the most brilliant people are confused about what to do and what not to and how to handle the mind. Protecting the mind is a very great task but do it with knowledge. Upto this moment, see all that has happened so far. This Moment. It's all gone! Finished. Wake up. When you are full of energy, prana, you suddenly see

Schulz Philosophy

2009-10-30T11:36:00.001+03:00

Schulz Philosophy(This is marvelous!! Scroll thru slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect) The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.1. Name the five wealthiest people

Q / A Session with Sri Sri in Bad Antogast, 25 Oct 2009

2009-10-29T13:04:00.001+03:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} Q / A Session with Sri Sri in Bad Antogast, 25 Oct 2009 Q: How can we strengthen our Sankalpa (intention)?Sri Sri : With devotion. If there is devotion, Sankalpa is strong. If you are hollow and empty, Sankalpa is strong. Q: Guruji, how can we get the best out of ourselves? How

IDEAL WORSHIP

2009-08-27T18:10:00.001+04:00

For a flame to go up, you need space above. In the same way, for a man to rise up in his life, he needs an ideal, he needs something to adore and worship. Worship is the culmination of love and appreciation. Worship prevents love from turning into hatred or jealousy, and appreciation into low self-esteem. In life, if you do not adore or appreciate anything, you will be filled with negativity. And

EVIAN WATER BABY AD : TOOOOOO CUUUUTE

2009-07-19T02:54:00.001+04:00

Knowledge From Chicago - Discourse on Bhagwad Gita by Guruji on Guru Poornima

2009-07-07T12:15:00.001+04:00

Knowledge From Chicago - Discourse on Bhagwad Gita by Guruji on Guru Poornima Actions that are unintended, without effort they are our nature e.g. when we are thirsty, this action is routine and so does not create an impression. Certain actions when we look for result create impressions. So routine is a part of your life and those actions don't bind you. Ex. If you are an expert in your

Guru and Teacher

2009-06-17T11:33:00.001+04:00

A teacher takes responsibility of your growth A Guru makes you responsible for your growth A teacher gives you things you do not have and require A Guru takes away things you have and do not require A teacher answers your questions A Guru questions your answers A teacher helps you get out of the maze A Guru destroys the maze A teacher requires obedience and discipline from the pupil

Regular health mistakes

2009-06-08T21:01:00.001+04:00

Regular Health Mistakes All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us. Crossing our legs Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting? Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting

centenary celebrations of the Indian Institute of Science

2009-06-05T11:39:00.000+04:00

Bangalore (India), May 25: HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was the key note speaker at the centenary celebrations of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. http://www.artofliv ing.org/intl/ wisdomblog/ tabid/183/ Default.aspx"Are you feeling at home?" asked Sri Sri right at the onset. He then shared: "Our ancient scriptures have always said that true learning happens in a relaxed environment

THE GINGHAM DRESS

2009-06-03T11:02:00.001+04:00

This is an example of how some of us pre-judge people. If we don't take time to hear what someone has to say, we may never learn what is in their heart; regardless of their outer appearance, THE GINGHAM DRESS A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston and walked timidly without an appointment

Knowledge Sheet 208 - Blessed Are Those Who Are Bored

2009-05-31T00:53:00.001+04:00

Knowledge Sheet 208 - Blessed Are Those Who Are Bored June 16, 1999Arenal Volcano, Tabacon, Costa Rica Only a conscious, alert and dynamic person can get bored. A dull and inert person doesn't get bored. If you get bored, it indicates you are more

What's wrong in being a fool? - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

2009-05-19T13:25:00.000+04:00

What's wrong in being a fool? - Sri Sri Ravi ShankarWe want to find a reason for everything, a purpose for everything. We want to analyze and understand everything. People even try to understand their dreams. What is the use? Whatever dream you have had, so what? Whether you are sitting on horseback or on top of a train in your dream; whether you see a crow or a duck or a pigeon or swan or a

Abraham Lincoln's Letter to Headmaster

2009-05-02T09:26:00.001+04:00

Abraham Lincoln's Letter to HeadmasterA letter written by Abraham Lincoln to the Headmaster of a school in which his son was studying. It contains advice, which is still relevant today for executives, workers, teachers, parents and students. A WORD TO TEACHERS"My son will have to learn, I know, that all men are not just and are not true. But teach him if you can the wonder of books... but also

How to deal with our emotions? Big problem!

