A Journey of Transformation and Healing
Jai Gurudev, đđ»đ My journey began long ago, and I was nobody until my Guru found me. From the day he decided to lift me, he never let me fall again.
My Husbandâs Battle with Cancer
Jai Gurudev đ I am Sudeshna Mukerji, originally from Kolkata, India, and now living in Amsterdam. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Parampoojya Gurudev for extending four years of life to my husband.
A Stroke of Grace: How Gurudev Transformed Our Lives
What does it take for a left-brain, sceptic couple to turn around and follow a spiritual leader like Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for over two decades?
A Miracle of Grace: My Defining Moment of Faith
“Not a single scratch on my body despite such a steep fall! It was a moment of reckoning; a feeling of deep gratitude was all I felt,”
The Miracle of Non-Doership
One of the most common phrases we hear in AOL is, “Gurudev does everything; we are just in name.” I had been ill for a long time, one illness after another, bedridden, etc.
Gurudev’s Unseen Hands in Times of Need
Jai Gurudev, Over a decade ago, during a sojourn in Jaipur to teach Art of Living courses, an unforeseen incident unfolded, revealing Gurudev’s presence in the most unexpected form.
Beyond Medicines: Embracing Guruji’s Healing Touch
In 2004 and 2006, my life took an unexpected turn with two angioplasties, tethering me to medications for four years. However, it was the Advance Course in Ghoom with Sejalji in January 2008 that marked a transformative chapter, my sixth in the journey.
A Healing Grace: From Skepticism to Surrender
In February 1997, I found myself entering a hall for a program that would alter the course of our lives. Next to the instructor’s chair was a portrait of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living.
The Mysterious Ways of the Divine: Unfolding the Unknown Blessings
The year was 2001, and I was supposed to travel to Kuwait from Abu Dhabi to teach the Sudarshan kriya course, the Basic Course.
The Transformative Power of The Art of Living
On August 15th, 2012, I joined The Art of Living in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The six-day YES!+ course changed my life entirely, and I credit my success and personal growth to the organization.
The Transformative Power of Sudarshan Kriya
Hi, I am Shreya, an HR professional. I did the Sudarshan Kriya workshop in 2010, and it has been a profound experience for me.
My Mother’s Dream Fulfilled by Gurudev’s Grace
After my mother underwent a major gallbladder surgery, she repeatedly expressed her desire to attend an advance course at Gurudev’s ashram.
A Dream Visit from Gurudev
I was part of the core-seva group that organized the Kathopnishad in Los Angeles in April 2010. At the same time, my mother was fighting blood cancer in India.
Yes, he is My Guru
I did the Happiness Program in 2004, and I started attending the weekly follow-up sessions after the course. I always had a soothing, peaceful feeling each time, and there was a natural cheerfulness and feeling of being healthy at all levels, even if I wasnât mindfully aware of it.
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 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.
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!
The Power of Panchkarma, Meditations, and Sri Sri’s Blessings
I was not really a part of the Art of Living family or a devotee but thanks to the miracle I experienced recently, it has made me want to be a part of this family.
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 â When you meet the one that you’ve been waiting for And sheâs 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.â I felt the same in 2008, but it wasnât a boy or girl, it was my MASTER –
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.
Faith Can Move Mountains
This is Leena Singh from Mumbai. I am a part-time model & actress. I did my first AOL course in January, 2007, & became a devotee soon after the course. I do the Kriya daily without fail, & I have done almost 16 advance courses with Guruji's Grace. The Sudarshan Kriya really helped me smoothly sail through the hardships of life. What Guruji did for me cannot be described in mere words. Recently one big miracle happened in my life, which really shocked me and made me realise the vastness of my Masters' Grace. My husband Rakesh, had once gone to a doctor for some hair treatment. Before starting the treatment, the doctor asked him if he has any health issue, or if there was anything that made him feel uncomfortable.
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.
Guru, Grace, Gratitude!
