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Budikote Did you know that historically, Budikote village has a plaque in its fort which records that Hyder Ali, a Muslim ruler of Mysore Kingdom was born there in 1720 AD? Budikote or Budhikote is a village situated in Bangarapet taluk of Kolar district in the then Mysore Kingdom, now part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is situated at the confluence of the two branches of the Markanda River, a tributary of the Pinaknin River. One originates from southwest of Vokkaleru hills, while the other rises in the Tyakal hills. The two join to the southeast of Budukote and finally flow into the Vrishabhavathi River. Budikote is the headquarters of the Bangarpet taluk. Budikote, meaning "fort of ashes" when translated literally and known in ancient times as Vibhutipura, is said to have derived its name from a catastrophe that occurred here in the remote past. Its hoary past is also attributed to an inscription found here, dated to the 8th-century, that be...

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Question - Gurudev, why do I cry in satsangs and in some of the Art of Living courses?  Gurudev Sri Sri - Why do you cry? I think you should laugh, isn't it? Smile. There is a shloka (verse) in the Upanishad which says, 'Bidhyanti hridaya granthi, Chidyanthe sarva samshayaha. Ksheenatechaasya karmani, Yasmin driste paraavare." - (Mandukya Upanishad). When you see the Beloved, the knots in your heart open and tears come. All doubts and questions vanish from the mind, and all bad karmas vanish. This is what has been said in the Upanishads. So you don't know why you are crying, it is because some knot in the heart is getting loosened up, getting opened - this is one thing. And there is s nothing wrong, when the heart blossoms tears come and emotions well up. Gratitude and love are also associated with tears, not only misery. These are called sweet tears. Quote is said in the Bhakti Sutras - The angels long for those drops of tears that come out of love. So you are very fo...

Question - Gurudev, people sometimes give me the feeling of being invisible. What to do about that?  Gurudev Sri Sri - Invisible, meaning people don't recognize you? Never mind. That is even better. When nobody recognizes you, nobody has any demands from you. You know, being a Guru is a very big job. So many demands are there. You have to be watchful and alert every minute, and be available every minute. It is good that you are invisible. Happy-go-lucky. Never mind.

After taking a one year break from work, I was eager to get back to my career. I was searching for a well-suited job. In the beginning, I was rejected after a bunch of interviews. It was disheartening but I told myself to keep my momentum up. I chanted Om Namah Shivaya every day along with an audio recording of my Guru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It helped keep up my positivity. Finally, I was selected for a job that I thought I really wanted. I knew it was because of the Guru grace. I expressed my gratitude to him in my usual habit of praying and talking to one of Sri Sri’s photograph. I was satisfied knowing I won’t remain jobless. However, the thought of this job did not bring me much joy. My family was delighted, though, that I wasn’t just sitting idly and wasting my time. I was reluctant to join the organization. I attended one of the pre-hiring orientations and I realized this was not the place for me. I wouldn’t be able to adjust with and adhere to their terms. I returne...

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. My younger brother, Madhav, was on the wheel chair due to severe Polio. For him, walking even one step was an almost impossible task. We went to several doctors but everywhere, we got the same answer: nothing could be done. We also went to some Ayurvedic doctors but even they said he wouldn’t be cured. We were told to accept the truth. However, we had often heard about Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and all the positives and miracles that have happened. So we went to the Sri Sri Ayurveda hospital for a consultation. We got a big shock here. The doctor told us Madhav would start walking within three months. We were told at the hospital that Sri Sri’s blessings will also make a difference. The treatment started, which included both medication & various Panchkarma processes. Within 10 days, we got a huge s...

*How To MANIFEST Your DESIRES & Get What YOU Really WANT!* We all want our wishes, dreams and desires to come to life! Many have written and spoken about the secret to manifesting your desires, the law of attraction and much more. But is that how desires actually work. Will you actually "attract" the things you want in life? Will thinking about your desires actually manifest them in your life? Gurudev expounds on this subject revealing the REAL SECRET OF MANIFESTING YOUR DESIRES! The answer will shock you! This is a must watch video! Watch :   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urTjW_5ICHY

*Clear your Mind!* Our mind is always oscillating between the past and the future. We are either thinking about what has already happened in the past, or what is going to happen in the future.  We are hardly in the present moment.  Few minutes of meditation can help clear the clutter and bring the mind to the present, bringing in more clarity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R5miM9PANs

*What Makes Miracles Possible!* We meet many people who we call lucky and sometimes all you can say for them is that miracles are happening in their life. How is it possible and how to manifest such luck in your life? Watch Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar decode the secret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2shbh1917sE

*Can Good Things Happen To Bad People?* Former Scandinavian criminals and drug addicts reformed by the Art Of Living, met with Gurudev and had the most moving, transformative and emotionally powerful conversation. This Ask Gurudev Anything is a must watch! Don't miss this AGA! Watch on   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko-_ot_DRO8

Practice This To Channel Your Energy And Enthusiasm The Right Way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fut0a4G6e7c

Who doesn’t want to be happy in life? 😮 😇 “Purity in heart, clarity in mind, sincerity in action and contentment are the keys to happiness.” ~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar  Click open the page for more such interesting reads! 🖱 https://taol.cc/whats_new_day61

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*How To Get Free From Cravings And Aversions?* Without cravings and aversion, surrender your desires. To do that, you have to have a big heart and big mind. Meditation will enable that opening up.  Only with an open mind, will you make progress Listen Now! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KQXE57FIbWxdLy7nXQv5y

Can spend on pani puri but not on leafy veggies 😉 Are you compromising on a healthy diet for your budget?  ✅ Plan your nutritious diet ✅ Stop wasting food ✅ Become an informed buyer For example, locally produced seasonal veggies and fruits are quite affordable. Here are 7 tips to save money on healthy food 👉  🖱 https://taol.cc/whats_new_day62

*Can the Guru change the Karma of a person?* You take the name of the departed one and you take some sesame seeds and water and pour it onto a plate. Why do you do this? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar explains the ritual which shows your gratitude to departed souls and can the Guru change the karma of a person, and when does that happen?       ˇ

11 things parents can learn from Sita Devi and her mother, Queen Sunayana’s relationship 👩‍👧 https://taol.cc/must-watch-26jan

Good sleep and proper breathing are priceless 😇 Sleep well by learning the art of breathing! ✅ Deep sleep ✅ Strong digestion ✅ Clear bowel Good sleep holds the key to health 💪  🖱 https://taol.cc/whats_new_day63

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