2009-04-28T12:49:00.000+04:00

How to deal with our emotions? Big problem! Although we have grown older - beyond the 'teenage', we more often fail to grow beyond 'teenage' mentally. (Refer When your child turns teenage....Sri Sri ).You know, our body grows in a particular sequence. In the first seven years, the physical body grows but the intellect does not grow; then up to fourteen years, the intellect grows. The period

Gurujis talk 09--04-09 /11-04-09

2009-04-12T09:50:00.001+04:00

Saturday, April 11, 2009 What Sri Sri said today .ExternalClass EC_ Knowledge Sheet 180 - Austerity Nov 19, 1998Bangalore Ashram, India Austerity is often mistaken to be poverty, self-denial. It is neither.Austerity comes out of maturity. It is a sign of social health.Often people who practice austerity are resentful of richness. This is a very pitiable state. Such austerity is not born out of maturity but out of

Happy Diwali from Sumeru Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd

2008-10-29T11:01:00.001+03:00

HAPPY DIWALI

2008-10-28T13:34:00.001+03:00

H ERE'S BEEN SENT BEST WISHESA DDED WITH GLITTER OF CRACKERS,P EACEFUL BE THE FESTIVE DAYSP ROSPECTS BE ENJOYED ALL THROUGHY EAR FULL OF SUCCESSIVE ACHIEVEMENTS D ERIVE THE JOYS OF GOODNESSI NSPIRED BY RIGHTEOUSNESSW ALKING THE PATH OF UPLIFTINGA LWAYS REMEMBER TO BE SHARINGL IFE'S BLESSED GIFTS FROM ABOVEI NCREASING HAPPINESS ALL ROUND HAVE THE MOST ENJOYABLE & MEMORABLE DIWALI &

Deepawali message

2008-10-27T00:12:00.001+03:00

The message of DeepawaliAccording to the Vedic culture, the message of Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya (from darkness unto light) is given through the festival of Deepawali to all peoples of the world. During the night of Deepawali the myriads of littleclay lamps (dias) seem to silently send forth Deepawali messages: Come let us remove darkness from the face of the earth. This is not the work to be done

A experience shared

2008-10-27T00:07:00.001+03:00

AOL Experience This is my experience with the miraculous healing power of Sudarshan Kriya. This experience will not only benefit those who have not done the basic part I course but also to those who have done the course but are irregular with the follow up kriya or having slight doubt in their mind regarding the benefits of the Sudarshan kriya: Since my childhood I have noticed that I have

TURBULENT TIMES

2008-10-17T01:26:00.001+04:00

TURBULENT TIMES Š Talk by H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Is it not true that only in turbulent times we are ready to listen, we are willing to receive new knowledge that can bring transformation. We hardly do that when things are all right. And it's when we are open and ready to listen that there is an opportunity for change and chance to unleash the new "us". What is it that we really need in

Q & A's with Guruji (NEW ONES!!)

2008-10-09T18:00:00.001+04:00

Real virtue is to forgive someone even before they ask for forgiveness. If you don't have that then at least when they ask for forgiveness you have to forgive them. And I don't think you would not, if anyone in spite of pleading for forgiveness, and when you forgive you are the one to benefit. You think you did a great thing, I tell you, you are wrong. When you forgive its you who become free

Regular health mistakes

2008-10-08T12:30:00.001+04:00

.ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} Regular Health Mistakes All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us. Crossing our legs Do you cross

DON'T BE GRATEFUL!

