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Whether it’s politics, social issues, love, homosexuality, peace, or rooting out corruption, here’s your chance to get the answers to the questions most close to your heart.

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Also come experience Shiva in the words of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar himself on the Eve of Maha Shivaratri Celebrations at Art of Living International Ashram .

Merry Christmas

You are the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree is pointing upwards and its branches grow on all sides. At the time of year when no tree bears anything, it has many gifts to offer. And it is green throughout the year. A Christmas tree bears the gifts and the lights not for itself. All the gifts you are carrying in your life are for others. Anyone who comes to you, you offer them your gifts.

Christmas Quotes by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Christmas Celebration Pictures!

Merry Christmas with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Merry Christmas with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Merry Christmas with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

The Christmas tree bears gifts & lights not for itself but for all. The gifts you are carrying in life are for others. Merry Christmas

– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Christmas

Sri Sri Arrived in US

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Arrived in US

Sri Sri with People in US

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with People around in US

Sri Sri Playing Music Instrument

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Playing Music Instrument

Sri Sri in Chief Dress

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Chief Dress

Sri Sri in VBI Conference

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in VBI Conference

Hearty Diwali greetings to all of you. Diwali is the festival of light. Light signifies wisdom. We need to globalize wisdom today. People of various cultures, religions and nationalities will have to come together and realize that we are a part of a One Human Family.
Let us, on this auspicious occasion of Diwali, resolve to spread peace, to unite people in love and celebration and to bring prosperity in society. This is the occasion to let go of all past bickerings and misunderstandings and once again come together in a spirit of celebration.

Surat, Gujarat Visit of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Sri Sri in Gujarat

Spiritual leader and founder of Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has visited two days to south Gujarat to celebrate Diwali. He has arrived at Bardoli on Thursday and inaugurated Gyan Mandir. During his visit to Bardoli he had also visited Sardar Patel Museum on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

SriSriSpeaks on Diwali Occasion at Gujarat

Sri Sri in Gujarat

In Deepawali Light the lamps Of knowledge.
Diwali follows Few Days After “Vijyadashmi”(Dusshera) When thr was Victory ! Victory was thr coz Thr were “TWO” and Than In The following Days Realisation Of Knowledge Happens!
All Appears ONE When Knwoledge Dawns !!
Light The lamp of Knwoledge in Each nd Every House.
Lighting One lamp wont be enough.. Light Ample lamps..!
Awaken the Light of knowledge In You ! WAKE UP !!

Diwali Has Been Celebrated Since Ages And No one Has Been Able to Stop it.. Even Lord Buddha Has Said,U Are The Light !!
Just Know That You Are The Light And Relax !!!

Extracted summary quotes today during Youth meet in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Sri Sri in Ahmedabad

1) “Life is combination of old & new like the tree has old roots & new leaves”

2) Q) I had a break up, I am shattered.What should I do?
Ans: You have 7 billion people in the world to Choose!

3) Q) Kya Desh bada hai ya AAP?
Ans : Kyu dono mein jhagad karwana chahte ho?! Phir bhi agar samjhana hi hai to Desh ko bada samjho!

4) Kya kisi aur ke pyar mein padte ho !! Tum khud hi pyaar ho aur agar
mere pyar mein pad gae to samjho tar gae!!

5) Jeevan ko bade drishtikon se dekhna satsang hai!

6) Satsang ka matlab hai jeevan ka adhyayan! Sirf baith k Gyaan sunna Satsang nai hai!

7) Jeevan mein Vairagya, Vishwas aur tadap hona zaruri hai! Jo gyaan suno use buno!

Jahan Dharam aur Rajneeti ek sath hote hai wahin Divya Bharat ka nirman hota hai!

9) Sankalp & Conciousness can make a big difference. Be confident that u are capable to earn ur living.

10) Q) What do u want to see in the new PM?
Ans : You want me to say that He is from Gujarat?

