Gurudev’s Love is Boundless
Jai Gurudev, My wife and I met in Art Of Living, and it was always our dream to get married at the Art of Living International Center Bengaluru, in Gurudev’s presence.
A memorable trip to the source of the Self
My name is Francis D’Souza. I did my Art Of Living course in August 2017. I’m now teaching Yoga full-time and serving society.
He Would Never Let Me Fall
It was the year 2017. I was supposed to travel to Jalgaon and Chopada districts in Maharashtra to teach the first ever Spine Care Course conducted in that region.
The Divine Gift
I had a beautiful experience during Mahashivratri 2020 at Bangalore Ashram! I was having a very rough time in my personal life and was even losing faith in Art of Living, even though I have been associated since 2013.
Through the Master’s Eyes
Once Guruji was returning to the German Ashram from Caracas, Venezuela. However, due to unavailability of a direct flight to Frankfurt, he landed in Paris before going to the Ashram.
He is Watching Over!
Few months ago while traveling in the local train in Mumbai, a lady who was seated next to me asked me to lend an extra pair of earrings to her, if I had any!
Be Careful What You Wish For, It Might Just Come True!
After two months since I completed the Art of Living Happiness program, my teacher insisted to do the Advanced course at the Bangalore Ashram.
Meeting the Divine
My name is Divesh Sharma & I am an Art of Living follower since 2015. Life with Gurudev is always so protected, so special &
I received the greatest assistance when I needed it the most
I am Manisha and I have been an Art of Living devotee since 2015. My life has become full of happiness and joy after becoming a part of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s vision of a One World Family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam).
The Passport for my Journey on this Planet
When Gurudev was in Denver, I took a last-minute trip to meet him. I loved the entire event and I was extremely grateful that I got this opportunity to be with Him.
The Power of Surrender
Gurudev always says the Divine is dwelling inside you and He takes care of you. I decided to test this phenomena in an experiential way.
A Moment with Gurudev
Ten years ago, I attended a Satsang at Vishalakshi Mantap (Central Dome of the Art of Living International Center Bengaluru). It was my fourth week at the Ashram and I did my YesPlus Advance Course, Blessing Course and Gurupuja Phase I.
The Master came to Me!
In the year 2013, I was 29 and having many health troubles. My friends suggested various healing treatments and Art of Living was one of it.
In Giving a Gift, I received the Biggest Gift of Gurudev’s Blessings
When you are on this path, every day is a miracle. My name is Shruti and I am sharing another wonderful story of Gurudev’s Grace.
How Sri Sri’s Grace Brought the Biggest Joy in My Life
Dr. Sarla Vohra from Mumbai shares her life transforming experience of how her ectopic pregnancy was completely cured within just 6 days when she did her Art of Living course in the year 1999.
How Sudarshan Kriya Helped my Malformed Painful Hip Joint
Dr. Meenakshi Verma shares how the practice of Sudarshan Kriya helped her become a Yoga teacher despite having a congenital malformed hip joint.
How Sudarshan Kriya & Faith in Gurudev helped me clear my exams in the most challenging situations
In the year 2014, I secured admission in an engineering college in Nagpur, India. It was here that I was introduced to Art of Living &
How I learnt the wonders of Sudarshan Kriya
I am an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist surgeon by profession. I had been to Amritsar in 1999, where I fell sick and had a reaction to a medication that led to liver damage, raised my enzymes and caused drug induced depression.
How I Got My My Dream Home with Gurudev’s Blessings
In the summer of 2014, we were living in Boston. My husband got a new job offer from Amazon. We were not sure whether to accept it as the position was based in Seattle and would require us to relocate. We came to know that Gurudev was going to be at Boone Ashram during Guru Purnima and decided to seek His guidance.
How Gurudev looked after my whole journey to the Berlin World Cultural Festival
In July 2011, Gurudev had announced the ‘World Cultural Festival’ to be held at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. The event would mark 30 years since the foundation of The Art of Living.
Gurudev’s Blessings Helped Me Ace the Toughest Exam of My Career
I did my first Art of Living course in 2010. I want to share a story that shook me from inside and instilled my faith in Gurudev.
My Blissful meeting with Gurudev in Rishikesh!
I was studying in VJTI Mumbai and we were given a sudden holiday. With nothing interesting to do, I was casually browsing Gurudev’s Facebook page & realised He was conducting a discourse in Rishikesh. Gurudev says, “The sign of youth is the ability to take challenges”. So, despite no preparations I decided to immediately fly out to Rishikesh to meet Him!
Sudarshan Kriya saved me from clinical depression
Few years ago, I suffered from clinical depression. The doctors had prescribed me anti-depressants. My family and friends were reluctant about my taking anti-depressants due to its side effects and addictive tendencies. It was at that time Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar showered His blessings on me!
