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6ft. Himalayas.

[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.

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Well-known Belgian actress and singer Karen Damen, a true seeker, met with me.

[Swami Advaiithaananda स्वामी अद्वैतानन्दः @JGDSwamiji]

A stress-free mind is the source of love.
@Gurudev 🍁🍁

[Sarbananda Sonowal @sarbanandsonwal]

A visionary step by Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to safeguard the future of Bharat's Yuva Shakti.

Constitution of the High Powered Task Force on examination reforms led by Shri Nandan Nilekani ji reiterates Modi Govt's unwavering commitment to building a future ready, transparent, secure and world-class examination ecosystem for students.

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Q: Gurudev, Is having a Guru in one's life really that important?

@Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji - The ancient proverb goes, “Guru bina gati nahin,” which translates to “There is no progress without a Guru.” A city without streets, a king without a treasury, a merchant without a business, a face without a nose, a life without wisdom, and a life without a Guru are all considered the same. There are two aspects: one is to have a Guru, and the other is to play the role of a Guru. Why is there so much emphasis on the Guru in the East, especially for thousands of years? It is said that there is no freedom, no liberation, without the Guru.

What is the role of a Guru? What does a Guru do? Why do you need a Guru? When you ponder these questions, you come across some salient features. Life is a dichotomy; it is not simple. It is made up of opposites like pleasure and pain, happiness and suffering, greed and generosity, and dispassion and passion. Life is full of opposite values, and they pull you in different directions. When the complications in life become overwhelming, the mind can break down. It needs support; it needs guidance. Wisdom is essential, and a Guru is not just a body but wisdom and light. When one’s life and wisdom are inseparable, then you call him a Guru.

Have you observed that your wisdom remains intact when you are not involved in a situation? You give great advice when somebody else is in trouble, but when u are in trouble, you don’t get those ideas. This is because wisdom dawns when u are out of the mess. If there is wisdom, how can there be any mess?

A Guru is one who is out of the mess and watches the chaos. You must have heard about circuit breakers. When a surge of electricity comes to a circuit breaker, it just breaks and saves the apparatus by stopping the excess electricity from flowing. Similarly, a Guru plays the role of a circuit breaker. When the mind cannot handle a situation, the Guru comes in and saves the mind. Whatever u cannot handle, whatever appears to be too much, u give it to the Guru, so u remain sane and balanced.

When there is a compelling desire that overwhelms your mind, the Guru is there with unconditional love and support to help you manage it. You offer your desires and pain to the Guru. So, having a Guru means being able to smile all the time without worry, walk with confidence, be fearless, and have a vision. That is wisdom.

There is another aspect to being a Guru. To be a Guru is to be uninvolved yet full of love and compassion. Usually, where there is love, you are either totally involved and entangled, or you don’t care. But a Guru is different. A Guru is full of caring and compassion while being established in wisdom.

Can’t you play the role of a Guru to others in your life? If you have not played the role of a Guru to at least one person in your life, your life is not complete. Can’t you love someone unconditionally without expecting anything in return, not even a thanks? If not, then you are missing something. You are missing that expression of life, that divinity in you. It’s not that difficult to play the Guru. You give advice anyway, but you must also be wise. Just advising without being wise doesn’t mean anything. Wisdom is being centered and being in the knowledge.

Who am I? I’m not the body, but I am the spirit. I’m the light. I am love, I’m light, I’m compassion. This is wisdom. Don’t sit and wait for the future for this wisdom to dawn in you to become a Guru to someone. No, you have to know it is there already. You are in love already. You simply have to start playing the role to make life full. Both aspects are needed: playing a Guru, which is seva or service, and having a Guru, which means experiencing total relaxation and unity with the being.

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Thousands joined “The Journey Within” in Charlotte for an evening of wisdom, music, and meditation.

Was warmly welcomed by State Senator @woodsonbradley, who proclaimed July 24 as “Art of Living Day” in the State of North Carolina.

The Mayors of Gastonia and Concord also presented proclamations recognizing the work of the Art of Living and it’s service to communities across the state.

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Lord Shiva accepts everything both good and bad as prasad. Surrender everything to him to be free says @Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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Met with volunteers and teachers of Antwerp, Belgium.

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Noted with thanks. Will do everything possible

[Davinder @devratra68]

The Secret No One Told You About! @Gurudev @art of living ⁦@OfficeOfGurudev⁩ @asunil2001 @i_am_a_sadhak

[Art of Living International Center @ArtofLivingIC]

I am not going to be disturbed by this. I am bigger than this. Just this one thought in the mind - I AM BIGGER THAN THIS, uplifts the spirit higher. — @Gurudev

There is more. Come hear it from Gurudev, in person. Spiritual Sojourn — Knowledge Talk at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru: 14 – 16 Aug. 2026.

👉 Seats filling fast! Reserve your’s today: https://t.co/LNmlr1HbSE

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Was received by the President of Iceland, Mrs. Halla Tómasdóttir, at the official residence, where we discussed a range of important issues, including AI, mental health, youth, and prison programs. She is dynamic and compassionate, and her commitment to society and women’s empowerment is truly noteworthy.

[Sunil | IIT Kharagpur | @ArtofLiving Faculty 🧘‍♂️ @asunil2001]

Life Transforming Wisdom 🔥
By @Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji - "THERE IS NO LOSING IN LIFE,
EITHER YOU WIN OR MAKE OTHERS WIN"

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अधिकांशत: आपका अंतर्ज्ञान स्वयं के बजाय दूसरों के लिए बेहतर काम करता है 🧘🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

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[Sunil | IIT Kharagpur | @ArtofLiving Faculty 🧘‍♂️ @asunil2001]

How does Divine Love help us overcome too much attachment to the Material things?

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Meditation with Gurudev = Pure Magic! Here’s what a participant at an event in Luxembourg has to say!