Venu Dasu

Faculty at The Art Of Living, Experienced Software Professional

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The world might seem imperfect, but deep down, everything is perfect. Perfection is hidden, while imperfection is visible. - @Gurudev

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Question - Gurudev, how can we nurture our interest in sadhana, satsang, and seva while managing our everyday responsibilities?
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@Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji - In life, everyone is constantly searching for happiness and peace. However, realising where true happiness lies and turning toward the path of 'sadhana' (spiritual practice) and divine contemplation is not something everyone can achieve. In a world relentlessly chasing material desires, if someone feels a deep inclination to turn inward, it is no mere coincidence. It requires a special destiny and accumulated spiritual merit. Why doesn’t everyone receive it? There are billions of human beings in this universe. Among humans, the majority remain confined to the basic cycle of birth, death, survival, and sleep. But the realisation that there is something far beyond this mundane existence awakens only in a select few.

For a seed to germinate, it needs not only good soil and water, but also the blessings of nature and auspicious time. Similarly, for a spiritual thirst to be awakened in a human being, it also needs the fruits of good deeds in previous lives. It is our inner 'Samskaras' (spiritual impressions) that guide us. The devotion, pull, and interest we feel toward Sadhana and the Divine in this lifetime is a direct continuation of the noble seeking and good deeds we performed in our past births .

Entering the path of the Divine is an extraordinary blessing. How exactly do we define this supreme good fortune? Having the wisdom to realize that material pleasures are temporary, and possessing the drive to seek eternal bliss, is a massive merit in itself. Having a Guru in life to serve as a guiding light through the darkness is the greatest blessing the Divine can bestow. Being able to dedicate a little time every single day to meditate and pray is a luxury and a privilege in today’s chaotic world. The sun shines equally on everyone. But light cannot enter a room with tightly closed windows. The very mind that inspires you to open that window, that inspiration is your good fortune. Divine grace is constantly showering upon us, through Sadhana, we simply prepare our minds to receive it. If you feel a natural inclination toward the path of God, you are truly blessed. But the journey does not end there. We must carefully protect and sustain this immense merit. To do that, we must nurture the 3 foundational pillars:
1. Sadhana Daily Meditation and Pranayama - Calms the mind and elevates your energy levels.
2. Satsang Engaging in wisdom discussions and Bhajans Dissolves negative thoughts and nurtures pure devotion.
3. Seva Selfless service without expecting anything in return Eradicates ego and multiplies your spiritual merit.

Spirituality is not about renouncing the world and fleeing to the forests. Instead, it is about living right here in the world while effortlessly maintaining your inner peace. Those who have found their way to this path are simply enjoying the beautiful fruits of their past merits. If there is even a tiny spiritual thought or a quiet desire to meditate inside you, rest assured, you have been chosen by nature. The ultimate proof that the Divine loves you is this very opportunity you have received to practice Sadhana. Recognize this, embrace this grand fortune with a heart full of gratitude, and continue your beautiful journey with joy and a smile. Transition smoothly into the light.

[Venu Dasu @VenuDasu]

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

🔥 Can You Renounce Without Giving Up Your Responsibilities? Lord Krishna Explains in Bhagavad Gita 18.1 📖

“Arjuna said: O mighty-armed Krishna, I wish to understand the truth about Sannyasa (renunciation) and Tyaga (abandonment), distinctly.”

🌿 Core Meaning

Krishna clarifies in 18.2. Sannyasa is associated with giving up desire-driven actions, while Tyaga means giving up attachment to the fruits of action.

The deeper question is not simply, “What am I doing?” but “What is motivating my action?”

🧠 Deeper Meaning

The Gita points toward inner renunciation.

You can remain engaged in life and still be inwardly free.

Duty remains. Effort remains. Responsibility remains. What changes is your attachment to the outcome.

🧘 The Gita’s Alternative

Don’t abandon your responsibilities. Abandon the attachment that makes them binding.

Give your best, while remembering that the result is never entirely in your hands.

🌱 Practical Application

Think of one responsibility you are carrying today.

Ask: “Am I trying to escape this responsibility, or am I attached to how I want it to turn out?”

Before an important task, remind yourself:

“My responsibility is to give my best. The result is not in my hands.”

That shift is the beginning of Tyaga.

🪷 Reflection

Where today can you give your best without demanding a particular outcome?

@Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Insight

Gurudev’s teachings emphasize that renunciation is not merely withdrawing from life. It is releasing attachment to the fruits of action while remaining engaged.

✨ The Essence

Renounce selfish craving. Perform your duty. Offer your action to the Divine. Let go of the fruits.

🕉️ Sanskrit Shloka

अर्जुन उवाच संन्यासस्य महाबाहो तत्त्वमिच्छामि वेदितुम् । त्यागस्य च हृषीकेश पृथक्केशिनिषूदन ॥ १ ॥

English Pronunciation: Arjuna uvācha Saṁnyāsasya mahābāho tattvam icchāmi veditum | Tyāgasya cha Hṛṣīkeśa pṛthak Keśiniṣūdana || 18.1

English Translation: “Arjuna said: O mighty-armed Krishna, I wish to understand the truth about Sannyasa and Tyaga distinctly.”

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[NK GOSWAMI @NarendraGoswami]

The Unarmed Goddess: A Triumph of the Human Spirit

The Constitution of India guarantees equality of status and opportunity. Yet, for persons with disabilities, true equality is not merely a legal guarantee; it is a daily battle against societal prejudice.

