Vivek Ananth

Postdoctoral Researcher at Buck Institute for Research on Aging

[Vivek Ananth @vivekananthrp]

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[THE WEEK @TheWeekLive]

In a world where leaders often get caught up in their own image, how can spiritual leaders stay grounded?

In this clip, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@Gurudev) shares his perspective on true leadership: it’s not about promoting yourself, but about walking the talk, serving society, and giving selflessly. He explains why spirituality thrives in love, connection, and humility, rather than ego or personal gain.

Discover what makes a leader genuinely worthy of following.

Interview by: Anirudha Karindalam, Chief Subeditor

Watch the full interview on THE WEEK's YouTube channel!

@ArtofLiving

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[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Life is much larger than birth and death, failure and success. You are the unblemished, pure, eternal Self. Knowing this, you will walk like a King.

[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]

Happiness is a habit. It brings humor in your life, lightens tense situations, and makes you resilient amidst challenges. You can only cultivate it when your mind is free from stress. Meditation is THE way to rid your mind of stress.

Meditate with the Sattva App - https://t.co/li4B6XpP3o

[Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp]

Rejecting a student-centric, future-focused policy like NEP 2020 is a step backward.

NEP 2020 does not impose any language on any State. Politicising NEP 2020 to sustain political narratives is reprehensible.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Blessed are those who are bored. They can lift their eyes to a higher truth and reality. Be bored with everything in this world, for that boredom beckons you beyond.

[Art of Living USA @artoflivingusa]

Get ready to ring in the New Year in a fun and unique way!
From the comfort of your home, join the LIVE webcast celebrations with Gurudev at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. We’ll SING, we’ll DANCE, and we’ll MEDITATE as we transition into 2025 🎉

Following Gurudev’s record-breaking World Meditation Day (where 8.5 million people joined from across the globe!), this event promises to be an uplifting and inspiring experience.
Mark your calendars for Dec 31, and let’s get ready to CELEBRATE!

[Vivek Ananth @vivekananthrp]

I invite you to join millions for an epic meditation to celebrate the United Nations’ inaugural World Meditation Day on December 21

🧘🏻 World Meditates with Gurudev

🗓️ Saturday, 21 Dec
⏰ 9:30 AM EST / 6:30 AM PST / 8 PM IST

https://t.co/9dYTRzDB4W

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar delivers a keynote address at the inaugural session of the first-ever World Meditation Day at the United Nations headquarters, in New York.

He says "Today, meditation is not a luxury as it was thought, but it is a necessity. I would call it mental hygiene. Like you have dental hygiene, we have mental hygiene wherein meditation can help us to be more centred and away from aggression and depression. The mental health crisis has taken a big toll on our population. On one side, our young population is undergoing such aggressive behaviour. On the other side, there is depression. Meditation helps us to be more centred. It brings us sensitivity and sensibility at the same time. The two important factors of any civilized society. We need to be sensitive towards ourselves, towards fellow being and also for the environment. Meditation makes us more conscious about our environment, and conscious about the feelings of people around us. It helps us to stay away from those antisocial activities which would harm oneself and others..."

(Source: UNTV)

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Let’s come together for the World’s largest meditation from One World Trade Center on Dec 21st at 9:30 AM ET / 8:00 PM IST.

https://t.co/ZZG5tzTSoD

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Glad to hear that 21 Dec has been declared as World Meditation Day by the @UN . Finally meditation has been recognized by all the nations. It is food for the soul and the answer to all the challenges of modern day life. @AmbHarishP

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

The Tirupati laddu row has inflicted a deep wound and rage in the Hindu psyche. It is high time that temple management is overseen by, and handed over to, religious leaders and devotees, rather than self-serving officials, ruthless business people and politicians.
#TirumalaLaddu #TirupatiControversy

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

You see violence in someone's actions and feel violent toward them. Then you are not much different from that person. Forgiveness saves your mind and spirit from becoming violent about violence.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

So what if you're not calm? Wanting to always be calm is an issue. In life, if you get disturbed for a while, so what? You will bounce back. This knowledge acts as a safety valve within you, and this awareness comes with more meditation.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Launched the first Impact Report of the @ArtofLiving’s Himalay Unnati Mission, a consortium of 102 institutions to create a unified voice to protect the spiritual, socio-cultural, economic and ecological heritage of the Himalayas. https://t.co/LnqO4qvKrg

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Certainty is often perceived as freedom. Yet, real freedom is feeling liberated amidst uncertainty. Being certain about the uncertainty of the relative world instills a “certain” faith in the absolute!

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

In moments when you encounter your limitations and boundaries, observe: Are you confined by these boundaries, or can you preserve your freedom, your non-judgmental stance, and innocent love? If you can solidify this, nothing in the world can take away your peace.

[Trichur Brothers @TrichurBrothers]

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Mera Ram || Mera Pran

@narendramodi sir's historic speech is now the lyrics of our next production, dedicated to millions of Ram Bhakths.

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @ShriRamTeerth @annamalai_k @nitin_gadkari @AmitShah

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Voting is a privilege & a responsibility. For first-time voters in India,world’s largest democracy, it’s a step from childhood to active adulthood. Focus on the big picture, not just local issues. Vote with pride & a vision for future. Your vote is crucial! #LokSabhaElections2024