On the 27th of October, 2014, I was blessed with the birth of a baby boy, my son. But on the same day, we were informed that the baby's food canal was blocked, as the baby was not in-taking Milk. Due to this, the Milk was flowing out from his nose and mouth. This was a very grave situation for me and my entire family. We were all shocked as to how such a tragedy could happen to a child who is just one day old on this planet. But there was no answer to our questions. A feeling of deep helplessness gripped me. Our Doctor advised for surgery, in order to open the baby's blocked canal, as that was the only option left. The Doctor also told us that this surgery would be risky and critical, and would have 50-50 chances of saving the baby.
Don’t Worry! – Sri Sri is around
I am a Businessman from Mumbai. I have always been a follower of AOL and Guruji. Now, the miracle which I am going to take you through happened when I wasnât exactly an ardent devotee. This miracle caused a complete U - Turn in my life. Here is what happenedâŠ. A few years ago, I started experiencing some strange headaches. These headaches happened on a daily basis, and it was getting worse day by day. The pain was unbearable at times.
Grace Realization
This is Manali Pimple from Mumbai. I did my first Art Of Living course when I was really young. I started off with the Art Excel, then YES, then YES Plus, and then finally the Part 1 course.
Diwali Special – Sri Sri My Sparkle
This is Anuj Khanijau from Mumbai. I did my first AOL course in January, 2005. From being a firm non believer till I met Guruji in 2003, to date : it has been a journey that even I find difficult to fathom. For some unknown reason, even though reluctant to carry on, I kept continuing the practices, on account of my commitment to the teacher during the course. Again reluctantly, my legs started pulling me onto one Advance (Part 2) course after the other. I knew I was losing control and Someone was taking over, but for a weird reason, I did not mind this happening, right to the point of walking into a TTC (Teacher's Training Course)!!!
My Shield
It was about 10 years back that I did my first Art of Living Course. Meanwhile, I had been facing several problems in my personal life, especially on the health front, which was one of my main motives to do this course, which I had already heard so much praise about. No doubt, the course lived up to every bit of my expectations, and I had a truly wonderful experience, mainly while learning the ever so powerful technique called the Sudarshan Kriya!
Master Stroke
I've had several amazing experiences since Gurujisâ presence in my life. I ask a question in my mind and pat comes the answer. I'm out of town thinking of Him, and there He appears on some random channel, at some random time, while I'm flipping the channels. I cannot count these occasions - there are just so many. But there was one incident that really resonates in my heart, and truly makes me feel that while there is the Divine in everyone, Gurus like Sri Sri are drenched in the Divine spirit.
River of Grace
On the 15th of April, I was in Rishikesh. My aunt Rekha was with me. We were there to take Gurudevâs Darshan.
Sri Sri My Angel
My Art Of Living journey began when I was a 7-8 year old kid, and did the Art Excel course. Thereafter, at the age of 14, I did the YES!
Mastersâ Care
This is Vinay Gupta from Mumbai. I did my first AOL course in March, 2008 & since then, I have not missed the Sudarshan Kriya even a single day.
Sri Sri Changed my Life
At the age of 44, I happened to be an unfortunate victim of the deadly disease named Leukemia. Its treatment with modern day medicines had made me a 90% dead man.
Hope in the Heart
Jai Gurudev !!! My name is Sachin, and I have been a part of the AOL family since a while now.
Always Protected
The best thing that has ever happened to me is my first Art of Living course. I did the course in 2005 and fell in absolute love with Gurudeva and Kriya on the second day itself.
Saving Grace
My name is Lakshmi and I am an AOL teacher from Bangalore. I would be pleased to share one of the miracles that occurred in my life, and truly made me realize the power of the Divine.
Grace-Filled Recovery
JGD! My family, including my parents and my sister, happened to visit Bangalore in early September of 2010. They were visiting the Bangalore Ashram for a Panchakarma treatment.
He Saved my Life
One often wonders; if the Master is watching over us all the time and if he is monitoring each and every second that is passing by in our life?
Towards a Healthy Life
JGD Being in the software industry, I used to work late hours, eat lot of junk food, have meals at irregular timings and would not even do any kind of physical activity or exercise.