2008-10-07T17:15:00.001+04:00

31 Jul 1996 Germany Today is a gift from God -- that is why it is called "present!" DON'T BE GRATEFUL!Warning! Watch out! This Knowledge Sheet contains explosives! It can explode your head or your heart. If it explodes your heart -- nothing is left! If it explodes your head -- everything is attained! Guruji: How many of you are grateful here? (Everybody raises their hand.) If you are grateful,

AOL MAIL : STRENGTH AND SUBORDINATION / TIME SPACE AND MIND

2008-10-07T17:03:00.001+04:00

STRENGTH AND SUBORDINATIONSTRENGTH AND SUBORDINATION Many people do not want to work under someone else, be it in their profession, in any company or even voluntary service. The general notion is that when you work under someone, you lose your freedom, you have to be answerable. So, many people opt for business, wanting to be their own boss. But, in business, you are accountable to so many people

NO WORDS NECESSARY

2008-10-03T16:35:00.001+04:00

KEEP SMILING >> ALWAYS ..

GO GREEN..

2008-10-01T19:31:00.001+04:00

From: sandip pawar Date: 2008/9/18Subject: milk packet makes green !!To: Anjana Bhagole Dear Anjana, Nursery without cost - http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=WnZ0yfvSS_8 ***********Nursery without cost ********** Today, we are becoming aware of the damage we are doing to our environment & planet. We are responsible to disturb the ecological balance of

Beautiful message from GOD

2008-10-01T11:05:00.001+04:00

10 Beautiful Messages from God........ 1. QUIT WORRYING:Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way? ************2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY

Other Side of Fear / Expansion of Consciousness is Peace

2008-09-30T16:19:00.001+04:00

THE OTHER SIDE OF FEAR - The Usefulness of FearNature has put an amount of inbuilt fear in all living beings. This fearmakes life defend itself, protect itself. Like salt in the food, a littlebit of fear is essential for people to be righteous.Fear of hurting someone makes you more conscious.Fear of failure makes you more keen and dynamic.Fear moves you from carelessness to taking care.Fear moves

On tour with Sri Sri / Wisdom Perarl : Love

2008-09-30T15:07:00.001+04:00

Art of living pearls no 55...Love !!Look at yourself , what is happening when you experience that deep love? You start dissolving disappearing.If there is love, there is bound to be longing, and if there is longing, know that there is love.Love is your very nature, what is your nature cannot change, but the expression of love changes.When there is love, there is no ego, ego dissolves like dew

5 types of dreams / SUTRAS / Q & A's from the heart.

2008-09-28T13:22:00.001+04:00

There are five types of dreams. One is that which comes up in the form of cravings or your unfulfilled desires. They appear in dreams as fulfillment. Have you experienced this? Your latent desires always show up in your dreams. The second type of dream is stress release from the past. All you have experienced in life comes up as dreams. The third type of dream is an intuitive dream " where you

I bet You can't read this in first attempt !!! Try it.........haaahha........

2008-09-23T10:39:00.001+04:00

... Can you read this on first attempt???? .. . . . . . . . . . Close your eyes almost 90% so that you can actually read it

Gurujis Q & A on NDTV

2008-09-23T00:46:00.001+04:00

IQ - Now a days there is so much tension in the society, so people are more willing to try out methods of relaxation, but how was it in the early 80's ? Did you have to face a lot of problems ? Guruji - Yes in the initial days it was difficult to talk to people about yoga, meditation etc esp the people outside India, but slowly the testimonials of the ppl who benefited from the programs spread

vedic ways to reduce stress

2008-09-22T15:24:00.001+04:00

STRESS BUSTERS... VEDIC WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS God says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' 1. Pray 2. Go to bed on time. 3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed. 4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will

GOOD ONE : THIS SHOULD BE POSTED IN EVERY HOME AND ESPECIALLY IN EVERYSCHOOL.

2008-09-18T11:51:00.001+04:00

-- Subject: FW: THIS SHOULD BE POSTED IN EVERY HOME AND ESPECIALLY IN EVERYSCHOOL. .ExternalClass #EC_yiv641867903 .EC_ExternalClass .EC_EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass #EC_yiv641867903 .EC_ExternalClass body.EC_EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} This should be posted in all schools and work places : Love him or hate him, he sure hits

a good email

2008-09-13T22:00:00.001+04:00

I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels.My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, 'This Is the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are Received.' I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on

Funding thru Voting

2008-08-28T12:53:00.001+04:00

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:25:58 -0700From: narendar.shankar@gmail.comTo: rges@hotmail.comSubject: Please post this ASAP as an urgent message on the art of living facebook groupCC: jgdgkrekha@gmail.com Dear Rajesh,Please post the below message ASAP. I know the facebook group has over 705 members.Love and JGDNarenFew of us have across US have submitted ideas for the American Express Members

Project Funding thru your voting.

