Thursday, January 31, 2013

FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 28 2013

-----Original Message-----
From: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org [mailto:esatsang@lists.artofliving.org] On Behalf Of Esatsang
Sent: 29 January 2013 13:01
To: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org
Subject: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 28 2013

Topics in this digest

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1. Sri Sri Ayurveda Training Program

2. Shakti Kriya with Sri Sri @Bangalore Ashram

3. DSN in Berlin / get your early bird discount!

4. Art of Silence course in DC

5. Art of Silence Intensive Feb 2013

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From: Mark Fry <frymark@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Subject: Sri Sri Ayurveda Training Program


The Sri Sri Ayurveda Training Program for 2013 at the Art of Living Foundation Canada commences on February 28th


Train for a successful career in Ayurveda, the original holistic approach to vibrant health!

In today's world, we are well aware of the need to support people facing increasing stress and pollution. Our passion is to train you to be able to enthusiastically inspire people to use the simple daily practices for optimum health, appreciate the benefits of regular ayurvedic treatments, and, become aware of this jewel of a health care system.

Approximately 30% of adults now use complimentary or alternative medicine.

There is a flourishing market for practitioners of Ayurveda. Our trainings lay emphasis on becoming a successful practitioner both in terms of client satisfaction and your own financial reward.



We would love to explore the opportunities open to you.

Please go on https://www.timetrade.com/book/8C2XS to arrange a personal interview

Telephone ++1 819 532 3328 E-mail: srisriayurveda@artofliving.ca

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From: Harshal Jadhav <harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:06 AM
Subject: Shakti Kriya with Sri Sri @Bangalore Ashram


Jai Gurudev!

This year Gurudev had spoken about two new gifts for the world. The much-awaited moment has arrived with the birth of "SHAKTI KRIYA." We are very honoured to invite you to World's first "SHAKTI KRIYA" program with Sri Sri at The Art of Living International Ashram, Bangalore. Come take a leap into the world of "SHAKTI."

Take a Leap with the Master.
This Maha Shivratri, learn the New Shakti Kriya.


Dates : March 13th and 14th, 2013
Eligibility : Two Part-2 programs
Register : www.bangaloreashram.org
Call : +91 80 67262626 / 27 / 28
Email : info@vvmvp.org, courses@vvmvp.org

Regsiter: http://www.artofliving.org/bangalore-ashram/register-courses


1. If you are a first time user, you will have to create an account to see the complete list of courses offered at the Ashram.
2. After creating an account, you can choose which courses to register for.
3. Contribution amounts would be displayed at the time of registration.
4. A registration is complete only after you make the online payment.

Regards
Bangalore Ashram Team

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From: Art of Living Berlin <berlin@artofliving.de>
Date: Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Subject: DSN in Berlin / get your early bird discount!


We are very happy to announce that we will have beautiful Jaya from
Italy in Berlin to conduct the amazing DSN Course.

Dont miss it.
If you are reading this, it is time to do one more
step and apply! If you are not sure, call us, we will tell you why
you have to do it.

Welcome in Berlin.

Details:

Date: 28. - 31. March

Fees including food (no accommodation): 340 €

Art of Living Yoga Oase
Potsdamer Strasse 98
10785 Berlin

berlin@artofliving.de
0049 - 30 257 98088

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From: heena panchal <drheenajp@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 9:51 AM
Subject: Art of Silence course in DC

Early bird discount ends on Jan 31st, 2013 for the Art of Silence Course with Krishna Shastry at the
DC National Center starting on Valentines Day and ending on the Presidents day (Feb 14th –Feb
18th). Click http://secure.artofliving.org to register

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From: Srinivas Paruchuri <srinivas1228@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Subject: Art of Silence Intensive Feb 2013


Shri Shri Ashram invites you to an Art of Silence-Intensive course
scheduled from Feb 13th to 17th 2013.
The pre-requisite for the intensive course is three art of silence courses.
The early-bird ends on Jan 30th 2013.
Dates: Feb 13 to 17, 2013
Location: 7802 Ranch Road 1051, Uvalde, TX 78802
Register Here:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13846

<http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13846>

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FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 29 2013

-----Original Message-----
From: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org [mailto:esatsang@lists.artofliving.org]
On Behalf Of Esatsang
Sent: 30 January 2013 12:22
To: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org
Subject: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 29 2013

Topics in this digest

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1. OUR BELOVED MASTER IS COMING!

2. Satsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bad Antogast on March 17th, from 4
pm to 6 pm

3. Only last 3 days to take one Step - DSN with Anandji, International
Teacher

4. Sri Sri in Munich: Public Talk and Special Event for Part I course
graduates

5. Easter Special 10 day Silence Course in Bad Antogast, Germany


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From: Shyam Gannavaram <shyamg@artofliving.org>
Date: Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Subject: OUR BELOVED MASTER IS COMING!

Our beloved Master is coming soon in April to shower us with more of HIS
grace, blessings, wisdom and pure love! What a privelege it is to be able to
sit close to HIM, and be on the receiving end of so much grace! As anyone
who has ever been to the Upanishads over the last few years will attest,
being with Guruji at that time and soaking in HIS presence is indescribable
and not be missed. I can't tell you how many of our friends back in India
are so jealous of us here that we get to have Guruji every year for the
Upanishads and Guru Purnima. Every year devotees from all corners of the
world spend small fortunes to make it all the way to the US to be with HIM
during these times. As Naresh, a friend of mine who has been coming every
year with his entire family from India for the Upanishads said, if I don't
come with my family here to be with Guruji during this time, what am I
earning for.



And this time, it's not just the Upanishads - Guruji will be personally
teaching a new Kriya, the Shakti Kriya for the very first time! That's like
the cherry on top of the frosting on top of the icing on top of the cake.
Imagine how it must have been for the very first priveleged few who learnt
the Sudarshan Kriya directly from Guruji back in 1981 - this is just like
that, only much grander.



If money is an issue, we can find ways to make it work. One way to look at
it is, if we consciously saved even $100 every month for a year by keeping a
check on the things we like to splurge on but don't really need (be it some
new gadgets, or eating out, or buying a dress, or going to the movies, etc),
that would save almost entirely for the whole Upanishad+Shakti Kriya with
Guruji. And the expereince with Guruji will be infinitely more fulfilling
that all those trifles combined.

To register:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13943

So do come, let not any reason, excuse or detail hold you back.

The Beloved is coming, won't you come?

Love & Jai Gurudev, shyam


From the Yoga Vasistha:

"The company of wise, holy enlightened persons (satsanga) is yet another
gate-keeper to liberation. Satsanga enlarges one's intelligence, destroys
one's ignorance and one's psychological distress. Whatever be the cost,
however difficult it may be, whatever obstacles may stand in its way,
satsanga should never be neglected. For satsanga alone is one's light on the
path of life. Satsanga is indeed superior to all other forms of religious
practice like charity, austerity, pilgrimage and the performance of
religious rites. One should by every means in one's power adore and serve
the holy men who have realized the truth and in whose heart the darkness of
ignorance has been dispelled."


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From: Art of Living European Center <info@artofliving.de>
Date: Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 5:46 AM
Subject: Satsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bad Antogast on March 17th,
from 4 pm to 6 pm

Dear Friends,

We are very happy to announce Satsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday,
March 17th, from 4 pm to 6 pm in Bad Antogast!

