Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Spiritual Leader

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, known for his teachings on peace and love.

Born
May 13, 1956
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar — Life and Legacy

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a prominent spiritual leader recognized for his contributions to promoting peace and love through his teachings and humanitarian efforts. He founded the Art of Living Foundation, which aims to foster a stress-free, violence-free society. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of inner peace as a prerequisite for global harmony. One of his notable quotes, 'The mind is like a monkey, it jumps from one thought to another,' encapsulates his view on the restless nature of human thought and the necessity of meditation for achieving tranquility. This perspective challenges the common notion that happiness comes solely from external achievements, urging individuals to look within for fulfillment. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's teachings encourage individuals to embrace love as a transformative force, asserting that 'love is the essence of life.' This idea resonates deeply in today's world, where conflict and division are prevalent. His quotes and initiatives continue to inspire people to cultivate compassion and understanding, making his work relevant in fostering a more peaceful society.

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"Lord Shiva is seated deep in everyone’s heart. He is Nirguna (One who is without form or its attributes). He is Nirakaar (Has no shape or form), and He is the Para-Brahman (Supreme transcendental Consciousness) that is all pervading. Believe in this. This is Rudra Puja"

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"Shiva is chidambaram, like the inner sky. Shiva is the inner sky of consciousness"

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"Nothing in the world can bother you as much as your own mind."

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"If we sit deep in meditation, the glow within the body will brighten, and will expand and spread outside. That is Devi Puja"

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"When all doors are shut and you have nowhere to go, that is when you go within. Every crisis is an opportunity and you are the beginning."

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"Every cell in our body has the capacity to hold infinity. Let us tap the full potential that nature has bestowed on us, the potential to hold infinity in every cell of the body. For that, we must practice meditation regularly. Then our physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with prana - life force. As the level of prana in the body rises, we bubble with joy."

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"For success in life you need yukti (skill) and shakti (strength), Bhakti (Devotion ) and Mukti (Freedom)."

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"Every moment you spend on this planet, remember that you are here for a unique purpose & cause, far greater than to just eat, sleep & talk."

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"When heart speaks and heart listens, harmony is produced. When head talks and head listens, argument is produced."

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"Your love is unique. Let love remain love, don’t give it any name. The love that is defined by a relationship is limited. The love that is beyond relationships, that is true love"

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"Love is preserved by wisdom. Destroyed by demand, tested by doubt, nourished by longing. It blossoms with faith and grows with gratitude."

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"Dream the impossible. Know that you are born in this world to do something wonderful and unique; don't let this opportunity pass by. Give yourself the freedom to dream and think big."

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"To love someone whom you like is insignificant. To love someone because they love you is of no consequence. To love someone whom you do not like means you have learned a lesson in life. To love someone who blames you for no reason shows that you have learned the art of living."

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"Do not try to correct the mind. Trying to correct the mind is like trying to correct the waves in the ocean. Can you stop the waves in the ocean? If you want to see an ocean without waves you only have to dive deeper. When you dive deep inside you will experience the stillness of the ocean. And if it is all frozen that is enlightenment."

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"Every emotion is connected with the breath. If you change the breath, change the rhythm, you can change the emotion."

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"Even stupid people have a role to play in your life. They make you wiser and more patient."

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"Meditation is the journey from sound to silence, from movement to stillness, from a limited identity to unlimited space."

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"Favorable and unfavorable conditions are part of living but smiling through them all is the Art of Living."

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