Sri Sri Ravi Shankar travels the world sharing wisdom and insights on a number of timely and important topics. His talks motivate and encourage, offer comfort and reassurance, and provide insights for daily living. The author says that Meditation is almost like sleep, but it is not sleep. It is about relaxing deeply and letting go of all the problems. He further says that Meditation is a trip to nowhere. "Whenever you are nowhere, you can't but be on the top of the world! You have to pierce through nowhere.... and find you are Now Here". This book talks about meditation in great detail and says desire and planning is the only roadblock to achieving a meditative state
Weekly Knowledge Sheets given by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a practice which began from the year 1995 and now, have been compiled into Seven Volume Series of books. This book (Volume I) is a collection of weekly talks, conversations and messages that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar gave between June 21 1995 to June 13 1996. An Intimate Note to the Sincere Seeker is a compilation of excerpts of talks by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the year 1995 - 1996. While these talks often discuss the state of the world at the time they were written, because they discuss human life on the most basic levels - love, hatred, trust, peace, silence, happiness, they are still valuable today. They give us an insight into this knowledge that is so deeply profound, yet so simple, knowledge that does not just remain in the intellect, but is beautifully and effortlessly integrated into daily life. Sri Sri avoids lengthy discussions about the deeper philosophy of life, yet his talks reflect these values to their very core. This book is specially compiled to help readers going through an emotional phase or who need a guidance in life. The reader can go through any one random page (365 chapters for 365 days) for help or can follow as per ones discretion
A kite needs a string in order to fly through the sky. In a similar way, the Shiva Sutras offers threads to uplift our mind and let it soar to new heights. The Shiva Sutras describes the goal of life as: life radiating the light of inner joy. The Magic of the Shiva sutras is that each sutra is complete, offering us a way to go deeper into our own nature, which is joy. Step by step, with inimitable humor and wisdom, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar takes examples from everyday life to guide readers on this journey of innocence and love
H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offers deep wisdom, a celebration of the Spirit of Enquiry on the spiritual path and the journey to the self. Spirit Of Enquiry is a compilation of short talks given by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the search of Unseen and Unknown. Enquiry (Jigyasa) is the desire deep inside the mind to know the truth, to know reality. Author holds the hands and lead the jigyasu to the ocean of knowledge and truth. The truth which beholds the grace of god and pure enlightenment. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says if one wants to know god one has to know himself first. He says one who knows himself, who meditates, whose mind is free from tension, still, calm, hollow and empty can find the God in himself
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar simplifies the concept of spirituality in this book, emphasising how fundamental it is to life and nothing out of the ordinary world. He explains spirituality in a manner that is relevant to one and all, from the youth to a home-maker, from a working professional to corporates
Shiva tattva is total; it is complete. Shiva is where the mind dissolves. He is formless yet sees all. He is the formless core of existence and also the goal. He is the seer, sight and the scene. He is without a beginning or end. He permeates the entire creation. He is never born and is eternal. He is the fourth state of consciousness, the non-dual consciousness that is present everywhere." - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual leader and humanitarian, was born in 1956 in southern India. He was often found deep in meditation as a child. At the age of four, he astonished his teachers by reciting the Bhagawad Gita. To globalise the knowledge of leading a happy, stress-free life, H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar established an international educational and humanitarian NGO - The Art of Living, in 1982. Today, with a presence in over 151 countries, the Art of Living is one of the largest voluntary organizations in the world
“Sitting close to the Master that is `Upanishad' you catch many things! You catch the inexpressible... You catch something that is indescribable... Here, words are simply a vehicle: a lot more flows in-between the words: Energy moves... Grace moves... Joy moves... And that transforms life!” Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar So sit close... and soak in this incredible series of lucid commentaries, by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, as He illuminates the profound Yogasara Upanishad, which reveals the sublime essence of true yoga! These inimitable commentaries have been drawn from four scintillating talks, on the subject, that Gurudev gave to an intimate audience in Weggis (Switzerland), under the titles; SURRENDER AND BONDAGE if you are carrying a load on your head, there cannot be any freedom! It's ironic that freedom and surrender go hand-in-hand! A big irony!” UNITING WITH THE DEPTH
This knowledge is not complicated; it is simple and is complimentary to life in the world, to society. Normally people oppose it because they think doing anything for one’s inner growth means stopping the outer activities completely. It is often taught as renunciation - that you renounce the whole world, then you can do some practice for inner growth. But that is not so. We need to have a balance of both - in outer activity, the worldly life, and our inner growth.” - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. “Living the Mystery of life” is a collection of short talks, and question and answer sessions giving profound insights into the challenges we face in daily life. Gurudev’s guidance is delivered with simplicity and humour – an unbeatable combination that touches the hearts and lives of people all over the world.
Power of Love Collection of Simple talks by H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Love. Power of Love, refreshingly explores all facets of a subject that evokes a range of emotions, makes life worth living and is the basis of all existence is Love. Power of Love, refreshingly explores all facets of a subject that evokes a range of emotions, makes life worth living and is the basis of all existence is Love. There is strength in peace. There is strength in calm. There is strength in love. What you cannot win with a stick, you can win with love. What you cannot win with guns, you can win through love. This power of love often goes unnoticed; it needs to be realised. The most powerful thing in the world is love! We can win the hearts of people through love. The victory that comes out of ego is worth nothing. Even if you win in ego, it is a loss. But even if you lose in love, it is a victory! Making people realise this innermost strength that we all have, is a challenge.
Wonder man has always wanted to know more about life. This intense quest has caused all the progress humanity has made day and yet there still remain many unanswered questions, in this book Sri Sri takes questions while interacting with gatherings all over the world covering eclectic subjects the mundane and the profound, the physical and the metaphysical, the personal and the universal, some philosophical and some even irrational, answering them this characteristic simplicity, playfulness and depth of wisdom. About The Author His holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar , a spiritual leader and humanitarian, was born in 1956 in southern India. He was often found deep in meditation as a child. At the age of four, he astonised his teachers by reciting the Bhagavad Gita. To globalise the knowledge of leading a happy, strees-free life, H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar established an international educational and humanitarian NGO- the Art of Living, in 1982. Today with a presence in over 151 countries, the Art of Living is one of the largest voluntary organizations in the World
In this book, Sri Sri discusses topics ranging from doubt and fear to love and dispassion. He describes what it means to be on the spiritual path - a path of service, sadhana and surrender. He leads us through an understanding of God and back to our inner Self - what we really seek, often without knowing. "Some questions can only be answered in silence. Silence is the goal of all answers. If an answer does not silence the mind, it is no answer. Your soul is solidified silence and this solidified silence is wisdom, knowledge. When wisdom dawns, it gives rise to celebration." - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Source of Life Become aware of this impermanent nature of life; that is wisdom. Being aware of this impermanent nature of ones life-the changing nature of happenings-you find that there is something in you that has not changed? There is a reference point, in comparison to which, you can say things are changing. Getting to that reference point is "being"? and that is the source of life; that is wisdom.
The Manifestation of Silence Buddha is the manifestation of silence. His silence came from saturation, not from lack. Lack creates complaints and noise. Saturation brings silence An ultimate talk given by H. H. Sri Sri Ravishankar on Buddha
Head-to-head communication happens through thoughts and words, while heart-to-heart communication happens through feelings. People, throughout the ages, have felt that they cannot communicate their feelings. If we could communicate all our feelings through words, then we would be leading very shallow lives. Life is rich because feelings cannot be captured in words! So we use all these gestures - we hug, so that hearts come closer, we give flowers, so that feelings are conveyed... We put all our efforts into expressing our feelings...and still, feelings remiain unexpressed. His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual leader and humanitarian, was born in 1956 in southern India. He was often found deep in meditation as a child. At the age of four, he astonished his teachers by reciting the Bhagavad Gita. To globalise the knowledge of leading a happy, stress-free life, H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar established an international educational and humanitarian NGO - The Art of Living, in 1982. Today, with a presence in over 151 countries, The Art of Living is one of the largest voluntary organizations in the world.
Short discourses by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on spirituality, relationships, how to transform negative emotions, and more. These insights open our minds to the beauty of life's mysteries.
Raising children can be a big challenge. In this competitive world; we want our children to be successful? How do we measure success after all? And fulfilled life. In this book, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar highlights simple points for parents and teachers, on raising children. These subtle cues go a long way in laying the foundation for children to grow into fine human beings- happy yet responsible, focused but wit a large perspective on life, having a strong character with the softness of human values.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are the foundational texts of the science of yoga. In this book, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a master of yoga for the 21st century, offers his own commentary on this fundamental work. "The aim of Patanjali Yoga is to set man free from the cage of matter. Mind is the highest form of matter and man freed from this dragnet of Chitta or Ahankara (mind or ego) becomes a pure being." - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The whole world runs away from death, because death snatches everything, but the one who accepts it and willingly faces it, receives something from death itself. Ironically, knowledge of death gives you the gift of life. Katopanishad tells the story of young Nachiketa who goes to face the lord of death and the extraordinary dialogue that ensues between them. Upanishad means sitting close to the Master. Gurudev takes us through this beautiful story integrating its profoundness with real-life situations, turning abstract philosophy into existential reality.
Head-to-head communication happens through thoughts and words, while heart-to-heart communication happens through feelings. People, throughout the ages, have felt that they cannot communicate their feelings...
The study of life is Ayurveda. ‘Veda’ means knowledge with—to know. ‘Ayur’ is life. According to Ayurveda, life is not a rigid compartment. Existence is not a rigid compartment. It is a harmonious flow. This is a short transcript that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has had as he travels around the world meeting with individuals and groups of all kinds. While short, the dialogue reveals profound and practical insights that have been helpful to millions of people
Upanisad means sitting close, more importantly, feeling close to the Master. In this closeness, a lot more than words flow between the speaker and the listner, complete knowledge is transmitted. The 108 Upanisads are treasured teachings on life from the Master to disciple, so profound that even several millenia later they still capture the essence of life. In this series of talks, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar expounds one of the most prominent texts, Kena Upanisad, illuminating us about the very source of life. ‘Kena’ means ‘what’ and Gurudev takes the reader into bewildering depths and reveals the secrets of this creation, prana, life, the 4th state, and answers all questions that have piqued the seekers since time immemorial.
To millions, he is a spiritual guide, a Guru, a source of unconditional love. For many, he is a dear friend of unusual depth and innocence. For the seeker, he is a treasure. For the suffering, he is a beacon of hope. His words give people solace and comfort.
Man has always wanted to know more about life. This intense quest has caused all the progress humanity has made today and yet there still remain many unanswered questions. In this book, we take more questions to Sri Sri covering eclectic subjects-the mundane and the profound, the physical and the metaphysical, the personal and the universal, some philosophical and some even irrational. Sri Sri yet again answers them with his characteristic simplicity, playfulness and depth of wisdom. Just have an look of the cover design which hints the amazingly compiled content ready to charm all of us. A great gift for seekers, to treasure. While teaching courses, Sri Sri keeps two baskets on the stage next to him-one for people to write and drop their botheration and one for questions.Through the course, he reads out questions and answers them with profound wisdom, depth and also a generous sprinkling of humour. He jokingly describes the Art of Living logo, saying one swan eats away all your botherations and the other eats all your questions and then the sun of knowledge rises in you. The courses end with the question basket empty and hearts full
The Narada Bhakti Sutra (IAST: Nārada Bhakti Sūtra) is a well known sutra venerated within the traditions of Hinduism, purportedly spoken by the famous sage, Narada. The text details the process of devotion (Bhakti), or Bhakti yoga and is thus of particular importance to many of the Bhakti movements within Hinduism. It has received particular attention among the Vaishnava traditions. Sanskrit scriptures often appear in variant editions which may show differences in organization and verse numbering. For example in the translation by Swami Prabhavananda there are eighty-four verses arranged in nine chapters,[1] whereas in the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust translation by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his disciple Satsvarupa dasa the eighty-four verses are organised into five chapters
All of us are looking for happiness, love and moments of peace in our lives. In this positive and life-altering book, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reminds us that we carry within ourselves what we are seeking in the world. With gentleness and humor,
Some questions can only be answered in silence. Silence is the goal of all answers. If an answer does not silence the mind, it is no asnwer. Your soul is solidified silence and this solidified silence is wisdom, knowledge. When wisdom dawns, it gives rise to celebration. -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
This collection of talks given by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has cleared many clouds and brought back the smile on many faces. Sing and celebrate for God loves fun! God will dance in our life when the day dawns in laughter and love.
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