Another attraction is Maha Sudarshan Kriya (Sri Sri will not be present) at
11 am and at 2 pm - please find more details on the attached application
form.



If you would like to spend more time in the beautiful Black Forest you are
most welcome to do so. You can either stay as a guest or you can participate
in one of our weekend courses: the Art of Meditation or the weekly Art of
Breathing Course, contact: info@artofliving.de Tel. 0049780497390

Our Ayurvedic center has a great offer as well: ``Ayurvedic Relax & feel
good Weekend`, contact: info@srisriayurveda.de, Tel: +49 7804 9136961

We very much look forward to having you in Bad Antogast,

Your Bad Antogast Team

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From: tejal pungliya <tejal.pungliya@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:32 AM
Subject: Only last 3 days to take one Step - DSN with Anandji, International
Teacher.

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; becomes your destiny.


Design your destiny under the guidance with Anand Rajendranji in powerful
DSN and enjoy endless Success.


Divya Samaj Ka Nirman.

Padma sadhana + Knowledge + Spiritually Meditation + Group Process = REAL
YOU.



D.S.N empowers you and leads you to the REAL YOU. D.S.N enables you to break
the barriers that you have built around yourself. Many often would feel
dejected by the problems they face in their lives ranging from money,
relationships, work etc. But little do we realize that "A solution is the
tail of every Problem " Even the mightiest of Elephant has a small tail ,
even the most difficult of challenges have solutions. But finding the
solution to the problems in life and day to day challenges in itself acts as
a barrier. There is infinite potential in each one of us combat everything
thrown at us in life. D.S.N a power packed course will make you come out of
your concepts, negative emotions and break all barriers and overcome fear.



DSN will empower you to break through your personal inhibitions and barriers
of all Kind.



DSN with - one and only one Dynamic International Teacher Anand Rajendranji.



All Details which will help you register yourself for DSN.



When: 4:30PM 31ST - 3RD Feb, 2013 (Full day, non-residential program)

Where: Kanyadan Mangal Karyalaya, Pune- Solapur road, opp Bhaji Mandai,
after Magarpatta Chowk. Pune



Contact:

Mangalji - 9423505353

Harshada - 7507222448



Registration Procedure:

1. Call DSN Pune Team to collect your registration form and cash.

2. OR REGISTER AT PUNE VVK OFFICE: 020 64002463.


"Breakthrough all barriers & feel that you are blessed, this is the one &
only step you have to take. The rest will all happen." ~Sri Sri.



Best

Tejal Pungliya

9970153953.

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From: Mrinalini Kochupillai <mrinalinikpillai@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 4:05 AM
Subject: Sri Sri in Munich: Public Talk and Special Event for Part I course
graduates

Dear Art of Living Family around the globe

We are delighted to announce that Guruji will be in Munich on 22nd and 23rd
March, 2013. Please save the dates! The tentative program is as follows:

Date: 22nd March, 2013
Event: Music, Meditation and Wisdom (Public Talk) by HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
Where: The beautiful Herkules Hall in the Residenz (Munich city center,
U-Bahn station "Odeonsplatz")

Date: 23rd March, 2013
Event: Advanced Health & Happiness Workshop (For those who have done the
Part I course)
Time: 9am to 12:00pm
Where: TBA

The Munich team looks forward to welcoming all of you in Munich for the
above events with Guruji. We are also requesting help from all volunteers of
the Art of Living - if you have a few weeks or days that you would like to
dedicate for seva, please come to Munich and join our energetic and happy
volunteer group. This is the first time that Guruji will be visiting Munich
and we need your help, skills and devotion to make it big and beautiful! For
more information, for tickets, for communicating availability for seva,
please email muenchen@artofliving.de

With lots of love

JGD

The Munich Art of Living Team

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From: Art of Living European Center <info@artofliving.de>
Date: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 3:08 AM
Subject: Easter Special 10 day Silence Course in Bad Antogast, Germany


Easter Special 10 day Silence Course

in Bad Antogast, Germany

from March 23rd to April 1st 2013



It is becoming Bad Antogast tradition that every Easter you can enjoy a very
special 10 day Silence Course with the one and only Christopher Kiran Byrt.



Unique guided meditations, advanced insight on the laws governing our mind
and emotions, rejuvenating yoga, singing, dancing, beautiful Black Forest,
healthy delicious food, and the magical experience of long lasting, deep
inner silence can be your experience during the upcoming Easter.



The 10 day Silence Course is for those who have already participated in
minimum three Art of Silence Part 2 or Part 3 courses.



The course starts in the evening at 7.30 pm on March 23rd and finishes on
April 1st with lunch at 1 pm.



There is online registration at https://secure2.artofliving.org/courses

Should you need more info do not hesitate to contact us at
info@artofliving.de or call us at 0049780497390. We very much look forward
to answering your questions and meeting you in Bad Antogast!



With Lots of Love,

Your Bad Antogast Team

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 23 2013

-----Original Message-----
From: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org [mailto:esatsang@lists.artofliving.org]
On Behalf Of Esatsang
Sent: 24 January 2013 13:04
To: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org
Subject: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 23 2013

Topics in this digest

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1. Some pre-work before Hangout with Guruji on Jan 26

2. URGENT: IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AT GLOBAL LOCATION FOR SOFTWARE/ WEB:
DEVELOPERS/ANALYSTS

3. One and only one Step by you!!!

4. Art of Silence Intensive Feb 2013

5. 26 Jan 2013 : Hangout With Sri Sri Ravi Shankar!

6. Invitation for 3rd Feb - Volunteer for a Better India

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From: Avinash Agrawal <agrawalavinash1@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 3:41 PM
Subject: Some pre-work before Hangout with Guruji on Jan 26


Dear Folks, do make sure that you RSVP for hangout event, and put up your
original photo for your Googleplus account, otherwise Google and readers
think its a fake profile, and Hangout event does not get ranked highly in
search. Also readers might connect better when they see your original photo.
Take time to put comments, add other AOL folks to your circles, etc. This
will help with increasing AOL awareness in the social media space.

RSVP : https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/coba0vjo57hl8g0p5pb1r2in6ks

Jai Gurudev, Avinash

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From: AOL HR Bangalore Ashram <aolhr.india@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Subject: URGENT: IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AT GLOBAL LOCATION FOR SOFTWARE/ WEB:
DEVELOPERS/ANALYSTS

Greetings from the desk of Art of Living Human Resources!!!

We are currently working on an urgent opening for a Global location . Please
go through the attached JD and let us know if you are interested. We shall
process your papers only after hearing from you. If interested please send
your updated resume with Current CTC and Expected CTC to
:aswin.raj@artoflivinghr.com. or contact us on 9035695956. Also, please
forward the details to anyone in your network looking for a similar
position.

Position Details:

Industry : IT
Vacancies:

Software Developer/ Engineer
Web Developer/ Analyst
Team Lead: Web Developer/ Analyst
Business Analyst

Salary : Discussed at the time of Interview.
Location : JAPAN

The Art of Living HR Team,
The Art of Living Human Resources,
21st KM, Kanakapura Road,
Udayapura, Bangalore - 560082
Phone: 080-67262602,09342310912

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From: tejal pungliya <tejal.pungliya@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 8:36 PM
Subject: One and only one Step by you!!!


Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; becomes your destiny.



Design your destiny under the guidance with Anand Rajendranji in powerful
DSN and enjoy endless Success.



Divya Samaj Ka Nirman.

Padma sadhana + Knowledge + Spiritually Meditation + Group Process = REAL
YOU.



D.S.N empowers you and leads you to the REAL YOU. D.S.N enables you to break
the barriers that you have built around yourself. Many often would feel
dejected by the problems they face in their lives ranging from money,
relationships, work etc. But little do we realize that "A solution is the
tail of every Problem " Even the mightiest of Elephant has a small tail ,
even the most difficult of challenges have solutions. But finding the
solution to the problems in life and day to day challenges in itself acts as
a barrier. There is infinite potential in each one of us combat everything
thrown at us in life. D.S.N a power packed course will make you come out of
your concepts, negative emotions and break all barriers and overcome fear.



DSN will empower you to break through your personal inhibitions and barriers
of all Kind.



DSN with - one and only one Dynamic International Teacher Anand Rajendranji.



All Details which will help you register yourself for DSN.



When: 4:30PM 24th - 27th Jan, 2013 (Full day, non-residential program)

Where: Zambre Palace, Near Ranka Hospital, Mukundnagar, Pune.



Contact:


Preethamji - 9422037441

Amrutaji - 8007480686

Registration Procedure:


1. Call DSN Pune Team to collect your registration form and cash.
2. OR REGISTER AT PUNE VVK OFFICE: 020 64002463.


"Breakthrough all barriers & feel that you are blessed, this is the one &
only step you have to take. The rest will all happen." ~Sri Sri.


Best
Tejal

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From: Srinivas Paruchuri <srinivas1228@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Subject: Art of Silence Intensive Feb 2013

Shri Shri Ashram invites you to an Art of Silence-Intensive course
scheduled from Feb 13th to 17th 2013.



The pre-requisite for the intensive course is three art of silence courses.


The early-bird ends on Jan 30th 2013.

Dates: Feb 13 to 17, 2013

Location: 7802 Ranch Road 1051, Uvalde, TX 78802

Register Here:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13846

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From: bangalore ashram <ashramcourses@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 9:02 AM
Subject: 26 Jan 2013 : Hangout With Sri Sri Ravi Shankar!

Join us on the Google+ Hangout with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Jan 26 @ 8:30 pm
IST

A Unique dialogue between a spiritual Master and leaders from around the
world on Creating a Violence-free, Stress-free society. First Global Online
Meet of Concerned Citizens for a Violence-Free Stress-Free Society from
across 60 countries.


Just post your question to Sri Sri here with the hashtag #SriSriHangout.
Watch Live, your question may be answered!

Step by Step instructions to join the hangout .Log in with your Google
Account.
.If you don't have one, create an account .Click on Sri Sri's Google Hangout
Event Page .Confirm your attendance. Press "Yes"
.How many guests are you joining with +1, +5, +9 ?
Mention that.
.Invite your friends by clicking on the "Invite your friends". button on the
right of the event page.

What else can you do?
.Invite your friends to ask questions
.Post the video on your personal page
.Add this link to your facebook page

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From: Ridhi Maglani <ridhi.maglani@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 4:35 AM
Subject: Invitation for 3rd Feb - Volunteer for a Better India

It is the apathy of the good people, which has brought us to this state.

Let the youth and citizens come forward and pledge 1 HOUR TO THE NATION and

VOLUNTEER FOR A BETTER INDIA.

- H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Volunteer for a Better India (VFABI) is a call of every citizen to make
things better and to give a better society to the coming generation. There
are many areas in which the country has been experiencing an array of social
challenges. The Nirbhaya's episode has woken up the whole country.

VFABI is the call of the hour not to blame our society, but to plunge into
action.

It is a citizen's forum and we invite all residents of Delhi to join us to
create Safe, Stress-free, Just and Unified Nation.


The country wide launch of VFABI is on 3rd Feb at Ramlila Maidan from 4-7 pm
to take up the cause of Women & Child Safety in the presence of His Holiness
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Art of Living, East Delhi Chapter has taken up a 'Sankalpa' to bring at
least 25,000 persons for this Mega event. Let us all invite our family and
friends to participate in this important movement that will create a new
chapter in the history of India.

You are requested to personally invite at least 50 families and get the
pledge forms signed by them. Subsequently, do a follow-up call with these
families on 2nd February reminding them to positively join at Ramilia Ground
on 3rd Feb.

We are sure, your few hours of Seva for this cause will bring about a huge
difference in the society.

Looking forward to your active participation.
Waiting to welcome you all.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 14 2013

-----Original Message-----
From: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org [mailto:esatsang@lists.artofliving.org]
On Behalf Of Esatsang
Sent: 15 January 2013 13:02
To: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org
Subject: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 14 2013

Topics in this digest:
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1.BLISS IN BALI 2013 with GURUJI ...CALL US FOR BOOKINGS Bliss in Bali April
2013 Art of Silence

2. Corporate Cultural and Spirituality Conference

3. Berlin is looking for a Designer

4. Technician Training 2013

5. Volunteering with Prison SMART

6. Sri Sri Yoga Level 2 with Krishanji, Boone Ashram, Feb 14-18, 2013

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Subject: BLISS IN BALI 2013 with GURUJI ...CALL US FOR BOOKINGS Bliss in
Bali April 2013 Art of Silence

with
HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
24th April to 29th April 2013

Art of Living Indonesia takes you to the scenic beaches of Bali, the magical
island of Gods!

Come with us, where there is celebration in the air Love and jubilation
everywhere In His presence....there is silence The dawn of a beautiful
mind

Come with us, where we stretch and breathe, to the first rays of the sun.
Join Him for walks on the majestic shore Bathe in bounding waves of the
sea

Take me there where the moon is full
Meditation under the starlit sky
Where He sits in regal majesty
Beckoning us to soak in His glory

Where.... Choice of 3 hotels /Nusa dua/Westin/Grand Melia

- Early bird -750 us$ until 31 st October 2012 Now EXTENDED TO 15th JAN,2013
( price only for course and meals)
- 850 us$from 1st November 2012 till 7th January 2013 (price only for course
and meals)
- 900 us$ from 8th January 2013 till 31st March 2013 (price only for course
and meals)

Rooms available at 3 hotels, register directly with the following link.


- Westin Hotel reservation
- Nusa Dua Hotel reservation
- Melia Hotel reservation


Please contact blissinbali@gmail.com for more information.




With love,


Art of Living Indonesia.

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Subject: Corporate Cultural and Spirituality Conference

A unique opportunity, for top management professionals, to network, update
and connect with an International

panel of Who's Who, in a refreshing and rejuvenating ambiance. Don't miss
the Corporate Culture and Spirituality

Conference at the Art of Living International center, Bangalore in the
presence of H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar".




Art of Living and the Federation of the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and
Industry are hosting the Corporate

Culture and Spirituality (CCS) Conference this year. The Conference will
take place at the Art of Living International Centre

at Bangalore from 8-9 February 2013.


This will be the 10th edition of the CCS Conference series by the Art of
Living, and marks a return to India as a venue following

the earlier editions that were held in Singapore and the European Parliament
in Brussels.