My Guruâs Grace
My son is very sweet and creative. He has a rare combination of interests. He had completed his post- graduation in Design management in 2010 and searched for a job in the same field, but did not get it.
Presence Of My Master
The day was August 23, 2013. It was supposed to be just another ordinary Friday at work. Just as I was about to leave for office, I decided to go for an Ultrasound test of my stomach.
Charismatic Kriya
JGD Since the past 5 years I had been suffering from depression. I was on Homeopathic treatment for more than a year.
He Is Listening
JGD! This story that I’m about to share, is still fresh out of the oven! It happened on the 6th of November, 2013.
The Power of Daily Meditation
JAI GURUDEV… I had done my Part 1 Course in 2006 at Mumbai. After the Part 1 course I did a Part 2 Course and the Sahaj Samadhi Course thereafter.
Sri Sri gives the best to all of us
Jai Gurudev to all the beloved Devotees⊠I am into Art of living since 2002. My life has changed for the best since I have met GURUJI.
He Knows What To Give You When!
Jai Gurudev! I have experienced several miraculous and wonderful moments, but this is the first one that I could pen down.
TRUE DEVOTION CAN DO WONDERS
My mother stays in Bangalore and she is seventy years old. She is highly diabetic. She had gone to Bangalore Ashram (International Art of Living Center in India) to serve the cows on 20th August.
An Unfading Smile
We were in UAE and had to be in India for the funeral of a close relative. By evening that day, my husband had a massive cardiac issue, with all systems failing.
Now Everything is Great – All by His Grace
Life was going great being a kid – no worries & tensions, until a kind of sensitivity started invading along with the onslaught of adolescence.
My Guru My Life
Jai Gurudev If I say that I am grateful, I am thankful or anything else for that matter, it does not suffice.
A Father’s Transformation: Embracing Faith and Miracles
In July 2013, I took my father to the Montreal Ashram in Canada for Guru Purnima, even though he had never met Sri Sri before.
Grateful Even in Pain
On 24th February, 2013 my daughter and me were returning home on a two wheeler from another devotee’s house when we got into an accident as another vehicle crashed into ours.
He Made My Life a Celebration
Jai Gurudev! I feel really blessed to have been selected by my marvelous Guru to walk on the path. My story is one that will kindle the lamp of faith in the hearts of many.
Amazing Grace
It was in the year 2007 that a life changing event occurred with a boy named Sagnik, 4 years of age, who happened to take admission in my motherâs school âThe Divine Graceâ.
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) .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My Healing Hero
The first miracle I experienced with Guruji was during my first Sudarshan Kriya in my Part 1 Course. Iâd had an accident in 1998 where I had fractured two bones on my right knee.
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 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.Â
Art of Living Helped me Quit Bad Habits
I was consumed with an intense desire to visit the Bangalore Ashram to do a Part 2 course with Gurudev. This happened almost instantly, the Ashram (Heaven on earth) with 3500 + participants, seva in the Kitchen innards, the Cowshed, the Gardens, Sumeru Mantap, Vishalakshi Mandap, the Elephants, lakes, all drew my breath away.
Sri Sri my Saviour…
Last year I went to Ashram for Winter Break (YES+ Advance) with Bawa and Dinesh Bhaiya. I started my journey from Delhi with 25 friends and we enjoyed this to the fullest.
Prayers heal
Jai Guru Dev I joined Art of Living in 2001. After the course, I started practicing the Kriya daily but in 2003, both my kidneys got damaged and then I had to start dialysis at least twice a week and sometimes also thrice.
Eye Opener !!!!
The following is a miraculous experience shared by Capt Brij Paul Singh an Art of Living teacher. This is another miracle of Gurudevs Kripa (Grace).
Faith Fulfills All Our Wishes
Jai Gurudev has become the magic mantra of my life. I am a physiotherapist practicing in Mumbai and I am a part of Art of Living since the last five years and I consider myself extremely lucky to be on this path, to meet my master, the divine himself.
Our Angel
A fairy tale, a sci-fi movie, call it whatever you may like, this incident completely changed my life and made me realize what it means to have faith on the Divine.
