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Topics in this edition

1. Art of Silence - erase impressions

2. Knowledge Sheet from Sri Sri...The highest flowering in life is being in
love

3. You are the Witness of all events: Part-2 course at Powai, Mumbai

4. Historic First ever Art of Silence Course in the new US Ashram - ONLY 15
SPOTS LEFT!!

5. The Art of Living MATRIMONY MEET - GUJARAT 2012

6. Pay Forward initiative YES+! Bulgaria

7. Now watch Live Satsang Webcast on Facebook too!!

8. New Year Special Long Kriya and Meditation

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From: Sridhar Govindan sridhar.govindan@artofliving.org
Date: Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Subject: Art of Silence - erase impressions


Beloved Ones,
Jai Gurudev!
"Meditation erases the impressions and improves the expression" H.H. Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar Come start the new year 2012 with erased impressions and
blissful expressions at the Art of Silence course residence course at Sri
Sri Center for Peace and Meditation in Washington DC.
The Art of Silence course is an opportunity to go deep inside into oneself
and experience the space around. The course gives an opportunity to
Refresh, Recharge, Renew andReturn to activities with rejuvenated energy,
greater clarity and peace of mind. It is designed to put the smile back on
your face!
Registration Link:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11378
Location: 2401 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Dates: Jan 12, 2012 6:30P to Jan 16, 2012 5:00P
Contact: sridhar.govindan@artofliving.org Seats are limited, sign-up soon.
Yours in Silence,
Washington DC Team

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From: Vinay Girotra girotrav@shriamba.com
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Subject: Knowledge Sheet from Sri Sri...The highest flowering in life is
being in love


The highest flowering in life is being in love December 20, 2011
Q: Guruji, I am a psychologist. I want to know how can spirituality add to
my knowledge and make it more holistic.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Meditation can turn around many psychiatric problems.
Study consciousness more deeply. Study the Bhagavad Gita, study Yoga
Vasishta and then you will understand more about what consciousness is.
Read the teaching of Lord Buddha and Mahavir. They have spoken about the
different aspects of consciousness and the different modules of
consciousness. That will also help.

Q: Guruji, I understand that I am God but I do not experience it. Why is it
so?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Unless you have experienced it, you cannot understand
it.
You simply have heard someone say it.
But that is okay. Keep it at the back of your mind and just live simply and
naturally. Know that the highest flowering in life is being in love and
acting through love.
You may not feel love all the time and everywhere. Many times we try to feel
love as an emotion. Love is not an emotion, it is our very existence.
So, 'God is love' should not be taken as being more emotional. You have just
heard somebody saying you are God, okay let it be! Just go through your
experience. You are nobody, you are an expanded awareness; know that much.
First understand what you are not then what you are comes to you
spontaneously.

Q: What should I do as a believer when people criticize my Guru, my
religious book or my belief?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Just give a big smile.
Tell them you smile at their ignorance. That one comment does more work than
getting angry at them.
If someone says something against what you hold dear, say 'I pity your
ignorance.' That is all. What can you do? You can't change someone's wrong
thinking by force. They won't take it.
In those situations, sarcasm is the best way to handle it. Your sarcasm goes
like an arrow into their mind and breaks the barrier which they might have
created for themselves.
Tell them, 'I feel sorry for your ignorance' and that is good enough.

See, now there is an attempt to ban Bhagavad Gita in Russia. I said this is
injustice done to the people of Russia. We are anyway reaping the benefit of
Bhagavad Gita. But the people of Russia being denied of Bhagavad Gita is an
unpardonable injustice done to them by their own people. We don't lose
anything but they are at loss.

Q: Though India had so much of spiritual wealth for a long period of time,
how come India was invaded under the British rule for so many years? Is
there a spiritual significance for this?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, the wheel of change takes over.
When autumn comes, the leaves change colour and in winter the leaves drop
from the trees, but the tree remains. In the same way, in Kalyuga there was
a downfall. It happened to almost every country.
If you watch the global scenario, India was at the top at one point of time
and then it collapsed. Before that, Mongolia was at the top and Mongolia
collapsed. Mongols had gone all the way up to Europe and then they came to
India as well.
The Mughals came from Mongolia.
Then India was shining once upon a time. India's influence went as far as
Peru in South America. There were Shiva Lingas and statues of Ganesha found
in Mexico. India's influence also went till Australia, New Zealand and Japan
during the Mahabharata time. India was all over the place.
The Canadian province, Nova Scotia (Nav Kosha) was mentioned in Mahabharata.

'Nav' means nine; 'kosha' means the measurement of time. There is nine hours
difference between India and the Canadian province Nova Scotia.
California was called Kapilaranya. When it is day in India, it is night in
Kapilaranya.
That is what the scriptures would say and today California and India has
exactly twelve hours time difference.
So once upon a time this civilization was present all over the world and
then it shrank.

After that England came. A small little country from north of Europe and its
influence spread throughout the world. As far as New Zealand to Canada and
through America. The whole of Africa was taken over.
Then the influence of England also started shrinking and today it is only
with England.
There was a time when the sun would never set in the Kingdom of UK. But that
also lasted for a few decades.
At the same time, the Portuguese were colonising the whole of Brazil. Spain
colonised the entire Latin and South America. All their local languages
disappeared and the Spanish language spread over the entire continent of
South America and Central America. So time has its own rhythm. These things
come and go.

Q: What to do when I am missing you a lot?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Listen to the knowledge and engage in service.
Be creative, write something. There are so many things you can do.
Longing and love go together. One cannot exist without the other.

Q: Guruji, when a person reincarnates, what knowledge gets transmitted from
the past life to the new life?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Many different disciplines can be transmitted. There
is no criterion to know. The deepest impression in you gets transmitted
further.

Q: Guruji, what is Vigyan Bhairav? Please throw some light on it.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Vigyan Bhairav is a unique scripture of Kashmiri
Shaivism.
Only a Yogi or an intellectual can provide the essence of it. The gist of
this book is that all this is consciousness and has arisen from
consciousness.
Dive deep into consciousness through meditation so that every particle of
your being is awakened in consciousness. This is the main essence of it.
Just realize this!

Q: Guruji, do relationships make us stronger or weaken us?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It depends on the mind.
The relationship can take form either as strength or as a weakness depending
on the mind. If the mind is strong then relationships can be like a gift to
us, but if the mind is weak and not in control, then relationships can feel
like bondage.

Q: Guruji, you had advised us to increase worthiness through seva, sadhana
and satsang. That is what I did. Now I feel that I have greater worthiness,
but have achieved very little. This saddens me. Where did the mistake
happen?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No! You keep increasing your worthiness, and
automatically your worth will grow. The Giver is giving so much, one only
needs to receive.
The Giver is giving away with a thousand hands, but you have only two hands.
How much can you take with two hands?
That is why it is said, spread open your garment (jholi) to receive. Why? So
much is being given which will not fit in your two hands.
Realize that you are getting so much, more than you can manage to take.

Q: If life is a dream, at this moment and in this place, who is witnessing
the dream - I am or is everyone who is present here witnessing the same
dream or is there a different possibility?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Okay, whatever happened until yesterday, was it a
dream? You went to college, came home, ate food, you did everything. Today,
does it appear to be a dream or not? It looks like a dream, isn't it? Whose
dream is it? Your own dream. In the same way, right now also, it is your
very own dream. Everyone has their own separate dream, and we can be in each
other's dream.

Q: Guruji, yesterday you spoke about three kinds of sufferings among which
are man-made sufferings and karmic sufferings. But there are some that
really confuse me, for instance child-labour and bonded-labour. Which
category will we place them in - man-made or karmic?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It can be a mix of both, some of it may be their karma
and some may be our own doing.
That is why I say, 'Gahana karmano gatih.' The consequences of karma are so
complex that it is impossible even for the most intelligent persons to
analyze it. In everything, there is a little of this truth as well as that
truth.
A child was born into such a family on account of its karma is also a truth,
and an insensitive person instead of helping that child, placed him into the
situation of being a labourer - this man-made suffering is also a truth.

Q: Is there going to be a de-centralized World which is not controlled by
certain people?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: That would be good when there is enough education in
the world.
When people are educated in ethics, then a de-centralized world is a result
of it. It will be a spontaneous outcome of it when people are very
spiritual. This is what is said in the old Indian scriptures as well.
There was no need for a king at all at a time when everyone was living
knowledge because everybody did their job. There was no need for police,
soldiers or an army and no need for even businessmen because there was
everything in abundance in every aspect of life.

But when that is not the case and when there are differences in the world on
all levels; on the social level, economic level, political level, religious
level, and on the level of education, then these hierarchies happen.
There is a scripture in the ancient Vedic tradition that codifies, what is
one's duty and what is one's authority.
It says, don't exercise authority, but there is duty for every one of us to
do. So if everyone does their duty, then there is no need for one to control
anything.
But when people fail their duties, authority comes into power. This is a
natural phenomenon.
In Costa Rica, there is no police. If you remember, a few decades ago there
was no violation of traffic rules or any crime in Bengaluru or Mysore. About
forty to fifty years ago, there was no need of police. You would hardly see
a policeman here or there. This was not too long ago.
Forty to fifty years ago, Mysore had only one hotel. Every home was a guest
house.
People would throw open their homes for guests. Guests would come and stay
free of cost. They would serve them and treat them like Gods. They would
cook for them the best of the foods and offer it to them. And whatever gifts
they receive, they wouldn't agree to take anything.
People would put tents on top of their homes and put beds in them so that
anybody can go and stay in anyone's house.
Today, that has completely disappeared. It is not there because of the
crime. People are afraid to open their doors.
So that type of moral and spiritual strength when it dawns, authority turns
into personal duty.
When crime elevates, authority comes, and authority in turn creates more
crime.
This is a vicious circle that happens.
People who control everything, they become the cause of everything that is
being generated in the society. At the same time, you can't do away with
authorities if there is crime in the society.
But the question is who gets to be the authority?