Some of the speakers and panelists that have confirmed their participation
include His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Founder - Art of Living), K.V.
Kamath (Chairman - ICICI Bank Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman - Infosys Ltd.),
Kumarmangalam Birla (Chairman -

Aditya Birla Group), G.M. Rao (Chairman - GMR Group), Kishore Biyani
(Chairman - Future Group) and Venugopal Dhoot (Chairman -

Videocon), Kalpan Morparia (Chairperson - JP Morgan).



Pease forward this mail to your contacts and acquaintances.

For further details please contact 9840025751 or 9841078084, and email
nurnikrish@hotmail.com or krishnaaolc@gmail.com Insert addresses


Happy Pongal
N.P.Krishnan

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From: Christoph Koellner <c.koellner@artofliving.de>
Date: Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 3:55 AM
Subject: Berlin is looking for a Designer

here in Berlin we are looking for a Designer, who can do Flyers and cool
Infographics.

Let me know if you are interested.

Jai Guru Dev

Christoph Köllner

--
Christoph Köllner
The Art of Living Foundation
Potsdamer Str. 98, 10785 Berlin
Mobile: +49 (0) 175 / 5776447
c.koellner@artofliving.de
www.artofliving.org
www.aolresearch.org


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From: Art of Living Foundation <info@srisriayurveda.ca>
Date: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Subject: Technician Training 2013

TRAIN FOR A SUCESSFUL CAREER IN AYURVEDA,

THE ORIGINAL HOLISTIC APPROACH TO VIBRANT HEALTH!

In today's world, we are well aware of the need to support people facing
increasing stress and pollution. Our passion is to train you to be able to
enthusiastically inspire people to use the simple daily practices for
optimum health, appreciate the benefits of regular ayurvedic treatments and,
become aware of this jewel of a health care system.


Approximately 30% of adults now use complementary or alternative medicine.
There is a florishing market for practitioners of Ayurveda. Our trainings
lay emphasis on becoming a successful practitioner both in terms of client
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We would love to explore the opportunities open to you.
Please contact Mark Fry to arrange a personal interview

Telephone ++1 819 532 3328

E-mail: srisriayurveda@artofliving.ca

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From: Prison Smart <prisonsmart@iahv.org>
Date: Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Subject: Volunteering with Prison SMART

This past October I assisted on a Prison SMART course for women at
Northampton County Dept. of corrections. There were about 15 women taking
the course. This was the first course for women at this facility and so no
one had a clue what it was about. As it goes with extra curricular courses
in prison there are those who join just to break the monotony of prison
life. And so some shuffled in and others looked rather eager and curious but
Karen was one woman who did not want to be there. She tried to get out of it
but she was told for some reason she had to do the course. So she was stuck.
She did not like doing any of the breathing especially the 3 stage and the
bastrika. But she reluctantly made it through the course and there was the
occasional smile that seemingly happened quite by accident.
It was when I returned for the first follow up session that I noticed a
big change in Karen. She seemed really happy to see me and was eager to join
in for the session. We did the home practice together and then the guided
meditation "Transforming Emotions". Everyone went really deep. You could
feel things moving inside them.After that meditation it seemed a few of them
got it and they were eager to meet the next week. Throughout the session
Karen gave it her 100%.
We managed to do three follow ups before everyone was wisked away to a rehab
course. Karen was the only one not taking the rehab so I was able to talk to
her before ending the sessions there. She confided to me that this was the
first time that she was feeling nervous about reentering life outside
because this time she really wanted to stay clean. She knew it wasn't going
to be easy. While she was telling me this there were tears of gratitude in
her eyes. She also said that she would do the course again if she was still
incarcerated. We hugged. I wished her luck. Karen had met herself inside the
prison walls.
love,Paul Wilson
(We encourage everyone to volunteer with Prison SMART. It is amazing! Please
see www.prisonsmart.org)

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From: Jennifer Stevenson <jennifer.stevenson@artofliving.org>
Date: Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Subject: Sri Sri Yoga Level 2 with Krishanji, Boone Ashram, Feb 14-18, 2013

You're Invited to the Sri Sri Yoga Level 2 Course with Yogacharya Krishan
Verma at the International Center for Meditation & Well-Being in Boone, NC,
USA!

FEB 14 - 18, 2013

Take this opportunity to dive deep into the depths of yoga and fully
experience what it is to live like a yogi. In five days, you'll move beyond
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strong, agile and filled with vitality.
Nourish the body and mind with the delicious and nutritious food prepared at
the Ashram.

About Krishan Verma:
Yogacharya and Yoga Shiromani Krishan Verma has been with the Art of Living
since 1986 and is the global director of Yoga Research and Training and the
Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training Programs. He has trained more than 2,000 yoga
teachers in more than twenty countries. Bringing a depth of wisdom and
experience, Krishanji guides his students to capture the true experience of
yoga through the outer study of the ancient discipline and the inner study
of the self.

Registration and full details:
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Join us for the extraordinary journey into the authentic experience of Yoga!

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 7 2013

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On Behalf Of Esatsang
Sent: 08 January 2013 11:24
To: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org
Subject: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Jan 7 2013

Topics in this digest

********************
1. Advance Course with Swami Pragyapad ji from 9th Jan 6 PM in East
Delhi-only 1 day left

2. BLISS IN BALI 2013 with GURUJI ...CALL US FOR BOOKINGS

3. 24 to 27 January : PUNE Ashram Advance Course with Dr. Seema Thanedarji &
Kedar Chaudhariji

4. Sharing Experience

5. Early Bird Registrations for Gurupuja 1 and 2 at AOL DC Center

6. The Art of Living - Pune DSN with Anandji in Pune (last few seats
remaining).

7. From Distress To De-Stress

*********************

From: N.M. Gupta <nmgupta01@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Subject: Advance Course with Swami Pragyapad ji from 9th Jan 6 PM in East
Delhi-only 1 day left


Advance Meditation Program guides one on a journey deeper into one's
self.... enabling the spontaneous integration of life with wisdom. We need
to rest in order to be more dynamic. However, very often, when we take
vacation, we come back feeling more exhausted and in the need of another
one! The Part II course is vacation, leaving us, rejuvenated and relaxed in
body, mind and spirit. Through Sadhana (the practice), Seva (service),
Satsang (chanting, singing and knowledge), Silence, Swadhyay and Satguru
this program offers us the opportunity to dive deep into genuine relaxation
and emerge refreshed, revitalized and invigorated!


Do not miss this chance!

If you want to experience total joy and bliss from almost the word "go", if
you want to be soaked in knowledge and meditation, do avail of this
wonderful opportunity to do Advance course with one and only

Swami Pragyapadji

(Blessing Course teacher)


....is coming to town to transform & churn your mind with his practical


knowledge
& timeless wisdom
Another bonus - you can do Sahaj Samadhi too along with the advance course.


An opportunity to dive within yourself

in silence.



A SEED GROWS WITH NO SOUND,

A TREE FALLS WITH HUGE NOISE.

DESTRUCTION HAVE NOISE,

CREATION IS QUIET.

