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Topics
1. Stretch & Reach The Deepest Abyss of Your Body & Mind in Sri Sri Yoga 2
2. Together, We Celebrate
3. Part II Course with Rohini Didi in Mira Road : Apr.28 - May1
4. art of living--Eternity Process at chennai
5. LIVING WELL Course- An Art of Living Programme for patients of Diabetes and high BP
6. DSN in Charlotte, NC
7. Art Of Silence Course in DC with Philip Fraser from Apr 12 - 15
8. Art of living --Yogathon--watch the videos
9. Knowledge Sheet from Sri Sri...Life becomes worth living when we are of use to somebody
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From: <jeffrey@artofliving.or.id>
Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Subject: Stretch & Reach The Deepest Abyss of Your Body & Mind in Sri Sri Yoga 2
Art of Living Indonesia presents yet another profound 4 night 5 day workshop SRI SRI YOGA Level 2 at Puncak , a panoramic legendary mountain resort, about 2 hours drive from Jakarta.
Experience the joy of doing Yoga postures, immerse in ancient knowledge, breathe in the cool n fresh mountain air with breathtaking lush pine trees as the backdrop. Wake up to the call of the cocks and birds chirping and soothing sound of water flowing !
The course instructor, Kashiji is a senior AOL teacher from Bangalore Ashram.
Course dates : May 3rd to 7th
Check in by 7 am on 3rd May 2012
Check out after breakfast on 7th May 2012
Venue : Lembah Hijau Mountain Resort Hotel
Jl. Parabon Ds. Ciloto
West Java – Indonesia.
Contribution : Twin Share US $ 350
Single US $ 400
(Accommodation and meals included)
Prerequisite : Sri Sri Yoga level 1 and AOL Part 1 or YES+
Transport : Take a taxi from the Airport directly to the venue
To register please contact following :
Sonia Lakhiani - sonialakhiani@gmail.com How Mei Fah +62-816961782 Shanta 62-811150385 Reshma 62-8161430889 AOL Center : 62-21-6513123 Or write to :
aolindonesia@cbn.net.id
info@artofliving.or.id
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From: Art of Living Canada <artdevivre@artofliving.org>
Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Subject: Together, We Celebrate
Together We Celebrate
Receive an Additional $150 Discount...
.... . .when you register for both the Short Art of Silence Course (from May 5th to 9th) and the Advanced Art Of Meditation Course (from May 9th to 13th).
1. Sri Sri is to Lead the Advanced Art of Meditation Course - A rare opportunity!
For the first time after 7 years, Sri Sri will teach this exceptionally beautiful course from May 9th to 13th. Receive knowledge directly from the source and experience deep meditation in His presence.
2. Not Just Any Silence Course!
Swami Sadyojatha from our Bangalore Ashram is coming to Canada for the first time to teach this course from May 5th to 9th.
3. Then Celebrate Sri Sri's Birthday in His Presence!
On May 13th, end your visit by staying for a day of Birthday Celebrations in our New Meditation Hall.
Details of His visit and all the courses for you and your family and friends can be found at
www.artofliving.ca/may2012
Contact Us:
1-819-532-3328 .
may2012.info@artofliving.ca
Register at www.artofliving.ca/may2012
Early Bird discount ends of April 1st
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From: prema sawant <premasawant24@gmail.com>
Date: March 20, 2012 11:06:40 PM GMT+05:30
To: prema2001@hotmail.com
Subject: Part II Course with Rohini Didi in Mira Road : Apr.28 - May1
Silence is the goal of all answers. Your soul is solidified silence and this solidified silence is wisdom, knowledge.
Only Silence is complete. "Sri Sri"
We are happy to inform you about 'Part II Course' with Rohini Didi in Mira Road.
