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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (born May 13, 1956, Kannada: ರವ್ಇಷನಕರ) is a spiritual and humanitarian leader, born in India. He is often referred to by the double-honorific "Sri Sri", Guruji or Gurudev.[1] He is the founder of the international Art of Living Foundation that aims to relieve stress at an individual level, and to relieve disease and violence at a societal level. Image File history File links SriSriRaviShankarOfficial. ...
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The Art of Living Foundation, is a non-profit, volunteer based organization founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. ...
Sri Sri is also a driving force behind charitable organizations such as the International Association for Human Values, which conducts the 5H program. The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1997 by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. ...
Biography
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was born on May 13, 1956 in Tamil Nadu, India to father Venkat Ratnam, a scholar of languages, and mother Vishalakshi. He was named Shankar since his birthday matched that of the 5th century BCE Hindu saint Adi Shankara.[1] According to his parents and biographies, at the age of four he could recite verses of the Bhagavad Gita [2]. Even at a young age, he was said to be often found in deep meditation. He is a former disciple of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.[3] At an early age, his father delegated him to the care of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. After attaining his degree in science, Ravi joined Maharishi's entourage, taught the Vedic pundits at Maharishi's charities, and soon became the Maharishi’s favorite disciple. Sri Sri obtained an advanced degree in Physics by the age of 17, and later received an honorary doctorate from Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India.[4] In the early 1990s, Shankar added the honorific Sri Sri to his own name after the renowned sitarist Ravi Shankar objected that the guru was capitalizing on the latter's fame.[1] Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...
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According to a biographical article, Shankar "ascended into enlightenment" in 1982, after a 10 day retreat into silence, and emerged with the technique of Sudarshan Kriya, a rhythmic breathing exercise.[5] In an interview, Shankar said that in 1982, while he was on the banks of the Tunga river in Shimoga in Karnataka, India, "the Sudarshan Kriya came like a poem, an inspiration. I learned it and I started teaching it."[6]He said that every emotion has a corresponding rhythm in the breath and believed that regulating breath could help people with their suffering.[7]
He founded the Art of Living Foundation in 1982 to spread the breathing technique. Along with Dalai Lama and several others [8], he founded in 1997 the International Association for Human Values (IAHV) to "to foster on a global scale a deeper understanding of the values that unite us as a human community." For the band, see 1997 (band). ...
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1997 by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. ...
Philosophy and activities Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasizes breath as the link between body and mind and therefore a tool to relax the mind. He also emphasizes service to others, besides meditating. According to Shankar, science and spirituality are linked and consistent. Shankar's stated vision is to create a world that is free of stress and violence through acquisition of wisdom, and his programs aim to offer practical tools to accomplish wisdom. In his view, "Truth is spherical rather than linear; so it has to be contradictory." "Anything that is spherical is always contradictory," says Sri Sri.[9]
In 2001, after the "9/11" attack on the World Trade Center towers in New York city, Shankar's organization offered courses in stress reduction, free of cost, to New Yorkers.[10] Shankar's organization also started an operation in Iraq in 2003, aimed at relieving the war-ravaged Iraqi population of stress.[11][12] In 2007, Shankar visited Iraq at the invitation of Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki, and also met with Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish leaders. [13], [14] He visited Pakistan in 2004 and met with some political and religious leaders there as a part of his efforts to promote global peace. [15]
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Developed by Sri Sri, Sudarshan Kriya is the core component of the Art of Living courses. Persons taught the technique are required to sign non-disclosure agreements so specifics of the technique are not made public. details,[16] though some of the starting asanas and exercises are disclosed in a newspaper article [17] Sudarshan Kriya is a unique rhythmical breathing process that is said to have been revealed to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during a spell of silent meditation that he had gone into for 10 days in 1982. ...
Sudarshan Kriya is said to infuse the body with energy and harmonize the natural rhythms of the body, mind, and emotions. There have been several independent studies published on the effects of Sudarshan Kriya and its accompanying practices conducted mostly in India and in the USA.[18]
Shankar's Art of Living Foundation offers many programs centered on Sudarshan Kriya, meditation and group-dynamics. The organization teaches Breath Water Sound workshops (or Nav-Chetna Shibirs) in distressed urban areas and rural villages, and prison programs, free of charge. The fee for other AofL courses varies from country to country and in the USA, the regular course fee is $375. Though it should be noted that course instructors usually find a way to meet the needs of all who wish to take the course. College students, for example, are traditionally given discounts for courses. The Art of Living sponsors various philanthropic events where participants may take courses at a reduced price. The Art of Living Foundation, is a non-profit, volunteer based organization founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. ...