Democracy is the most beautiful thing to have. But misuse of democracy is
when criminals get elected to parliament and they become the law makers. The
one who breaks the law becomes the law maker of a setup.
Dictatorship is even worse as there is no accountability. But parliamentary
democracy has this big problem. Votes can be bought by money and other
favours and with muscle power.

So we need to look at the system.
Every system has got something good in it and some serious flaws. Anarchy
can take over if authority is reduced. Authority can stifle the freedom of
people and hamper progress if it is not in the right perspective, right
dosage and right hands.

When authority falls onto an anarchist or lack of any authority for a
socialist, then they can't do anything.
Sometimes, lack of progress in some of the third world countries is due to
too much parliamentarianism.
To make a road it has to go through the parliament and pass through many
levels because nobody wants to take the authority and take the
responsibility and act. Everything is postponed or there is a sort of
tendency to procrastinate. Things never move. So, a strong leader is
essential.
At the same time what is really needed is wisdom. Being a servant of people
rather than thinking one has an authority over the people.
Whether it is a business man, politician or an officer, they all should bear
this in mind, including spiritual and religious leaders. If they think they
have control over people, they have authority over people then it is a
disaster. They would cause more harm than good to people.
Many times the religious head of a particular group gives a whip and says
you all must vote for this particular party or these particular people. This
is very wrong. It is robbing people of their freedom. Many times in the
North East if you want to conduct a yoga course there, the head of the
religious institution has to give a permit for the yoga course to be
conducted. And if they find out that the people are doing yoga, then they
create so much guilt in them. 'You are a sinner; you are going to satanic
things.' This should not be done.

That is why in ancient days, and ancient people in this country had a very
different approach. They never emphasized authority. They only spoke about
'tyaga', renunciation.

Many times people ask me, why is there not one pope for Hinduism like you
have for Catholics or Islam, for the whole nation.
I said, the structure itself is such that it is very different. It is not
like one authority; it is an inspiration.
No one had to give me a title; you are a saint from today. It all happens by
one's action. When you walk the talk, you become an inspirational model.
Nobody gave Mahatma Gandhi an authority but his life itself became an
inspiration for many to walk the path.
Same with Aurobindo, nobody told Aurobindo, 'From today you have this
authority'. No! But his words had such an impact on so many.

Q: Guruji, what is the importance of a name? If there is nothing, then why
do Swamis and Rishis after becoming Swamis and Rishis, get a new name?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is an ancient tradition. A name is an inspiration.
Swamis and Rishis get a new name because a new chapter of their life has
begun, from being somebody to becoming really nobody.

Q: Guruji, who is a good friend?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A good friend is one with whom when you sit and chat a
little bit you feel your problems are lightened. A not so good friend is one
to whom you take a small problem and when you walk away from him it appears
to be much bigger.

Q: I feel the connection with some people and I don't feel connected to some
people. Why so?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Never mind.
Keep expanding your personality and then one day you will feel connected to
everybody.
Go deeper in meditation.

Q: Guruji, I know that the path of truth is supreme. However, one has to lie
a little bit in business.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes! In business, one can speak lies to some extent,
as much as there is salt in the food. If you speak too many lies, you are
likely to get into trouble. And if you do not add any salt, you will not be
able to eat the food. So if lies exceed a certain limit, things can go
seriously wrong.
While selling a product, knowing well that it is a second grade product, you
pass it off as first grade or high quality product even though you have no
idea whether it is or not, is okay. It has been said that for a religious
person, a Guru, a Saint and a teacher, speaking lies is absolutely
prohibited; it doesn't happen anyway! For a king, a little bit of lies is
acceptable, and for a trader, a little bit more lies is okay.
So a trader can speak that same amount of lies as there is salt in the food.

Q: Tomorrow the Teacher's Training Course is going to start. Could you
please say something about becoming a teacher?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Being a teacher is a very noble job that you are going
to get into. I am sure you will enjoy it. It is a life transforming
experience.

Q: Moksha is a flavor of the mind before death or does one attain moksha
after death?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Being like one is dead while being alive is moksha.
When the mind dies while you are alive, it is Moksha.

Q: Guruji, what can I do if I love someone very much who is very negative
and I feel incapable to change that person.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Don't lose hope.
Wait for some time, make some more effort. If they change, that is good, but
if they don't change then just move on.

Q: Guruji, a few days back you said that Arjuna's seat is empty. I want to
apply for that post. Am I fit? How should I give my application to you
Guruji?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is already done. This question itself is an
application.
Now, keep applying all the knowledge that you have heard.

Q: Guruji, I am addicted to you, is that a problem or will it create a
problem in the future?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Don't worry! Just be carefree.

Q: How to make this song of life, which is the Bhagavad Gita popular in the
pop and twitter generation? Can we have a twitter version of the Gita as
well?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, sure!
Gita has something to offer to every generation, every age group and every
mindset.


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From: Chandrashekar Rai chandrashekar.rai@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Subject: You are the Witness of all events: Part-2 course at Powai, Mumbai

Jai Gurudev Dear Ones,

"Atma Sakshee", you are the witness of all events. They'll all come, splash
like the waves on the shore, and go away - they go away from you.
---- Sri Sri

Our beloved Guruji will be visiting Mumbai on 24th Dec. Those of us who are
attending the Part-2 course are really lucky that we will have a special
enclosure at the venue when we meet Guruji. Moreover, we participants in
Part-2 course at Powai, will go in to silence in the presence of His
Holiness.

Powai - Chandivali AOL team is extremely happy to invite you for a Part-2
course :-) Be the Witness to all events.

Dates: 24th to 27th Dec 2011 (Special session with Guruji during his visit
to Mumbai on 24th Dec)
Venue: SM Shettty School, Powai, Mumbai.
Teacher: Hassan Tafti

Hurry - Last two days. Accomodation available on request.

To register Contact: Preethi 9892490916, Neha 9820211810, Padma 9769173658,
Chandrashekar 8898001424, Gatkal 9820076215

With Love,
Powai - Chandivali AOL Team

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From: Venkat Srinivasan venkat.srinivasan@artofliving.org
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Subject: Historic First ever Art of Silence Course in the new US Ashram -
ONLY 15 SPOTS LEFT!!

Historic First ever Art of Silence Course at the New International Center
for Meditation and Well-being (Boone, NC) Dec 29th-Jan 2nd

ONLY 15 SPOTS LEFT!!

The Art of Silence Course is a unique opportunity for all who have taken the
Art of Living Course (Part 1 or yesplus) to sink deep into knowledge and
experience, facilitating the indescribable process of our own awakening.This
course is an opportunity to experience powerful silence along with the deep
serenity of 'Hollow and Empty' meditations.

If we observe our mind is either in the past or in the future. This
vacillation creates stress and saps our system of energy and keeps us from
experiencing the deeper states of our consciousness. The stress of not being
in the present moment covers the state of peace, joy, and love. This course
will focus on bringing the mind into the here and now. It combines silence,
guided meditations, breathing, wisdom and music to bring rest and
rejuvenation to mind and body.
Timings:
Thursday (Dec 29th): 6:30 pm- 9:45 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Dec 30th & 31st and Jan 1st): 6:30 am- 9:45 pm
with breaks and meals.
Monday (Jan 2nd): 6:30 am- 3 pm with breaks and meals

*** Note: Consider the course a retreat so that you may clear your calendar
accordingly.

You must attend all sessions in order to participate in the program.

ALL vegetarian meals are included.
If you have any special food requirements, please inform Kasia Fraser at
202-320-7394, or kasia.fraser@gmail.com

This course is residential.
TOTAL FEE until Dec 1st:
General $475 ($300 VVM fees + $175 course expenses)+ Housing fee
Students $325 ($150 VVM fees + $175 course expenses)+ Housing fee

Housing Fees (4 options to choose from):
4 Per room:
$80 ($20 per night)
Registration Link:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11200

Contact Info: If you have any questions, please contact Kasia Fraser at
202-320-7394/ kasia.fraser@gmail.com or Venkat Srinivasan at 828-263-4170 /
vsrinivasan@blueridge-nc.com

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From: Uday Krishna udayjgd@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Subject: The Art of Living MATRIMONY MEET - GUJARAT 2012 @ Ahmedabad
22/01/2012 Sunday


ART OF LIVING MATRIMONY
VAIDIC DHARMA SANSHTHAN

MATRIMONY MEET - GUJARAT 2012 ( CONNECTING SOULMATES )


"Simplifying choices and connecting satvik families with the blessings of
his holiness Sri Sri RaviShankarji".
Through the platform of AOL Matrimony lots of people have found their
life-partner with the blessings of pujya Gurudev. Incorporating the
tradition, Art Of Living Matrimony Gujarat has arranged Matrimony Meet-2012
on 22-01-2012 (Sunday) at Ahmedabad. Interested candidates can participate
in the same along with their parents and get privilege and help in finding
perfect match. Art of Living devotees and those who are associated with AOL
devotees can participate in the Matrimony Meet.


For participation, candidate is required to register by filling up the
prescribed performa with photograph before 10-01-2012. Attatched as annexure
to this mail.


