Lighting up the lamp as a symbolism of ray of hope and uniting hearts and minds of people.
Gurudev
@SriSri
from The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
#9PM9Minute
For the one who has given new life for billions around the world, making life a celebration, on your Birthday all of us here at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru pray for your long life and good health.
#HappyBirthdayGurudev
You know, whatever we earn, 100% if we use on ourselves then that is not the right use. It doesn't bring that good feeling or even energy. Some percentage of it we should give to everybody, for all. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang yesterday at the Center
Collective prayer has an impact. It is called Yagna. Yagna means not just putting things on fire. Collectively everyone sitting with the same mind & intention is Yagna. Everyday satsang is like a Yagna. Collectively sit and pray. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang this evening
The most awaited moment of 2020 is here.
We are pleased to announce that from today onwards, the International Center will be open for visitors from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm IST.
Rejoice in the beautiful lush green campus away from the hustle-bustle of the city. Welcome Home!
1,023 participants of Guru Puja Program (Phase 1) embark on their journey of becoming a Guru Puja Pundit, and to be an instrument of expressing gratitude towards the entire Master tradition.
For the past few days, our volunteers are working tirelessly to serve the needy with lunch & dinner.
A sneak-peek of the food being delivered today from our Annapoorna Kitchen Facility for over 15,000 people.
Today’s menu: Roti, Tomato Rice, Masala Rice & Potato Curry.
We all have come here to do something very specific and we are going to do it till we complete it. We don't need to be concerned about anything. This is just a beginning.
Wishing Gurudev
@SriSri
a very Happy Birthday.
#HappyBirthdaySriSri
Consciousness has built the body & it can repair also. Consciousness has the ability to repair our body. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang now at the Center
Gurudev
@SriSri
lighted up the lamp at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru today and shared with the media on how symbolically this gesture unites the entire nation in these testing times.
#9pm9minute
We express our heartfelt gratitude to Vishalakshi Amma, mother of Gurudev
@SriSri
& an inspiration behind so many social projects, on her birthday today.
Vigyan Bhairav III with Gurudev
@SriSri
concluded today, where participants soaked into the deeper realms of knowledge & learnt the precious techniques imparted by Lord Shiva to Devi Parvati.
Glimpses for one & all from The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
Vishalakshi Mantap is a beautiful architectural marvel, named after loving memory of Gurudev
@SriSri
's mother Vishalakshi Amma, who has given this world a Humanitarian & Spiritual Leader.
We express our love & gratitude to Vishalakshi Amma on her birth anniversary today. 🙏
Today marks the completion of 36 years of Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth (VVMVP). On this day in 1981, Gurudev
@SriSri
& Pitaji laid the foundation for spreading Smiles & Grace which all of us experience to this day & for many more years to come. 1/2
Meet the
#RealLifeHero
Shri Ashok Kumar- our Head Guard who saved a woman from the nearby village while she was attempting suicide by jumping in the lake.
Gurudev
@SriSri
later met with the lady & her family. She learnt Sudarshan Kriya & is now leading a happy & fulfilling life.
Love, Devotion & Celebration all around as Gurudev
@SriSri
gives darshan to thousands of devotees now in Yagnashala on His 63rd birthday.
#HappyBirthdaySriSri
Students should know that they are studying for their sake, not for the sake of the teacher. Many times students feel they are doing a favour to the teacher by learning. This attitude has to change, should change. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang last evening
All India Services - IAS, IPS, IFS officers from around India and CSS, CSSS from Central Government visited The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru & had memorable moments with Gurudev
@SriSri
while attending a special program by
@artofliving
for Government Officials.
Here is a sneak peek into Annapurna Kitchen, as the team of sevaks cooked and served thousands of people tirelessly throughout this
#Navratri2018
at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
We are very happy to share that today marks the completion of 38 years of Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth (VVMVP)!
On this day in 1981, Gurudev
@SriSri
& Pitaji laid the foundation for spreading Smiles & Grace which all of us experience to this day & for many more years to come.
Real beauty is not in appearance, charm is always in the consciousness.The awakened mind of yours is what exuberates beauty, it is the intelligence that adds to the beauty. This beauty of consciousness is inherent in the knowledge, in awareness. - Gurudev
@SriSri
today
It’s your restlessness, that clouds your perception. The more restless you are, the more unclear you are in your vision, perception, judgement. When your mind is calm & serene, right things appear. - Gurudev
@SriSri
now in Satsang
Back in 1981, on this day, Gurudev
@SriSri
and Pitaji laid the foundation to spread the light of knowledge & wisdom. On this auspicious day, it is a matter of absolute joy for us to share that today marks the completion of 39 years of Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth (VVMVP).