Please find the details below :-
Program Dates : April 28 - May 1, 2012
Reporting Date : April 28, 2012 at 5.00 am Eligibility Criteria : Part-1 Program / YES!+
Venue: Swami Narayan Mandir Hall, Shanti Nagar, Sector 10, Mira Road
Donation: Rs 3500 Chq: VVKI
Contact: Prema - 9870424260 / Jusstine - 9867244888
Regards,
Prema / Jusstine
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Subject: art of living--Eternity Process at chennai
Eternity Process
Eternity process at Adyar chennai on 23,24,25 march at new no 37,2nd avenue,sastrinagar,opp kovai paymudir nilayam,next to M.N.eye clinic.For details see below .Contact Mr srinivasan on 24912259,9840461040
The Eternity Process is a guided meditation which takes you through your previous lives.
A one-on-one session
Lasts for about two to three hours
How does the technique work?
The actions of body, our words, and our thoughts leave imprints on our consciousness The mind stores imprints in the form of Samskaras or impressions These impressions remain latent in the consciousness for a while before emerging as mental waves Mental waves produce desires, fears and other emotions Our past impressions carry weight and determine How well we can face the present moment How well we can live life to its full capacity, free from fears and negative emotions The eternity process cleanses a person of the past impressions What does the technique do Provides a tool to relive events that lie at the root of a pattern, mental or physical Provides a gateway to a vast, invaluable resource of information on previous times, places, and cultures Helps clear mental impressions that may block one's progress
The benefits
View past lives
Transform various impressions - negative or positive - in a calm space Emerge from our past impressions - more alive to the present moment and open to celebrating life
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From: Anuj Khanijau <anuj137@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Subject: LIVING WELL Course- An Art of Living Programme for patients of Diabetes and high BP.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every minute, six people die due to diabetes and its complications. India has an estimated 41-million diabetics, making it the "Diabetes Capital" of the world, set to increase to 70-million by 2025, 10-million more than China! A worrisome aspect is that the onset of diabetes & related health challenges is much earlier, hitting the productive segment of the population. Indians just seem to be more prone for diabetes and a host of related health challenges.
Besides proper control with medication, a more healthy, balanced diet, exercise, lifestyle changes are of paramount importance in managing diabetes. Pranayama, yogasana, & meditation have a prime role. In fact such lifestyle changes are irreplaceable in the daily regimen of a diabetic, & all those with diabetic history.
The "LIVING WELL" Workshop is an Art of Living Programme specially designed for patients with DIABETES, HYPERTENSION, and other lifestyle diseases.
It has been designed in partnership with DRFHE (Dr Reddy's Foundation for Health Education)
The 7 day workshop spread over 18-20 hrs, helps patients manage their chronic condition through a self management support system. Patients are shown various medical videos that give them an indepth knowledge of their disease. They learn physical exercises, pranayams and breathing exercises that help them cope with stress.
They are motivated powerfully to make healthier lifestyle changes.
Here is what a young diabetic had to say on completing the Course last month, " I felt my confidence return. I was able to let go of negative emotions. I feel much better physically and more energetic. I would strongly recommend this Course to other patients"
Course fees :Rs 2500/ ( For senior citizens and those who have done the Art of Living Crse, fees are Rs 1500/) Course Dates :26th March -1st April, 6am -9.30am
Venue: Ravindra Natya Mandir, P'devi
To register, call 9819182278
Pre registration is a must.
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From: Haritha Dommeti <hdommeti@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM
Subject: DSN in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC is blessed with the first Divya Samaj Ka Nirmaan(DSN) course by Patti Montella this March.
Divya Samaaj Ka Nirmaan - DO SOMETHING NOW!!!!
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.
Come experience this transformation with the upcoming DSN in Charlotte.
Dates: Mar 29th – April 1st
Reporting Time: Mar 29th evening 6:58pm
Venue: Art of Living Center, 8632 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28214 Limited housing available in local devotee homes on first come first served basis.
Check out what Guruji has to say about DSN course
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7DWdBhxMx0
The details and registration info can be found here -
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11851
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From: Siddharth Telang <siddharth_telang@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Subject: Art Of Silence Course in DC with Philip Fraser from Apr 12 - 15
"Dear One's,
You are invited to Art of Silence Course (aka Part 2 Course) with Philip Fraser during the Apr 12 thru Apr 15 weekend in the DC Center.
