When the mind relaxes, the intellect becomes sharp. A calm & collective mind is not docile; rather it is a source of creativity & dynamism.

There is a part in our brain called ACC (Anterior Cingulate Cortex). When you have to endure some difficulties, ACC starts working and it gets bigger. It gives you the power of resilience. Our children, if we don’t give them some hardship, in some sense they become weak. Tapasya

ABC of Life — Awareness, Belongingness, and Commitment. Awareness nurtures the intellect, belongingness nurtures the heart, and commitment nurtures life.

Don’t expect life to be all roses. Life is a forest trail, not a paved park. Anything may appear in your path - thorns, weeds, fallen trees. Whatever it may be, just keep moving ahead. A week in colorful Canadian ashram.

Celebrate Diwali with lightness of heart, respect for life, and care for nature. Light the lamp of love and knowledge, and rejoice in the abundance that surrounds you. For the wise, every day is Diwali. Happy Diwali !

Accepted the Humanitarian of the Year award by The Los Angeles Tribune.

The river is vast, but a little sip quenches your thirst. Accept a tiny bit of everything in life; it will bring you fulfillment.

Received the World Leader for Peace and Security Award from Boston Global Forum at Harvard University, in the presence of esteemed Governor Michael Dukakis, Nguyen Anh Tuan, scientists, professors, doctors, and many other dignitaries.

A long-overdue visit to Jharsuguda, Odisha. An enthusiastic crowd attended the satsang, eager to take up several service projects. 8,200 varieties of food items from across Odisha were prepared and displayed during the event.

Over 20,000 youth pledged for a Drug Free Kashmir at the Bakshi stadium in Srinagar earlier today! Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led the pledge and guided them through a meditation.

An unprecedented gathering of 20,000 youth taking an oath to create a drug-free Kashmir was heartwarming. Meditation, music, and planning for future programs—all in Srinagar with enthusiastic students from all districts of Kashmir.

Our consciousness has many abilities that can be unlocked. Kids can see through time and walls. Beyond the abilities they show, their minds become stronger, sharper, and more intelligent. They get better grades, develop communication skills and confidence, and face tough

The United Nations in Geneva celebrated World Meditation Day ahead of the holiday season. Ambassadors of several countries and dignitaries took keen interest and participated. Ninad Deshpande, gave the vote of thanks with Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the of Int.

Looking for a sign? Here’s one from Times Square, New York! Join World Meditation Day with Gurudev on 21st December at 8:30 PM IST. Sign up FREE at aoliv.in/wmd

Delivered the keynote and guided a meditation for diplomats and delegates on the occasion of the second World Meditation Day at the United Nations in New York, jointly organized by India at UN, NY, Andorra UN, Misión de México ONU, Nepal Mission to the UN, Sri Lanka at UN, NY and several other nations. Parvathaneni Harish

70 proclamations recognizing the work of Art of Living from 45 states across the USA

To stay upbeat and save yourself from a breakdown, you need to strike a balance between striving for perfection and accepting imperfection in yourself and the world around you.

Shivratri is the bridge between the material world and the ethereal world within you. It is a time to dive inward, withdrawing from external engagements to rest in your Self. Singing, chanting, and puja are just aids for this.

Have faith in the laws of Nature, a power beyond explanation or logic. Have faith in the goodness of people. Have faith in yourself.