We are very happy to share that today marks the completion of 37 years of Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth (VVMVP)!
On this day in 1981, Gurudev
@SriSri
& Pitaji laid the foundation for spreading Smiles & Grace which all of us experience to this day & for many more years to come.
Vishalakshi Mantap and the skies entwined with sublimity of lush green campus!
Presenting one and all with the most awaited sneak-peek freshly captured at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
Ethereal bliss!
Devotees are filled with joy & enthusiasm, as the authentic Vedic chants express serenity & devotion over the entire Guru Paduka Vanam in presence of Gurudev
@SriSri
.
#MahaShivratriWithGurudev
A new hall ‘Vedabhavanam’ (meaning - the foundation & source of all Dharmas) was inaugurated earlier today at Sri Sri Gurukul by Gurudev
@SriSri
at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
Even though our Center remains closed for visitors amid the COVID-19 lockdown, our dedicated volunteers at the ISO certified Annapoorna Kitchen Facility make meals for 15000+ needy villagers & daily wagers who live around the campus.
#IndiaFightsCorona
Look at the little guest we found at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru!
Isn’t it adorable? Guess the name of this bird and post your answers in the comments.
While the grand Shat Chandi Homa is being performed in Gurukul, volunteers at the Annapurna Dining facility are wholeheartedly preparing the grand feast with over 18 dishes of scrumptious prasadam for everyone.
#Navratri2021
Pan India Sahaj Samadhi Dhyan Yoga kicked off with Guru Puja performed by
@Bhanujgd
. Hundreds of participants will learn an effortless way to meditate in next 3 days across India.
We are glad to announce that in near future, all of us will be able to witness a new venue inside our campus - our New Yagnashala.
Moments from the Bhoomi Puja for New Yagnashala performed very recently in presence of Gurudev
@SriSri
.
A HISTORIC Unveiling! For the first time in past 2000 years, a physical Murugan Mandala Vaatika has been constructed in the history of India.
Witness the grand launch by Gurudev
@SriSri
today at 4:30 pm IST.
Watch LIVE Webstream:
Upanayanam is one of the most important Samskārās in a person’s life. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayana” means ‘to bring’. Upanayana means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine.
111 kids from Meghalaya staying here completed their Upanayanam Ceremony at the Art of Living Center.
Volunteers working tirelessly in our Annapurna Kitchen Facility with unwavering commitment to ensure that the food is prepared for thousands of families, daily amid this lockdown.
Have a look at these inspiring pictures that have caught great moments of service to humanity.
When you are stuck in some place and not ready to move then you become miserable and make others miserable too. Life should be light. - Gurudev
@SriSri
now in Satsang at the Center
Guru is there to uplift you, correct you, take you away from all those habits that you don't want to have & take you away from the misery. - Gurudev
@SriSri
now in Satsang at the Center
Real meaning of Nirvana is 'total freedom'. When the mind is free from cravings & aversions and there are no wants & desires, but only good wishes for everybody. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang today at the Center
You have to keep doing all your work, all your responsibilities. Being a yogi in spite of having everything around you is the greatest thing. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang yesterday at the Center
The delicious grand feast - Shat Chandi Homa special prasadam with over 18 varieties was prepared for one & all in Annapurna Facility at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
#Navratri2021
Many things can affect the meditation. Ur stress level, the food you eat can also make an impact. If the food is not well digested then it can impact ur meditation. But its only at the initial state. Later on, meditation will impact everything else. -
@SriSri
in Satsang yesterday
Grace is that which comes to you without you doing anything specific to gain it. When you recognise it, then you are showered with more grace. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang today
Small worry can get stuck in your brain & then your whole energy gets occupied in that. You will know it's irrelevant & not so significant. When insignificant things just occupy your mind, that is why it is called maaya. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang today at the Center
Guru Paduka Vanam was packed to it’s capacity with thousands of devotees who had gathered to celebrate Gurudev
@SriSri
’s 63rd Birthday.
#HappyBirthdaySriSri
Thousands of people going on an inward journey through meditation with Gurudev
@SriSri
now at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
#RiseInShiva
The Shiva temple at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru is one of the venerable places that has its own rustic charm and has been recently, very artistically designed resembling the famous Amarnath Cave.
An epitome of love, a woman with the right blend of strength with grace, courage with compassion, abundance with values and wisdom with vision, Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan (
@bhanujgd
), we wish you a very Happy Birthday from all of us!
