Sri Sri

Question - Gurudev, Why is it necessary for us to spread the knowledge of The Art of Living ? Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - We have to spread this knowledge of life to every doorstep and you all have to work for that. People know how to operate mobile phones but they don't know how to manage their own life, mind. We need to bring this education to every nook and corner of the planet - 'How to be happy and make others happy'. 'How to live and let others live in peace'. This education is needed. We need to spread the Art of Living. This knowledge helps us in moving through challenges with a smile, sharing happiness with others, feeling one with everyone and this is the Art of Living. The goal of Art of Living is about having a perfect balance in life. Both inner richness and outer beauty. Don't you want this? Knowledge is ancient and eternal but the presentation of knowledge and reach of knowledge needs an organisation and that’s what the ' ArtofLiving ' movement is all about. Did you know that the Goal of ' @ArtofLiving ' is to turn every tear into smile, anger into compassion, hate into unconditional love. Knowledge and wisdom are eternal. They are ancient and yet ever new. And that is what art of living has been doing - reviving wisdom, kindling compassion and uniting people of all strata from society. The ultimate goal of human life is Self-realization. This is the core of " ArtofLiving ", to lead people to a deeper level of understanding about one's Self. The means for this is Meditation and spiritual knowledge. And the application of this is service to society. We should see, ‘How can I be of service? How can I be of use to others?’ The Art of Living International Center is a platform for everyone to come together and do some service. Reduce stress, reduce violence, create a sense of belonging, and spread the positive vibrations of love and peace. Shall we all do this together? Is everyone committed to this? Gurudev @SriSri