Sri Sri Ravishankar is an Indian Yog Guru. He was born in Papanasam, Tamil Nadu13 May 1956.Sudhakar Chaturvedi, an Indian Vedic scholar and close friend of Mahatma Gandhi, served as Ravi Shankar's first mentor. He graduated from Bengaluru University's St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor of Science. After receiving his degree, Shankar travelled with his second instructor, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi,delivering presentations, organising conferences, and establishing facilities for Transcendental Meditation and Ayurveda.

In 1982, Gurudev entered a ten-day period of silence in Shimoga located in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique, was born. With time, the Sudarshan Kriya became the center-piece of the Art of Living courses.

 

The Art of Living

The Art of Living was established by Gurudev as a global, non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organisation. Its educational and self-development programmes provide effective methods for reducing stress and promoting wellbeing. These methods, which have been successful everywhere and at all societal levels, are not just appealing to a particular group of people.

According to Guru ji, spirituality is what strengthens human virtues like love, compassion, and zeal. It transcends all religions and cultural backgrounds. Thus, it is accessible to everyone. He believes that our shared spiritual connection as members of the same human family is more important than any distinctions based on race, gender, religion, or other identities.

He claimed that since the pursuit of knowledge is the root of both science and spirituality, they are related and compatible. Science is the answer to the inquiry "What is this?" whereas spirituality is the answer to the question "Who am I?" His stated objective is to establish a world devoid of tension and violence, emphasising that joy can only be experienced in the present moment. It is said that his programmes provide useful tools to assist in achieving this. He emphasises the value of both meditation and spiritual practise as well as charitable work by viewing breath as the conduit between the body and mind and a tool for mind relaxation. Truth, in his opinion, "must be paradoxical since it is spherical rather than linear."

Spirituality and Human Values

Gurudev outlines his vision of a stress- and violence-free Uganda on his first visit to the nation. Gurudev engaged in conversations with members of the media, a number of dignitaries, and community leaders during which he shared his views on a variety of initiatives that Art of Living has pioneered to improve the world, including empowering women, empowering youth, socioeconomic development, holistic wellness, and many others.

With more than 30,000 teachers and more than one million volunteers working on service projects in 170 countries, Gurudev has generated a wave of voluntarism and service that has led to one of the largest volunteer-based organisations in the world.

A Peace Figure

Gurudev has been a key player in international peace talks.

Gurudev's programmes have a demonstrable effect on persons involved in armed conflict to choose the road of peace in places like Colombia, Kosovo, Iraq and Syria, Cote d'Ivoire, Kashmir, Assam, and Bihar in India, as well as in Colombia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Syria. In a world plagued by growing violence and war, Gurudev is presenting an alternative route in which people discover inner tranquilly, which serves as the foundation for peace and harmony in society. For instance, trauma recovery initiatives have helped many Iraqis since 2003.

The main societal issues have been addressed by Gurudev's activities at the national-community level.For instance, youth empowerment initiatives in the US are addressing the issues of gang violence, drug abuse, and alcoholism in inner cities and schools. Documentaries have been made about the renowned Project Welcome Home Troops, which has helped US military veterans overcome life-altering trauma.

In 2001–2002 and again starting in 2017, Gurudev worked in India to find a peaceful resolution to the long-running Ayodhya controversy. The Supreme Court of India chose him as one of the three mediators to settle the case in acknowledgment of his initiatives. In 2019, the 500-year-old problem was finally resolved.

He has been trying to create a middle ground between the leaders of the government and the opposition in Venezuela so that the country's ongoing social and political crisis can be resolved peacefully.

Gurudev is the founder and supporter of movements like India Against Corruption and the World Forum for Ethics in Business that aim to resurrect ethics in public life.

Over 70,000 students in India have benefited from Gurudev's establishment of 702 schools, which provide free education to the disadvantaged in even the most rural locations, preparing them to become contributing members of society.

Over 8,00,000 prisoners have been reached by the Art of Living-IAHV Prison Program, which aids in prisoner rehabilitation. For example, the Interior Ministry of Uruguay has decreased the prison term for inmates who have completed the Art of Living Prison Program.

It is well known that Gurudev's huge global network of volunteers can mobilise trauma and disaster aid for afflicted communities anywhere in the world, including, but not limited to, Mexico, Haiti, the USA, Germany, Canada, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Japan.

Numerous millions of people all around the world have benefited personally from Gurudev's self-development programmes in terms of stress reduction and a feeling of peace and well-being. Along with Gurudev's one-of-a-kind Sudarshan Kriya, a potent breathing method that promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being, these programmes are grounded on the age-old Yoga techniques and tailored for contemporary demands. Independent medical studies from reputable medical institutions have demonstrated the effects of these procedures on the reduction of cortisol (the stress hormone), the strengthening of the immune system, and the relief of depression.

Numerous honours have been given to Gurudev all throughout the world, including the highest civilian distinctions from Colombia, Mongolia, and Paraguay. Additionally, the Padma Vibhushan, the nation's highest annual honour for remarkable and illustrious service, was given to him by the President of India. 24 Honorary Doctorates have been awarded to him globally. Gurudev visits close to 40 nations annually, spreading the straightforward but inspirational idea that wisdom and love can triumph over suffering.

Sudarshan Kriya

Breathing is the first act of life. Within the breath is the unexplored secret of life. Sudarshan Kriya is a powerful yet simple rhythmic breathing technique. It incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath, harmonizing the body, mind and emotions.

The technique eliminates stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depression, leaving the mind calm, focused and the body energized, completely relaxed.

Nature's rhythm is that day comes after night, seasons change, and trees lose their old leaves to grow new ones.

The body, mind, and emotions all have biological rhythms that are similar to those in nature. When stress or sickness throw off these biological rhythms, we feel uneasy, unsatisfied, disturbed, and unhappy.

These rhythms of the body, mind, and emotions are synchronised with those of Nature by Sudarshan Kriya®. When we are in harmony, we have better health and more joy, which in turn promotes harmony in our daily lives and interpersonal interactions. Prolactin, a hormone associated with well-being, studies have shown, dramatically rises from the very first session.

It promotes wellbeing on all levels—physical, mental, emotional, and social—and is a crucial component of Art of Living programmes. Practitioners of the Sudarshan Kriya have experienced improved immunity, enhanced stamina, and long-lasting high energy levels. Millions of individuals all across the world have benefited from it, making their lives worth celebrating!

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