From Sorrow to Success

My name is Gunjan Malhotra and I did my first AOL course in 2008.I would now like to share with you all, a realization, an experience, that took me miles ahead in achieving my all-time dream!
Initially, as a fresher into the AOL family, I was not particular about doing my Sudarshan Kriya. I was very laid back about it as back then and I did not feel it’s importance and would seldom do it.
By profession, I am a model. But three years back, I would not be able to say that. It all started in 2011, when I began my journey to stardom. I started going for audition after audition with the hope of getting the right break. At every audition, the story remained the same:better looking girls, stiffer competition-lesser motivation.
I had now reached a point in time, when I was 500 auditions old but success wise, I was still at zero. I had not managed to bag even one assignment. In spite of putting in all my efforts, the results only disheartened me. This was the bitter reality. I was a failure.
This never ending struggle gave rise to suicidal tendencies in me.
One night at a dinner party, with my friends, a great realization dawned upon me. As I saw all my friends indulging in drinks and non-vegetarian, I could not help but feel disgusted.
I was extremely glad that I could stay away from these vices. This was only possible because of the teachings of Art of Living that kept me centered. I felt just so blessed. The very next day, I started doing my Sudarshan Kriya, and I have not stopped doing it till date. It is like an addiction now, a capsule without which I cannot begin my day. I feel so fortunate to know this.
Simultaneously, the biggest miracle of my life occurred. I got the shocking opportunity of doing the OREO 2013 Advertisement, with Ranbir Kapoor (A famous and celebrated Indian actor). Unbelievable, isn’t it? The journey from nowhere to just there. This would not have been possible without the merits that came from the Sudarshan Kriya. I am so grateful to Gurudev for fulfilling my dreams and wishes, and giving me a new life.

My life is now on a blissful high. I’ve done advertisements for Coca Cola, Garnier shampoo, Fair and Lovely and Shoppers Stop. Working with these big names, was nothing short of a fairytale. I also recently bagged a small role in a Bollywood movie as well. All these happenings have only strengthened my faith in the divine. I still wonder sometimes, if all of this is reality or merely a dream? Thank You Gurudev, for helping me at every step.

Jai Gurudev

Gunjan Malhotra