2008-08-24T12:41:00.001+04:00

Dear friends,We have a good chance at getting $2.5 million for our projects from American Express. All we need to do is to nominate our projects that have been approved by Amex BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2008. Here are the links.Please nominate all of them. For Youth in CA please go to http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/GXUZSJ For Haiti YLTP please go to http://www.membersproject.com/project/

rest and activity KS- 170/ Q&A's on common problems.

2008-08-21T19:27:00.001+04:00

Knowledge Sheet 170 - Rest and Activity Sep 10, 1998Bangalore Ashram, India Activity and rest are two vital aspects of life. To find a balance in them is a skill in itself. When to have what and how much to have is wisdom. Finding them in each other - activity in rest and rest in activity - is the ultimate freedom.More tiring than the work itself is the memory of hard work. Thinking you

10 tips to make u happy - knowledge.. (read it n pass on)

2008-08-21T19:16:00.001+04:00

Every moment that you spend here on this planet, know that you are for a unique, big purpose, far greater than just to eat, sleep and talk. You are here for a greater cause. Just remember that. Take a challenge - "Come what may, I am going to smile today and be happy!" For our growth, and to strengthen our lives, we need to follow some rules. These rules are called "yama" (social ethics) and "

Health in Your Hand: Ten Mudras for Amazing Health Benefits

2008-08-15T23:20:00.001+04:00

Health in Your Hand: Ten Mudras for Amazing Health Benefits Mudras are very powerful. If you practice these mudras regularly you can see the wonderful health benefits. 1. Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge): Method:Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. Specialty: As it is a mudra of knowledge, it enhances the

KS- 169, Q & A's (NEW ONES)

2008-08-13T12:52:00.001+04:00

Knowledge Sheet 169 - Dependence, Independence, Interdependence and Oneness Sep 03, 1998Muszyna, Poland The body is dependent on the whole creation. In society, somebody has to make clothes, produce electricity, drill for oil. The body cannot be independent of the world. For the body, dependency is absolute. When the Spirit identifies with the body

Q & A's with Guruji

2008-07-22T14:54:00.001+04:00

Q: How to deal with arguments?Sri Sri: By using praise and humor. You can meet accusations skillfully with praise and humor.Q: What do you say to someone who is suicidal?SriSri: Committing suicide is like a person who is cold, and tries toremedy the situation by taking off his coat. Committing suicide willmake you even more miserable... Get them to do Kriya.Q: How do you stop from getting anxious

Q & A's with Guruji (Fresh!!!)

2008-07-22T14:24:00.001+04:00

Q: What to do if someone is jealous of you?Sri Sri: Nothing(laughter) . When you are unable to control your own mind then why should you want to manage someone else's mind! Jealousy towards someone else can happen because of 4 reasons someone else's money, fame, partner or somebody's wisdom/enlightenmen t(He said 'this jealousy is good to have .perhapsJ). Any of these jealousies is not worth it

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2008-07-22T10:08:00.001+04:00

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Guru Poornima 2008 Talk by Guruji/ Ravi Shankar Enchants NJ/ London Gurupoornima Satsang/ Pictures of Guruji

2008-07-21T12:42:00.001+04:00

Guru Poornima 2008 Talk by Guruji July 19, 2008 by Guru Kripa Courtesy from Bawa's blog http://bawandinesh.blogspot.com/ Here is the transcript of Guruji's talk in the Satsang on Guru Poornima, 18th July 2008 How many of you are thinking "Guruji say something?"…Huh? What is there to talk? What is there to talk? Hmm..? We all are happy & celebrating Meditation, singing, celebrating on

Residentail part 1 course in New castle.