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 & experience, facilitating the indescribable process of our own awakening.
Course Dates:
Course starts at 6 PM on Thursday (April 12, 2012), and ends at 6 PM on Sunday (April 15, 2012).
Early Bird Discount for Course Fee:
General: $400 = $200 for the course and $200 for Course Expenses (includes Food + Accommodation + other expenses)
Students: $275 = $75 for the Course and $200 for Course Expenses (includes Food + Accommodation + other expenses)
Course Fee:
General: $500 = $300 for the course and $200 for Course Expenses
Students: $350 = $150 for the Course and $200 for Course Expenses
Prerequisite:
Art of Living course or Yesplus course
Online Registration
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11999
Venue
Sri Sri Center for Peace and Meditation (DC Center)
2401 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Contact Details:
Sid
siddharth_telang@yahoo.com
2697796374"
Siddhartha (Sid) Telang
sid@voxmedia.com
2697796374
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Subject: Art of living --Yogathon--watch the videos
YOGATHON PROMO VIDEOS
VIDEO 1
http://youtu.be/PqY8FXbQtJM
VIDEO 2
http://youtu.be/5BkZGS5FXFM
ABOUT YOGATHON
Yogathon is an Art of Living's initiative to create awareness about yoga and create interest in its practice for a healthier living.
On the occasion of World Health Day, 7th of April, 2012, this "entry-free event" will be conducted all across India in schools, parks, colleges, stadiums, prisons, rehabilitation centers, orphanages, clubs and other venues. The event will be conducted in the morning from 6:00am to 7:30am and in the evening from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Participants can choose to participate in any one of the timings convenient to them.
YOGATHON CHALLENGE
This unique event, 'Yogathon Challenge' will inspire people to learn Surya Namaskar, participate to check how many rounds they can complete.
The Yogathon Challenge allows you to participate to the best of your ability. It challenges you to complete 54 sets (108 rounds) of Surya Namaskar and win a Gold Certificate.
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Date: Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Subject: Knowledge Sheet from Sri Sri...Life becomes worth living when we are of use to somebody
To: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Islamabad, Pakistan
(Sri Sri visits Pakistan after seven years. Sri Sri reinstates his message of 'One World Family' and embraces the people of Pakistan, 'I feel so nice here; the people are so beautiful and so nice.'
He added, 'We need to create a new image for the country, that this country is also tolerant, we honor diversity, we acknowledge people from everywhere. This type of message should go out loud and clear.'
Read further on Guruji's interactions with the people of Pakistan.)
It is wonderful being with you all!
First of all let me congratulate all the teachers and volunteers for making this happen.
I would also like give my best wishes and compliments to all those people who worked hard. The YLTP youth who went and reached out to the people of Sindh who were affected by the floods a couple of years ago. I had the chance to speak to them over the phone while the work was happening, but now I would really like to congratulate them. Over a hundred thousand people were reached out to and trauma relief workshops were given, necessary amenities were given and houses were built.
The Art of Living family from around the globe also came forward to help and there was support from all over the world.
So we really demonstrated here that we are not alone, the whole world is our family. I am very glad and happy to see that being practically executed here.
My wish is more and more people become teachers here and see that every tear turns into a smile.
Today, the rate at which depression is rising cancer is increasing, heart problems are increasing, blood pressure is increasing.
Physical illnesses, social conflict, corruption, terrorism, all these ills are indication that somewhere we are missing the spiritual content. Somewhere we are missing that sense of belongingness. So Art of Living is committed to bringing that sense of belongingness into the society and well-being in the physical body, happiness in the mind and the heart and love for all in the soul.
Usually I say violence-free society, disease-free body, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, trauma-free memory and sorrow-free soul. This is the birth right of every individual.
