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Time of India
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Jacksonville declares June 16 as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Peace and Wellness Day
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar The City of Jacksonville has officially declared June 16 as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Peace and Wellness Day, recognizing the lifelong contributions of spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The proclamation, presented by the mayor at a formal ceremony held at the University of North Florida, celebrates Gurudev's work in promoting peace, well-being, and unity through the global initiatives of the Art of Living Foundation. With this announcement, Jacksonville becomes the 32nd city globally—and the latest in a growing list of US municipalities—to recognize the impact of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's teachings. Other cities that have previously celebrated a Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day include Washington, DC; Austin, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; and Mobile, Alabama. Founded in 1981, the Art of Living Foundation offers programs in meditation, yoga, and stress relief and has been active in humanitarian and community-building work in over 180 countries.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
India's culture best in the world: Nirbhayananda Saraswati
Dharwad: India's culture is being hailed as the best in the world despite several mediocre historians trying to depict the western culture as superior, said Shri Nirbhayanand Saraswati, chief of Shri Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Ashram, Vijayapura. Speaking at a function to celebrate the 70th year of the visit of philosopher-saint Gurudev Shri RD Ranade to Dharwad and the centenary of the Academy of Comparative Philosophy and Religion (ACPR) organised at Srujana auditorium here on Saturday, Nirbhayanand Saraswati said India's culture has survived several onslaughts because of its inner value-based strength. The seer expressed his disappointment over the "mediocre intellectuals and historians losing their analytical ability". "Some intellectuals are depicting that Manusmriti is Sanatana Dharma. Actually, Upanishads represent Sanatana Dharma. These intellectuals read books written in other languages also and expand the horizon of their knowledge," he said. Stating that Gurudev Shri RD Ranade was a great scholar and philosopher, Nirbhayanand Saraswati said one should read Gurudev's literature to understand Upanishads easily. "Gurudev's literature guides us towards realising the truth," he asserted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo Nirbhayanand Saraswati released three books — Smrutigandha, Amruta Rasavani and A symbiotic Friendship — penned by Sharad Joshi and Prof Sutar. Secretary of ACPR, Belagavi Maruti Zirli said Gurudev Ranade, who was the vice-chancellor of Allahabad University, had special affinity for Dharwad and he visited the city several times to deliver special lectures on the 'Pathway to God in Kannada literature' at Karnatak University. The ACPR organised the function at Dharwad to commemorate Gurudev's visit to Dharwad, he said. Zirli said the ACPR is working on publishing all the books written by Shri Gurudev and they will be released in Aug. Chairman of the department of philosophy, Karnatak University, Prof BH Gujalar also spoke. Subrahmanya Bhat welcomed the gathering.
Mint
30-05-2025
- Mint
UP man climbs rooftop, attempts suicide after taunts about ‘beautiful' wife; internet relates it to ‘Sholay'
A 25-year-old man from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, who got married forty days ago to a 'beautiful' woman, climbed up to the rooftop in an attempt to take his own life after facing taunts from neighbours who said he was less attractive than his wife. A video of the incident is now going viral on social media. In the video, the man — Gurudev - is seen seated on the edge of his terrace while others try to persuade him to come down. A police officer is also seen among those attempting to convince him, but Gurudev - a resident of Chakarpur Gahi village remains firm in his decision. Gurudev was eventually brought down with the help of villagers and police officials. He was then handed over to his family. Reacting to the viral video, the Bareilly Police issued a statement saying: "A PCR 0164 informed Sirsouli Police Station, Bareilly, that a young man named Gurudev, son of Khushiram, resident of Chakarpur Gahi village under Sirsouli Police Station, district Bareilly, aged about 25 years, had climbed onto the roof of a two-storey building. "Upon receiving the information, the Sirsouli Police promptly reached the spot. Upon inquiry, it was learned that Gurudev Upadhyay had a marriage-related dispute about 40 days ago. Villagers and his family stated that he was mentally unstable due to this, and was in distress and sorrow, attempting to commit suicide by jumping off the roof. "With continuous efforts over three to four hours, the Sirsouli Police team, with the help of the public and a rescue setup, successfully brought him down safely. After counselling, Gurudev Upadhyay was handed over to his family members." Social media users drew comparisons to a scene from the film Sholay, while also urging others not to taunt or ridicule anyone.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Criminal killed in police encounter
Bhagalpur: A notorious inter-district criminal, Sanoj Kumar Mandal alias Gurudev Mandal alias Fufa, was shot dead in a police encounter late Friday night. He was a resident of Harkol village under Dhamdaha police station in Purnia district. The encounter occurred during a joint operation by the STF and Rangra police from Naugachia police district. Gurudev, who had a bounty of Rs 25,000 on his head, was involved in over two dozen cases in Purnia, Madhepura, Katihar and Naugachia. His criminal record includes charges of murder, robbery, extortion, violations of the Arms Act and other serious offences. The exchange of fire took place in a remote riverine area near Murli Chowk under Rangra police station. Arms, ammunition, and spent shells were recovered from the site. A forensic team from the FSL is at the location gathering evidence, accompanied by Naugachia SP Prerna Kumar, SDPO Om Prakash and other officials. SP Prerna Kumar said, "We had received classified information that Gurudev Mandal and members of his gang were gathering at a secluded spot near Murli Chowk under Rangra PS to carry out a crime." She said the STF and Rangra police raided the location based on this intelligence. "As the police closed in, the criminals, led by Gurudev Mandal, opened fire indiscriminately. The police retaliated, during which Gurudev sustained severe injuries while the others escaped under cover of darkness," she said. Gurudev was arrested in an injured state and taken to the Naugachia Sub-Divisional Hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Yoga without meditation is incomplete, says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
It's a known fact that the practice of yoga and meditation has deep roots in India, dating back thousands of years. However, we are also aware of how it has taken over the world. But while yoga has exploded in popularity, often seen through the lens of fitness and flexibility, its deeper essence, according to spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is becoming of the 11th International Yoga Day, he reflects on how yoga is more than just movement; it's a gateway to inner calm, and without meditation, it's incomplete.'Many people think it's just physical fitness and stretching. But yoga is never complete without meditation. So if you do proper yoga and add meditation to it, you've got it,' the Art of Living Foundation founder told Sneha Mordani in an exclusive interview with India Today. He credits the growing global awareness of yoga, in part, to India's leadership.'This is the 11th International Yoga Day, and our honourable Prime Minister has taken this step and made sure that he himself sat and did the yoga. Since then, it has inspired a lot of people to join. It has become a mainstream narrative, not just in India, but all over the world.'advertisementSri Sri Ravi Shankar also emphasised how meditation isn't about forcing the mind to shut off—it's about conscious relaxation.'Meditation is not an exercise to focus or control your mind. Most people think meditation is concentration, and so they try to control the mind. But concentration is a byproduct of meditation,' he acknowledges the hesitation many feel when they begin.'A lot of people think they can't meditate, they say they can't sit still or that their mind is too full of thoughts. But that's natural. Meditation doesn't mean having a clean slate in your mind. That's a myth.'As for where to start? Breath is the bridge, he says.'You can't directly deal with the mind - it's abstract. But the breath is something in between. When you're happy, you breathe differently. When agitated, you breathe differently. So start with breathing, alternate nostril breathing, Bhastrika, and then sit and relax. Meditation will take care of your state of mind and even strengthen you physiologically.'The science, he points out, backs this up.'There are hundreds of studies that show how meditation reduces anxiety, lowers cortisol levels, and eases stress. That's why I've made over 300 guided meditations, these tools are accessible to everyone now, through apps and teachers," he Watch