2008-07-14T11:02:00.001+04:00

Dear Friends, A rare opportunity to do a Residential Part 1 Course!Course Details: http://www.artoflivinglondon.org/courses_partone.htm When Friday, 25 July - Sunday 27 July, 2008Time Table-Friday: 6 pm-10 pmSaturday: 9 am- 5 pmSunday: 9 am-5pm Where At a beautiful large city centre maisonette in Newcastle FREE residential arrangement at the maisonette- Venue is two minute walk from

Sutras

2008-07-09T21:23:00.001+04:00

Different Kinds of Tears Devotion is very beautiful. A student comes to a master, a teacher, a guru, with tears in his eyes, there is so much problems. And when he leaves he carries the same tears, but the quality of the tear is different; it's of gratitude. Still tears flow, but they are of gratitude, of love. The Big Mind There is no mind in the enlightened person, but still the

Amazing Q & A's session with Guruji.

2008-07-09T21:20:00.001+04:00

Q: Please talk something about the press. Sri Sri: Our press is good in degrading ourselves. They have a great degrading tendency. (laughter) You know in America, nearly 30 lakhs of people (about 1% of the total population) live on the streets and eat from garbage. They are beggars. But you never see them in any press.One third of the student population in Washington is jailed at some time or the

Guruji in WAX/

2008-07-08T12:57:00.001+04:00

Wax World: Goa's very own Madame Tussauds Times of India6 Jul 2008, 0222 hrs IST,TNN PANAJI: Goa is all set to become the site for yet another tourist attraction with India's second wax statue museum inaugurated at Old Goa on the morning of July 5, 2008, at the hands of the local MLA and transport and social welfare minister Pandurang Madkaikar. The 300 sq mts museum, called 'Wax World'

To live in your full potential - By Emil Tomov

2008-07-02T01:24:00.001+04:00

To live in your full potential - By Emil Tomov (Art of Living Bulgaria) We hear a lot about different types of military disciplines, for which you have to be very tough and harsh to go through. But why then all the Yogis and Rishis say that a smile is needed to go trough asanas and everything in life to have better success. I don't say that with hardness and rawness you will not be able

Guruji's video-seedhi baat on AAJ TAK

2008-07-02T00:00:00.001+04:00

Guruji's video - seedhi baat. Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:02 am (PDT) heres Gurjis video from seedhi baat...http://video. google.com/ videoplay? docid=6522512893 35232652Guruji on Seedhi Baata (roughly translated to Direct Questions)-Interviewed by Prabhu ChawlaThe video is missing small segment in the beginning .so have translated thatSri Sri: It (the organization) has spread naturally and its

Guruji;s satsang knowledge 18th June2008/Recent You tube links AOL

2008-06-24T23:07:00.001+04:00

Guruji Satsang Knowledge - 18th June 2008 18th June 2008**Bangalore** Ashram*Satsang at Vishalakshi Mantap, with not less than four thousand peoplecoming from all over the country... Devotees from Punjab, Haryana said'Balle Balle' to Guruji, at which he smiled and said, "haaan BalleBalle Another Devotee who was at the back said, "Guruji I want to come inthe front". To this Guruji answered

zimbabwe meditation

2008-06-23T19:06:00.001+04:00

To the world's largest, dearest and most special family - A very very big warm thank you goes out to each and every person who responded so quickly to the crisis in Zimbabwe - and the call for help that followed. We are overwhelmed with emotion and filled with gratitude after seeing the love that flowed into our 'inboxes' - and the concern that has filtered through from across the globe for the

Art of Living : CONFLICT AND INNOCENCE / incredible experience from Argentina (must follow link)

2008-06-23T15:38:00.001+04:00

Weekly Knowledge #266 Bangalore Ashram 18 Aug 2000 India CONFLICT AND INNOCENCE Fights can only happen among equals. When you fight with someone, you makethem equal. But in reality there is no one at par with you. When you keeppeople either above or below you, then there is no fight.When they are above you, you respect them.When they are below you, you love them and you feel

How can one be spiritually connected on all levels of consciousness/ Gurudev in conversation with st

