MEGA FOLLOW UP

Mega Followup with Maha‪#‎Sudarshan Kriya‬ in Guruji's voice, gathering of all‪ devotees ‬at VenuNaad Location, Tapovan, Nashik.
On the auspicious occasion of H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji's visit to‪ Nashik‬, Art of Living Nashik arranged special Mega Followup on Sadhugram, Banks of Godhavari,Opposit Janardhanswami Math,Aurangabad Road, Tapowan,Nashik 422003.
Date: 4th January 2015 (Sunday)
Time: Morning 8 am sharp

SHORT QUOTES TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY

Every now & then,take some time off for your own space & get into the cave of your heart.Then you won't feel lonely,even when you are alone.

DAILY SUTRA

The past has made you wiser, the future beckons you to act and it is in the present that you can plan and begin. - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

GURU PUNCH

Every end creates a sense of completion and relief and every new beginning brings with it a sense of hope and enthusiasm. - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

KNOWLEDGE SHEET : CHANGING TIME

Changing times unchanging witness-A new year is the time when a lot of people stumble at the realization, "Oh! Another year has gone by!" We wonder for a few moments at the current of time that flows by and then again get busy. If we go deeper into these moments of wonder, we realize that there is an aspect of us that is a witness to all the events of time. This witness inside us is unchanging, and it is from here that we observe all the change that time brings.

All the events in life that have passed have become a dream. Wisdom is becoming aware of this dream-like nature of life even as it is unfolding now. Knowing this brings tremendous strength from within and you do not get shaken by events and circumstances. At the same time, events have their own place in life. We need to learn from them and keep moving.

Whatever the challenges, we need to keep making efforts to create a better world. This is possible when we are established within ourselves. In you, there is an actor and there is a witness. As you go inwards, the witness aspect grows in you and you remain untouched by events. And as you go outwards, the actor in you becomes more skillful in responding to situations. These two entirely opposite aspects of our being are nurtured by meditation. When you come closer to the Self, your action becomes powerful in the world and right action in the world brings you closer to the Self.

As the new year approaches, let us resolve to be unshakable within and move towards a better world. Time changes people but there are people who change the time. May you be one of them. Happy New Year!

GURU ONE LINERS

Q: What is your message for New Year?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When the New Year arrives wish everyone with a sankalpa (intention) for peace and prosperity for all the people on the planet. Be natural. Be with love. Involve yourself in service. Celebrate your life.

GET ALL YOUR ANSWERS WITH GURUJI

Q: What is your message for New Year.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Every year, we begin the New Year wishing others happiness and prosperity. What is the sign of prosperity? The sign of prosperity is freedom, a smile and the willingness to share with people around you, without fear. The sign of prosperity is the trust and confidence that you will get whatever is needed in life.
Welcome the New Year with a smile from within. As we flip the calendar, we need to keep flipping our mind as well. Often, our diaries are full with memories. See that you don't fill your future dates with past events. Learn and unlearn from the past, and move on. You want to be free from greed, hatred, jealousy and all such imperfections. Forgive the past. This new year make up with someone with whom you are not on good terms. Commit yourself to dropping the past and starting a fresh life.
When the New Year arrives wish everyone with a sankalpa (intention) for peace and prosperity for all the people on the planet. With the economic meltdown, looming terrorism, with floods and famine around, do more selfless service. Realize that our foremost priority is to check violence in the world, to free the world from domestic and societal violence. Make a resolution to do more good to society, help the people who are in need and bring solace to those who are suffering. Take responsibility for the nation.
The spiritual dimension of life brings a great sense of belongingness, responsibility, compassion and caring for the whole world, for the whole humanity. The spiritual dimension, in the truest form, smashes the narrow boundaries of caste, creed, religion and nationality and gives one a broader awareness of life present everywhere.
This year, let your devotion flower. Give it a chance to work. We should experience the divine's presence, the divine's light around us. You should have a desire in your mind to experience this. When you sing or pray there should be total involvement. If the mind is preoccupied elsewhere then that is no prayer at all.
You are like a free bird. You are fully open. Feel that you are flying like a bird. Learn to fly. This is something which you have to experience within yourself. There is nothing else. If you consider yourself as bonded, you will remain bound here. Be free. When will you experience freedom? Become free right now. Sit down and become content. Spend some time in meditation and satsang so that your inner self becomes strong enough to deal with the challenges.
When the mind relaxes, the intellect becomes sharp. When the mind is loaded with small things such as ambition, feverishness and desire, then the intellect loses its keenness. And when the intellect and observation are not sharp, life does not express itself fully, ideas don't flow and abilities diminish day by day. With this understanding, step out of your little mind and that step will solve many problems in your life. Be natural. Be with love. Involve yourself in service. Celebrate your life.