For Registration
. Deposit Rs 600/- in ICICI Bank Account No 005301046146 in the name
of "VAIDIC DHARMA SANSTHAN". Send original pay in slip/ DD / Cash along
with biodata to the address given below. DD should be written in the favor
of VAIDIC DHARMA SANSTHAN.
For uploading photo and biodata in Art Of Living Matrimony, Bangalore
website Rs 600/- has to be paid additional.

Candidate shall remain present with his/her parents on 22/01/2012 in
"Matrimony Meet-2012" at Ahmedabad. Candidate will be able to refer various
bio-data suited to their expectations.

Spread the message in all follow-ups and Satsang and also to one whom you
know & care for.

For More Details & Registration

Ahmedabad / North Gujarat : Kamlini Pala 9374439949,
Kavita Trivedi 9426317940
Baroda / Central Gujarat : Kunjal Shah 0265-2662294, 9428976707
Rajkot / Saurashtra : Mala Punjabi 9879147334
Surat / South Gujarat : Meghavi Desai 9879676207
E-Mail : vds.matrimony@gmail.com
Address For Sending Biodata
Art Of Living - Matrimony
VVKI Gujarat Apex Body, Plot No.272, Opp. Mayurpankh Society, B/h.
Shaligram Flat, Umiya Vijay, Satellite Road, Ahmedabad-380015.
Phone No: 079-2673031

With Regards
Jai GuruDev
Team Matrimony Gujarat

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From: Alexander Harris alex.harrisc08@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 2:00 AM
Subject: Pay Forward initiative YES+! Bulgaria

Pay Forward

Join our Christmas campaign "Pay Forward"

Have you ever thought what could the power of a kind word or a compliment
be?
It appears that in our busy daily life we forget all those small gestures of
kindness which could mean so much to somebody. I was told a story which both
impressed and inspired me. A girl went out on the street with the intention
to do good deeds. She reached a bridge and there she met another girl, who
was crying and was all in tears. The first one just looked at her and gave
her a compliment from the heart "You are so beautiful!" The second girl was
shocked. The two girls started talking and it appeared that the crying girl
was on this bridge because she wanted to jump from there and commit suicide.
This was the first compliment she received in her whole life. Our idea is to
write letters with Christmas wishes. We write these letters with an innocent
attitude, sincerely, as if we are writing them to someone who is very dear
to us. We want to touch the hearts of the people reading. Don't write any
name of a sender or recipient. In the end of the letter, you can write: "Pay
forward! Do something nice for 3 people around you".
If you like the idea, you can start this campaign in your own country. Here
in Bulgaria we will gather on the 23rd of December and we will randomly post
the letters that we have gathered into different post boxes. In this way
people will be able to read the letters in the morning before Christmas and
start the day with a smile. Let's be the reason for someone to smile, to be
happy. We never know how much a small thing like this could mean to
somebody.

P.S. Here we have made a Facebook event, so people that we don't know
personally can also participate. Such people can send the letters on our
e-mail and after that we are just going to print them and post them to the
post boxes. You could use your inspiration and your own ideas to spread the
message.

http://www.facebook.com/events/153273708108451/

Enjoy and have fun.
Jai Gurudev
Yes+ team Bulgaria


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From: Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Subject: Now watch Live Satsang Webcast on Facebook too!!


Jaigurudev Dear Ones,

Great News

Now you can watch the live webcast of Satsang with Sri Sri on Facebook too!

The link for the same has been added on the left side column of official
Facebook page of Sri Sri - http://facebook.com/hhsrisriravishankar (Like
this page, to get updates of posts made on it)

So you now have a choice to watch webcast on either of the following links

www.artofliving.org/satsang (here you can read live text transcription also)

www.youtube.com/artoflivingtv

On Facebook as described above


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From: Ram Kumar rkiyer2000@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Subject: New Year Special Long Kriya and Meditation


Jai Guru Dev,
AOL Porur Volunteers invite you all for the New Year Special Long Kriya and
Meditation @ Porur Centre on 1st Jan'12, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will refresh
our memories on the Part 1 Course knowledge Sutras, commit our self once
again for the dedicated & committed journey on the spiritual path for our
own and family welbeing with Guruji's wonderful tools of 3 S (Sadhana,
Satsang & Service) to have everlasting 4th S(mile). Even if, some one is
not regular in Kriya, once again can be back on sadhana track.

Venue: Lakshmi Nagar Resident Association Hall, 11, 5th Cross St., Lakshmi
Nagar, Porur.

Please bring some fruits or light eatables to have during break at 10 AM.
You may have very light breakfast before joining, as we will have break at
10 AM.

Further, please pass on this message to yr contacts from AOL Family and let
us join together to celebrate New Year with Knowledge. We are planning
sports events too for the kids, details will be available on that day.

Please feel free to call 9444126108/ 9600003834 for any queries.

Jai Guru Dev
AOL Porur Volunteers

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Dec 19 2011

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Topics in this edition

1. Most Awaited Event of 2012

2. Advance Course

3. Scintillating Satsang with Shalini-Srinivas on 1st January

4. Monthly State wise Seva Program for Maharashtra in February

5. Upcoming Events in presence of Sri Sri

6. YESPLUS Winter Break at the Canadian Ashram

7. Part-2 course at Powai, Mumbai

8. Mega Part- 2 Course in Hooghly, West Bengal

9. Intensive Art of Silence with Philip Fraser

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From: Sudarsanan, Ranjith ranjith_sudarsanan@hp.com
Date: Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:49 AM
Subject: Most Awaited Event of 2012

Jai Gurudev,
Do you want to be dynamic ?
Do you want to be happy ?
Do you want to achieve your goals ?

Opportunity is knocking your door.
DON'T SAY NO

New Year Special DSN with ANANDJI (International AOL Teacher).

Most Awaited event of 2012, DSN with Anandji @ Bangalore. Lets all be part
of the start of the new era in spirituality.

Course Date : 5-8 Jan 2012
Course Start Time : 5th Jan 2012, 4:43 PM Contact : 98457 02929, 99723 99244
Venue : BBMP Community Hall, Cox Town, Bangalore. Near Komala Restaurant.
Fee : 3000

D.S.N is a very intense and comprehensive course designed by OUR MASTER to
make each one of us realize who we truly are. Through a powerful combination
of Padma Sadhana, special meditations, breathing techniques, group
processes, and deep spiritual knowledge, the DSN course empowers
participants to break through personal inhibitions and barriers of all
kinds. In just 3 days your face will be brightening up, mind will be
lightened of burden and hearts will be filled with love and gratitude.

With regards,
Ranjith

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From: Vithal Pai vithalpai@gmail.com
Date: Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Subject: Advance Course

Dear All,

Jai Gurudev!

Start the New Year in the bliss.

PART II ADVANCE COURSE
Complete Residential Advance Course
At Harigram, New Panvel
(River Side Temple Complex)
26th To 29th Jan. 2012

"Love is seeing God in the person
Next to us & meditation is seeing God within us"

The Advance course is an invitation to dive deep into the self & enjoy a
perfect spiritual vacation for mind, body and spirit.

Fun filled sessions of yoga, deep guided meditations, and profound processes
that cleanse, renew, and lead to an experience of inner peace and freedom.
Which stay for long period of time after the course.

Enjoy perfect spiritual vacation.

Limited seats available, Hurry

Contact For Course Registration
Vithal 98211 17922 Vijayanand 98210 13641
Nishaji 98193 86466 Sheetal 98219 30193
Dr.Beena 98921 76219 Chitra 98922 99651
Ambarish 98210 18405 Atul 97020 20556

To & Fro Bus Service Available from Mulund East Reporting 25th Jan. Eve.
8.30PM Return 29th Jan. Eve. 4.30PM

Donation : Rs.3750/-
(Cash / Cheque in favor of VVKI MAB)

Eligibility : Basic (Part - 1) / YES +

Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.


Thanks & regards

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From: Seema Lamba kaur.seema@gmail.com
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Subject: Scintillating Satsang with Shalini-Srinivas on 1st January 2012 at
Mumbai, Goregaon West, Punarvas


Dear One!

As the New Year Dawns Make Your Life a True Celebration .

The Art of Living

Proudly Presents

The Most Scintillating Satsang

With the Dynamic Duo

Smt. Shalini & Sri. Srinivas

On Sunday, January 01, 2012

At Punarvas Education Society, opp. Piramal Nagar, S. V. Raod, Goregaon
West, Mumbai 400 062


From 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

THE Place to be in . THE Thing to be doing .

Come! Experience the Bliss of Singing & Enjoy the Joy of Dancing!!


ALL ARE WELCOME


In HIS Service
With Prem & Aum
Lalitha [for & on behalf of team Goregaon-Malad]


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From: Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Subject: Monthly State wise Seva Program for Maharashtra in February

MONTHLY STATE WISE SEVA PROGRAM
MAHARASHTRA STATE FOR FEBRUARY 2012

Jai Gurudev!
Dear One's,

Guruji's devotees from all over the country if given a chance would love to
contribute and devote their time for seva in Ashram. With Guruji's grace
their wish can come true. Sadhana, seva and satsang in the ashram is in
itself a very fulfilling and transforming experience. So we would love to
call upon those interested to come and experience seva in ashram.
"Seva brings merit. Merit allows you to go deeper in meditation. Meditation
brings back you smile. Be grateful for any opportunity to do seva."-Sri Sri

. *Each State gets a chance 2 or 3 times in a year to do seva in the
ashram. Seva period for Maharashtra starts from 1st to 29th February.
Minimum period for seva in ashram is one month.

. *After completion of one month you will be able to attend one
Complimentary Weekly Advance Course (starts on Thursday every week) {Based
on your seva performance report from the department}.

