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Let me start off by sharing a story with you. The founder of The International Association for Human Values and The Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian and expert on the mind. 

Sri Sri was invited to give the keynote speech at the international head quarters of Nokia, in Helsinki, Finland. The address was incredibly engaging, and inspiring. After the address, the executives of Nokia organized a private dinner with Sri Sri. During the dinner the then President and CEO of Nokia International, Olli Pekka, leaned toward Sri Sri and said “I run an international corporation with fifty thousands employees, and to be perfectly honest with you, it is a complete headache! I am so tired of it” And I see you, and you are running an organization which is present in over 150 countries, you have over 300 million people that have taken your programs or have been involved in your projects, and your always smiling! How do you do it? There was a moment of silence and Sri Sri said, “I would say I don’t control people, I inspire them”.

Read the complete article here: The Empowerment Equation | Spencer Delisle

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Delinquents get tips from spiritual guru

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New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Tuesday interacted with over 750 drug and alcohol addicts and delinquents here and offered them tips to overcome challenges.

The meeting was organised by The Art of Living Foundation and Delhi Police after a four-day "Sudarshan Kriya" - meditation programme - for offenders.

One of the 756 participants said: "Earlier I used to smoke charas, but now after the course I feel uncomfortable on even seeing it. The course has not just given me peace mentally but also makes me fit physically."

"Since crime and corruption is a major issue in the country we came up with this initiative. Through this initiative we foresee reduction in crime and stress," said the spiritual guru.

"In Punjab, we had a similar course for about 35,000 drug addicts," he said.
Delinquents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol narrated how they have been rehabilitated with the exercise.

Source: Yahoo News

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Invitation for Shivratri Celebrations - 2013 with Sri Sri

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Dear One, We are happy to invite you for Shivratri Celebrations-2013 with Sri Sri at Bangalore Ashram.

SHIVRATRI DAY CELEBRATIONS (10th March, 2013)
LIVE Sudarshan Kriya with Sri Sri**
Rudra Puja with Sri Sri
Special Satsang with Sri Sri

Shivratri special programs

PROGRAM NAME	DATES	ELIGIBILITY	MORE DETAILS
International Part-2 with Sri Sri	March 7 - 11	Part-1 / YES!+	Click to read
Ayur Jagruti - Introductory workshop on Applied Ayurveda	March 13 - 15	None	Click to read
Blessings Course	March 14 - 16	Two Part-2 programs	Click to read
Guru Puja Phase-2	March 14 - 16	Guru Puja Phase-1	gurupujacourse@vvmvp.org
Guru Puja Phase-1	March 19 - 24	Four Part-2 programs & Sahaj Samadhi Or Art of Living Teacher & Two Part-2 & Sahaj Samadhi	gurupujacourse@vvmvp.org

Registration Procedure
Registration can be done on www.bangaloreashram.org
1. Simply click on “Register Online” icon located on the right side.
2. If you are a first time user, you will have to create an account to see the complete list of courses offered at the Ashram.
3. After creating an account, you can choose which courses to register for.
4. Contribution amounts would be displayed at the time of registration.
5. A registration is complete only after you make the online payment.

** Registration for LIVE Sudarshan Kriya can be done at Ashram
More on Shivaratri
Please visit the website on Shivratri Celebrations-2013 on http://www.artofliving.org/shivratri
You may also like to watch a short Video on the Shivratri : Shivratri-2013

Tour Packages
For your convenience and comfort, additional facility for sightseeing in India is being provided by Sumeru Travels Solutions Llp. Please find details of some pre-designed Tour Packages by Sumeru Travels. If you wish to select any of the below packages, please fill the form here
For queries related to tour packages : holiday@sumerutravels.com

Tour Name	Duration	Places	Cost ( per person )	Inclusions
Bangalore Tour	1 Day	Bangalore Sigtseeing	USD 40	Air conditioned Car with driver
Mysore Tour	1 Day	Mysore Sigtseeing	USD 85	Air conditioned Car
Kerala Tour (Min 2 Guests)	4 Nights/ 5 Days	Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey	USD 630	Bed and Breakfast in 3 star hotel,Air conditioned Car
Golden Triangle (Min 2 Guests)	5 Nights/ 6 Days	Delhi, Agra, Jaipur	USD 555	Bed and Breakfast in 3 star hotel,Air conditioned Car
Goa Beach Tour (Min 2 Guests)	3 Nights	Goa	USD 270	Bed and Breakfast in 3 star hotel
Five Elements Temple Tour (Min 2 Guests)	4 Nights/5Days	Tour of temples dedicated to 5 elements	USD 490	Bed and Breakfast in 3 star hotel,Air conditioned Car
Note:Please contact @ holiday@sumerutravels.com for any tailor made tours and special offers on Groups.

Regards
Events Team
Bangalore Ashram
Email Id : internationalevents@vvmvp.org
Website : www.bangaloreashram.org
Ph : +91 80 67262626 / 27 / 28

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