11) Q) Is Money more important or Values?
Ans : For me, Values! They are permanent.

12) Q) How important r EthicsI n Business?
Ans : They shld be as balanced as salt in food!

13) Unwavering mind & Undying smile are the signs of Success!

14) Be like a butterfly and extract good from everything you see and do. Anything you do, do it with a style

15) Rapid Fire Questions :

YOGA – Makes you youthfull
Social Media – Evry youth should be on it
LOVE – That which you cannot fully express nor can u hide it
DRUGS – Deaths visiting Card
GURU – Everyone should Play the role sometime in thr life
SEX – Your Origin.. Should not be ur death.. It has frm whr u originated,but it should not consume you..
SUICIDE – Unfortunate
DHOKLA – everyone should taste it atleast once in a lifetime
MEDITATION – Intelligent people do it
SUCCESS – follows intelligence
TERRORISM – Ignorance of others point of view

Image Source : Art of Living Universe and Vedang Bhatt

Navratri 2013 with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

‘Nava’ means ‘nine’ and ‘ratri’ is made up of ‘ra’ which also means ‘night’ and ‘tri’ meaning the three aspects of our life – body, mind and soul. There are three types of botherations or problems that may affect a person – physical, mental and spiritual. That which gives you relief from all these difficulties is ‘ratri’. ‘Ratri’ or night relieves you of misery and brings comfort. The night relaxes everybody; whether happy, unhappy or miserable, everybody goes to sleep. The nine-day period of Navratri is marked by a series of Yagna and Homas. These Yagnas nullify all the misery, sorrow and pain in the world. Each day of this nine-day period has special implications and yagnas and homas are performed accordingly. In life, there are positive and negative qualities that affect us.

Pujas & Homas with Sri Sri

Pujas & Homas with Sri Sri

The Art of Living family invites you to be a part of the pujas and homas which will be performed in the divine presence of H.H. Sri Si Ravishankar at the auspicious time of Navratri.

Homa
Navratri is traditionally celebrated in honor of Devi, the Divine Mother. The Divine Mother is a form of energy, a manifestation of the Divine itself. Therefore, sometimes, the form taken by this Divine may be that of Ganesha, Chandi (Devi), Vishnu or Shiva. Each day of Navratri we honor specific qualities of divinity with different homas and with different intentions.

Sri Maha Ganapati Homa:
This homa is offered to that aspect of divinity which removes all obstacles to our growth and success. It is for clearing all impediments and attracting auspiciousness in our lives. Ganapati Homa is done before the start of any new project or venture.

Navgraha Homa:
Everything in creation is connected, and the all the various spheres in the universe mutually affect each other. Everything influences everything else. This homa is done to honor these influences; to reduce negative influences that enter our lives; and to increase positive influences.

Sri Maha Rudra Homa:
We invite all auspiciousness into our lives. This is one of the most ancient homas from the text of the Vedas. It is done to transform stagnancy and for overall prosperity, health, happiness, success and removal of obstructions. It is offered to the one who removes misery.

Sri Maha Sudarshan Homa:
This homa is offered to the sustainer of life, which blesses us with the right vision. It is to remove ignorance and usher in a new life overflowing with knowledge. It is especially for removing confusion and mental blocks and giving clarity. Chanting of Vishnu Sahasranama: Sahasranaam literally means “the thousand names”. This chanting is done for bringing success in life. It is offered to honor the sustaining energy in creation.

Sri Nava Chandi Homa:
The Chandi Homa marks the pinnacle of all the Navratri homas. It is performed to remove negative tendencies and obstacles to growth, both in ourselves and in the environment. Its purpose is also to increase strength, vigor and confidence. It is offered to that quality of Divinity that protects and us and nurtures creativity.

Rishi Homa:
This homa is done in gratitude to all the enlightened masters. It honors all the seers and sages of the past, present and future.

Navratri Celebration – A talk by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar