Parnika Sharma

[The Statesman @TheStatesmanLtd]

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Imphal to Indore, the scale of the gathering at The Art of Living International Centre reflected the extraordinary breadth of his influence across public life | @ArtofLiving | @Gurudev
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[Office Of Gurudev @OfficeOfGurudev]

How @Gurudev’s Sudarshan Kriya and Meditations are helping boardroom leaders think clearly and make better decisions.

Read more: https://t.co/R20J7cXhjZ

@Newsweek

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Congratulations, Shri @himantabiswa, on returning as the Chief Minister of Assam. Wishing you continued success.

[Erik Solheim @ErikSolheim]

Warm congrats to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on his 70th birthday today! ❤️🇮🇳❤️

I am proud to consider myself a friend of Gurudev. He is a man of peace, compassion, love and knowledge. He embodies the leadership qualities the world today so desperately needs.

Since his wonderful Art of Living Ashram is near Bengaluru, many may not know that he was born in Tamil Nadu. And of course he is named after Adi Shankara, the 8th century Hindu reformer who taught the world the revolutionary idea of oneness.

Sri Sri has been involved in numerous peace efforts across the globe. I came to know him when we both pursued peace in Sri Lanka. He incarnates the idea that we should aim for inner peace as well as peace in our communities and at the world scene.

Gurudev believes in both spirituality and science. He encourages us not by a fixed set of dogma, but to become seekers, always looking for better and more moral answers. He makes us better versions of ourselves.

Congrats Gurudev! May you have many more years to teach us and inspire us!

[Pujya Swamiji @PujyaSwamiji]

परमार्थ निकेतन से श्रद्धेय @Gurudev जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। आप सदैव स्वस्थ, प्रसन्न, दीर्घायु और दिव्यायु हों। @ArtofLiving @ArtofLivingYoga के माध्यम से शांति, प्रेम और सकारात्मकता का संदेश पूरे विश्व में निरंतर प्रसारित होता रहे। माँ गंगा आपको उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, शक्ति और आनंदमय जीवन प्रदान करे.
@ArtofLivingIC @ArtofLivingYoga

[Kailash Vijayvargiya @KailashOnline]

आज सपरिवार बेंगलुरु पहुंचकर पद्म विभूषण से सम्मानित, प्रख्यात आध्यात्मिक गुरु एवं आर्ट ऑफ लिविंग फाउंडेशन के संस्थापक श्री श्री रविशंकर जी से आत्मीय भेंट कर उनका अभिनंदन किया तथा उन्हें जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं प्रेषित कीं।

यह सुखद संयोग भी रहा कि आज तारीख अनुसार मेरा भी जन्मदिन है। ऐसे पावन अवसर पर गुरुजी का सान्निध्य प्राप्त होना सकारात्मकता से भर देने वाला अनुभव रहा।

गुरुजी का जीवन मानवता, आध्यात्मिक चेतना, सेवा, करुणा और विश्व शांति के संदेश को समर्पित है। उनका मार्गदर्शन करोड़ों लोगों के जीवन में आशा, संतुलन और आत्मविश्वास का संचार कर रहा है।

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Warm birthday greetings to @Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji.

Through his teachings of peace, compassion and inner harmony, he has touched countless lives and inspired a more mindful way of living.

I pray to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev for his good health and long life.

[Parnika Sharma @dearparnika]

@PrasadKarwa 🩷🩷🩷

[Prasad Karwa @PrasadKarwa]

A little long read… but I’m sure it will be worth it. ❤️

There’s this person who is loved, accepted, and respected by people from every religion across the world.

At a time when peace often feels difficult because of religious and ideological conflicts, there exists a man who is embraced by everyone, everywhere.

I had the privilege of being close to him during the pandemic, and every single day left me in awe. I have never seen him lose his smile, complain, blame, or reject anyone. He simply knows the language of love.

He connects effortlessly with everyone — from farmers to politicians, businessmen to prisoners, housewives to youngsters. Every person feels comfort and belonging around him. Being with him feels like being embraced by a loving mother.

I have always been a skeptic — someone who questions everything. When I first heard about him, I simply wished to know him better. It’s been more than 15 years now… and I still wish to know him. But now I realize that fully knowing him is impossible… and yet somehow possible too.

Because once he said:
“T um khud ko jaan lo, toh mujhe jaan jaoge.”
He is celebrating his 70th birthday today.

Since last night, I’ve been wondering what to write, but honestly, I’m still clueless. Even while writing this, I have no prepared thoughts — I’m simply typing whatever comes from the heart. Because no words can truly describe his magnanimity.

Once, my teacher said:
“We don’t believe in miracles, we rely on miracles.”

And believe me when I say this — it is absolutely true.
There have been countless moments in my life, and in the lives of so many others, where logic, science, or reasoning simply fail to explain what happened. All we know is that there is some divine force protecting and guiding us every single day.

The biggest celebrities and superstars fade into the background when he is around. Not because of his influence, reach, or position — but because he celebrates life itself. He celebrates love. He celebrates existence.

I have seen people literally jump over crowds just to get close to him, wait for hours for a single glimpse, fill airports, ashrams, roads, and beaches wherever he goes. Yet the most beautiful thing is this — even in a crowd of thousands, somehow, you feel seen by him. You feel that he is there only for you.

Reading scriptures once felt impossible for me, until I started listening to Gurudev’s discourses.

Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Ashtavakra Gita, Shiva Sutras — teachings that once felt too profound for my small mind suddenly became simple, relatable, and deeply alive through his words.

Sometimes I feel my soul had been longing for this spiritual transformation all along. It was searching for a true Guru until I found him.

It is truly one of the rarest blessings in life to have a Guru.

And today, my Guru turns 70.

@Gurudev I love you. ❤️

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

This afternoon, took part in the 45th anniversary celebrations of Art of Living and also inaugurated the Dhyan Mandir. My compliments to all those associated with Art of Living for their rich service to society, which is clearly reflected in their various initiatives.

@ArtofLiving

@Gurudev

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Tomorrow, 10th May, I will be attending various programmes in Karnataka and Telangana.

At 11 AM tomorrow, I will join the programme to mark the 45th anniversary celebrations of the establishment of the Art of Living. In line with our ethos of serving society, they have been doing commendable work across a wide range of sectors.

In the afternoon, I will reach Hyderabad, where development works worth around Rs. 9500 crore will be inaugurated or their foundation stones will be laid. These works cover sectors such as roads, logistics, textiles, railways, energy and more. I will then join the programme to dedicate the Sindhu Hospital to the nation.

In the evening, I will address a BJP rally in the city. Fed up of the BRS misrule earlier and the Congress misrule now, Telangana is looking towards the BJP. Our rising support indicates our Party is Telangana’s preferred choice!

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[Press Trust of India @PTI_News]

PHOTO | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living

[ANI @ANI]

As the Art of Living celebrates its 45th anniversary and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar turns 70, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Art of Living International Centre to offer his wishes and launch various service initiatives: Art of Living

[Parnika Sharma @dearparnika]

@TheWeekLive @Gurudev This one is going to be a fantastic read! @Gurudev and his inspiring work will be remembered for generations to come. ✨

[THE WEEK @TheWeekLive]

In a world constantly searching for calm, @Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has become a voice millions continue to turn to. As he turns 70, this week’s cover story explores the journey, influence and global appeal of the spiritual leader who has shaped conversations around peace, meditation and human connection across borders. @ArtofLiving

With voices from public life, personal reflections and exclusive insights, the story looks at the many layers behind his enduring impact on people around the world.

Also in this issue:
• One year after Operation Sindoor and how drones are changing modern warfare
• Why the Iran war is fuelling fears of a wider arms race
• Karan Johar on cinema, commerce and why films should make money too
• A special health supplement on the brain, computers and our future

The new issue of The Week is out now. Pick up your copy today.

(The Week, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, spirituality, mindfulness, global guru, peace initiatives, cover story, Karan Johar interview, world affairs)

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[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Concluded the Latin American tour in Rio de Janeiro with huge enthusiasm! Started Volunteer for a Better Brazil & four new centres in Rio!

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Led a session of wisdom and meditation for a gathering of enthusiastic @ArtofLiving advanced program graduates at Delhi University.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

The direction of life is only towards Love.

Prosperity has no value without Love.

The spiritual path has no value and is dry without Love.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

India is where spirituality blossomed on a battlefield, in the form of the Bhagavad Gita. Peace and valor have always coexisted here, and the world needs both today.

Honored war veterans and families of martyrs at the @ArtofLivingIC with the Shaurya Samman Awards, organized by @AryavarthThe. Their sacrifice for the safety and security of the country is immeasurable.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

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.