Blissed to be Blessed, Blessed to be Blissed !
There’s a magician that knows how to make me glow; even when I have been grilled in the day, as much as Mumbai would grill me in 1 month, with just 2 hours of sleep the previous night.
Clouds of Grace
Jai Gurudev! This incident is of the time when we participated in the Mission Earth Green Project of AOL. By the time my husband and I had started planting trees in our city, it was already March, and the monsoon season had almost come to an end.
Each Breath is HIS Miracle
I was 21 when I fell in love and at the age of 22, I decided to take the relation to the next level and get married.
Faith & Surrender
Though there are many miracles happening with Guruji’s presence in our lives, I would like to share something which I recently experienced.
Guru’s Unlimited Grace
It was my birthday the next day when my Art of Living friend Uma called and asked me to come to Ankit bhaiya’s place (Aol volunteer).
The Dreamy Reality
This was in March, 2010, when myself along with our Part 1 teacher – Miss Smriti Thakur, her sister Kiran Pardeshi (also Part 1 Teacher) and Mr.
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.
Mysterious Keys
This was on the day after finishing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the ART OF LIVING at Jakkur aerodrome in Bangaluru.
Effortless Happenings
My husband and I are Basic course teachers, currently living in Bangalore. We’ve been part-time, then full-time, then part-time again, and we’ve had our share of a roller coaster life.
Bag of Blessings
Jai Gurudev! I had posted a story few months ago, that was of the miracle that happened with me on Guruji’s Punjab tour.
Just In Time
This is my first ever Guru story, and I am truly grateful to Gurudev for giving me this beautiful experience. I had to appear for an exam, on clearing which, I would qualify for a government job for which I had recently applied.
The Dream Marriage
At every step Guruji holds my hand and guides my way. He takes care and He’s always there. I have had so many experiences of Gurudev’s Grace in my life, that I feel really blessed, just like you all.
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 Knows It All
The story dates back 3 years. I had gone to Rishikesh to do an Advance Course with Gurudeva. It was scheduled just after Holi;
Sri Sri is my Savior
Jai Gurudev, I would like to share one of my Guru stories with you all. This was when I went for a trip, with my husband, my daughter and one of our family friends, to Malaysia in October, 2009.
If we take one step
I had heard Guruji saying “If we take one step, then the nature will take ten steps”. I have seen the knowledge given by Guruji becoming reality in my daily life many times.
Divine Fragrance
I did the Art of Living course in November 2003 in Mumbai, under the dynamic teacher Ramesh Menonji. I still remember those six beautiful days of my life, which despite the many years that have passed by, still seem just like yesterday.
The Magic in my Life
We all have been and are really lucky to have Sri Sri in our lives. I simply cannot put in words for how grateful I am to Him for everything!
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?
Blossoming Talents
It is said that in the presence of a Guru, five things blossom. One of them is that all talents in a person manifest.
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.
Guru’s Grace
I was looking for job opportunities in Bangalore and went home for a few days as I was feeling home sick.
Whatever Happens, Happens For The Best
Jai Gurudev! My Guru story goes as follows… There was this one late evening, me and my mother were going back home from a meeting at the Art of Living center, Jaipur.
Testing The Master’s Love
The story I am going to narrate happened on 31 Oct 2013. I was going home after ten months, from Bangalore.
My Guru’s 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.
Big Mind over Small Mind
Jai Gurudev. Below is an incident which changed the direction of my life and showed me the right way. I dragged myself through my SSC (10th standard exams), just dreaming of getting into the best possible college in Mumbai.
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.
My all time Saviour
Jai Gurudev! I did my basic course in December 2003 at Chennai, greatly inspired by Guruji’s visit to Guindy Engineering College, shortly before the course.
Charismatic Kriya
JGD Since the past 5 years I had been suffering from depression. I was on Homeopathic treatment for more than a year.
Guru Krupa
It was December 2004 when we were in Rourkela (a place in India) , we planned to visit Andaman and Nicobar for Christmas vacations with the help of a travel agent.
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.
He Is Always With Me, Wherever I Go!
I’m a first year B.Tech (Biotech) student. I stay in the college hostel itself. It’s the first time I’m staying away from home and everything seems so new!
The Reward
I am with the Art of Living since January, 2007. With Sri Sri in my life, I have experienced many miracles.
Yes, He is Always Looking After You!
Well, well, well… My Guru story is finally here. As most of them have experienced His miracle moments, and I did too.
The Trial
JGD This was way back in 2004, when I was in grade 11. Like most youth, I felt that Guruji and His miracles were just a sort of promotional strategy.