How I Spread Happiness in the world with Sri Sri’s Knowledge!
I recently conducted a follow-up session at a center in Pune. After the follow-up, I told the following story which I heard in Narad Bhakti Sutra: “Once a saint visits a city.
The Miraculous Flight – From Devotion to Grace
Miracles have become a part of my life since I joined the Art of Living. Here are a few I want to share.
Sri Sri’s Blessings Changed My Life!
I would like to share my story with Guruji, right from the scratch. Well, the journey started in the year 2009.
How I finally met Gurudev
My name is Deepa Singh and I am a Yoga teacher. I stay in Mumbai. I have been into Art of Living for the past ten years and life has been a blissful journey since.
Sudarshan Kriya Led Me to the True Song of Life: Happiness
I did my first Art of Living course three years ago. Before doing the course, if someone would ask for my help with something, I would say no.
The Act of Selfless Seva
I recently did the Art of Silence Course (Mar 19 – 22, 2015) with the absolutely brilliant and awesome teacher Percyji.
How I Experienced the Greatest Miracle of My Life
I was only 16 when I did my first Art of Living course, Yes+. I was a medical student suffering from clinical depression.
Love Beyond Infinity
There is a famous song, whose lyrics are “ When you meet the one that you’ve been waiting for And she’s everything that you want and more You look at her and you finally start to live for someone else And then you find yourself, yeah, thats when you find yourself.” I felt the same in 2008, but it wasn’t a boy or girl, it was my MASTER –
How I Met Sri Sri
When I was in my 20s, I was suffering from terrible depression after several traumatic life experiences. There is a history of suicide in my family and at that point, I was also very close to killing myself.
Meditation is the Key
I am writing this story with moist eyes. I don’t know how to say thanks to Him, and that would be less too.
My Loving Guru
Jai Gurudev, My parents had gone to Rishikesh once, as Guruji was there. That day was an extremely auspicious one, which had come after 400 years. Guruji, along with other devotees, were going to take a dip in the holy water of the River Ganges. My relatives Sumit and Dipti had also decided to go to Rishikesh via road because they couldn’t get the train tickets. They were very excited, and all this while I was at home, relaxing on the couch.
Divine Dreams
Jai Gurudev to all, Four years back I had a severe viral attack. I was taking treatment but there was no improvement in my condition. To my utter dismay, the situation worsened to herpes attack. One of my facial nerve could not be diagnosed in time and this led to a facial paralysis attack. These were very tough times of my life. I had almost lost all hope of proper recovery. Because of late diagnosis, the neurologist believed that only 60-70% of the face could be restored back to its normal condition. Waves of depression had started to grip my mind.
Guruji Tussi Great Ho
I’m doing my Chartered Accountancy this year and on 7th May I had to appear for my Group One Cost Accounting paper in the second shift from 2:00 –
He Held My Hand and Walked With Me
This is a story which rolls back to 2010, when I had just finished my 10th standard board examinations and was confused about what to study further.
My True Translation
In the year 2003, I went for my first Part 2 course (Advance Course) which was scheduled to happen in the Bangalore Ashram in the presence of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
The Miraculous Meet
Hi folks, here goes my Guru Story! It was the December of 2009. Having been associated with the Art of Living for just about 4 odd years, I was very keen to do an advance course in the presence of Pujya Gurudev at Rishikesh.
BLESSED IN SILENCE
After I did my Yes!+ course in March 2011, I was waiting to do an Advance course. I got the opportunity to do the course in December 2011 in Mumbai.
A Fire That Lit My Faith
It was Holi and I had planned a celebration in the evening with friends. But when I returned home after work I saw a fire engine standing in front of my house.
Shivratri Special – Guru Grace is our lifeline
Thank you so very much Guruji, love you the most! Out of the various instances of experiencing Gurujis grace this is one of them –
My Guru, My Mirror
I was very fond and attached to my Nanaji ( i.e my maternal grandfather) for whom I felt that I was the luckiest to have such a beautiful soul in my life.
EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A GOOD REASON
On 18th June, 2013, Sri Sri was going to visit the BITS (one of India’s leading educational universities) campus in Goa where there would be a satsang (Vedic hymns and chants) and then He would address the students of the college.
Walking on the Right Path
I was given accommodation during pre-TTC (Teachers Training Course) in the home of another participant and I stayed with him the night before the first day of the pre-TTC.
At The Home Of The Divine
It was 24th December, 2009 and I had returned from the Ashram (Art of Living International Center in Bangalore) after completing my 21 days TTC (Teachers Training Course).
You Are Always Taken Care Of
When Sri Sri had visited Punjab (India) in November 2010, I went from to Ludhiana from Jalandhar, where I study, to meet Him.
