Talks by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Real Currency in Life - A talk by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

No technique really works . It is you who makes it work. That is called shraddha. Shraddha can be roughly translated as faith. When your intention and attention are there, manifestation happens. If your intention is not there it will not work. Sudarshan Kriya technique works because there is an intention behind it. For anything to work, you must have intention and attention. Then manifestation happens.

Now we will do some pranayama. Let’s begin with alternate nostril breathing. Check your nostrils. You know, when the left nostril is active then the right brain is active. And vice-versa. The right brain is music. The left brain is logic. So those who have the right nostril active would understand me better. If both are active you are in meditation. However if only the right nostril is active, no meditation happens. Your state changes every time you open and close your eyes. After food, the right nostril should dominate. When the right nostril functions the metabolism is 50 percent higher. When the left is functioning, our metabolism is much slower.



Active nostrils change because they live in an ocean of prana(energy). Breath moves from right to left nostril depending on the situation. If you are driving around a church, temple or any place of worship, both nostrils will become active. The prana of both, the body and spirit, is up in those places. When people are in full devotion in a place of worship, this happens. When you meet a spiritual guide both your nostrils will become active. When you meet a spiritual person, your own voice will tell you.


Love is our very nature. You know, I can stand and talk to you for hours about love. It doesn’t mean anything. We can read love through our lives, not through books. You can listen to someone speak on love, but if you have a puppy, the puppy goes mad jumping all over you the moment you come back home. This says much more than reading books all night about love. We can read through our presence and our own lives. Here, I will come to meditation and breath. By doing breathing exercises, we can make our lives so positive. Many of us have had the experience of going to meet somebody and wanting to avoid them. Some people you meet and you just don’t feel like talking to. You feel compelled to avoid them. WIth some Others you feel like conversing. People will have the same experience of you also. Without reason they may avoid you. You want to connect to a person but your stress has created such vibes around, that people are repelled. Here again you must do a bit of pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya and yoga to increase the positive vibes around you.

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Meditation and Sudarshan Kriya




European researchers have found that breath is the link between the mind and the body - each emotion has a distinct breathing pattern

The reverse is also true, that breathing in a particular pattern can induce a corresponding emotion. So instead of being overwhelmed by our emotions, we can transform those using specific breathing techniques. One such breathing technique is Sudarshan Kriya.

Sudarshan Kriya teaches us how to skillfully use the breath to change the way we feel, hence releasing negative emotions that cause stress, such as anger, anxiety, depression and worry, leaving the mind completely happy, relaxed, and energized.

Sudarshan Kriya is basically a rhythmic hyper ventilation technique  that is said to work on mental, physical, and spiritual levels.Sudarshan Kriya is different from Kriya Yoga. This breathing technique was founded in 1984  by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Sudarshan Kriya is practiced by millions of people worldwide. It is found to be effective in improving well being (support immune system, detoxification, reduce stress) and peace of mind (reduce stress, relieve depression, improve creativity, enhance brain function). However, it may not be recommended in pregnancy and for people with certain Psychiatric disorders. Sudarshan Kriya is taught in various Art of living courses.

The practice is instrumental in creating a sense of harmony in the body, mind and spirit. After the practice, participants commonly report feeling calm and centered, with a clearer vision of the world and themselves. Several independent studies on the numerous mental and physical health benefits of Sudarshan Kriya have been published in international peer-reviewed journals and confirm what participants commonly report.

Benefits of Sudarshan Kriya are enormous like it leads to greater creativity. It increases clarity of mind.It reduces stress and tension.It brings more ease and joy in personal relationships.

This technique, patented by the Art of Living foundation, has been scientifically scrutinized. Moreover, the effectiveness of what is practiced and taught has been assessed and documented independently. The conclusion is that the Sudarshan Kriya brings about biologically beneficial changes to the body without any side effects. However, it is recommended that you consult a yoga practitioner before you begin any new practice or routine.


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