“Just as rice is purified by ghee, our body by Ayurveda, our intellect by knowledge, our emotions by Satsang, and our soul by meditation, similarly, our money is purified by charity.”
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
What is Dharma Sthambha Yojana?
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s vision of a stress-free society is the founding vision behind The Art of Living and its sister organisations. This vision translates into action in two important ways: powerful personal development courses at the individual level and various large-scale social transformation projects at the community level.
Dharma Sthambha Yojana (DSY) connects a variety of social service projects with socially aware individuals who wish to contribute to the betterment of society. DSY effectively channels monetary contributions towards initiatives like Water Conservation, River Rejuvenation, Natural Farming Training, Education, Women Empowerment, Skill Training, Waste Management, Rural Development, and others. These initiatives go a long way in empowering our people and country in a sustainable manner.
Our Projects
Creating a more sustainable world where individuals are empowered & communities prosper
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Education
Providing value based education with a focus on academic & holistic development including practical knowledge and spiritual wisdom.
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River Rejuvenation
Providing innovative and scalable solutions to make India water +ve, The Art of Living started water conservation, rain harvesting and river rejuvenation projects a decade ago.
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Environment
Progressing towards a cleaner, greener, and a sustainable environment through planting trees, organising cleanliness drives, and systematic waste management, etc.
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Agriculture
Training farmers to produce a high yield at low cost with environment-friendly methods through natural farming and soil conservation.
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Skill Development
Empowering youth from tribal, rural & urban slum communities through vocational training that leads to income-generating opportunities.
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Rural Development
The Art of Living is working at the grassroot level, providing basic necessities such as solar electrification, youth empowerment, and the construction of toilets to make villages self-sustainable.
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Address
Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (VVKI), Gate 1, Art of Living International Centre, 21st KM Kanakapura Road, Udayapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560082