Question - Gurudev, is it okay to skip sadhana (spiritual practice) when you are doing seva (selfless service) rigorously? Because the guilt is there.
@Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji - It's okay if you miss it for a day or two; there is no harm. Even if the timing is different and you miss it, it's fine.
But when you do seva, you eat, don't you?
Treat sadhana like food.
It is food for your soul.
Just sit for a little while and do meditation, maybe do some Bhastrika. You can do at least that much, right?
A profound reminder that sadhana is not separate from seva. Just as the body needs nourishment to serve, the soul needs nourishment through meditation, pranayama, and spiritual practice. Missing it occasionally is alright, but keeping even a brief daily connection with oneself is essential.
நான் நெதர்லாந்துக்குச் சென்று வந்ததிலிருந்து, இந்தியாவுக்குத் திரும்பக் கொண்டுவரப்பட்ட சோழர் கால செப்பேடுகள் குறித்து பேரார்வம் நிலவுகிறது. எனவே #MannKiBaat நிகழ்ச்சியில் அதுபற்றிப் பேசியதுடன், சத்தீஸ்கரில் அண்மையில் கண்டெடுக்கப்பட்ட மூன்று அரிய செப்பேடுகள் பற்றியும் எடுத்துரைத்தேன்.
We are connected beyond words, beyond language, beyond religion, beyond culture to something far more beautiful. That’s our Spirit; our Consciousness.
Led a session of meditation and dialogue at the Evening of Peace, Wisdom and Cultural Harmony, held at the National Palace of Cinematography in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The evening came alive with vibrant cultural performances, weaving together local and international art forms.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that whenever any protest took place in Goa, @DrPramodPSawant would personally come, sit with the protesters and listen them
What a down to earth man 🙌🏻
Allu Aravind was at the Art of Living ashram yesterday and was mind blown by his experience with the Intuition process children! Here’s what he has to say!
The women at the tea garden in Dibrugarh sang a song, which pays homage to Jagat Janani Maa. It is amazing how they remain so connected with their culture and roots.
As a seeker of peace and a responsible global citizen, it is my dharma to speak for harmony in times of conflict.
Honourable President Donald J. Trump,
@realDonaldTrump@POTUS@JDVance
At this critical juncture, as tensions between Iran and Israel rise, the world needs leadership not just of power—but of peace.
There is one globally revered spiritual leader, humanitarian and ambassador of peace who has consistently brought conflicting sides toward dialogue — Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev
From Colombia to Iraq and Sri Lanka, his efforts have transformed hostility into dialogue and healing.
His approach goes beyond politics—working at a human level, dissolving mistrust and opening doors where diplomacy often struggles.
I humbly urge you to consider involving Gurudev #SriSriRaviShankar in the peace process.
The world cannot afford further escalation. History remembers those who choose peace.
Kindly forgive any shortcomings in my words, offered with sincerity and a prayer for peace, as the times ahead seem challenging.
With hope for a peaceful world 🙏
#WorldPeace #IranIsrael #PeaceProcess #PeaceForTheWorld
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Gujrati Muslims continue to live in Gujarat.
Kashmiri Hindus live everywhere except Kashmir.
But Genocide happened of Gujarati Muslims.
And every story about Kashmiri Hindus is a Propaganda.
Every year in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, a mother and father quietly stand beside a road that bears their son’s name... Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road.
For the country, it is a tribute. For K. Unnikrishnan and Dhanalakshmi, it is a place to remember the child they raised.
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was one of the brave commandos of the National Security Guard who laid down his life during the 2008 Mumbai attacks while rescuing civilians at the Taj Hotel.
In the middle of that night of terror, he reportedly told his team: “Do not come up, I will handle them.” He fought the terrorists so others could live. For India, he became a symbol of courage, duty, and sacrifice. But for his parents, the pride of a hero comes with the pain of losing a son.
On his birth anniversary, they still come to pay their respects... quietly, with folded hands, carrying memories only parents can understand.
The nation stands proud of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. And it remains forever indebted to him and to the parents who gave their son in service of the country. Because the freedom and safety we live with today were secured by sacrifices like his.
#SandeepUnnikrishnan #Terrorism #TerrorAttack
This Knowledge by @Gurudev if remembered will never make you feel lonely in life
Beautiful way to present the knowledge sheets in An Intimate Note to the Sincere Seeker Book of Gurudev!🤩❤️
For thousands of years, across generations,
millions have paused three times a day to offer a single prayer for the whole of humanity!
This ancient practice is Sandhyavandanam.
At sunrise, noon, and sunset, moments when nature is in transition, the mind becomes still, receptive, and aware.
At these sacred transitions, this ancient practice invites the human mind to align with the higher intelligence. At the heart of this practice lies Gayatri Japa.
Gayatri Japa is not for personal desires.
It is a universal prayer:
may clarity replace confusion,
may wisdom guide our actions!
As long as the sun rises and sets, this prayer will continue,
guarding the mind of humanity.
@Gurudev My Master @Gurudev is the most compassionate One! 🙏😇
In India, the free kitchen at Bangalore Ashram feeds thousands and on festival days lakhs of people.. the one at Berlin is a glimpse of what happens in the Ashram every single day.
In freezing temperatures in Berlin 50,000 households were without heating or power for four days. Joined the regional mayor and member of German parliament, to distribute food and support those affected.
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.