You know our intellect is inhibited. Usually people get so many ideas and they inhibit themselves. So we need to free ourselves from inhibitions. And we need to have an ego which encompasses all. Not just 'I' but 'We, the people of this world.'
So, with this vision of a violence-free society and a disease free body, Art of Living on one hand is very happy with whatever work it has done and at the same time it has a huge responsibility to bring peace and happiness to millions more. I am sure you will all do the job.
See, our life becomes worth living when we are of use to somebody. Help in kind and through substances is one thing, but that is not long lasting. Helping others with knowledge or wisdom so that they can know how to manage their mind and emotions and their inner being is greater.
It is like giving someone fishes when we can instead teach them how to fish.
There is a saying, 'There is no point in distributing fish to somebody, but instead teach them how to fish!'
This is exactly what Art of Living is doing - teaching people how to manage their own minds, their own emotions, their own concepts, their own limitations and how to come out of these limitations. Accept people as they are and accept the situations and change them for the better.
In all of South Asia, in America and even in Europe, one of the biggest problems we are facing today is corruption.
In India the Art of Living volunteers have done some wonderful work.
They have worked on three levels:
They have organized big satsangs. In satsangs I make the people take an oath not to give bribe or accept bribe. The second thing our volunteers have done is, they take a sticker saying, 'I don't take bribe', and put it on all the officers' desks. So our youths take this sticker and go and put it on their table. Nobody says, 'No I can't have this sticker on my desk.'
And when the sticker is there nobody gives them bribe.
So this is something we can do. Otherwise for a death certificate, for a birth certificate, for everything you have to give bribe. To get an electrical connection you have to pay so much money. So this is creating a revolution.
The third thing we are doing is asking the legislatures to have a very strong bill that would chuck the corruption and punish the guilty.
So here in Pakistan, I know there is a big wave coming up here also against corruption, because it is needed. Similar programs are being done in Russia and the same problem is there in Africa. A Civil society should rise up to the occasion and say 'NO' to corruption. And just by laws and legislations alone, this problem will not get solved. It can happen when there is spiritual transformation and people have a sense of belongingness. Corruption begins where belongingness ends. That is something that we all can focus on.
Then inter-faith harmony; allowing the diversities to be there. This education we have to give to people. There are so many sects of Islam, there are Sunnis, there are Shias and similarly there must be some Christians also, and some Hindus, some Sikhs. A bouquet of inter-faith wisdom and dialogue – this is what Art of Living stands for and we should encourage that.
Most important is you should keep smiling. Come what may, keep a smile!
Q: Guruji, how is this visit to Pakistan different from your last visit?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Last visit I was surrounded by security and I was only held up in the hotel. But in this visit, I am more with people, and I met 900 youth yesterday from FCC College and I had great interactions with them. They loved me and I loved them. We had a great program.
And I feel that there is a higher sense of peace now than before.
Q: Guruji, after you came back from FCC College, there was a very positive feedback from the students. They were all so happy and they felt so educated and enlightened. We are grateful to you for that.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: I didn't find any difference between the enthusiasm of the students here and that of India, it was the same. So much enthusiasm and inquisitiveness, they have a willingness and openness to learn. It was amazing to see that.
Q: Guruji, there are a lot of people who have taken the course and somehow they have dropped off in-between. Is there a way in which they can remain associated with the course?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: I think if there is a center then people will keep coming again. Also if there are some books or some knowledge tapes and some service activities then people will start coming.
Q: Guruji, even though we are from different parts of the world, our basics are the same. We all want peace and happiness. But what I feel is that we are working on the surface level and the core issues are not being addressed.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Well, first of all we need to identify what are the core issues. It is different in different parts of the world.
Somewhere it is poverty, somewhere it is wrong indoctrination, somewhere it is lack of opportunity for people, somewhere it is the selfishness of a few people who want for their selfish reasons to take hostage of the whole population.
But one thing that is common in all situations is basic ignorance of human values. If there is humanness in the people, then nobody can engage in violence, nobody can engage in corruption, nobody can engage in ruthless killing of civilians.
