From Atheist to Priest: A Journey with Gurudev

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I used to be an atheist and firmly believed that science alone created the world without the intervention of any god or guru. However, in April 1992, when my friends and I went to a nearby temple, I stumbled upon a discourse by Sri Sri, without knowing who he was. I saw the bearded man on the stage distributing prasadam and everyone was happy. I too was drawn into the positive energy and decided to take his blessings before leaving.

Years later, I found myself in the ashram doing the Part 1 course, followed by Part 2, DSN, and Sahaj. I couldn’t believe that Gurudev had transformed me from an atheist to a priest. I am still awed by the power that he exudes with just a glance. How did it all happen? Who knows? But I am grateful to have such a wonderful master, and it’s his grace that keeps me going. I love my master because he pulled me towards him when I knew nothing about him.

(Jai Gurudev, Ravi)

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9 Comments

  • Pushpa
    4 years ago

    That’s the power of Guru.

  • Ashwini Dhurve
    4 years ago

    I am greatly thanks Gurudev for everything to give me …jay Gurudev

  • Rasikbhai
    4 years ago

    Jay gurudev

    • Saroj nagrath
      4 years ago

      I am fortunate to have gurudev and grace in my life my story is the same How he pulled me towards him with just looking into my eyes with that smile when I knew nothing about him decades back Saying Grateful is also too too small He is my breath my life

  • 4 years ago

    To me nothing has been better in my life explosión of bliss with Him

  • शशिकला
    4 years ago

    मै आपकी ,आप मेरे,गुरूदेव🕉️

  • Vijaya Shahi
    4 years ago

    I am so grateful to Poojya Gurudev for taking me in this journey of life from nothing to something and from something to nothing.In this inner journey I find myself elevated everyday and each single moment.Just by remembering HIM I find a shift in consciousness.So grateful for taking me to this inner journey which I can only understand.Pranam to the lotus feet of my Master poojya Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji.

  • Kishor
    4 years ago

    Very nice. It’s Gurukrupa. Jai Gurudev

  • Jay Raghu
    4 years ago

    Love you Gurudev! You are my ray of hope and guidance 🙏