Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

“My vision is a violence-free, stress-free society…”

Gurudev is a spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and peacemaker. Since 1981, he has taught breath-based meditation techniques for total well-being, touching the lives of over 800 million people worldwide. His unique gifts of insight, communication, and inspiration have also helped resolve conflicts and build community on local, national, and international fronts. 

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75,000 Come Together in Delhi for Music, Science, and Renewal

Gurudev brings 75,000 Delhi youth together across a landmark weekend of celebration, ancient traditions, and inner renewal.

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‘Manaha’ is the mind and the reverse of it ‘Namaha’ is the mind moving inwards. ‘Vashi’ means control and the opposite of it - Shiva - is complete letting go. When the mind retrieves from the senses and lets go of control, you merge and rest in the universal consciousness, Shiva.

Glimpses from today’s rudrabhishekam at @artoflivingic
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Closeness comes from the mind and is felt in the heart.
If your heart is clear and your mind is pure; if you have a clear purpose, then though you may be thousands of miles away from me, even then we are close.
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There is a little Buddha in everyone. Every being carries a unique beauty and brilliance which remains veiled. Life is the journey of uncovering it! 
Learn to keep your mind happy. From our heart let’s only wish good for others.
Happy Buddha Purnima!
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