His Grace is All that is
My daughter Shruti is doing her graduation in Communication Design and had to take a lot of print outs for her project.
Chaotic fun turned to Grateful fun!
The Master makes sure that Fun and Chaos go hand in hand. Just fun is like the plain vanilla version –
A Helping Hand
It was the summer of 2007. I got a call from my Friend and Business Associate, Mr. Ameer Ali Khan residing in Lahore, Pakistan who informed me that one of our customer’s Brother in Law, from Chiniot, Pakistan, had to undergo a Liver Transplant at the Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi (capital of India) .
He Sails You Through
This is one incident I can never forget. I am an astrologer by profession. One day it so happened that, I had gone to meet my client over dinner, to finalize the amount (fees) for the ritual I performed for him during the course of a reality show (a television show).
The Gift of Nature
There was a YES!+ Course happening from 19th June, 2013 to 23rd June, 2013. It was my dream that my sister experiences this course.
The Dream Job
This was right after I did the Yes+ (Youth Empowerment Skills workshop of the Art of Living Foundation) Course six years back.
The Formless One
Jai Guru Dev to all the beloved Devotees, Many miraculous incidents have happened in our family ever since we became a part of the Art of Living community.
The Power of Blessings
This incident happened on 13th December, 2007, when I was working with the ICICI Bank Ltd. as an Officer at the Rajkot Main Branch (Rajkot is a city in Rajasthan, India).
Where Logic Ends, Faith Begins
Jai Gurudev Dear ones, Penning down your experience is just like a drop in this vast ocean of Divine love and grace.
The Mesmerising Experience
When I was 21 years old, I had a severe health issue. I used to go to a psychiatrist for this problem of mine.
The Power of Practice
Jai Gurudev! My name is Hitesh Amarseda. I live in Kandivali in Mumbai. The best part about me is my birthday which falls on a leap year i.e.
My Master-The Only Constant In Life
I used to be hyper, aggressive and a go getter Capricorn. I always thought I could achieve what I wanted by being aggressive and showing that I was in control.
Life Has Become A Celebration
I was in the 9th standard when I first joined the ‘Yes’ course of the Art of Living. I felt immense positive energy and goodness all around me after doing this Course.
And The Magic Continues
There was a time in my life when things were getting really tough to handle as my spouse would drink regularly.
My Guru Is Always With Me
My name is Rupen. I am a part of Art of Living since the August of 2012. There was a point where I discontinued because I believed there was no point in doing these breathing techniques and they would not help me.
Sri Sri Will Always Keep You Happy
My parents had gone to Rishikesh once, as Guruji was there. That day was an extremely auspicious one which had come after 400 years.
Nothing Can Be Lost When the Master Is Found
It was a regular morning for me; I got ready and left for college to finish my work quickly, so that I could go to Ashram, as Gurudev was in Bangalore.
Living His Miracle Everyday
I remember writing letters to GOD when I was just a little kid- though demanding small things like “Please turn the Wednesday into Sunday so that my father can come back from his duty and stay with me.”
The Magic of Surrender
The connection with Guruji has been there ever since eternity. The realization and coming in touch with the Master physically has made this lifetime as well as the coming ones –
So What!
I had two angioplasties in 2004 and 2006 and thus remained on medication for 4 years. In January 2008, I did the Advance Course (my 6th one) in Ghoom with Sejalji.
The Advance Effect
I am a Corporate Lawyer and am very regular in doing my kriya. I had gone to London to study Law and having done so, I came back to Mumbai to look for a job.
Tera Mein (13 May) – My Miracle
A birthday is an occasion to celebrate as it marks the day of someone’s entry in this world. The date of 13th May 1956, marked the advent of a Miracle Man.
He Might Delay But He Delivers- ALL THE TIME
Life has been nothing less than splendid after the Master came into my life. He has been there in mind and spirit even when the whole world has been against me.
Guruji’s Blessings Are Always There
On 22 November, 2012, which was a very special day of my life, I entered into the magical world of the Art of Living.
The Best Interviewer – My Guru
We all know that meeting Guruji is a great task and definitely an opportunity that we all seek. But He has his own ways.
We Are All Taken Care Of
My mom was diagnosed with cancer recently. The entire family was tensed. I kept praying to Guruji. Recently when Guruji came to Mumbai, I took my mom to meet Him.
Faith Moves My World
I never had the guts to speak to Guruji. I used to make plans about things I would ask him, things I would tell him when I would meet him.
The Biggest Shift of My Life
The biggest u-turn of my life started when I met Guruji. Initially, I was not aware of what He really is, so when I did my first Art Excel course eight years back, I never realised the importance of it.
Unveiling Grace: A Journey of Faith, Miracles, and Abundance
Today, my heart overflows with tears of gratitude, and my life is abundant with grace. For more than two decades, my family and I endured financial struggles.