Women should speak up. When they stand & speak up, in the future people will be more
careful. They will not use them as objects or use-and-throw stuff. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang today at the Center
Love & Blessings to all, as always, from Gurudev! 🙌
Glimpse from today's satsang as Gurudev
@SriSri
waves at everyone, after a day filled with vaidic chants, mantras & soulful satsang in the evening!
Gau in Sanskrit means that which moves. Cows of course move, but it is the knowledge that moves you to your goal, that nurtures you, and which is also called Gau.
Splendid capture of Indian breed cows from The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
.
@yogiraj_arun
, the sculptor behind the revered Ram Lalla deity in Ayodhya met Gurudev
@SriSri
on 4th Feb. 2024 and received His blessings at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
A timeless moment of reverence and inspiration.
Peace between nations is possible when communities are peaceful, religions are at peace with each other, families are at peace & the root of all these is individual peace, inner peace. - Gurudev
@SriSri
|
#VoiceofAfrica
An epitome of love, a woman with the right blend of strength with grace, courage with compassion, abundance with values and wisdom with vision, Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan (
@bhanujgd
), we wish you a very Happy Birthday from all of us!
An overwhelming Satsang in presence of Gurudev
@SriSri
at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru marking the year-end for 2018, before His international tour.
Today is the Birth Anniversary of respected Vishalakshi Amma (mother of Gurudev
@SriSri
&
@bhanujgd
).
Honouring her perpetual commitment towards wisdom, knowledge, service and devotion, we recollect innumerable moments where she became the light of inspiration for one & all.
Today is a gift from God, that is why it is called Present.
Gurudev
@SriSri
opened His silence by saying 'Jai Gurudev' and smiles widened on the smiling faces of the devotees.
Hundreds of Guru Puja (Phase 1) participants take their first step on the ladder of becoming Guru Puja Pandits.
Also expressing their gratitude towards the entire Master-Disciple tradition we all are blessed with!
Friendliness is like the fragrance of a flower. Flower doesn’t spread it’s fragrance selectively, it spreads it’s fragrance for all, if someone’s nose is blocked, then they can’t experience that fragrance. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang today at the Center
We have to spread this knowledge of life to every doorstep & you all have to work for that. People know how to operate mobile phones but they don't know how to manage their own life, mind. - Gurudev
@SriSri
in Satsang this evening (1/2)
Gurudev
@SriSri
says: 'Your worry should be big, worry for the Nation. You should worry for the world, how it will be in another two hundred years, you should worry for the nation, you should worry for the society. Even worry should be big because nothing small gives you joy.'
Here's a glimpse of our new Gaushala at the Art of International Center, Bangalore.
In an effort to preserve and protect indigenous cows, Sri Sri Gaushala houses over a hundred indigenous cows of 15 different exotic breeds from across India.
We are glad to share that our Kitchen - Annapoorna Facility has been awarded under ISO 22000:2018, the highest standard of food safety certification by The Certification Body TUV SUD of Middle East LLC.
Happy Birthday to the guiding light, Vishalakshi Amma (mother of Gurudev
@SriSri
and
@Bhanujgd
). Her legacy illuminates the path of compassion, inspiring numerous social projects and fostering a world of love and service. 🌺🎂
Beautiful white swans at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
Next time when you are around the campus, do stop by at Guru Paduka Vanam. You’ll be amazed to have a look on these swans greeting you from the lake!
Anand Utsav!! A PAN India 'Happiness Program' with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ends today with immense joy and smiles on participants' faces.
Around one lac people in more than 3000 centers learnt Sudarshan Kriya and meditated under the guidance of Gurudev.
Maha Rudrabhishekam was performed at Guru Paduka Vanam in presence of Gurudev
@SriSri
. Thousands of devotees who have joined us via LIVE Webstream rejoiced amidst the authentic Vedic mantra chants by the learned pundits & soothing music.
#MahaShivratriWithGurudev
#ShivaWithin
The epitome of gratefulness is felt when one goes through the beautiful processes during Guru Puja - Phase II with
@Bhanujgd
.
611 participants learnt the traditional ceremony of expressing gratitude in the recently conducted Guru Puja - Phase II program.
Thousands of people across the globe started their journey on the quest to explore deeper secrets of Lord Karthikeya, in profound discourse & meditation by Gurudev
@SriSri
on ‘
#MuruganRahasiyam
’.
Awe & Wonderment radiated amid the profound revelations surpassing the intellect.
A group of 137 people from China had come to attend Vignan Bhairav - Unveiling Infinity discourse by Gurudev
@SriSri
at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.