The Miraculous Instinct
It’s been exactly one year and seven months now, since I first did my Basic Course! In this duration, I have seen and felt many benefits of the “Sudarshan Kriya”.
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.
Hardwork , Faith and Blessings gave me Success
I am an Assistant Professor and I am pursuing my Doctorate degree. I had a doubt whether I will be able to complete my Doctorate Degree or not.
Sri Sri Is Always Guiding Us
I work with a private sector bank and life usually is quite hectic. Typically on Sundays, I like to stay home lying around, or go for outings such as a movie.
Have Faith in Him
Hi all, JGD! I had done my Yes+ Course in 2011 and since then, I wanted to go to the AOL Ashram in Bangalore.
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.
I Find Him At Every Step
I want to share a recent incident that happened with me on the 11th of July 2013. I work in an Oil and Gas company, so I am required to travel a lot for professional reasons.
He Is Always With You
Jai Gurudev I am a Homeopathic student. I did my Part 1 Art of Living course during my semester break. After doing the course and becoming a part of the AOL family, I became crazy about Gurudev.
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.
The Divine Meeting
Dear Sri Sri, You have been so Great and Gracious, Magnanimous and Kind towards all of us. How can I express my Gratitude!
WHEREVER I AM, I KNOW YOU ARE WITH ME!
I was visiting Avon, a small town near Paris (France) but my flight was from an airport on the outskirts of Paris city.
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.
Sweet Memories
I had done my Yes Plus Course recently in July 2013. I enrolled for the Advanced Course the day I completed the Yes Plus.
My Guru – My True Strength
JGD, My name is Divesh Sharma and I am from Mumbai. I am a devotee since 2005. I would like to share a lovely miracle which happened with me recently.
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.
First Visit To The Ashram
Sri Sri has once again gifted me with yet another beautiful Guru story – a memory for a lifetime. Well, it had been more than 4 years since I had done my first course.
Celebrating My Birthday With Him
I had shifted from Ludhiana to Mysore about two months back to pursue an MBA. As the Bangalore Ashram is close by from Mysore, I was eager to meet Sri Sri as soon as I could.
Angels Do Exist
As most people who are connected to Sri Sri through the Art of Living are, I am also undoubtedly and one hundred percent convinced that I am totally taken care of by His Grace at all times.
When no one hears you, there is ONE who does!!!
It all started about two months back, when my dad, who is a Bank manager posted in Bihar (India) and got stuck in a false litigation case.
My most memorable meeting with Sri Sri.
SURRENDERSHIP- the essence of spirituality.I did my first course in 2012 in Chicago. Since then I had the urge of meeting Sri Sri.
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.
Sri Sri is Everything for Me
From the day I joined the Art of Living family, I have been completely taken care of. Transforming my life from the very first day of my course, Sri Sri has been fulfilling all my wishes, from the smallest to the biggest.
The Rescue
This was exactly a week before going for Guruji’s Birthday Special Advanced Course at the Ashram. This time, I had planned to go to Rishikesh ( city in Northern India) for an adventure trip with my friends.
Faith and Surrender
Jai Gurudev 🙂 My name is Bhakti Bakale. I live in Vasai (a locality Mumbai). Though there are many miracles happening with Guruji’s presence in our lives, I would like to share something which I recently experienced.
Never Lose Your Smile
I was with Gurudev at the Canadian Ashram during the Guru Poornima celebrations this year. Due to the huge number of visitors to the Ashram, car parking was arranged right at the entrance to the Ashram property.
Blessings for the Dream Job
I completed my Masters in May 2012 with a lot of hardships due to psychological and relationship issues. With the help and guidance of Guruji’s Kriya, Meditation and Knowledge I managed to sail through the hardship and come out victorious with flying colors.
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.
Meeting my Family after ages
In the year 2009, I read about Art of Living and finally got a chance to take up Part 1 course in April 2012.
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.
His Grace Is My Luck
I am a Doctor and I am also preparing for the Civil Services Exams. It was in 2011 when suddenly something really shook me up.
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 mother’s school “The Divine Grace”.
My Caring Sri Sri
I am associated and connected to Sri Sri since 12 years now. Since then I have been hearing from all the teachers, devotees and the Master himself – “Do My work and I will do your work.” But I never had this experience all these years and I really did doubt it.
THE POWER IN MASTERS GRACE
This is an unforgettable phase of my life. My daughter (Sanaya) and I were going through a terrible phase as death of my dear mother had devastated me.
ONE WORLD FAMILY
I had done my Part 1 (Basic) Course in January 2006. After that I did my DSN Course, Part 2 Course, Advance Meditation Course, Sahaj Samadhi Course with Guruji.
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.