How Doing Seva Increased the Gratitude and Confidence in Me
In March 2013, Sri Sri was scheduled to visit Mumbai for 5 days. I was very eager to have him in my city and wanted everyone to be in his presence.
Sri Sri Makes Us All Happy
This happened at the Vasad Ashram in Gujrat in 2012 during the Diwali Advance course. First of all, the course was not supposed to happen that year.
Not Lost, Only Found!
My whole family and I were returning from the Bangalore Ashram after an Advance Course during Navratri in 2007. We got HIS darshan peacefully.
Sri Sri Gave me Shelter
When I decided to go for my advance course to Bangalore,at that time,I had no place to stay here in Mumbai,as I decided to move out from the place where I was staying.I had looked for another place but the owner said that I would have to share the room and that also it will be available only after 5th June.I packed my stuff,kept at my friends place,some bags in my friends car and boarded the flight for Bangalore.
Art of Living Transformed my Life
In engineering college, I used to avoid interactions with teaching staff and other students except a chosen few in order to hide my ailment.
He Can Make Every Wish Come True
We are from the organization named ‘Dreamz Home’ based at Malad in Mumbai. We are not followers of Art of Living but we have had one such miracle which made us believe that it has happened only because of Sri Sri Guruji.
The Giver Gives in Abundance
JGD, I had a deadly incident recently.On 29th October, 2012 I had gone for Vikram Bhaiya’s satsang to Belapur. On the way back home, the bus was travelling at a very high speed, which ofcourse was enjoyable.
Daan Se Dhan ki Shuddhi Hoti Hai
Couple of years ago, there was a phase in my life where I was not making any good money for myself.
An Instrument of Grace
Hi, Guruji had designed a very beautiful course called the “blessings course”, After the Tsunami catastrophe Guruji came up with the blessing course program where He trained teachers and participants to become blessers.
He Is Always There
My Mum suffers from old age and amnesia. Since it was difficult to manage her at home in a small house along with my daughter who is in college and I being a working woman, we had to confine Mum in a Private Clinic.
Life Changer – Guruji’s Visit to Mumbai, 2011
One of the best experiences of my life was when Guruji came to Mumbai in 2011, mid January,and the best part was my birthday too came on 15th January.
Sudarshan Kriya Cured me in Three Weeks!
I was suffering from facial warts. Warts are small projections on the skin caused by the human papilloma virus. Homeopathy is known to be the only treatment for them.
Transcending True Love
I was never a big follower of any Guru. The whole concept was alien to me. My elder sister on the other hand was devoted to Guruji.
My Healing Hero
The first miracle I experienced with Guruji was during my first Sudarshan Kriya in my Part 1 Course. I’d had an accident in 1998 where I had fractured two bones on my right knee.
My Guru – My Guide
This was the time when my elder daughter Aparna was in the tenth standard.She is an intelligent and hardworking girl, but the marks she got never used to match with her intelligence and efforts.She used to get dejected because of this.When she was in the lower classes, I wasn’t bothered much about her marks but now she was in Tenth grade which is a crucial year for any student.It is the First stepping stone of her career !!!
Guruji Answers to All Our Prayers
I am an Art of Living devotee since the past few years. This miracle happened to my mother, who is also a devotee.
Guruji Always Looks Out For You
During the silver jubilee celebrations, I was the only one from the 20 participants of my Part-1 Course, who could attend the celebrations in Bangalore!
Guruji Saved me At The Right Time
26th july 2005 is the most unforgettable day for me. My husband and I were in office when it started pouring and by the time we packed up we could sense the fate of our own house which was on ground floor.
Experience Miracles and Hangout with Sri Sri
Below is an account of my personal interaction with Sri Sri followed by an opportunity to interact with Him open for one and all –
Guruji Gave me My Family Back
My daughter was born in 1991. Though she was a normal child during birth, a minor part of her brain got damaged due to convulsions on the second day itself.
Guruji Cured Me!
I owe everything to my poor but religious and loving parents who had migrated empty handed from Pakistan during partition. We were regular in attending kirtans and satsangs anywhere close to our place where we stayed and everyday would read Bhagwat Gita, Shrimad Bhagwat, Sukhmani and I respected each and every religious and holy book as well as the Gurus.
The Close Escape – All His Grace
This incidence happened a few months before the Art of Living Foundation’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations and here is the recap… Looking back at the last few days in my life, I wonder if I’m still alive or this is just a dream I am still sailing through.
He’s Planned It All !
I am inspired to write one of my story, a devotee’s story that happened with me: The way it happened, why it happened everything had been just a miracle….
The Master Chooses His Devotees
Jai Guru Dev- this is my personal mantra now since 4 years and nine months. My journey in Art of Living began very reluctantly.