So basic human values need to be inculcated back into society. I know it is difficult, it is a huge task but it is not impossible. At least I don't like to believe it is impossible. So we should keep making our efforts to bridge the gap wherever we can and leave the rest to God.
Q: Guruji why are there more women in the Art of Living than men?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: I think they are equal in number.
Today they look equal in number to me.
The Art of Living believes in women empowerment. They do things much better! That is what they expect men to say.
Q: Our country (Pakistan) is going through very difficult stage. As Art of Living people how do you see us resolving the current issues that we have, especially with our neighbors. We need to strengthen our ties with all our neighboring countries, India, Afghanistan and even Iran.
So how do you see this energy that has been created by Art of Living coming forth and helping?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The decision makers need to be in a calm and collective mode. If decision makers are in tension, they are suffocated or angry then they will project the same thing in their decisions.
So I would say the decision makers should really do some meditation and relax; especially when they have to take a very important and serious decision which will implicate a lot of people. They should think with a calm and serene mind. This is one thing.
So decision makers at every level and advisers.
The people who give advice they just give advice being very logical and the decision makers take a decision based on that advice. So both the advisers and the decision makers will have to take out some time and become very calm inside. Then the decision will be correct and supporting to the values of human life. This is one thing.
Second is, most of the trouble is created by rhetoric. It is just the fear that is getting created, 'Oh there is a danger, there is danger.'
So some people find importance in creating such dangerous situations. They should stop doing this. They should give more hope to people.
Do not paint the future very bleak, but give a bright hope to the future. That also will reduce the tension to a great extent.
So Art of Living can start educating people and engage in conflict resolution wherever it is possible.
I was saying earlier, I am ready to go and talk to the Taliban, and I want to talk to them, understand them and give them my opinion.
So we can definitely make a difference, and we should try again and again and again. Even if we have to try again a 100 times, we should not leave it.
Q: Guruji, at one time you were associated with the TM movement and then the Art of Living started around the 80s. Why did you feel the need to start the Art of Living?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, TM (Transcendental Meditation) also teaches meditation and they talk about world peace, no doubt!
I was in my teenage when I was giving many lectures there. So, when I was 24 I started Art of Living.
Art of Living is more universal, it is based on the breath and the philosophy is very different from TM's in some sense.
Of course we have Sahaj Samadi meditation which is very similar to TM.
But the Art of Living is different because we do a lot of social work which TM is not engaged in. We are more engaged in social service activities. And then the music and culture is also different. TM was more towards scientific research.
And this does not contradict any technique or any way of life because Art of Living is like water, whichever bowl you pour it in, it takes that shape.
So it is easily adoptable for any form of meditation.
Q: What is the role of media in promoting the cause of Art of Living?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, media can do a lot.
Media can highlight how much this can help people to get over depression, to get over conflicts at home, to bring people together. It has Health benefits, benefits in students' life, it can bring emotional comforts and conflicts between individuals and groups can be resolved.
So media can bring to peoples' attention all these things.
Q: How do we reach out to the Indian media and Pakistani media with all these benefits that the Art of Living can bring?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Indian media always covers this. We always find something in the Indian media throughout as Art of Living is so active. So, some of the activities come in Indian media.
Many militants in the North East region and also in the Maoist groups, when they did the course they dropped their arms and they dropped violence and they came to the main stream. All this news comes in the papers.
I think here also in Pakistan the media is spreading the information to people.
The media can really do some major changes here. It can play a very important role. For example, the media can play an important role in bringing peace talks between the Taliban and the other extremist groups; and second, in removing corruption and empowering people. And third would be to bring the positive news from both sides.
When people heard I am coming here, I had many people come and advise, 'Oh, don't go there now, there is so much danger; and don't go without your own body guard. Nobody is safe there and every day someone is getting killed.'