Criteria:
Seva application should come through the State Apex/Local Teacher/Local
Chapter.
. Part 2/ DSN/ YES+Advance/ YLTP- Either one of these courses should
be completed.
. Minimum 6 months in Art of Living and seva done in local chapter.
. Age: 18+ and medically fit. Mention about any seva done in the
ashram previously.


Procedure:
. *Fill up the Pre-requisite form and the seva application form (please
find the attachments of the forms in this mail or you can get the forms from
your Apex Body).

. *You can submit the forms to your respective State Apex /Local
Teacher/Local Chapter. There will be brief interview with the State
Apex/Local Teacher/Local Chapter and based upon the interview the seva
application forms must be sent to Ashram HR, Bangalore 15 days prior to seva
period via post or email athr@vvmvp.org

. *If your Seva application at the Ashram is accepted, HR will
intimidate the State Apex/Local Teacher/Local Chapter via email. Please
bring your seva confirmation letter. If application is not accepted a
suitable answer will be indicated.

*General Seva mainly comprises of Seva in the Kitchen, Housing and Campus
Maintenance. Those with specific skill set (e.g. Civil engineer, electrical
engineer, doctor etc) can render their Seva based on their skills sets or
for General Seva.

*Travel expenses to be borne by individual applicants.
*Your accommodation will be on shared basis. Food and accommodation is
complimentary. During seva you are not allowed to bring children.

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From: Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Subject: Upcoming Events in presence of Sri Sri

Jaigurudev Dear Ones,

You can visit the following link to know the details of upcoming events
(Mahasatsangs) in presence of Sri Sri

www.artofliving.org/srisriontour

You can even subscribe to the RSS Feed of this, so that you will be notified
via email about the new events - click here to subscribe

For Indian mobile, you can even subscribe to SMS Alerts, to do that send the
following text to 9870807070

ON srisriontour

Regards,
Harshal
+91 7829068283
Skype : harshalpjadhav www.artofliving.org,www.srisri.org

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From: YES Plus Montreal yesplusmontreal@artofliving.ca
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Subject: YESPLUS Winter Break at the Canadian Ashram


YESPLUS Winter Break at the Canadian Ashram
Dec. 26 - Jan.2 - Last week to Register!
=======================================

I AM LOOKING FORWARD to the Winter Break!

"I am really looking forward to resting...Setting an intention is best when
you are at peace. You want to set your goals when your mind is most clear.
This is a time when the dust settles down and it is the best time to set
goals for the next year.
Engineer, 24 yrs, Montreal

"Just the chance to get out of the city and be in nature, I am in between
semesters and it's a really really stressful time. This is a chance for me
to get away and get recharged"
Masters Student, 26 yrs, Ottawa

"To try something completely new, an experience... to dive deeper in
meditation"
Video Games Programmer, 32 yrs, Montreal

ABOUT THE WINTER BREAK
------------------------------------------
Join university students and young professionals from across North America
for a 7-day Epic Winter Break. Our program includes 3 days of winter sports
and activities, six life skills workshops, a YESPLUS refresher & upgrade and
cultural performances followed by the 4-day YESPLUS Art of Silence program.
Seven days of Yoga, winter sports and challenges, arts and life skills
workshops, bonfires, Satsangs, celebration, silence and meditation.

Start your new year on a real natural high with positive intentions and more
practical life skills to add to your YESPLUS toolbox!

Come back home all charged up like a super hero!
It's all happening at our beautiful Art of Living Center in
St-Mathieu-du-Parc in Quebec, a 250 acre Narnia-like winter wonder land.

Register here: http://yesplus.ca/winterbreak-2011/

YESPLUS Winter Break Team
yespluscanada@artofliving.ca
514-655-6366

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From: Chandrashekar Rai chandrashekar.rai@gmail.com
Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Subject: Only That Love is worth having in Life: Part-2 course at Powai,
Mumbai

Jai Gurudev dear Ones,

Cut this pattern in you, which has been there so long, so old. Cut it. Cut
them and rise up and relate yourself with the divine as a Servant or as a
Beloved, as the lover for all time. Only That Love is worth having in Life.
---------- Sri Sri

We are all fortunate that Guruji will be visiting Mumbai on 24th Dec. All of
us attending the Part-2 course are luckier that we will have a special
enclosure at the venue when we meet Guruji. Moreover, participants in Part-2
course at Powai, will go in to silence in the presence of His Holiness.

Powai - Chandivali AOL team is joyful in inviting you for a Part-2 course
:-)

Dates: 24th to 27th Dec 2011 (Special session with Guruji during his visit
to Mumbai on 24th Dec)
Venue: SM Shettty School, Powai, Mumbai.
Teacher: Hassan Ali Tafti

Register Today. Accomodation available.

To register Contact: Preethi 9892490916, Neha 9820211810, Padma 9769173658,
Chandrashekar 8898001424, Gatkal 9820076215

With Love,
Powai - Chandivali AOL Team

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From: Chandan Prasad jgdchandan@gmail.com
Date: Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Subject: Mega Part- II Course in Hooghly, West Bengal with "AKASH JI"

We proudly announce a Mega Part- II Course in Hooghly with "AKASH JI" (First
Time Ever in West Bengal) from 20th - 23rd January'12.


AOL PART II (ADVANCE) COURSE WITH "AKASH BHAIYA"

VENUE - HINDUSTAN MOTORS, HINDMOTOR, HOOGHLY (WEST BENGAL)
DATE - 20 - 23 JANUARY, 2011.

DONATION - Rs.2250/- + (Accommodation Extra)

REGISTER @ - 9051015398, 9830486910, 9831156236, 9433306263

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From: Akash Verma akash.artofliving@gmail.com
Date: Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Subject: Intensive Art of Silence with Philip Fraser

Sri Sri Ashram is delighted to invite you to the Intensive Art of Silence
course with Philip Fraser. Join us for a weekend of deep rejuvenating
meditations, soulful music, healthy wholesome vegetarian meals and joyful
yoga sessions. You will be pleased that you gave yourself this refreshing
treat in the new year.

Register today! Early bird discount ends on Dec 29th

Prerequisites: 3 regular Art of Silence courses must be completed prior to
taking this course.

Course Dates: Thu Jan12 - Mon Jan16 2012
(Course starts in the evening on Thu)
Course Venue: Sri Sri Ashram
7802 Ranch Road 1051
Uvalde TX 78801
Registration link:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11237

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Dec 16 2011

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Sent: 17 December 2011 11:16
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Subject: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Dec 16 2011

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Topics in this edition

1. Guruji in Mumbai on 24th Dec

2. Intensive Art of Silence with Philip Fraser

3. Subscribe to Live Webcast via SMS!

4. Wisdom from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

5. Examination Special - YES! Course in East Delhi from 22-25Dec. 2011

6. Vedic maths

7. Blessings Course in Mumbai with Vinaya Didi

8. Follow @SriSriSpeaks - tweets from Guruji!!

9. AMC WITH ARUNJI AT COUTRALLAM

10. Seva in Feb for Maharashtra State(MSSP)

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From: Archana Bhingarde archanasb2002@gmail.com
Date: Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Subject: Guruji in Mumbai on 24th Dec

Jai Gurudev !

Enthralling news !!!!!! Divine is coming here next week.

Youth event organised by Times of India at Mumbai on 24th Dec 2011.

None of us need an invitation to be there !!!!!!!!

All of us will meet at K J Somayya Ayurvihar complex, Sion

Timing : 7pm to 9pm.

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From: Sri Sri Ashram - Communication communication@srisriashram.org
Date: Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Subject: Intensive Art of Silence with Philip Fraser

Sri Sri Ashram is delighted to invite you to the Intensive Art of Silence course with Philip Fraser. Join us for a weekend of deep rejuvenating meditations, soulful music, healthy wholesome vegetarian meals and joyful yoga sessions. You will be pleased to have given yourself this refreshing treat in the new year.

Register today! Early bird discount ends on Dec 29th

Prerequisites: 3 regular Art of Silence courses must be completed prior to taking this course.
Course Dates: Thu Jan12 - Mon Jan16 2012
(Course starts in the evening on Thu)
Course Venue: Sri Sri Ashram
7802 Ranch Road 1051
Uvalde TX 78801
Contact: Akash Verma ‪‪(512)298-4334
courses@srisriashram.org Registration link: http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11237

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From: Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Subject: Subscribe to Live Webcast via SMS!


Jaigurudev Dear Ones,

You can now receive sms alerts on your mobile phones, to watch the Live Webcast of Satsang

You can read the live text translation of webcast on your mobile itself!

And if your mobile browser supports youtube's live stream then you can even watch it on it!

