“Shivaratri is the day of Lord Shiva. Shiva is the Lord of meditation and therefore the Lord of awakening. Shivaratri is thus an occasion to awaken one’s self from all sorts of slumber. It signifies being aware of everything you have and being grateful about it. Be grateful for the happiness which leads to growth, and also for sadness which gives a depth to life.”

Skilling India and fortifying its roots were the two issues highlighted at ‘India Way Forward’, a National Conference held on January 16th, 2015 at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.

The Art of Living hosted a historic peace concert – Venunaad – in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. This grand symphony brought together 5378 flutists on one platform, to write a new chapter in the history of music.

Christmas Celebrations arrive at the time of the year when nature is still and silent.
The genuine message of love springs forth when the mind goes within and connects with its source.

Gurudev was the keynote speaker at the India Ideas Conclave inaugural ceremony. Jointly organized by the India Foundation and the Government of Goa, the conclave’s central theme is that of ‘Integral Human Development’. The conference brought together social and government leaders, industrialists, spiritual leaders and other thinkers from around the world to discuss different aspects of India’s development.