THIS IS POWER OF SILENCE,

GROW SILENTLY

AOL Part II (Advanced Course) with

Swami Pragyapadji

in EAST DELHI at

DAV Public School, Sreshtha Vihar

Wednesday Jan 9th to Sunday, Jan 13th 2013

(Reporting Wednesday Jan 9th , 2013 @ 6 PM)

Donation: 4500/-

Contact for registration:


Rashmi 9650996011 Sarita 9650996012 Anju 9650996013 .Anu 9650996014 Sonu
9650996017

Rajesh 9312281761 Babita 9811704171 Vimal Jain 9810990889 Harish 9810006136
Prabha 9312892682 Smita 9818691662 Akash 9868145676

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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Subject: BLISS IN BALI 2013 with GURUJI ...CALL US FOR BOOKINGS

We Take pleasure in welcoming you once again to the Magical Island Of Gods
!!!
BLISS IN BALI 2013 with H H Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji

We are facilitating bookings from India, for any help feel free to email or
call us on 9820895629 / kaur.seema@gmail.com

KINDLY GIVE US YOUR DETAILS BEFORE YOU DO THE TRANSFERS

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXTENDED UPTO 15th JAN 2013

For online Booking through Credit card ,go to this link and pay -
https://secure2.artofliving.org/en-id/Program/Index/1

OR you can do Bank Transfer -

Beneficiary Name : PT Sri Sri Yoga

Beneficiary Account Number : (USD) 01.023.20.11.88886.1

Beneficiary Bank and Address : Bank MEGA , Branch Hasanudin, Jakarta
Selatan, Indonesia

Swift code : MEGAIDJA

Remarks : Please write your Name, Registration ID and Course Type


Bliss in Bali April 2013 Art of Silence
with
HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
24th April to 29th April 2013

Art of Living Indonesia takes you to the scenic beaches of Bali, the magical
island of Gods!

Come with us, where there is celebration in the air Love and jubilation
everywhere In His presence....there is silence The dawn of a beautiful mind

Come with us, where we stretch and breathe, to the first rays of the sun.
Join Him for walks on the majestic shore Bathe in bounding waves of the sea

Take me there where the moon is full
Meditation under the starlit sky
Where He sits in regal majesty
Beckoning us to soak in His glory

Where.... Choice of 3 hotels /Nusa dua/Westin/Grand Melia

- Early bird -750 us$ until 31 st October 2012 Now EXTENDED TO 15th JAN,2013
( price only for course and meals)
- 850 us$from 1st November 2012 till 7th January 2013 (price only for
course and meals)
- 900 us$ from 8th January 2013 till 31st March 2013 (price only for course
and meals)

Rooms available at 3 hotels, register directly with the following link.


- Westin Hotel reservation
- Nusa Dua Hotel reservation
- Melia Hotel reservation

With love,
Art of Living

**********************************
From: Shridhar Damodaran <shridhar.sevajoy@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Subject: 24 to 27 January : PUNE Ashram Advance Course with Dr. Seema
Thanedarji & Kedar Chaudhariji


24 to 27 January : PUNE Ashram Advance Course with Dr. Seema Thanedarji &
Kedar Chaudhariji

Take advantage of the Republic holiday weekend and Rejuvenate yourself !

The Art of Living Course Part 2 (also called 'advance meditation course') is
a chance to use the beautiful tools of yoga, silence and meditation to
dissolve blocks and expand awareness.

Rest and rejuvenate the mind and body in the best way possible, in the
Divine natural surroundings of our Pune 'Triveni' Ashram !
This course is open to all participants who have done the Art of Living
Part-1 course (also called 'basic course') or the YES + course.

Lets take up this opportunity to experience our deep inner peace, joy and
silence.
This course is being conducted by our senior international teachers Dr.Seema
Thanedar ji & Kedar Chaudhari ji.
Please spread this message to all our members.

DATE: 24th to 27th January 2013 (Thur. to Sunday) ; (Reporting on 23rd
evening or with prior intimation : 24th morning 6am)

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.3,500/-

Payment by cash or DD in name of VVMVP, payable at Pune.

For enquiries or transportation guidance contact:
Pune Ashram - 0 97659 99121 / 127, Sukantoji - 0 97659 99123 / 5.

For Registrations Contact:
Pune Information Centre (VVKI) - (020) 64002463 / Ms.Preeti 98223 90516.

Jai Gurudev!

VVKI, Art of Living Pune Information Centre, Pune.

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From: Anubha Kulkarni <anubha_kulkarni@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Sharing Experience

Recently Guruji said -

You all have had some inspiring stories, and you should write them down and
share them because this will inspire others.

Why I am saying this is because when you hear that something good is
happening to someone else, it uplifts you too.

- Shri Shri in Give A Chance For Miracles To Happen on 3rd Jan '12


So would like to share one of my latest encounters with HIS miracles!


During the Teachers meet in Pune this Nov '12 Guruji asked all those who
feel tired should check for vitamin D3 and B12, till then I didn't even knew
that there is a vitamin called D3 in my body :)....somehow I thought it's
for me, did the test and after I got my blood test report, the D3 levels
very low 8.60 ng/ml, (normal are 30-60) and B12 was just on border (230,
normal is 223-1132). Got the required the medications and I am fine now.

It is simply out of the world that HE knows even the vitamin levels of our
body, rest assured HE does knows all of our minds and hearts :)


Every time I experience such miracles (and they do occur quite often as we
all know :)) I just bow down, feel blessed and grateful for the blessings of
ONE and Only in this Universe!


I take this opportunity to encourage all of you reading this to share your
experiences with so that maybe someone somewhere might get inspired and
uplifted by your sharing!


Regards
Anubha

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From: sushma medikayala <sushmam@artofliving.org>
Date: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Subject: Early Bird Registrations for Gurupuja 1 and 2 at AOL DC Center


DC Center announces Guru Puja 1 and 2 courses with Bhanu Ma.

Guru Puja is a thanksgiving ceremony remembering all the ancient Spiritual
Masters who have brought this knowledge of self.
In the presence of a Master, fullness dawns, and Gurupuja is one of the
highest expressions of devotion and gratitude to the Master.
Under the loving guidance of Bhanu Ma, one experiences divinity through
learning chanting and and then performing the Guru Puja.
The course days are filled with guru stories and ancient knowledge and an
overwhelming presence of the Master.

The Guru Puja Course is of two parts
Phase One: Chanting the Guru Puja unites our minds with the tradition of
Spiritual Masters.
This course teaches Puja Chants and explores the mysteries of Vedic
Knowledge and traditions.

Phase Two: This course brings the qualification necessary to invoke the
lineage of Spiritual Masters through Puja chants taught in GuruPuja Part-I
course.

Guru Puja 1 Dates January 17th to 21st Early Bird Registration ends on
January 7th. Fee $675. ( Late fee after Jan 7th, 2013 - $725)
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13425


Guru Puja 2 Dates January 10th to 13th Early Bird Registration ends on
December 31st. Fee $625. ( Late fee after Dec 31st, 2012 - $675)
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=13426


Questions- contact sushma 914 413 1496 sushmam@artofliving.org

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From: Dheeraj Agarwal <dheeraj240@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 5:01 AM
Subject: The Art of Living - Pune DSN with Anandji in Pune (last few seats
remaining).

Course Details:

Dates : 17th (4:43 pm) to 20th January 2013. (Full Day Non-Residential)

Venue : Vardhaman Hall, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune

Fee : Rs 3000
Note : DSN is open to all participants who have done the Art of Living
Part-1 /YES!+/ APEX course. Accommodation for outstation participants
available on request.