2008-06-16T13:49:00.001+04:00

How can one be spiritually connected on all levels of consciousness? June 12, 2008 Q: How can one be spiritually connected on all levels of consciousness at all times without any doubt? Guruji : Whatever is there is all spirit. Spirit is nothing but energy. So, if you understand in that perspective, everything is made up of energy. You are always connected with God. There is not a single

YES Camp and Mineral Spa in Bulgaria 5-11 July

2008-06-08T19:45:00.001+04:00

Hello dear friends, We would like to invite you for a week-long vacation in the mountains of BULGARIA, in our well-known Mineral Bath Center (Starozagorski Mineralni Bani). The SPA RESORT is famous for its mineral waters, which have healing and rejuvenating effect over the body, mind and spirit. For one week you can dive into the pleasures of wonderful massages, purifying saunas, roman baths and

Gurujis tips on Food / KS- Giving away your rights.

2008-06-07T00:55:00.001+04:00

How many of you have body pains since early in the morning? Tips from Guruji. Posted by: "vamsi chinnam" chinnam_vamsii@yahoo.com chinnam_vamsii Thu Jun 5, 2008 8:21 pm (PDT) Jai GurudevGurudev's Coimbatore visit 13th Feb 2008 Guruji : How many of you have body pains since early in the morning, raiseyour hand ?(There was about 25% of the crowd raising their hands)Guruji : You know why? *We

Gurudev in Bali - 2008/2007

2008-06-05T17:36:00.001+04:00

Also see the website below, it got beautifull pictures and stories about Gurudev in Bali. Written by an American journalist. Enjoy!!! Always Love, Jai Gurudev The following day the satsang was out on the beach again. But this time we forgot to inform the moon - so the satsang started with a few stars twinkling, a few clouds hovering but no sign of the moon. Some kids were playing

AOL - The well baked Pot / Testing / Skill in Praising / GURUJIS GRACE in AP.

2008-06-01T15:44:00.001+04:00

The Well-Baked Pot............ September 12, 1996Bangalore Ashram, IndiaIF YOU POUR WATER INTO A HALF-BAKED POT, THE POT becomes ruined and thewater is also wasted. If the pot is well-baked and strong, it willholdup whether you put water into the pot or put the pot into water.During Satsang that evening, a devotee presented a beautifulhandcrafted pot to Sri Sri. Another devotee gave a bouquet of

be happy all the time.

2008-05-26T08:23:00.001+04:00

Have you ever met anyone who does not want happiness?We all desire various things depending on our tastes and needs,bot one thing we all crave for is happiness.It is a ceaseless quest.It is easy to be happy .Most will dispute these six words.The secret is that it is we who decide whether to be happy or not.We choose happiness .We make it happen.We waste alot of time searching for happiness when

knowledeg sheets- Who wakes up first? //Beyond the Rational Mind

2008-05-26T00:05:00.001+04:00

Knowledge Sheet 156 - Who wakes up First? May 28, 1998Bangalore Ashram, India Who Wakes Up First? You Or God?You wake up first. God is still asleep. When you wake up first, you experience pain and pleasure. You become aware of the shortcomings of the world and its beauty. Then you cry for help and seek the ultimate and then you wake up God. And when God is awakened in you, there is no "

170 wonderful Quotes from the master + on Faith

2008-05-25T23:30:00.001+04:00

170 Quotes from the master.... Master is the Door."An uncommitted mind feels no direction." :H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji."Compassion creates cooperation. Company creates competition. " - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji."People who are willing to serve will have good times even in the bad times." - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji."People usually blame the bad time and just wait for the good time.

Gurujis Birthday videos / Knowledge Sutras / POWER OF LOVE

2008-05-16T20:15:00.001+04:00

Watch Guruji's birthday celebrations in Argentina. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=l5SgqV8PcTc http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=vTtwSntYLrI knowledge sutras :) Illusions You build a world in your mind only through your intentions, your own thought processes. You go on building a castle: what the other person is thinking about you---they may not even think about you anything. You

Clip of Gurudev's Bday Virgina 2008

2008-05-15T11:09:00.001+04:00

http://ravishankarvideos.blogspot.com/2008/05/sri-sris-birthday-2008-virginia.html and more: http://ravishankarvideos.blogspot.com/ Always Love, Jai Gurudev, Anjana "Celebrate Life. Care for others and share whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. Broaden your vision, for the whole world belongs to you."- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living Foundation. P Please

