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  1. Weekly Wisdom: What are Mantras?

    What are mantras? Mantras are specific vibrations. They're very powerful. They are the link between the material world and the subtle level of spiritual existence. They're called mantras because they're the link. Silence is a power source M ...
  2. Weekly Wisdom: Can the Mind Heal Everything?

    The factory that manufactures a car also has the ability to fix the car, most of the time. If it's so totally damaged, they'll say, “No, we can't fix it. You have to redo everything.“  Like that, certain diseases can definitely be healed by ...
  3. Weekly Wisdom: Unlocking the Mysteries of Reincarnation

    There are innumerable souls. At particular times, they manifest. A good example is electric signs, where the letters move.  A sign says, “Colgate Toothpaste.” A little later, it says, “Surf.” Surf is only four letters, while Colgate toothpaste has many mo ...
  4. Weekly Wisdom: Everything You Know About Reality Is Wrong

    If you look at your five senses, you realize we experience the world only through the senses. Experiences never remain  How much have these little eyes seen? Do you know? A lot. And how much have these little ears heard? A lot.  How much air have you take ...
  5. Weekly Wisdom: How to Strengthen Your Aura and Subtle Body

    Often, we think that the mind is inside the body. This is one of the biggest mistakes. It's a wrong notion. We think the mind is inside the body, but it's the other way around. Our body is inside the mind.  The body is inside the mind Our mind i ...
  6. Weekly Wisdom: Understanding 2 Types of Yagyas

    Dravya yagya is done with many materials, including 108 different types of herbs, grains, and flowers. That’s being done here in the Ashram.  Sitting together, talking, and sharing a meal is also dravya yagya.  Tapo yagya is forbearance, forbearing; you f ...
  7. Weekly Wisdom: How to Be Free from Karma

    It's interesting how your relationships happen in families. It's all in the subtle realm first. What appears in the gross realm is only a pre-recorded play. The film has been shot already. Here, it's being projected, and behind that, it’s c ...
  8. The World Culture Festival 2016

    The World Culture Festival (WCF) brought together a multitude of cultures from across the globe to celebrate 35 years of The Art of Living. Over 37,000 artists from around the world performed on the 7-acre stage, exhibiting their talent to echo the messag ...
  9. Weekly Wisdom: The Ultimate Guide to Success in Life

    Recently, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar spoke about finding success in happiness, maintaining enthusiasm, and resisting temptations to take shortcuts to success.  Read more about his prescriptions for success. Is success based on luck? Luck is a gift. It&# ...
  10. Gurudev’s New Year Message for 2025

    Gurudev’s New Year Message for 2025  Editor’s note: This is part of the transcript of Gurudev’s message for 2025. Enjoy his relaxed and casual tone as he shares guidance for the coming year.  The time is clicking. The clock is clicking as we say goodbye t ...
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