Mahashivratri 2023: The Art of Living Launches New Environment Initiatives
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New environment initiatives launched during the Mahashivratri celebrations at the Art of Living International Center.
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February 18, 2023
Bengaluru, India
This year, the Mahashivratri celebrations at the Art of Living International Center witnessed more than 150,000 people from 60 different countries participating in the festivities. Festivities went on through out the night and concluded with a traditional Rudra Homa in the morning. The night saw 152 Rudra Pujas being conducted across 19 Indian states.
Over a 150,000 people from over 60 countries came to @bangaloreashram to experience bliss, contentment and deep mediation as part of the Mahashivratri 2023 celebrations in the presence of Gurudev @SriSri #mahashivarathri #MahaShivaratri2023 pic.twitter.com/hgs4UEs5lS
— The Art of Living (@ArtofLiving) February 19, 2023
In addition to the traditional ceremonies and meditations during the event, this year, new environment initiatives were launched to promote clean and green energy. Sri Sri Tattva and GREENSTAT joined forces to launch their joint venture HYENR, which will provide affordable, clean energy through Green Hydrogen, EVs, and other solutions.
.@SriSriTattva and @GREENSTATas have come together with their joint venture HYENR, which will provide clean, green & affordable energy through Green Hydrogen, EVs & other solutions. pic.twitter.com/lj1JHZZvec
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) February 19, 2023
Moreover, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, the “Rashtriya Desi Beej Kosh” (seed bank) was inaugurated, which will house indigenous seeds and endangered medicinal plants. More than 100 seed keepers from across India participated in the event, contributing over 5,000 varieties of seeds.
Rashtriya Desi Beej Kosh (seed bank) for indigenous seeds & endangered medicinal plants was inaugurated on the occasion of #Mahashivratri2023 at the @BangaloreAshram. More than 100 seed keepers from across India participated in this event, with more than 5,000 varieties of seeds. pic.twitter.com/hsTaQCoIxL
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) February 19, 2023
Gurudev also shed light on the various aspects of Shiva. He shared how Shiva has no face, yet he is associated with the five elements of nature, and each of his five faces represents one of these elements. Shiva is also known by many names, such as Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Sahasraksha, and Virupaksha, each depicting different qualities and attributes.
Shiva is also considered the principle of man and the spirit that resides in our body. The Shiva Tattva, which embodies 36 principles of nature, is a field of all possibilities and includes everything within it. When one aligns with the Shiva Tattva, they are said to have the gift of immortality.
Mahashivratri celebrations serve as a poignant reminder of the crucial role that kindness, benevolence, and compassion play in our lives. Shiva, also known as Shankara, symbolizes these virtues and serves as an inspiration for us to spread love and compassion.
In conclusion, Mahashivratri celebrations left people feeling uplifted and inspired, having enjoyed the music, dancing, meditation, and traditional ceremonies. The energy of the night was vibrant and electric, with people from all over the world coming together to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
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