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  1. When does life come onto this planet? At the time of conception or much before?

    Yes, at the time of conception. When one conceives, at that time it enters. Then the other possibility is at the fifth month. And then there is one more possibility which is rare, that is at the time of birth. So three possibilities, first at the time o ...
  2. Ashtavakra Gita makes so much difference in all areas of my life, and makes me so happy. What levels of our consciousness does this knowledge impact?

    I have no idea, but it has an impact on many levels. Even just before going to bed, you can put the knowledge and sleep. Even in sleep somewhere the consciousness picks it up. Even Yoga Vashishtha is so beautiful. You should listen to it. All th ...
  3. In the Vedas, they talk of the intoxication of Somras. Is intoxication a way to enlightenment?

    Yes, Somras is something deep inside you that creates an altered state which makes you so blissful. That’s it. No words. ...
  4. Is our existence cyclic. Is it always coming back from darkness to light and light to darkness?

    Yes, the cycle of birth and death, then you can step out it and that is liberation. Once you snap out of it, you like to go and play a game. Now it is not a serious issue for you, it is just a game, and it your own game.Before, you think it is a s ...
  5. People In 34 African Cities Join Sri Sri Ravi Shankar In 'I Meditate Africa' Campaign

    JOHANNESBURG: People in 34 African cities and venues in 28 other countries across the globe joined the Art of Living Foundation leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar through webcast as he led a prayer for peace in the African continent.  The annual 'I Medita ...
  6. Tour Schedule: 03 June 2016

    3 Jun 2016 0 Thai CC Grand Hall, 12th Floor, Thai CC Tower, Sathorn Near Surasak BTS, Bangkok, Thailand, 10120 Discourse, Music and Meditation An evening of “Wisdom & Meditation” with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bangkok. Art Of Living Thailand Tea ...
  7. The Mantra Of Love

    You should keep a peaceful and happy heart. The mantra of love is – no one is the other, or an outsider. And the mantra of knowledge is also – no one is an outsider. With the same motto we are hosting a World Culture Festival – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (one ...
  8. 750,000 Meditate for Peace for the African Continent, 80 Countries Join Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Peace Campaign

    “I Meditate Africa” is a campaign, under the aegis of Art of Living in Africa, promoting peace across the continent, encouraging the use of meditation as part of mainstream peace building. At a time when headlines across the continent are dominated by raci ...
  9. Learn To Be Equanimous

    After a desire is fulfilled, we feel content. How to be in a state of contentment even before the desire is fulfilled? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When you have the confidence that your desire will be fulfilled, then you can be content. But this is not easy, it ...
  10. Gurudev, We are going to have whole of Africa to meditate. Could you tell us the three most important reasons to meditate?

    To keep your health robust, to keep your mind alert, to keep your intellect sharp and keep your soul connected and healthy. ...
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