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Sri
Sri Ravi Shankar
Art of Living - Bangalore,
India
In 1982, Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar began to teach the Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful
breathing technique which eliminates stress and brings
one completely into the present moment. Today this program
is taught in over 140 countries as part of the Art of
Living Course. Millions of people around the world have
experienced physical and emotional healing from these
programs which help eliminate stress and create a sense
of belonging. His simple message of love, practical
wisdom, and compassion continues to inspire people from
all walks of life, and he encourages everyone to follow
their chosen religious or spiritual path while honoring
the path of others. |
DIWALI
Time and space are infinite. Grains of sand
are countless. Atoms in the universe are innumerable. So also
are the stars, the galaxies.
The same is with life on this planet. There
is neither a beginning nor an end, because all is spherical.
A sphere has no beginning and no end, no goal or direction.
Truth has no direction, no goal. Truth itself
is the goal and Truth is infinite.
Feeling and experiencing the infinity within
this finite body, living timelessness within the time span
of life, uncovering bliss within the misery - this is what
you are here for.
Today is Diwali - the Festival
of Lights. The streets and buildings are lit up with colorful
lights.
The four aspects of Diwali:
1. Lights: symbolizing
the spreading of Knowledge.
2. Firecrackers: Watching
the firecrackers gives a relief to the explosive tendencies
inside. When the explosion happens outside, the explosion
inside is diffused.
3. Gift exchange and distribution
of sweets: Sweets dispel the bitterness and renew
the friendship.
4. Feeling abundance: Feeling
a sense of abundance brings awareness and gratefulness for
what one has.
When this wisdom dawns, it gives rise to
celebration. However, in celebration you may lose your focus
or awareness. The ancient rishis knew this, so to maintain
awareness amidst the gaiety of celebration, they brought sacredness
and puja to every event.
Celebrate the Knowledge and feel the
abundance, for "those who have will be given more"!
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