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10 Mystical Facts About Lord Ganesha
The ancient rishis were so deeply intelligent that they chose to express Divinity in terms of symbols rather than words since words change over time, but symbols remain unchanged. When we worship Lord Ganesh a, the qualities that he represents get kindled ... -
How Angulimala, a Disciple of Buddha, Conquered His Demons
Peace is generated from deep within. It generates from the center of your Being to the mind and from the mind to the environment. It was said that wherever Buddha was teaching, for up to 20 miles all around that place, there was never any violence, and th ... -
Janmashtami and The Spiritual Significance of Krishna's Birth
Janmashtami is the day when we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishn a. Lord Krishna signifies Ananda (bliss, pure happiness). We express any happiness through celebration. So Janmashtami is celebrating the birth of Bliss. It is the day when that (divine) jo ... -
7 Ways to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts Right Now
Get busy When you recognize a negative thought, get busy. If you simply sit, you will keep thinking a lot. Improve circulation in your body If your head is filled with too many thoughts, lie down on the floor and keep rolling. You will see that your circu ... -
What’s the Difference Between the Mind and the Soul?
Mind is just a projection of the soul. The soul is your whole consciousness, the life force in you. The part of it that is listening to me right now is asking the question, which is perceiving – we call it the mind. So if your mind is elsewhere, though I’ ... -
The Story of Eklavya and Donacharya: Dharma and Guru Dakshina
Since ages, the story of Eklavya (a character from the Indian epic- Mahabharata) has come to define exemplary discipleship. But there is an unheard and unseen side to the famous story. Eklavya was the son of a poor hunter. He wanted to learn archery to sa ... -
From Stars to Fingers: Understanding Their Influence on You
Every finger in your hand is connected to a planet. The thumb is connected to Mars. Mars stays alone. The index finger is connected to Jupiter (Jupiter shows the path; it is the teacher). When you want to show something, you show it using the index finger ... -
Election Stress: You're Not Alone; Here's How to Manage
These days, stress and anxiety are bigger issues than ever before. And recent political dynamics have only amped up our stress and anxiety levels, so much so that election stress disorder is officially a thing. In September 2023, the Pew Research Center ... -
Discover the Secret to Happiness with Gurudev and Prof. Waldinger
Recently, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Harvard Professor Robert Waldinger sat down together to discuss the topic of happiness. Happiness is an inside job Professor Waldinger is the current director of Harvard’s 80-year-old study on happiness, the Harv ... -
Weekly Wisdom: 3 Manifestations of Energy in Your Body
The energy (prana) in our bodies manifests in three ways. One is called prakashika, which is the awareness in you that creates awareness. And then the second form of energy is called dahika. It means burning. The third type of manifestation of the same en ...
Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives.
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