For Details & Accommodation Contact:
Sunil: 09823202286, Suhas: 09922024198, Anjali: 0985052266,

Pune City Centre Office (VVKI): (020) 64002463


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. More Confidence
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. More Responsible
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Fill in the attached form, email it to us, make a direct deposit or Call
immediately to block your seat


Dheerajj Agarwaal

09326098284

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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 5:11 AM
Subject: From Distress To De-Stress

Stress is a disease of the twenty-first century. Everyone seems to be in
stress - from a child to a retiree. The only time you are free from stress
is when you are inactive. So you look for long weekends and holidays to
escape from stress. The moment activity begins mental agitation returns.
Vedanta speaks of your birthright as a human being to combine dynamic
activity with perfect serenity of mind. Then perfect action emerges. You are
successful and happy. Billie Jean King, the Wimbledon champion, says dynamic
activity performed in an environment of tranquillity brings excellence,
effortlessness in the midst of intense exertion.

What disturbs the mind? You believe a bad boss, nagging spouse or the
weather causes you grief. The truth is that nothing in the world can disturb
you except yourself. Stress is defined as mental turbulence caused by
unfulfilled desire. As long as a desire remains unactualised you will be in
stress. Yet desire is being recklessly fuelled and people are in stress.

Unbridled desire makes you unhappy. When desire is fulfilled you want more
and greed leads to delusion. Fulfilled still further, you are envious of
those who have more than you and arrogant towards those who have less. If
desire is obstructed the thought flow going from you to the object of desire
gets deflected towards the obstruction. This is called anger. All this
creates a lot of misery and tension.

Unrestrained desire prevents enjoyment. A person obsessed with money can
never enjoy his money. He has the best that money can buy but he is so
stressed that he doesn't enjoy any of it. Desire puts you on a collision
course with others which prevents you from having meaningful relationships.
And desire forces you to compromise your values. When you cross the line set
by your own conscience you become a slave of your own weaknesses.

Rampant desire unsettles the mind. The mind rambles to the past and future,
unable to concentrate on the present. This leads to failure.
The nervous nineties in cricket or unbelievable lapses in a tie breaker are
striking examples. When the intellect holds the mind on the present action
without allowing it to meander to past worries or future anxieties you are
concentrating. The moment a desire is fulfilled your attention shifts to
something else you do not have.
Thus you no longer enjoy what you have. Lastly, the mind gets attached to
what you have. The law is - attach you lose, detach you gain.
Possess and enjoy the world but never get bound to it. Wherever there is
attachment the interaction becomes painful and in the end you lose the
object. Hence desire is your greatest enemy. Yet this very enemy you pamper,
nourish and encourage.

Vedanta says desire obstructs your gaining object of desire. A person
obsessed with marriage finds it difficult to find a partner. A man lusting
after money does not gain it. When you rise above desire and work for
something beyond, the object of desire comes to you. Then you can enjoy it
thoroughly with a calm mind.

So what is the way out? The first step is to manage desire with intellect.
If the intellect approves, go ahead and fulfil the desire without fear or
guilt. But if the intellect vetoes it, keep away. This gives relief. The
next step is desire reduction by upgrading desires.
Pick up a higher desire. The lower one drops.. Finally when the lure of the
Infinite grips you all desires vanish. You are in Bliss

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Sent: 09 January 2013 12:44
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Topics in this digest

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1. Live Webcasts of MahaSatsangs with Sri Sri from Kerala

2. Join World's largest video conference hangout, with Guruji, Jan 26

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From: Harshal Jadhav <harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 5:49 AM
Subject: Live Webcasts of MahaSatsangs with Sri Sri from Kerala

Watch the live webcasts of MahaSatsangs with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar from
Kerala from today till 10 Jan

Details: www.artofliving.org/webcast
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From: Avinash Agrawal <agrawalavinash1@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Subject: Join World's largest video conference hangout, with Guruji, Jan 26


Join World's largest video conference hangout, with Guruji, Jan 26

Saturday, January 26, 8:30 PM IST

RSVP :
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With Best Regards, Avinash

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Dec 30 2012

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: 31 December 2012 04:42
To: esatsang@lists.artofliving.org
Subject: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for Dec 30 2012

Topics in this digest

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1. Mind - Friend or Enemy?

2. Gyan Satsang of Doctors

3. Unique Sewa book a page for Souvenir

4. Google Hangout with Sri Sri: Select / Suggest your topic!

5. Are you a blogger?? Something interesting coming up for you!

6. It makes sense to Volunteer for a better India


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Date: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 2:31 AM
Subject: Mind - Friend or Enemy?

Mind - Friend or Enemy?

December 26, 2012

Bad Antogast, Germany


Q: How to overcome the mind which bothers me?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: That is its nature.
Do you know you are bigger than the mind? Wake up. Let the mind be there.

Q: Gurudev, how do I recognize my soul mate?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: First you should recognize your soul and then your
soul mate.
You don't know yourself, you don't know who you are. You don't know anything
about yourself. You don't know your mind; your own mind drives you crazy.
One minute it wants something and the next minute it wants something else.
The mind keeps changing its mind all the time, and it gets caught up.
That is why in the Bhagavad Gita, there is a saying, 'Your own mind is
responsible for your bondage and for your liberation,' there is nothing
else.
Your own mind, if it acts like your friend, it also acts like your enemy.
If your mind is trained well through Sadhana (spiritual practices), it
befriends you, and it helps you. Otherwise your own mind behaves like an
enemy. Isn't this so true? It is so true!

I want to tell you an incident that happened last week, just before I came
here.
In front of the Ashram we have a signboard of the Ashram. It so happened
that a particular political party, their people came and put their posters
on that signboard, just to create mischief.
They put big posters because there was a birthday party of the head of that
political party. So our security people and others, naturally they pulled it
down because people coming to the ashram couldn't see the signboard and
didn't know where to go.
Now, the local leader of the party got very wild and he started screaming
and threatening one of our teachers saying , I'm going to bring a lot of
people and we will have a demonstration. And in front of that we will do
hunger strike', and these very angry exchange of words happened. And our
security people also said, 'Yes, you come. Let us see, we are also very
strong.'

So, when I was driving to the city for another program, my secretary told me
this story. I told him, 'Call this local leader and talk to him.'
So my secretary called him and told him, 'Gurudev has just come, he wants
you to take a basket full of fruits, a garland and a shawl for the person
who has a birthday, and give him blessings from Gurudev', and he agreed.
Then he asked, 'Why did they pull out our posters?'
My secretary played innocent and said, 'Oh, you had some difficulty, is it
so?! Why didn't you tell me? You should have informed me. Gurudev has just
come, he was on a tour. He heard there was a birthday party and he wants to
send blessing. So you go and take these things to your leader and give him
blessings.'
The whole situation got diffused and he felt very empowered. So now he could
go to his boss with a garland and blessings from me, and he also got access
to his superior in the party.
All the big drama he was going to create ended with one phone call. He could
go to the boss of his party with pride and say, 'Gurudev has sent me to give
you a garland.'
So, he felt empowered and our people felt relieved.

See, when you know how you can diffuse conflicts, it is easy.
All that it cost was a phone call. But not every trick works everywhere. In
different places you have to work differently. Sometime you have to take a
tough stand, put your foot down and say no. Sometimes you have to be
diplomatic and skillful.