Below is the link for subscription via internet

http://labs.google.co.in/smschannels/subscribe/srisri-webcast

Below is the way to subscribe directly from your mobile

Send msg as

ON srisri-webcast

to

9870807070

Share with all

Harshal
+91 7829068283 | skype: harshalpjadhav


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From: Vinay Girotra girotrav@shriamba.com
Date: Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 3:56 AM
Subject: Wisdom from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

You are complete
Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:46 PM PST
There are two basic instincts in human beings, one is food, the other is sex. These you have been doing in all the lifetimes, when you were an animal and now as a human being. You are born out of these two - food and sex.
It is so beautiful that in this country (India) they connected both these with Divinity. Food is connected with God. In the Upanishads, it is said 'Food is God'. When you consider food as God you will not over eat. You don't simply stuff food but you eat food with so much honour. No festival in India goes without food. And when you go to temple the first thing they give is some Prasad. Prasad is just a little bit of food that is given. Without Prasad there is no pilgrimage, no festival. Food is connected with God.
Similarly, sex is also connected with God. Otherwise you keep sex separate and think this is my material life and think of God as different. But here the ancient people, they linked that to God so that no aspect in you remains away from God. A basic instinct doesn't remain away from God. That is why they put Radha Krishna and Shiva Parvathi. Shiv Ling is a symbol of that. So when you honour sex and consider it as part of Divinity, then your obsession disappears, lust disappears and sacredness dawns.
And the basic instinct from being an aggressive lust gets transformed into a submissive love. This is the ancient thought. But some people are misusing yoga for their enjoyment of the carnal instincts, this is wrong. This is a blunder. It should be the other way around. Whenever there is a carnal instinct transform that into a Divine inner experience. There is a beautiful word in Sanskrit called Atma Rati, union with one's being, oneself. Rejoicing in one's own self.
There are two things, Prakriti (nature) and Purusha (consciousness). Nature and consciousness inter play all the time. Your body and soul. You body is female and your soul is male. So their coupling is happening all the time. And seeing that union within oneself is Samadhi.
That is why Samadhi is considered to be a thousand times more joyful than the carnal instincts. Whatever joy sex gives, Samadhi is thousand times more joyful because there is no effort, there is no action there. It is only Being and just Being. So just the Being consciousness, the play and display of consciousness comes to one's awareness, comes to one's experience. This is very beautiful.
Don't keep any corner of your existence away from Divinity. The Divine should be interwoven into every aspect of your life and this is called Brahmacharya, which means moving in the infinity, uniting with the infinity.
Isn't that so beautiful?! It is very deep and very high knowledge. If you don't get it in one time, never mind, keep listening and keep understanding and one day you will say, 'Ah! That is what Guruji was talking about.'
So here (in India) when you go to any temple anywhere you find both the aspects, Shiva and Parvathi, Prakrathi Purusha. Consciousness and matter. This is to first recognize the duality and then see the unity. They are not two, they are not different, they are two sides of the same coin. You are complete.
What does this mean? You are both man and woman. Coming out of this label, 'I am man', 'I am woman' - Getting out of your identity. This is Vedanta, the highest philosophy of the universe.
We keep identifying our selves, 'I am a man', 'I am a woman', 'I am old', 'I am young', 'I am educated', 'I am illiterate'. Throw away all these labels. What remains is pure consciousness. Do not even say I am consciousness. Just know I am consciousness and not even say it. Don't go around saying I am nothing.
Adi Shankar once said, 'One who labels themselves as something is a fool and one who labels themselves as nothing is a bigger fool.' One who is nothing does not talk, so just keep quiet. How can you say I am nothing when you are saying something?! There cannot be somebody there saying I am nothing. So keep quiet, shut up. If you are nothing then shut up. Be quiet.
When you consider the basic instincts of food and sex as sacred then the aggression in you disappears and surrender dawns in you. Gratefulness and love dawn in you.
That is when it is said the devotee and the Divine have become One. They have merged into One!
It is so fascinating, isn't it?!
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From: N.M. Gupta nmgupta01@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Subject: Examination Special - YES! Course in East Delhi from 22-25Dec. 2011

EXAMINATION SPECIAL

YES!
(13YRS-17YRS)
or
Youth Empowerment Skills
is a powerful student program offered by The Art Of Living
- an international Non Governmental Organisation in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations.

The program successfully runs in over 144 countries and is now being offered as a Special Credit Program in some of the major Universities like Stanford, MIT, Harvard, UCLA, IIT, IIM's and others world-wide which has helped enhance student's productivity and learning ability.

Graduates of this program report improved focus and concentration, enhanced creativity and efficiency throughout the day immediately impacting studies and preparing students for challenges both in work and in private life.

The Course is partly based on innovative breathing techniques that releases stress and incorporates basic prinicples of effective living thereby heightening mental clarity and awareness.

It is a Unique program since it is not based on quick-fix solutions, theoretical concepts, or superficial success formulas - but rather on practical tools that can be immediately put to use for direct and tangible results.

More details of the next YES! workshop in EAST Delhi :

Dates : 22nd Dec.to 25th Dec, 2011

Timings :4.00 - 7.00 PM

Fee : Rs. 1500/-

Venue :B-282,YOJNA VIHAR,EAST DELHI

An amazing faculty comprising of DEAREST & ROCKING THE BEST OUR RASHMI DIDI WILL facilitate the workshop.

For registrations contact : 9650996011-14

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From: Ram Kumar rkiyer2000@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Subject: Vedic maths


Vedic Maths

Date: 10, 11, 17, 18 Dec
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Venue: F-3, Amaravathi Apartments, Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai
Contact: Padmini Sekar - 9382342586

What is Vedic Mathematics?
Ø Vedic Math is a unique ancient system, which helps to carry out tedious and cumbersome mathematical operations in a simple way.
Ø Entire mathematics is based on sixteen simple Sutras or Rules. It was rediscovered by Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji.
Ø These Sutras describe the way the mind naturally works and are therefore a great help in directing the student to the appropriate method of solution.
Ø The whole emphasis of the Vedic Mathematics system is on the process and movement taking place in the mind at the time that a problem is being solved. The effect of this is to bring the mind into the present moment.
How is Vedic Mathematics Useful in Process of Meditation?
Ø A sharp active mind is a pre-requisite for successful meditation and experience of the higher realms of life.
Ø As the Vedic math brings mind forcefully to the present and it will aid in concentration of mind which is a precursor to meditative state. Thus regular practice of Vedic math is a useful aid to those who like to get full benefits of meditation.
Ø The Sastra says 'this atma is not for the weak (na ayam atma balaheenena labhyaha), the ultimate truth is not available for cognition for a person weak of mind. So to make the mind stronger, sharper, and active Vedic math practice is a must for all who aspire for meditation.
How is Vedic Mathematics Useful for Women and elderly persons?
Ø This will dramatically improve the self-respect of those women who are perceived to be weak in handling numbers.
Ø As women interact more with children and society, they can spread the Vedic math culture to the family and whole society.
Ø Having a few extra and useful tips on math will greatly increase the respect and love of modern day kids who think nannies and grand father are good only for playing and story telling.
How is Vedic Mathematics different?
While doing arithmetical calculations, we deal with ten numbers 0 to 9. Each one of these has got peculiar properties and ways of behavior. If these are closely looked at, we have newer and newer methods of doing calculations.
Vedic Mathematics is a good means of performing calculations mentally; it also keeps before us more than one way of doing a particular calculation. There are many advantages in using a flexible, mental system. One can come up with their own innovative methods of carrying out calculations, without being restricted to one particular method. This leads to more creative, interested and intelligent pupils.
Why should one study Vedic Mathematics, what are it's advantages over regular mathematics?
Ø Vedic Math is simpler yet more intelligent than regular Math.
Ø Mathematical problems can be solved with amazing speed and accuracy Ø Large Operations can also be done mentally Ø Problems are reduced to one-line answers Ø One need not know the multiplication tables of numbers above 5 Ø Vedic Mathematics can be mastered with ease and speed Ø Answers can be verified with stunning speed Ø In Vedic Math we make use of our own mental faculties and the tremendous potential of the brain Ø Utilizes both the left-brain (logic) and the right brain (creativity) Ø Improvement in our mental ability, sharpness, creativity and intelligence Ø Reduces our dependence on calculators Ø Numbers become playful, removing the fear and anxiety of Math.
Ø Vedic Math is complementary to regular Math taught in schools. Students learning Vedic Math excel at school.
Ø Invaluable tool for competitive exams such as engineering, management, banking, etc.
How is Vedic Mathematics useful for kids?
Scared of Math? Fear of Numbers?
The requirement for doing multiplications using Vedic Math is to know the tables up to 5 x 5. You can solve any problem very easily. Math becomes an easy subject that is fun to learn. Fear of math is completely removed.
Scoring low in Math?
You learn new techniques of doing the same problems in much easier way, and also you can check your answers independently. The techniques that are taught are simple to use, easy and fun to learn. Math skills improve and performance in Mathematics also improves.
Want to increase your speed in Math?
Many problems can be reduced to one-liners. With practice, large part of the calculations can be done mentally. So the time taken to solve problems is reduced.
Want to increase your mental capacity?
You see the same problem in different ways, and also it works in correlation with how the mind works. Vedic Mathematics utilizes both the left-brain and the right brain, and with regular practice a harmonious balance is created.
Looking to crack competitive exams?
You can check answers with stunning speed and also get the answers in very quick and different ways. This is a boon for multiple-choice type of questions where speed is of essence.
Want to learn all this in very short time?
Presently, A Ten-hour Foundation Course has been designed; The focus is on simple arithmetic operations; Pilot sessions have been wetted during different TTC courses; The idea is to deliver these courses in various centers round the globe; Courses for different categories of participants are being formulated; Join your hands to propagate 'Vedic Mathematics' and become a pioneer in this endeavor Courses offered The Vedic Mathematics Foundation Course is offered through the Art of Living Foundation. This course teaches the basics concepts in Arithmetic and Algebra using Vedic Mathematics. Higher concepts in Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry, etc. are covered in subsequent Courses. This Course enables students to improve their mathematical skills.

