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You will have to bear the fruits of your actions
Here, in the Ashram today, somebody stole seven sandalwood trees. The trees were cut down and stolen between one and four in the morning from our Veda Pathshala (Vedic school), where the Veda students study. So, the Ashram authorities were very disturbed t ... -
Upanishads in LA with Gurudev, 2012
Upanishads 2012 The Art of Living Los Angeles center is abuzz with preparations for Gurudev's enchanting Upanishad series. A fortunate 1000 people will get to journey into the infinite, and spend unparalleled quality time wit ... -
Upanishads in LA with Gurudev, 2012
20 Apr 2012 to 22 Apr 2012 Upanishads 2012 Upanishads Discourse with Gurudev from April 20-22, 2012 The Art of Living Los Angeles center is abuzz with preparations for Gurudev's enchanting Upanishad series. A fortunate 1000 people wi ... -
You should not ask proof of Divine’s love for you
Gurudev, sometimes you tell us, ‘Karmanye Vadhikaraste’ (action) and sometimes you tell us ‘Vishraam mein Ram hai’ (rest). Should I be resting or should I be performing action? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Opposite values are complimentary. If you work, you will ... -
Love for the country and love for God are not separate
Happiness should also be controlled. When we are happy, we should channelize our happiness. Sukh mein seva dukh mein tyaag – memorize this formula. When you are happy, do some sevice, and when you are sad or miserable then surrender your sorrow. If you do ... -
Spirituality is retaining a child-like nature even after growing up
Mahasatsang at Banaswadi, Bangalore Do you know what satsang means? Satsang means being natural, informal and simple. Your smile is sufficient for me. There is no need to burst crackers for me. I just want you to be happy and natural. In a group of ten chi ... -
For knowledge to transform into experience you have to meditate
If there is water available but no one is thirsty, who would drink water? Isn’t it? Similarly, the questions ‘Who am I?’ ‘What do I want?’ should first dawn in our minds. What does everyone want? Everyone wants to be peaceful, happy and contented. Who does ... -
A Guru As A Mirror
Welcome back home everybody! You all have come from long distances, so rest well. After many years we are having Shivarathri in the ashram. Usually Shivarathri program needs a bigger venue, but we thought somehow we will fit in and we will accommodate. We ... -
Every life has a purpose
Isn’t this bhajan so wonderful (referring to a verse by Basavanna, a 12th century philosopher from Karnataka)? It says that the body, mind and possessions belong to the Divine. Where is the need for worry? The sign of a devotee is one who doesn’t worry abo ... -
Palo Alto Mega Course with Michael Fischman
23 Mar 2012 to 26 Mar 2012 The art of living course gives participants the practical knowledge and techniques to unlock their deepest potential and bring fullness to life. whether happy and successful or feeling the stress of poor health, disappointmen ...
Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives.
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