Pat Gounden

Art Of Living Volunteer/Teacher/Accountant AOL SouthAfrica & Practicing Accountant

[The Art of Living @ArtofLiving]

From a prison inmate to a social reformer, this is the inspiring story of Dara Singh! The Art of Living’s Prison SMART programs have been transforming the lives of lakhs of inmates around the world!

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Law enforcement officials from North Carolina recently visited the Boone Ashram to express their heartfelt gratitude and share the many positive benefits they have experienced through the Art of Living programs taught by senior teacher Patti Montella.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Even as war continues in parts of the world, life reminds us of our shared humanity.

At our American Ashram in Boone, North Carolina, an Iranian and an American from Los Angeles are being married in the Indian tradition, with a Nepali priest officiating and Chinese cuisine bringing everyone together at the wedding feast.

Truly, the world is one family.

[Swamiji @AOLSwamiji]

« KARMA » beautifully explained by @Gurudev (in a Scientific Analogy):

Our mind is like a sophisticated computer. KARMA is what we feed into it-the thoughts, impressions, habits, and experiences we input every day. Once fed, the same algorithms and patterns keep popping up automatically, influencing our reactions, tendencies, and life situations. 

You don’t have complete control over everything that appears on the screen-some past inputs (« Prarabdha Karma » ) will play out. However, you always have a choice: What do you focus your attention on? What new inputs do you provide? What actions do you take? These choices shape your future KARMA (« Agami Karma »). 

The good news? There is a powerful Delete button-Meditation !! It helps clear old, unwanted impressions, erase negative patterns, and create a cleaner, freer inner space. Through awareness, breathing practices, and meditation, Seva, Singing, Celebrations, you can reduce the grip of past karmas and program a more positive future. 

This modern analogy makes ancient wisdom practical: Your mind is programmable. Choose wisely what you feed it, witness thoughts without attachment, and use meditation to reset.

( Based on the Answer Gurudev gave during a public event in Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴 )

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Every act in life is either an expression of happiness or an expectation of it. For the wise, it is an expression, not an expectation.

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Prime Minister @narendramodi will attend the 45th anniversary celebrations of The @ArtofLiving Foundation and the 70th birthday celebrations of founder @Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on May 10 at the organisation's Bengaluru headquarters. The global event is expected to witness participation from delegates across 182 countries.

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[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

When you let go of "me and mine", you get access to the Infinite Energy, the Shiva Tattva, which is beauty, truth, and the ultimate blossoming of existence.

An ocean of people at the @ArtofLivingIC, and many more all over the world, soaked in Divinity on Mahashivratri.

An emotional moment as devotees witnessed the glorious puja of the Somnath Jyotirlinga, after 1,000 years.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Every experience of the past year, pleasant or unpleasant, has made you wiser, deeper, and stronger. Enter the New Year knowing you are fortunate, and that you are here to give back to society.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

A moment of stillness amidst all the chaos.

The second World Meditation Day happened, like any meditation happens!

Millions of people across thousands of cities in 150 countries joined us, including 45 states and 133 cities across America.

Let’s resolve to meditate every day and bring it to every individual on this planet to create a happy and healthy society.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

From 35 countries in Europe, in 84 locations, thousands joined to experience the 3-day Art of Living program.

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For its impactful work in river rejuvenation and water conservation, The Art of Living has been honored as Best Civil Society (National Water Awards) and Best NGO (JSJB Awards 1.0). Congratulations to all volunteers and teachers for this vital environmental initiative.

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[BWG | Gurudev Wisdom & Meditation @BreathWGrace]

When we start listening to our heart, then we know that all is one; and one God is in all. See, in our body we have so many cells and each cell has got its own life. Many cells are being born every day, many cells are dying but they do not know you.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

The awareness to step back and see yourself beyond the roles you play—that is wisdom. Once this is established in you, you become unshakable.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

A Presence is in control of the whole universe. Just do your part and relax.

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One could spend one's life worrying, brooding & being miserable or, the same energy could be used to uplift one to unimaginable heights.

Pic: @Gurudev at the Gurukul Campus at @BangaloreAshram this morning!

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Don’t label people. There is only one Divinity that expresses itself in so many modes, colors and forms. Knowing this, life becomes beautiful.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Led the #AfricaDay2025 meditation and hosted a Q&A session for dignitaries, diplomats and leaders from 13+ nations. Explored solutions to accelerate progress and strengthen peace across the continent. Over 2.5 million people participated in the #iMeditateAfrica campaign.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

When you feel ordinary, you are special.
When you feel special, you are ordinary!

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Be a part of Africa’s largest Peace Meditation led by @Gurudev.

Embrace the peace within to ignite peace across Africa | 25 May, 8 PM IST.

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