Art of Living foundation chairman Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Guru of Joy) preached about meditation and its importance in daily life. The goals in life can be realised through a few minutes of meditation and introspection. What is meditation? • Mind without agitation is meditation. • Mind in the present moment is meditation. • There is no hesitation or anticipation while in meditation. • Mind that becomes no mind is meditation. • Meditation is not an act, but it is the art of doing nothing. • The rest you gain in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep. • In Meditation, you transcend all desires. • Meditation is letting “go of anger” from the past and all the planning for future. • Meditation is like the flight to outer space where there is no sunrise or sunset. • Our soul in the body is also like that where there is no ageing. In meditation, everything is calm. … [Read more...]
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar – Art of Living
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the founder of the International Art of Living foundation. He preaches no religion, but teaches the meaning of true spirituality i.e. being ever joyful. His method “Sudarshan Kriya” has miraculous healing powers. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: He was born on 13th may, 1956 in Papanasam near Kumbhakonam in Tamilnadu. Ravi Shankar’s Spirituality: 1. Meditation is seeing God in you. 2. Love is seeing God in the next person. 3. Knowledge is seeing God everywhere. Science is knowledge. Science also helps in seeing God. God and science are not different. Famous quotes of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: • Stretching the devotee – God. • Stretching the sound – Music. • Stretching the movement – Dance. • Stretching the Smile – Laughter. • Stretching the mind – Meditation. • Stretching the life – Celebration. • Stretching the emptiness – Bliss. Sri Ravi shankar prays the God, the Almighty as follows: Give me not thirst – if you cannot give me water. Don’t give me hunger – if you cannot provide food. Don’t give me good skills – if I cannot put them to good use. Please comment on this article. … [Read more...]