Eternity Process

Date and Time: Call the number and fix your time
Address: 2 A Palm Estates, 38 (Old no 23) Kothari Road, Nugambakkam, Chennai
Contact: 28226160 / 28261575

The soul is eternal. Our existence has been timeless;we have been here before in the past and will come in the future too. The eternity process is a past life regression technique that provides a tool to relive events that lie the at the root of a pattern, whether mental or physical. The pattern can be something that needs to be changed or merely understood. A past life regression also provides a gateway to a vast, invaluable resource of information on previous times, places, and cultures. It helps the individual clear mental impressions that may block one's progress.
The actions of body, our words and thoughts all leave imprints on our consciousness. The mind stores these imprints as Samskaras or impressions. These impressions remain latent in the consciousness for a while before they emerge as mental waves, which produce desires,fears and other emotions. Our past impressions carry weight and determine how well we face the present moment and how well we can live life to its full capacity, free from fears and negative emotions.
To help us to overcome past impressions, our beloved Guruji - Pujya Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji has designed the ETERNITY PROCESS, a process that enables us to view past experiences in this and past lives to erase karmas in a space surrounded by his love and grace. We emerge having lived through our past impressions, more alive to the present moment and open to celebrating life. The process has given deep healing experiences to many

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From: Anuj Khanijau anuj137@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 9:08 PM
Subject: Blessings Course in Mumbai with Vinaya Didi

The Blessings course is a profound course with some of the most amazing processes and meditations.
Each meditation is unique and allows you to go deeper within. The kindness and compassion of our Master is beyond words, and this comes to our experience in totality. Come and experience the best gift you have ever received, and become a perfect instrument for the Master's Grace to flow through!

Course Dates: Dec 30th 2011 - Jan 1st 2012 Contact : 9821097009, 8080886856, 9702038202
Venue: Sane Guruji Vidyalaya, Near Shivaji Park, Mumbai.

Pre Requisite: 2 Advance Courses

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From: Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 4:36 AM
Subject: Follow @SriSriSpeaks - tweets from Guruji!!

Jaigurudev Dear Ones,

If you wish to be updated with the latest tweets from Guruji on daily basis, follow the official twitter account of Guruji on twitter

To do that all you need to do is

1. Open twitter.com

2. Sign in with your account if you already have one, else create a new account using Sign up link

3. After loggin in open the link http://www.twitter.com/srisrispeaks

4. Click on Follow Button in this page

5. You are Done! Now you will start receiving all the tweet from Guruji on daily basis on your twitter wall!!

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From: Ram Kumar rkiyer2000@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM
Subject: AMC WITH ARUNJI AT COUTRALLAM

Treat in a Retreat @ Courtallam
Bid adieu to 2011 and usher in 2012 in the Spa of South!

Courtallam , hailed as the 'Spa of the south', is situated at an elevation of about 167m on the Western Ghats and is famous for its waterfalls. Legends would have it that Lord Shiva sent Saint Agastya to the South to avoid imbalance with the overcrowding of Mount Kailas on his Celestial wedding.

Courtallam temple contains many inscriptions about Chola and Pandya Kings. Chitra Sabha -Hall of Pictures- is dedicated to Lord Nataraja and decorated with paintings of rural deities and puranic stories and events. It is one of the five Sabhas, where Lord Nataraja is said to have performed the cosmic dance. Participants wil get darshan of Thiru Ilanji Kumaran and the Siva lingam in Eruvaluga Nayakar known Chakra teertham . Sthala vruksham of this serene location is Magizha Maram (tree).Elanji means Magizham and hence the place is named after it. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Him. On the main Gopuram, we see Lord Murugan sculpted with 10 heads - four of Brahma and six of Shanmuga put together.

The falls in Coutrallum make it a health resort as its waters run through forests of herbs and contain therapeutic qualities to cure physical ailments.

Course director: Dr. Arun Madhavanji
Additional treat : Thean Amudha Satsangs and Yoga Vasistha knowledge sessions COURSE DATES : 29 December 2011 to 1st January 2012.
VENUE : Ramco Hall, Shenkottai Road, Courtallam.

Courtallam, hailed as the 'Spa of Southern India ', is not more than a 3 hour- drive from Madurai or Thiruvananthapuram Airports or an hour and a half drive from Tuticorin Airport. Around 5kms from Tenkasi and 40kms from Tirunelveli.

for further details, please contact me.
luv
ravvichandran muthudikshadar
94449 04644

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Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Subject: Seva in Feb for Maharashtra State(MSSP)

Monthly State-Wise Seva Programme for Maharashtra in Bangalore Ashram in Feb 2012

Jai Guru Dev
Dear One's,

Being in the Ashram we have realized that Guruji's devotees from all over the country, if given a chance would love to contribute and devote time doing Seva in the Ashram. With Guruji's grace our team has come up with a wonderful process to make their wish come true. There are many events in Feb like the Women's conference, Shivaratri, etc.

To make this process easier and give an enriching experience to all the devotees, our team has planned to invite people from each state for a fixed duration every year · Each state gets the chance once or twice a year. The Seva period for each state starts from 1st of the scheduled month. You can opt for Seva only during the specified month/s for a minimum period of One month. Specific cases though could be allowed to come for Seva for 15 days.
· Fill up the 'Seva Application Form' (please find the attachments) as per instructions. ( any sevak applying for seva should have done part 1 and Advance course or Yes ++ or DSN )
· Submit your 'Seva Pre-requisite Form'( please find the attachments) along with your 'Seva Application Form' to your State Apex Body, via post/ email at least one month prior ( please find the attachment 'State Wise Apex Body Details and Contact Details').
· Based on your form submission, you shall be invited for a brief informal interview at your State Apex Office, at a mutually agreed time and date.
· Based upon the interview, your Seva Application cum Seva Pre-requisite form will be sent to Ashram HR, Bengaluru.
· Ashram HR, Bengaluru will duly indicate to your respective State Apex Office, with a copy to you, via e mail on the acceptance/non acceptance of Your Seva application.
· If your Seva application at the Ashram has been accepted, you will be intimated in your acceptance mail from Ashram HR on the basic preparations you need to make before arriving at The Ashram.
· If your Seva application at the Ashram has not been accepted, a suitable answer shall be indicated.
·
General Seva mainly comprises of Seva in the Kitchen, Housing and Campus Maintenance. Those with specific skill set (e.g. Civil engineer, electrical engineer, doctor etc) can render their Seva based on their skills sets or for General Seva.

· Seva, Sadhana and Satsang in itself are a joyful experience in the Ashram when practiced with other Sadhaks in a disciplined routine.
· Travel expenses to be borne by individual applicants.
· Your accommodation will be on shared basis.
· Your food (three meals) will be provided at The Annapoorna Dining Hall at specified hours.
· After completion of one month of Your Seva Period (1st of month till 30th of that month), you will also be able to attend one complimentary weekly Advanced Course or a DSN Course (if scheduled in that period).
· Audience with His Holiness (subject to His availability) · Monday Morning Rudra Poojas.


"Seva brings merit. Merit allows you to go deeper in meditation; Meditation brings back your smile." Sri Sri

Be grateful for any opportunity to do Seva Please do circulate this mail to all devotees so that everyone gets opportunity to do seva in the Ashram.

For any further Queries please do call on numbers given below Thank you

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Topics in this edition

1. Yoga Buzzz - Subscribe and be updated!

2. Blessing Program and YES!+ in Bangalore Ashram

3. The Art of Living Part - II Course in Delhi

4. Mega Breakthrough of AOL Kalyan

5. YES and YES2 AT CHENNAI

6. Winter Residential Art of Silence course in Winter Wonderland

7. YES!+ at Pune Ashram,27th-29th Jan,2012

8. Intensive Advance Course with Rajshree Patel in PUNE Ashram

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From: Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Subject: Yoga Buzzz - Subscribe and be updated!

Jaigurudev Dear ones,

Many interesting articles on Yoga are published on www.artofliving.org/yoga

If you wish to be updated with them - click here to subscribe to the email
updates of the RSS Feed

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From: Harshal Jadhav harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 1:11 AM
Subject: Blessing Program and YES!+ in Bangalore Ashram

Upcomging programs

Blessing Program in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bangalore Ashram

Become an instrument of the Divine

Program Dates : Dec.16 - 18

Contact : +91 80 67262626 / 67262802 / 8884535115


YES!+ in Bangalore Ashram in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Program Dates : Dec. 24 - 26

Be a part of YES!+ Winter Break : 28 Dec. - 2 Jan.

Contact : +91 80 67262626 / 67262802 / 8884535115

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From: Vinay Girotra girotrav@shriamba.com
Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Subject: The Art of Living Part - II Course in Delhi


"Meditation is the best form of Prayer."

"Music, Knowledge & Silence are ingredients for development of the
Consciousness."
Come, take a deep journey within.........

Experience
Deep blissful Meditations!!!
Life transforming Knowledge!!!!
Soul stirring divine Satsangs!!

IN ADVANCED MEDITATION COURSE
WITH NEERA MOHAN JI

5TH JAN TO 8TH JAN, 2012
REPORTING : 4TH JAN 2012, 6.00 P.M.

DONATION : RS. 3750/-


VENUE : SALWAN GIRLS SCHOOL,
OLD RAJINDER NAGAR MARKET,
NEAR KAROL BAGH METRO STATION.

ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION, CALL
NEENA - 9810013177
RAJEEV DHALL - 9810332346
RAJIV MANGOTRA - 9871412304
SHRADDHA - 9312153942

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From: srisri kalyan srisrikalyan@gmail.com
Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Subject: Mega Breakthrough of AOL Kalyan

The 1st ever Mega Breakthrough of AOL Kalyan - Mega Part 1 Course with Shri
Maheish Girri Ji; Dec 2 to 4

From Dec 2 to 4, 2011, the Art of Living, Kalyan (M.H.) organized a Mega
Part 1 Course with Shri Maheish Girri Ji. It was for the first ever Mega
Breakthrough of AOL Kalyan. The course was attended by more than 500
participants from Kalyan, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath, Badlapur, Dombivili, Thane
and near by areas.

The presence of Shri Maheish Girri Ji had a massive impact overall, beyond
our expectations! Energy & Enthusiasm, Devotion & dynamism simply moved our
hearts.