From media what the people hear is that there is only extremism and there is no tolerance, and there are bomb blasts every day. I said, 'No there is nothing like that. I have already decided that I want to go.'
Just yesterday night some of the top officials and some people from the government came to visit me and said, 'Guruji, please don't go.'
I said, 'Do not worry about my security, my security is somewhere else. Nobody can do anything to me, I will go.'
So media can play the role, for others to know that the people honor each other here and diversities are also accepted. They can play a role in bringing this news to people and also in promoting tourism.
There are many places here to see, Takṣaśila and other places. If you can promote tourism in this country it can bring so much revenue.
I want to tell you, Greece is a small country but it has 12 million people who visit every year. That is the tourism! India has 4 million people visit every year, and Pakistan I think is less than a few hundred thousand. Tourism is at its lowest over here. So Pakistan can improve their tourism industry. The country's economy will blossom.
Sri Lanka did that recently. Sri Lanka's economy has grown so much as a result.
Do you know what did they do? They took over all those sites connected with the epic Ramayana, and revived them as tourist sites. Nobody knew till about 10 years back that such sites existed. Now the tourism is flooding into Sri Lanka, and they have made very nice arrangements with amphibian planes, boats; for everything they have made arrangements.
Thailand is also a small country, but tourism there is great.
Bali is a tiny island but it thrives on tourism.
So news papers can encourage tourism. A lot of Buddhists will come here from China, Japan and Korea. Hindus from India will come to see Gandhar, Takṣaśila and all these. So it can boost the economy in a very constructive way. That is something that you can do.
After this movie Chanakya in India, everybody thinks about Gandhar.
Have you heard about Chanakya? Chanakya was a great minister and a very intelligent man from Takṣaśila. He was the one who was responsible for Chandragupta Maurya's kingdom.
Chanakya picked up a very poor boy from here (Chandragupta Maurya) and made him an emperor of the whole continent.
He had also written a book called Arthaśāstra, which is on economy and even today it is being taught in management schools in India. It is a very beautiful treaty on economics.
So they all are from this place (Pakistan).
Ayurveda also was born in Pakistan and so was Yoga. The first Yoga teachings were done in Pakistan. So Pakistan should own this ancient cultural heritage and then you can have a huge tourism industry and prosperity will come.
Q: How does it feel to come here to Pakistan?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is completely different now. I have interacted with the youth and I find the same enthusiasm and the same sense of belongingness like the youth in India. All the people here, you are all educated and I do not find any sort of close mindedness at all.
What I am saying is the projection is wrong. The media is like that; they pick and project only those pockets where there is trouble and problems.
So we need to create a new image for the country, that this country is also tolerant, we honor diversity, we acknowledge people from everywhere. This type of message should go out loud and clear.
Then what will happen is Pakistan's tourism will improve and that will bring a big economic boost as well.
I feel so nice here; the people are so beautiful and so nice. This is the message that needs to go to the world, that there is so much love amongst the people here. And my visit here is going to carry this message to India and it is going to create a big wave.
The media has already taken this message that Guruji has been welcomed there and the people are very happy and Guruji is very happy. This message is going to bring the two countries much closer.
Similarly I was saying that the medicine for the 21st century medicine is Ayurveda and it belongs to Pakistan. It was born here.
Ayurveda, the materia medica of all the herbs (which herb is used for what) was written in Takṣaśila. The university here used to have 10,000 students from all over the world, they used to come and study there. Unfortunately Ayurveda is not used in the place where it was born. India and all over in the world they are reaping the benefits of Ayurveda and I think Pakistan should also focus on it and get it back.
(Sri Sri Ravi Shankar demonstrating Shakti Drops. An Ayurvedic medicine by Sri Sri Ayurveda) You know a drop of poison can destroy your body. When a drop of poison can destroy a mass of 70 kilos, a drop of nectar can also work to strengthen it.
So this is (Shakti Drops) a combination of three herbs distilled in water which boosts your immune system so much that your body gains power.
It is really unbelievable. Right?