Gurudev Answer 4 may 2008- Negative writings in the blogosphere

2008-05-09T12:43:00.001+04:00

This is why I love HIM! There are few blogs and postings criticizing Guruji and the work the Art of Living does and I have experienced it personally too when when people come and talk negative and I have always smiled and let it pass because as Guruji says "The purpose of words is to create silence". Today's post in Bawa's blog is about a Q&A session with Guruji recently in Germany, where

Daily Sutra-Gurudev Q and A 4May2008

2008-05-08T16:37:00.000+04:00

GURUJI Satsang Q&A in Bangalore Ashram on May 4th 2008Few of the questions that were asked: Q: I am married. I do everything to please my wife...and also praise that youare the QUEEN of my life. But still we go through fights. How much should Isurrender? My wife fights that she will go to her parents house.Guruji: This is a very complex situation (laughter). You are ready to doeverything, but

Gurudev's talk 2nd May 2008 and another good talk

2008-05-07T23:39:00.001+04:00

Guruji's talk on 2nd May 2008 *2nd May 2008**Bangalore** Ashram*The thought that came to me after the last nights Satsang with Guruji, wasthat, my whole life should go in thanks giving. All I should be doing inthis life is, shut my eyes and be grateful to what I have got after theMaster has touched my life. Mind blowing question and answer session withGurudev is as follows.*Question:* Guruji,

100 quotes from 'THE SECRET'

2008-05-06T15:19:00.001+04:00

100 Quotes from "The Secret" 1. We all work with one infinite power 2. The Secret is the Law of Attraction (LOA) 3. Whatever is going on in your mind is what you are attracting 4. We are like magnets - like attract like. You become AND attract what you think 5. Every thought has a frequency. Thoughts send out a magnetic

Questions and Answers with Guruji (archives)

2008-05-01T12:29:00.001+04:00

Q: Guruji, my mind wonders everywhere how do I meditate?Sri Sri: Take a stick and start chasing your mind. See where it goes. If it goes to Goa chase it to Goa, if it is going to Bhavnagar, chase it there, if it is going to bhelpuri, chase it to bhelpuri, if it is going to Bhagdad, chase it to Bhagdad�.. Chase, keep chasing and you see your mind is so tired that it will come and fall at your feet

Knowledge Sheet 151 - Decision and Confusion

2008-05-01T12:25:00.001+04:00

Knowledge Sheet 151 - Decision and Confusion Apr 29, 1998Hamburg, Germany Decision comes only when there is confusion. When there is no confusion then there is no decision. For example, if there is a piece of wood and a biscuit on your desk, you don't decide which one to eat, isn't that right? Decision is always about choice and choice is always confusing. So, all decision-makers are

How to Stop Procrastinating?

2008-04-28T06:53:00.001+04:00

Procrastination can lead to many problems — tests failed, weight gained, relationships weakened. But you can change your ways. Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. ~Don Marquis Here are some tips and steps to get you going! Steps Look at the effects of procrastination versus not procrastinating. What rewards lie ahead if you get it done? What are the effects if you

Questions @ Ashram

2008-04-27T19:53:00.001+04:00

Questions @ Ashram Guruji : How are you all? Should we sing more or discuss? Discuss? See I got you pulse! (Laughter!!)Question : There is a saying "trees that have its roots up and the branches underneath". . What does it mean?Guruji : Trees that has roots in the sky and branches downwards.. is that your question? Yeh, that's an analogy you know, a simile. That is when things are all upside down

Knowledge - INTENTION / The Wisdom of Secrets

2008-04-27T05:03:00.001+04:00

Knowledge #233 Bad Antogast 23 Dec 1999 Germany INTENTIONIntentions keep the tension in.Being hollow and empty means dropping all intentions.Within tension, rest does not become deep. Devotion dissolves intentions.Intention pushes you to the future.Bliss is always present.The one who wakes up to this truth is wise. In a state of bliss, once in a while, if an intention comes up, it manifests