We share heartfelt experiences from participants and some memorable moments
from this course...

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=113512268533918470975&target=AL
BUM&id=5683074944172782545&authkey=Gv1sRgCObFgKfb4fjLGQ&feat=email


https://picasaweb.google.com/113512268533918470975/December6201102

https://picasaweb.google.com/113512268533918470975/MegaPart1Kalyan


"After Sudarshan Kriya I felt so positive and experienced that negativity is
simply gone. It's a result-oriented program. It brings about creativity in
you." - Kiran Chawla, a Working Woman.

"It was a beautiful experience. The course can change your life and bring a
lot of changes in you. Sudarshan Kriya lifted me up. The course can change
the scenario of our Nation too." Unni Krishnan, Kalyan

"I felt happy and tension free without any reason." - Bhavana Kapadia,
Housewife

"I am very happy and feeling so grateful to the Master after the course". -
Narayan Taryani, Businessman

"After the course I felt happy and I think why I had delayed doing the
course. From the course I learned to keep myself happy and a positive
attitude towards life. " -Surekha Narkhede, Housewife

"Doing Part I Course was an amazing experience. My body pain has gone and am
in peaceful state." - Vivasuhhda

"The experience of doing Part I Course with Maheish Girri ji was excellent.
I learnt to co-ordinate Yes mind and a happy mind to get my work done." -
Deepa, AOL teacher

"After doing the Sudarshan Kriya, I felt as if it was my new birth. I am a
pundit and I am practicing Pooja, satsang and chanting since last 15 years
but experience from Sudarshan Kriya in 2 days was far more satisfying and
wonderful. This course has helped me to build a positive attitude towards
life." - Dinesh Kumar Mishra, Badlapur.

"After the course all participants are very happy. Maheish Girriji's
exemplifies energy & enthusiasm himself." - Hasmukh Shah, Businessman

"The knowledge on Seva was amazing. Now, we are empowered to take on big
responsibilities." -Bhushan Patil, NSDL

"From the course one learns to know oneself. You know yourself from within.
You can be at peace from within, in society and with people around you." -
Vaishali, Ulhasnagar

AOL Kalyan is committed to continue creating awareness and making a
difference to the lives of people by sharing the knowledge, peace and
dedicated service.

Love and Smiles ..

Jai Gurudev.
Abhishek R Sharma
For Art of Living Kalyan
Ph. +91 91720 44110, 98191 02079, 96190 21402, 98703 34335, 98211 42743
Email: srisrikalyan@gmail.com
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From: Ram Kumar rkiyer2000@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 2:41 AM
Subject: YES and YES2 AT CHENNAI

YES!

Course 1
Date: 26 - 31 Dec
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Venue: ICF Higher Secondary School Auditorium, Apprentice Avenue, Kambar
Arangam Bus Stop, ICF, Chennai - 38. Landmark - Near ICF Stadium
Contact: 8056050341 / 9003149899 / 9840899963 / 9840314776 / 9445330951 /
9884852405 / 9884074401

Course 2
Date: 29 Dec- 1 Jan
Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: Sonex Towers, 5th Floor, (Above Nilgiris), 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar,
Chennai
Contact: 7299391120 / 9444776402 / 9840593294


Course 3 (YES! & YES!2)
Date: 23 - 26 Dec & 26 - 29 Dec
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm & 6 am - 6 pm
Venue: MGR Janaki Matric School, Arcot road, Saligramam. (Opp. to Avichi
school), Chennai
Contact: Megala Dinesh @ 99404 33319 or Viji Siva @ 94440 34725

Both fun and challenging, this 18 hour seminar provides teens with a
comprehensive toolbox to both manage their own emotions and stress as well
as dynamically navigate through adolescence. The program broadens youth's
vision of the world and provides practical knowledge and skills they need to
realize their highest potential. Independent research has also shown that
the processes learned on YES! reduce anger violence and depression, as well
as improve focus, clarity of mind and concentration.

Main Aspects of the Program:
1) Physical - Dynamic body exercises, yoga and innovative breathing
techniques.
2) Mental - Practical knowledge to eliminate counter productive activity and
enhance learn ability; Techniques and interactive processes to improve
memory, concentration & focus.
3) Social - Experiential processes to develop problem solving strategies and
social skills; Interactive games to develop leadership and life skills;
Teamwork exercises to teach cooperation and conflict resolution.
4) Emotional - Dynamic group discussions designed to help teens feel at ease
in challenging situations, and increase confidence and inner strength to
better handle criticism

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From: Umanatha Nayak nayaku@gmail.com
Date: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Subject: Winter Residential Art of Silence course in Winter Wonderland


Art of Living Minnesota is hosting Minnesota's first ever residential
Art of Silence course at a peaceful and serene retreat center from Jan
13 (6:00 PM) - Jan 16. Do not miss this golden opportunity to start
the new year absolutely fresh and rejuvenated with the full grace of
our Guruji.

Register in advance reserve your space since there are only a few
seats left. To Register:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11151

Note: All course participants will receive shared accommodation at the
course venue.

Jai Guru Dev.
Twin Cities AOL Team


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From: Srividya N srividya12@gmail.com
Date: Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Subject: YES!+ at Pune Ashram,27th-29th Jan,2012

WELCOME TO THE YES!+ WEEKEND RETREAT!!!!


The Youth Empowerment and Skills Workshop is a programme specially designed
for students and young professionals in the age group of 18-30yrs.

This programme helps enhance communication skills, eliminate stress, improve
concentration and most importantly, brings us to remember what it is to be a
YOUTH!!!
A super get away from your routine to our beautiful Triveni
Ashram.Experience the powerful Sudarshan Kriya and a number of take-home
techniques that will equip you to live the life you WANT to live, rather
than the one you HAVE to live!

Course dates:27th- 29th January,2012
Reporting 26th January(Republic Day) evening by 6 pm.
Participants can leave by 4pm on 29th Jan(Sunday)

Pls do register yourselves at the earliest, to make common travel
arrangements.

For details and registration you can contact: Tanuja-9850593978

Vamshi Krishna-8237321327

You can write to us at srividya@yesplus.org and gauriparashare@gmail.com

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From: Shridhar Damodaran shridhar.sevajoy@gmail.com
Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Subject: Intensive Advance Course with Rajshree Patel in PUNE Ashram

Jai Gurudev !

This is a special intensive advance course, with limited seats.
Seat are filling fast, and spot registrations may not be possible if seats
fill up.
Don't miss this unique opportunity. Pl note the reporting date / time
carefully.
(REPORTING TIME IS BEFORE 4PM ON TUESDAY 20TH DEC)
Please pass this email onwards.

Regards,
For Pune Ashram.


Intensive Advance Course for Teachers & Volunteers with Rajshree Patel in
PUNE Ashram.


Rajshree Patel is one of the initial teachers of The Art of Living
Foundation who learnt Sudarshan Kriya directly from Guruji. She is a former
Los Angeles district attorney who has been a full-time teacher with the Art
of Living Foundation teaching around the world for over 24 years. She is one
of the most loved and respected instructors; and is known for her intellect,
humor, dynamism and her gift for articulating profound knowledge in an
accessible manner. She is conducting this Special Intensive Advance Course
for AOL Teachers and Volunteers Only.


DATE: Tue. 20th to Sun. 25th December 2011 (Reporting on Tue. 20th Dec.
BEFORE 4pm)
Course will end on 25th at 4pm.

VENUE: Pune Art of Living 'Triveni' Ashram, Markal Village, Alandi Road,
Off A'Nagar Road, Pune.

Donation for Course (inclusive of stay and food): Rs.5,000/-


Please note : Registrations are limited, request all wishing to attend this
special course to confirm their seats urgently.
Since participants will be coming from many places, allocated Quota for Pune
is ONLY 50, and overall seats are limited to 150 only.


Payment by cash or DD in name of 'Ved Vignan Maha Vidyapeeth', payable at
Pune.
Please send your completed forms with attached DD to the address below.

For enquiries or transportation guidance contact:
Sukantoji - 0 97659 99123 / 5.

For Registrations Contact:

Pune Information Centre (VVKI)
at:
The Art Of Living Pune Information Centre,
Vyakti Vikas Kendra,
Gnd. Flr., Ganesh Darshan Society,
Behind Hotel Saras, Near Peshwa Park,
2164 / 65, Sadashiv Peth,
Pune, Maharashtra - 411030.

Tel:- (020) 64002463 , 24320706, 3239 9999.

Jai Gurudev!
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Topics in this edition

1. Practical 2-Hour Seminar - 2000 People Benefited

2. INVITING YOU ALL TO A GRAND GALA EVENING AT ASHRAM ON 29DEC2011

3. Start the New Year with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Germany: Boat trip,
Courses & Public Talk in Berlin

4. Advance course with Vasanthi ma

5. Be Light, Smile: Part-2 course at Powai, Mumbai

6. Sri Sri Natya

7. BLESSING COURSE with SEJAL DIDI. from 30 Dec.2011 to 1 Jan 2012

8. 'OPEN FOR ALL NOW' Intensive Advance Course with Rajshree Patel


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From: Sana Alsbey xablaxa@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Subject: NATIONAL TOUR OF BULGARIA IN 44 CITIES

PRACTICAL 2-HOUR SEMINAR - 2000 PEOPLE BENEFITED

A unique tour of Bulgaria was undertaken by Art of Living Bulgaria's
president and full-time teacher - Konstantin Dragov.