Always there will be people who try to create mischief, you need to have
skill to handle all those situations.

The ancient people said that there are four ways to deal with any situation
- Sama, Dana, Bheda and Danda.
1. Sama means with dialogue, with persuasion, with some discussion and
communication 2. Dana means forgiving. 'Never mind, everybody makes
mistakes', and so you give them a chance 3. Bheda means being indifferent.
Being a little tough and making a point 4. Danda mean taking a stick, which
is the last resort

Usually we use the last two ways in beginning itself. We don't go with the
harmonious path. You must first take the harmonious path, and then give a
chance, and then discriminate, and finally, if nothing works, Danda, which
is take a stick.
These are called the four skillful ways of handling any situation.

Q: Gurudev, you have said that we shouldn't give explanations to people. But
if we have something on our heart that is heavy and feel the need to talk
about it, then what to do?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There is no one rule for it, sometime you want to
speak and become calm and sometimes speaking doesn't help in any way.

Wake up and see, the whole world is like a dream. All those thoughts have
gone, the behavior of people will disappear. Some people act good and some
act bad, but everyone is going to die, and the world will be finished.
This set of people will all go away. Then new people will come and they will
all die. Then another set of people will come, they will fight among
themselves, they will hug, love, kiss, do everything, and they will all die.


Seven billion people on the planet today and all these seven billion people
will all die. It is only a matter of a few years. In another hundred years,
do you think the same people will be here? Not one person who is here today
will be alive. And two hundred years later, even the grandchildren will not
be there.
See, the world is like a river, there is fresh water flowing every moment in
this river. What is it that you are so bothered about?

If you want to leave something behind, it should be some knowledge that
would help someone; that would be useful to someone. Not what he said, what
she said, and what do you think about so-and-so situation. Come on, this is
all nonsense! Throw them out of the window. It has no meaning.
Hours together you waste in explaining, why you felt the way you were
feeling and how and why others are feeling the way they are feeling.
Do you know, when the time changes, the mind also changes. There is a
beautiful science about this. You can also get a clue from the astrological
chart, how the mind is connected with time.

Sometime, we will start a course on the connection between mind, time and
the planets. See, I don't want to say astrology because it has been misused
and misinterpreted so many times. It is a one of the most disorganized
science today.
No doubt astrology is a science but it has been distorted so much that you
can't even see what the original is.

There are twelve constellations and nine planets according to Vedic
astrology.
It is said that when Jupiter transits in the eighth place from the time you
are born, it has an impact on your mind.
Similarly, when Saturn transits the eighth place, it makes your emotions go
topsy-turvy.
When Jupiter is in the eighth place, you lose all your wisdom. But that is
only for eleven months, and in these eleven months, it is only for three
months that it makes you so miserable. Unless and until you are in deep
spiritual knowledge or enlightened, this will definitely affect your mind.
But if you know, 'These are the three months that are going to be a little
difficult on my mind and emotions', then you will not take decisions, or do
thing in those months.

Similarly, every two and a half days, the mood of the mind changes.
If you are miserable, it won't exceed two and half days. There will be a
break and then it may come again.
Like this, the cosmos has an influence on the mind.
What can protect you from this influence is satsang, meditation, chanting.
All this is like putting on an armour.
An arrow was coming, but you have an armor, so it didn't really hit you.
So, singing and chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' so many times makes an armour
around you and protects you from being affected by all these crazy things.

We do Yagnas in the Bangalore Ashram for the welfare of the whole world and
for all of our devotees. There is a small Yagna done six times every month,
and during Navratri we do a big one to bring peace, prosperity and
protection to the world and all our devotees.
These are the ways of the ancient people. We will have more knowledge and
courses on this in the future.

Q: Where do the thoughts come from?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: This thought came to you just now? Where did this
thought come from? It came in you, so why don't you sit and see, where it is
coming from?

The moment you sit and think what is the origin of thought the mind goes
blank. That indicates from where thoughts are coming.
You are the source from where thoughts, ideas and emotions come - that inner
space.
It is like someone asking, 'Where do the clouds come from?'
Clouds are just hovering in the sky. In the same way, in our inner sky,
there are three akashas - one is the outer space, the second is the inner
space where thoughts and emotion come, and there is the third space which is
a witness. Where there is nothing, just bliss.

Q: How to get a faith that never shakes?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: If it is true faith, let it shake.
Truth will never go, and if the faith is with the truth, let it shake. It
will never get lost.
In fact, you should doubt as much as possible.
You can say, 'Don't doubt', only when a thing is not a genuine thing.
If it is genuine gold, I tell you, go on scratching as much as possible. But
if it is just rolled in gold, or gold polish, then you say, 'Don't scratch
too much because it will disappear.'
With true gold, any amount of scratching will not make it go away.

Doubt is simply lack of energy. When you are high in energy, where is the
doubt?
Doubt comes when the energy is low. True faith is that which you shake a
hundred times and it still stays on. That is true faith, and it will remain.


Q: You said we come to the Ashram and regenerate - why is the world not an
Ashram?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: To me the world is my Ashram.
But when you come in a physical place, or in an Ashram where there is always
meditation happening, that place holds those vibrations.
See in your home, there is a place for dining, a place for resting, and a
place for garbage. Like that, in the world, there is a place for everything.


I would love everyone of you to make your home an Ashram. And what is an
Ashram? It is a place where there is wisdom and where there is love. It is a
place where anybody who comes is welcomed and given some food so that they
can come and relax.
If you can create such a power then the whole world is an Ashram. In fact,
when you go and be with nature in the forest or in the woods, it is all an
Ashram only.
I say that every tree in the world is in my own garden; in my own ashram.
This is the fact, but sometimes when you feel that this is not helping, that
you need a place where you can go and energize yourself, then you come here
(Ashram).
It will be very obvious for you to feel the energy here. Just like in your
home, you can be anywhere, but if you want to feel the aroma of food, you
have to walk into the kitchen. You can eat anywhere, but in kitchen or
dining area, the aroma is there.

Q: Does the soul have an aim?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, the soul definitely has an aim, to become one
with the super-soul. The small mind's aim is to become one with the big
mind.
Every wave wants to wash the shore and become one with the ocean, which it
already is!

Q: What is time?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The distance between two events.
What is distance, if you ask me, it is the space between two objects.

Q: How to go back to the source?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Just by being quiet, unlearning and unwinding you will
get back to the source.

Q: Can you tell us about Kali Yuga.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There are four Yugas; time is divided into four
aspects.
1. Satya Yuga, when there is a lot of positivity 2. Treta Yuga, when the
positivity goes a little down 3. Dvapara Yuga, when the positivity goes a
little more down, and 4. Kali Yuga, when positivity goes down even more This
is what is said about Kali Yuga. But I tell you, within Kali Yuga there is
Satya Yuga.
The days when you feel happy, know that you are in Satya Yuga. And when you
are totally miserable, you are in Kali Yuga.
In that sense, within the big Kali Yuga also, there are good times.

Q: You said truth is contradictory. Can you give us an easy way to
understand this?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Milk is good and milk is bad.
Milk is good if you drink one glass, bad if you drink two litres. Got it?!