In the morning if you put 3 to 4 drops in water and drink, you feel very energetic. During exam time if you just rub a little on your skin you will be able to stay awake for another two hours without getting tired.
Similarly, there is one more product called Ojasvita which is like bournvita. It is made up of seven herbs and these seven herbs are so good for our brain and nervous system. If you take a cup of it then you will feel so good and so alive.
How many doctors are here? You should go to our website and see our Ayurveda Hospital. At our hospital, there is a technique to pull out a tooth without a drop of blood, without anesthesia and no pain.
Similarly pulse diagnosis; the doctor will catch hold of your pulse and will give you a complete history of what has happened to your health in just a few seconds. You do not have to go through an x-ray machine.
These are the specialties of Ayurveda, and what I want to tell you is Yoga and Ayurveda were born here in Pakistan.
Unfortunately nobody knows about it here. Many people do not know about all the systems of medicine. Ayurveda can be very useful for people.
Q: Guruji, if we are taking any allopathic medicines, will it have any side effects to take Ayurveda along with it?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No! The beauty of the Ayurvedic medicines is that there are no side effects and they do not contradict any other medicine.
Q: How do we know Ayurveda has no side effects?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It has been time tested.
That is the beauty of herbology. If you take any medication through herbs, they do not have side effects. All the herbal medicines in the world, if you go through their webpage, they do not have any side effects, but if you take any of the herbs in excess it may not be good for you.
Like for example Triphala, is very good and it has no side effects but if you take too much of Triphala you will have diarrhea, but you cannot term that as a side effect.
Q: Guruji, do desires lead to pain?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Desires need not lead to pain.
Some desires, when you want to fulfill them but you do not have enough energy and you can't fulfill them, then they give you pain.
Q: What is success?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Success could be different for different people. To me success is the smile that you have on your face. If nobody can take the smile away from you, I will call you successful. And the confidence that you have to face any challenge is another measure of your success.
Q: What is love?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Look into the eyes of an innocent child and see, that is love! Come back home to your pet dog, see how it wags its tail and jumps all over you, that is love!
And when you have fallen in love with someone and you are remembering them, look at your face in the mirror and see! You will find the same love in your own eyes. Love is such that it makes even a stone melt.
Just like how our body is made of amino acids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins; our consciousness is made of love and beauty.
Q: What is ego?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Ego is that which destroys love. You can overcome ego by being natural, just like how you are right now!
Q: How to explain this restlessness in my heart which arises when I feel 'Who am I?' and 'Why am I here?'
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: This is very good! This longing is very necessary in life. This longing will uplift you.
Who am I? What is all this? Why am I here?
These are beautiful questions, be with them. Do not ask anyone for the answer, just keep asking yourself.
When you ask these questions and rest within your inner self, then you will see that you are light, which is everywhere and in everyone. You will also feel that you have no boundary. We usually think the mind is inside the body. No! The body is inside the mind.
Your mind is there up to one foot around you. Like in a candle, the wick is there and then the flame, right. Similarly, our body is like the wick of a candle and the mind is like the flame all over it. A bio-energy is there all over our body. That is why when you touch something it works, like your touch screens.
20 years ago if you had told people that just by touching an iPad will work, nobody would have believed you.
Nobody would have believed you that just by touching a phone would work or a screen would open. They would say, 'Come on, do not be foolish.'
Today, there is an advanced technology that only if you touch it will open. If someone else touches it, it will not open. So that means every one of us carries a particular energy, particular vibration. Have you heard about this? There are biometric locks that have your energy in it and only when you put your hand it will open. Someone else puts their hand it will not open.
So technology has come so close to the ancient thought that everybody is energy. We all are bio-energy and we all have a lot of abilities within us.
Q: Why don't yogis marry?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There is no rule that they should not marry, but they become like children again and child marriage is prohibited.
Q: What is tension?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: I do not know. May be you should ask people who are stuck in traffic who have an urgent plane to catch, they will tell you what is tension.
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