Within month and a half Konstantin visited 44 cities traveling 7000 km to
conduct an introductory 2-hour session seminar named The Secret of Breath.
2000 people, totally new to Art of Living, attended the seminars getting a
full experience of light yoga, simple breathing techniques, meditation and
knowledge about life.
The seminars were conducted for a nominal fee which allowed the organizers
to book the best conference halls in all the 44 cities, 14 of which without
any prior Art of Living activity. In all those 44 cities Art of Living Basic
courses are happening and all Bulgarian Part 1 teachers are very busy taking
courses. The best part is that the Secret of Breath seminars happened with
least efforts by the organizers and teachers.

While Swami Jyothirmayah' s Wake up and Shake up tour touched 33 cities,
Secret of Breath tour touched 44 cities, the next aim of Art of Living
Bulgaria is 55 cities tour which will bring Art of Living to all cities of
Bulgaria with population more than 20 000 citizens.

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From: uma srinivasan uma@sohamenergy.in
Date: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Subject: INVITING YOU ALL TO A GRAND GALA EVENING AT ASHRAM ON 29DEC2011

Dear Ones , JAIGURUDEV!!

It is our great pleasure to invite you all ...for GALA Evening of Music &
Dining on 29th December 2011 (5 PM - 10 PM) @ The Art Of Living, Bangalore
Ashram for Sumeru Sandhya Rocking Devotional Concert with RISHIJI Rishi
Nityapragyaji co featuring Sachin Limaye ji and 'Flavours of Winter'
International Food festival with dash of Ayurvedic herbs . enjoy the
magnificent creation of BAWA

GOOD NEWS : This event is open for all (both national and international
participants) !!!

Please call now to register for the event :

Anand: +91 9980746004 Uma: +91 9448282256
Suman: +91 9980777997 Arthi: +91 9980555604
Khyati : +91 9427722517 Ramya: +91 9972235499
Or Email us at the earliest to register : artoflivingcampus@gmail.com

YOU MAY GIFT THIS LOVELY EVENING COUPON ...TO YOUR PARENTS & RELATIVES YOU
MAY GIFT THIS LOVELY EVENING COUPON .TO FRIENDS & LOVED ONES (AS A PRELUDE
TO JOINING AOL COURSES) YOU MAY GIFT THIS LOVELY EVENING COUPON.TO YOURSELF
& ENJOY A MAGICAL EVENING AT ASHRAM :)

Jaigurudev , uma

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From: ABC Europe abc@artofliving.eu
Date: Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Subject: Start the New Year with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Germany: Boat trip,
Courses & Public Talk in Berlin


After the wonderful experience in Berlin with the World Culture Festival,
Sri Sri is coming again to Germany's capital.
The traditional New Year courses will for the first time ever be held in
Berlin, Maritim Hotel, the same venue that already hosted the jubilee
courses in July.
Spread the word and encourage your network to sign up fast to reserve your
course seat.

Latest News:
There will be a public talk with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on January 1st,
20:00pm in Berlin (Maritim Hotel) themed "Learning meditation with Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar: With wisdom and relaxation into the New Year"
Tickets for the talk are on sale via Eventim and the local Art of Living
center in Berlin.

We look forward to welcoming you to Berlin soon!

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From: Ram Kumar rkiyer2000@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 2:37 AM
Subject: Advance course with Vasanthi ma

Advance meditation Course brought to your doorstep -- At our
Thiruvanmiyur centre from Thursday 22nd december To Sunday
25th december 2011.
Do not miss this golden opportunity to start the new year absolutely fresh
and rejuvenated with the full grace of our Guruji.

Timing ; fullday 6am to 8pm
Donation ; rs 2750/-
Register in advance due to limited space to avoid diassapointment.
Accomodation available on request.
Contact: 9841078084 , 9791406934 , 9840793466 .24521107 .
Teacher; vasantthi amma
Please see attached flyers for more details.

jaigurudev.
AOL Thiruvanmiyur

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From: Chandrashekar Rai chandrashekar.rai@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Subject: Be Light, Smile: Part-2 course at Powai, Mumbai

Jai Gurudev dear Ones,

Be Light. Smile. Drop. Learn the tendency to drop and smile and move
through.
---------- Sri Sri

Powai - Chandivali AOL team is joyful in inviting you for a Part-2 course
:-)

Dates: 24th to 27th Dec 2011
Venue: SM Shettty School, Powai, Mumbai.
Teacher: Hassan Ali Tafti

Register early as seats are limited. Accomodation available.

To register Contact: Preethi 9892490916, Neha 9820211810, Padma 9769173658,
Chandrashekar 8898001424

With Love,
Powai - Chandivali AOL Team

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From: Sri Sri Natya srisrinatya@vvmvp.org
Date: Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 1:44 AM
Subject: Sri Sri Natya


Dear Ones

Jai Gurudev,
I am pleased to share my experience of Sri Sri Natya. When I heard about it,
i thought it was quite unnecessary for me and it is for dancers only. I
never knew that even non-Art of Living members can do this course.


I begin by saying that this is THE MUST DO COURSE FOR ALL AoL MEMBERS! When
we dance to the tune of songs and music in yogic postures with divinity in
mind, a flash came to me to realise that i am indeed divine. For a minute or
so, such feeling. i am sure, must have come to every participant.


On the last day, i realised that Sri Sri Natya is the surest way to realize
God! All parts of the body are activated without any inconvenience and with
much joy. My hip and back pain disappeared just like that. By doing this
course, i am sure that many of our subtlest stresses and unknown
disappointments will vanish from the mind.


We could, during the course, feel how Lord Shiva would have really danced
with the cosmos. Mind attains perfect calmness, on account of both
physical,yogic exercises and by way of feeling and becoming the divine
incarnation. ------- Ravi Anantha Padmanabhan


It was a miracle that I even made it to Sri Sri Natya. Only after the course
I realised that first miracle had led to a bigger miracle. I normally enjoy
dancing, usually just letting the music have its way with me. Only this time
I was taken to a completely new level that I never believed could be
possible. Sri Sri Natya is something that every single person has to
experience to truly realise the potential that classical dance unlocks in
them. And of course, like so many others have already experienced, it has
made me feel much lighter and more energetic. ---- Sri Kumar Murthi


Welcome to Sri Sri Natya.......

Duration - 5 days; 2 hr daily
Dance, asanas, meditation
Eligibility - anyone above 10 yrs
Non - AoL persons also can join
For both men and women


Upcoming courses -
Rourkela - Dec 15 - 18 Contact - 9861408241

Shornur, Kerala - Dec 22 - 26 Contact -
9447880911

Lucknow - Dec 21 - 25 Contact - 9335927200/
9839123800

Kolkata - Dec 22 - 25 Contact -
9830723325

Allepye, Kerala - Dec 24 - 27 Contact - 9745222730

Idukki, Kerala - Jan 12 - 16 Contact -
9447068082

Purulia, West Bengal - Jan 24 - 28 Contact - 9332507161

If you would like to organise this wonderful course in your city, please
contact Neeru @ Sri Sri Natya Desk.

Happy Dancing :))


Jai Gurudev!

Neeru
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From: N.M. Gupta nmgupta01@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 4:30 AM
Subject: BLESSING COURSE with SEJAL DIDI. from 30 Dec.2011 to 1 Jan 2012

JAI GURU DEV
Blessing Course
The blessing course is a wonderful course with the most amazing processes
and meditations. It takes you into a different level of meditation. Each
meditation is unique and makes you dive into infinity.
The kindness and compassion of our Master is beyond words. Come do it and
you'll experience the best gift you have ever received. You become a perfect
instrument for the Master's Grace to flow through.
The Blessing Course is offered as a three day residential course in the
Ashram, and is open for all that have completed a minimum of two Art of
Living Part II courses.
@ Become an Instrument of GURU JI.in
BLESSING COURSE with SEJAL DIDI.
from 30 Dec.2011 to 1 Jan 2012.
repoting.29 dec.2011at 6pm.at
MANAK SADAN,Manank Vihar,East Delhi -92.
call for reg.-9818745545, 9818558007
9810006136, 9650996011-14
9650996017, 9650991162


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From: kaur.seema@gmail.com
Date: Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Subject: OPEN FOR ALL NOW' Intensive Advance Course with Rajshree Patel

Intensive Advance Course Now Open For All with Rajshree Di at PUNE Ashram

Rajshree Patel is one of the initial teachers of The Art of Living
Foundation who learnt Sudarshan Kriya directly from Guruji. She is a former
Los Angeles district attorney who has been a full-time teacher with the Art
of Living Foundation teaching around the world for over 24 years. She is one
of the most loved and respected instructors; and is known for her intellect,
humor, dynamism and her gift for articulating profound knowledge in an
accessible manner. She is conducting this Special Advance Course for AOL
Teacher and volunteers.

DATE: Tue.20th -25th December 2011 (Reporting on Tue. 20th Dec. BEFORE4pm)
Course will end on 25th at 4pm.

VENUE: Pune Art of Living 'Triveni' Ashram, Markal Village, Alandi Road,
Off A'Nagar Road, Pune.

Donation for Course (inclusive of stay and food): Rs.5,000/-

Please keep your Teacher's ID card with you when coming to the course.


Please note : Registrations are limited, request all Teachers wishing to
attend this special course to confirm their seats urgently.
Since Teachers will be coming from many places, allocated Quota for Mumbai
is ONLY 98.

Payment by cash or DD in name of 'Ved Vignan Maha Vidyapeeth', payable at
Pune.
Please send your completed forms with attached DD to the address below.
Mention your Teacher's code clearly on form.

For Registrations Contact:

Tel:- Seema 9820895629
Bhavika 9702555560
Alka 9820334944


In service,

VVKI MAB
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