If you come to Bad Antogast from Freudenstadt, you have to go straight down
and turn to your right. But from Oppenau, you have to go straight and turn
left.
Both instructions are true, but they are contradictory.
Truth is spherical, it is not linear. When anything is spherical there are
multiple ways to get to that.

Q: Is India on the verge of becoming the country it was 2,000 years ago?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: If the politicians let it happen, it will.
The politicians have become a problem in Italy, in India, and in Greece. It
is the politicians who are driving the country towards bankruptcy.
Each country has enough resources and good people. There is dynamism, but
corruption is taking the nations to a primitive, medieval era.

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From: Manu K S <manu.ssah@ssrvm.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Subject: Gyan Satsang of Doctors

Greetings from the Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research Hospital
family!!!

We take pride today to share with you, that it has been more than a year
after the successful

inauguration of our new hospital premises by our Poojya Gurudev. On the eve
of this New Year,

Sri Sri Ayurveda and Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research
Hospital together invite

you to a get-together of all doctors-Ayurveda/Allopathy/Homeopathy.

Come & join us to be enthralled in the divine spiritual aura of

"Bibi Nachiyar"

presented in the form of a dance drama!

Bibi Nachiyar: This is a story of intense love and devotion for the divine.
It begins at the time

of Acharya Sri Ramanuja, a saint and social reformer of 11th century.

Ramanuja was in Thondanur near Melkote, he had a dream in which Lord Krishna
asks him

to retrieve his idol from the Sultan of Delhi. Accordingly, Acharya Sri
Ramanuja called on the

Sultan and asked for the idol. Just before entering the place, he was
stopped by the Sultan who

challenged him. Sultan said that the idol can be taken from there only if
Lord Krishna decides to

go with Acharya, when he calls from the entrance itself. Being an ardent
devotee, Acharya Sri

Ramauja emotionally calls Lord Krishna as "Vaaraai En Shelva Pillai" meaning
"Come to me,

my sweet child". Then the idol in child form came dancing to Acharya Sri
Ramanuja and sits on

his lap. When the idol was brought back to Melkote, the daughter of Sultan-
Mumtaz, who was

totally in love with Lord Krishna could not bear the separation. She
followed Lord Krishna to

Melkote, and finally merges with the divine.

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR EVE

31st DEC 2012/6:30PM @ VISHALAKSHI MANTAP, Art of living international
center, 21st kms Kanakapura road, Bangalore, Karnataka-560082

ENTRY through INVITATION only!

For FREE invite please SMS 09663700113 call to 080-65909097

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Date: Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Subject: Unique Sewa book a page for Souvenir

Sending to you an opportunity to associate with a Cause...

"Volunteer For A Better India"

The need of the hour is a passionate Action-Force,to inspire & connect
INDIANS to volunteer for a better India..

"Volunteer For A Better India" as a movement of service initiative,is owned
by YOU,steered by YOU

& powered by the Art of Living Foundation..

Fantastic work is being done for fund-raising thru Souvenir, but we still
have a long way to go...

Need a lot of your contributions & support.....

We still have front & back cover insides as well as back cover gatefold
left....

A couple of section seperators are also available..

Rest of premium pages & book-mark are booked..


Please book your advertisements,as we need to send in the Souvenir for
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Warm Regards
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From: Harshal Jadhav <harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 11:53 PM
Subject: Google Hangout with Sri Sri: Select / Suggest your topic!

Gurudev has agreed to have a Google Hangout with us on the 26 Jan, 2013 at
8:30 pm IST.

Here is our chance to select and suggest the topic on which He will answer
questions.

Please click here (www.artofliving.org/in-en) to give your choice
immediately. (The poll is present on the home page)

The Poll is open till 1 Jan 2013.

For more details on the hangout keep visiting
www.artofliving.org/hangoutwithsrisri (this page will keep getting updated)

Share with All!
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Date: Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Subject: Are you a blogger?? Something interesting coming up for you!

If you love writing on your blog, and you are eager to know what more you
can do with your blogs, then here is a wonderful opportunity for you to be
part of the International Blogger's Conference!!

Date: 6 Jan 2013 in Art of Living International Center, Bangalore!

You can join this LIVE over a webcast from anywhere in the world!!

To join in - just register yourself on http://justconnect.artofliving.org/
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From: Artofliving Sri lanka <artoflivingsl@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Subject: It makes sense to Volunteer for a better India

It makes sense to Volunteer for a better India

By Vidyut Udiaver, December 28th 2012, 10.30 am IST


We, the intellectual, the elite and the convent educated may just like
others be sometimes clouded with doubt and cynicism on many issues that
confront our nation. Its either an attitude of `who cares` or `so what`s
new` or `what are we going to get out of it` or `why should I be bothered`.
It is this very staccato and calibrated responses, attitude of
non-cooperation or a stoic silence by the educated and the good people that
has also allowed corruption, rape and riot to become the order of the day.


Founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar the Volunteer for a better India (VFABI) is
a brilliant initiative that aims to galvanize and dedicate our good
intentions collectively for the ultimate good of our peoples. I understand
that it`s not about winning. It is about doing things that are deemed urgent
and beneficial for the nation before we are (god forbid) damned!! That's
what inspires me about this new initiative.In all sincerity this is one mega
initiative that is fast catching the imagination of people.



Little do we realize the power of our goodness. And Volunteer for a better
India (VFABI) is that collective citizens` action plan that aims to bring
together the good, the bad and the ugly to renew our faith once again that
the very best can be made possible for India. I believe that the bad and the
ugly also have a great degree of goodness in them and it is our duty and
prerogative to bring them around. A case in point is the massive continuing
protests shaking New Delhi at its foundations in the light of last
fortnight`s gruesome incident of rape.


I reckon VFABI is set to catapult a meaningful revolution given the early
trends. Everyday hundreds of youth line-up to sign-up across India. Even
those who have had a brush with corruption are owning-up, confessing and
throwing their hands-up towards a squeaky-clean self and system. Wanting to
shake off their past and start afresh. So be it. And that's the positive
rub-off with an action-plan like the Volunteer for a better India. Showing
results even before it has been formally launched; this initiative is for
the long-haul where patience and perseverance seem to be its hallmark.


Another interesting aspect of the VFABI is that it is completely driven by
citizens like you and me. It is a Citizens` Action-Pan. You have the freedom
to create a project, brand-it, muster-up volunteers, well-wishers, partners
and work at it.


Well I just took this VFABI opportunity to set-up a new project. Stress-Free
Sports is a new initiative to reach-out in support of all students and youth
who play sports and games and provide them with the tools and techniques to
energize, strengthen and relax. To support an upcoming Saina, Sachin, Dhoni
or Vishy Anand wherever they may be.


So what is your VFABI dream project? Log on to www.vfabi.org and be there in
New Delhi on February 3rd 2013.

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1. Grow out of your cocoon and look how wonderful it is to fly around as a butterfly!!

2. The Art Of Silence at Gangtok

3. YES! course for Teenagers in Oaks, PA

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From: tejal pungliya <tejal.pungliya@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 9:44 PM
Subject: Grow out of your cocoon and look how wonderful it is to fly around as a butterfly!!

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From: Chandan Prasad <jgdchandan@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 6:51 AM
Subject: The Art Of Silence at Gangtok

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From: Rekha Singh <rekhasingh@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Subject: YES! course for Teenagers in Oaks, PA


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