Bangalore’s Vidyaranyapura Area Celebrates Plastic Free Day

“Our first body is our environment. If there is poison in the environment, this physical body cannot exist” – Sri Sri

Inspired by Param Poojya Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji, the Art of Living has been working towards saving the planet through its various initiatives, Mission green Earth Stand Up Take Action 2008 (10.6 million people, planted more than 9.6 million trees in 2008), Meri Dilli Meri Yamuna ( the project aimed to mobilize the citizens of Delhi to clean the river), Tree Plantation Drives, Cleanliness Campaigns, Chemical Free Framing, etc.

A group of enthused volunteers of Vidyaranyapura area of Bangalore started a plastic free drive on September 26, 2010. In continuation, they celebrated Plastic free day on October 10, 2010. The volunteers and students of the Sr Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir (SSRVM) distributed paper bags and eco-friendly bags to the shopkeepers and residents of the area and requested them not to use plastic. They also spread awareness on the harms of the usage of plastic.

“The response was positive from all the people, but we would like to follow this up regularly till this culture gets imbibed.”- Rajalakshmi, Organizer

Testimonials

M.,
age 26
“I had decided to go back to my anti-depressants before this (The Art of Living) course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”

Course participant

“I’ve been suffering from a loss of concentration, weak memory and extreme anger. Now I feel as if something heavy has been lifted from my back.”

Course Participant

“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”

Dr. Venus

“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to grow.”

M. Ali Bankat

"Before this experience, I was sad, depressed and starting to lose hope because of the situation here in Iraq. Now, after only four days, I feel confident in myself – happier, have hopes and dreams again and I feel that life is so beautiful. I have started to love everyone and physically I have much more energy and am able to do more things. I want to thank you very much for helping all of us feel better.”