Organisations The Art of Living Foundation, formed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is mainly involved in teaching the Art of Living Courses and Sudarshan Kriya and providing a structure for service projects, while the International Association for Human Values has initiated - under the 5H program - community development programs as well as emergency relief support, trauma relief, and assistance to societies ranging from the urban to tribal level. [19] Shankar has also founded other organizations/educational institutions, some of which deal with specialized issues such as rural development, agriculture and ayurveda. The Art of Living Foundation, is a non-profit, volunteer based organization founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. ...
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1997 by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. ...
Shirodhara, one of the techniques of Ayurveda Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ...
- Ved Vignan Mahavidyapeeth[20]
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidya Mandir [21]
- Sri Sri Center for Media Studies[22]
- Sri Sri College for Ayurvedic Science and Research [23]
- Sri Sri Ayurveda[24]
- Sri Sri Mobile Agricultural Initiatives [25]
- Sri Sri Pre-University College[26]
- The Sri Sri Institute of Management Studies[27]
- The Sri Sri School for Performing Arts and Fine Arts [28]
- Sri Sri Rural Development Trust[29]
Honors & Awards Following are some of the awards awarded to Sri Sri Ravishankar[30]: - Mahaveer Award for Peace and Non-Violence, England, 2007.
- Peter the Great First Grade Award for contribution to the Russian Federation Russia, 2006.
- Mongolian Prime Minister's Award for contribution to the nation Mongolia, 2006.
- Fervent Global Love of Life by the Cultural and Education Foundation of Human Life, Taiwan, 2006.
- Bharat Shiromani Award, New Delhi, India, 2005.
- Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony, India, 2005.
- Global Humanitarian Award, Illinois, USA, 2005.
- Honorary Doctorate from Kuvempu University, India, 2004.
- The Illustrious Visitors Award, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2004.
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day, Ohio, USA, 2003.
- Phoenix Award, Atlanta, USA, 2002.
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day, Austin, Texas, USA, 2002.
- Title of Yoga Shiromani (Supreme Jewel of Yoga), India, 1986.
Recent Media Coverage and Press Articles CNN Interview on Sri Sri Ravishankar's Visit to Iraq [3]
Smile and Serve, Los Angeles Times [4]
Take a deep breath, Washington Post [5]
New Orleans Mayor gives his team Shankar stress relief [6]
Invitation as ambassador of peace by the Government of Iraq[7]
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar honoured in UK[8]
Spiritual Master Shares Visions of Global Peace, Cornell Daily Sun[9]
World peace one breath at a time, New Orleans [10]
Guru of calmness shares breathing techniques in Utah[11]
Spiritual leader makes first visit to Boise [12]
Notes - ^ a b c A. Salkin, Emperor of Air, Yoga Journal, 2002.
- ^ WebIndia Biography
- ^ Das, Shinmoy. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. about.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-27.
- ^ Sri Sri's official website
- ^ S. Verughese, Lessons in Living Life Positive
- ^ A. Mahadevan Face to Face, Reader's Digest
- ^ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2002075460_healthbreathing31.html
- ^ [1]
- ^ Aninterview in the Washington Post
- ^ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2002075460_healthbreathing31.html
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/us/2003/apr/24ravi.htm
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3393327.stm
- ^ http://www.ibnlive.com/news/art-of-living-guru-in-iraq-to-talk-peace/41193-3.html?xml
- ^ http://ushome.rediff.com/news/2007/may/23look.htm
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/788657.cms
- ^ [2]
- ^ Sudarshan Kriya Asanas, Tehelka.com
- ^ Art of Living's site covering research of Shankar's techniques
- ^ 5H
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Ved%20Vignan%20Maha%20Vidya%20Peeth.html
- ^ http://www.ssrvm.org/
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Sri%20Sri%20Center%20for%20Media%20Studies.html
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Sri%20Sri%20College%20for%20Ayurvedic%20Science%20and%20Research.html
- ^ http://www.srisriayurved.com/
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Sri%20Sri%20Mobile%20Agricultural%20Institute.html
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Sri%20Sri%20Pre%20University%20College.html
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Sri%20Sri%20Institute%20of%20Management%20Studies.html
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Sri%20Sri%20School%20of%20Performing%20Arts%20and%20Fine%20Arts.html
- ^ http://www.srisri.org/Sri%20Sri%20Rural%20Development%20Program.html
- ^ http://us.artofliving.org/founder/honors-awards.html
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