The image of this young girl—without arms, performing a flawless gymnastics routine on the world stage—is the most powerful vindication of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

She is not asking for charity; she is claiming her rightful place on the podium. Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, has been expansively interpreted by our courts to include the right to live with dignity.

This child has not just lived with dignity; she has defined it. Her achievement is a testament to the fact that the human spirit cannot be confined by physical limitations. The law can provide ramps and reservations, but only the indomitable will of the individual can conquer the world.

Let us not patronize this young woman with pity. She does not need our sympathy; she deserves our respect. In a country where we treat disability as a curse, she has turned it into a superpower.

The Sanskrit phrase from the post—"Ashta Siddhis"—refers to the eight divine powers in Hindu mythology. But she has achieved something far greater than mythological powers: she has mastered the power of self-belief. I have fought cases for the marginalized for decades, and I can tell you that the biggest obstacle for a disabled person is not the physical body; it is the social mindset. She has shattered that mindset.

We must ask ourselves: why does it take a miracle for us to see the humanity of a disabled person? Why is our system so broken that only the extraordinary among them can rise? The state must do more. But today, we salute this extraordinary daughter of India.

Life is not a problem to be solved; it is a mystery to be lived. This girl has lived the mystery. When existence takes away two arms, it gives something else in return—an immense reservoir of will, balance, and grace.

She has become a living example of what I call "Zorba the Buddha"—the celebration of the body and the spirit together. Do not look at her and think of what is missing. Look at her and see what is present: a soul so luminous that the physical body becomes secondary.

She is not disabled; she is extra-abled. She has proven that the real arms of a human being are not flesh and bone; they are courage and consciousness. Let this be a lesson to the "Palace of Idiots" we call society: stop defining people by their limitations.

See the infinite within the finite. She is flying not just with her body, but with her soul. Dance with her, celebrate her, and learn from her.

This little girl is not just an athlete; she is a teacher. She teaches us that the human spirit is unbreakable. She teaches us that the true measure of a nation is not how it treats its most powerful, but how it honors its most vulnerable.

Let her flight inspire us to break the shackles of our own prejudices. She has mastered the Ashta Siddhis, but the greatest siddhi of all is the courage to be free.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

A fragrant flower can only spread fragrance. Sometimes people behave badly because that is what they have inside. Can a happy person go and hit somebody? Impossible.

[Office Of Gurudev @OfficeOfGurudev]

Ganesh Chaturthi marks a unique art of reaching the formless Paramatma called Lord Ganesh by the repeated worship of his manifest form.

Best wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi from Sri Sri Gurukul today to all! 🙏

[The Pioneer @TheDailyPioneer]

Agenda

The Wisdom Behind The Form of Ganesha

By @Gurudev

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@ArtofLivingYoga @SriSriU @SriSriTattva

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Thousands from around the world journey Beyond Knowledge at the Bengaluru Ashram.

[Deepinder Goyal @deepigoyal]

Entropy x Meditation

I am glad to have @temple and Sri Sri Institute for Advanced Research (SSIAR), the research arm of Art of Living, collaborate to measure the effect of different meditation practices through Entropy.

Entropy is a new biomarker on @temple that also measures your body’s (para)sympathetic state, and we have seen it drop real time during meditation, while HR stays flat.

I am looking forward to seeing which meditation practice produces the deepest parasympathetic response 🧘‍♂️

All I knew about @Gurudev until today was that he taught meditation to millions of people. I went to meet him to try having him as a part of our study with experienced meditators. He said “machines don’t work on me” and encouraged us to conduct the study with other experienced meditators in the ashram.

Temple is a science first organisation, and we visited Art of Living to measure meditation’s effect on Entropy. Results on our studies with @ArtofLiving will be published soon.

[Art of Living Free Schools @aolschools]

✈️ From classroom to cockpit! Our students took flight in an exciting workshop featuring the Airbus A320neo and Boeing F/A-18. From pre-flight checks to hands-on controls, aviation came alive! 🚀🌍

#giftasmile #FlightSimulation #Aviation #ExperientialLearning

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Congratulations to the scientists who have designed a groundbreaking device to filter dust and smoke. An innovative solution to pollution, especially in highly populated urban areas!

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Decoding the known is science. Exploring the unknown is spirituality.

[Office Of Gurudev @OfficeOfGurudev]

Deepinder Goyal, entrepreneur and founder of Zomato, visited the Art of Living International Center in Bengaluru and met @Gurudev, seeking His blessings.

A moment of connection, reflection and grace.

@deepigoyal

[Office Of Gurudev @OfficeOfGurudev]

We were delighted to have H.E. Dr. Ulziit Luvsanjav, The Ambassador of Mongolia to India and his wife at the Art of Living International Center, Bangalore, India. They had a warm interaction with @Gurudev.

[Office Of Gurudev @OfficeOfGurudev]

Honorary Counsel of Ivory Coast, Malawi, Senegal, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Estonia take blessings from @Gurudev.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Had an interaction with a Gen Z group from Tamil Nadu. They are highly motivated to take up social projects.

[Organiser Weekly @eOrganiser]

Former Naxals seek spiritual path at Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living ashram as India declares win over red terror

Writes: Kirti Pandey

@Gurudev @ArtofLiving
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[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

As part of the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at the Bengaluru Ashram, the 'Annakoot' today featured over 2,631 food items. The massive feast was prepared by volunteers from Gujarat and Bihar using responsibly sourced organic ingredients, with each item presented in eco-friendly packaging.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

The test of your peace is only when there are obstacles. Be thankful for them.