Announcement - ART OF LIVING

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ashtavakrageeta Knowledge Session

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8am To 9am

P&T Colony, Near Ramalayam, Dilsukh Nagar

9573370919 / 9573370923

EVERY SUNDAY

Naadi Pariksha Clinic Address

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Dr.Prachi Bansal

Sri Sri Ayurvedic Wellness Centre 1-4-51, Vasant Vihar, Street No. 8, Habsiguda Hyderabad - 007

9441188206 / 9441491695 9490752713

Advance Course

1	10/11/11 to 13/11/11	Manasa Ganga Ashram.	9885913603 / 9848160552 / 23400782	3000/-
2	11/11/11 TO 14/11/11	Mantralayam.	9849648070 / 9989068459	3000/-
3	21/12/11 To 25/12/11	Haryana Bhavan, Paradise.	9346476175 / 9391034913	3000/-
4	17/11/11 to 20/11/11	Vizag.	9246672858

DSN Course

1	03/11/11 to 06/11/11		Srikakulam	9441259969
2	10/11/11 to 13/11/11		Khammam	9866997773
3	10/11/11 to 13/11/11		Temple Valley (Dalmiya Resorts), Tirumala Bypass Road, Tirupati	9849635093 / 9391936555	2250/-
4	24/11/11 to 27/11/11		Malkajgiri	9866997773

Sri Sri Yoga Level 1

1	07/11/11 to 11/11/11	6am to 8am	Rock Heights, Shilparaman, Madhapur.	9059123477 / 9849028741	400/-
2	29/11/11 to 03/12/11	6am to 8am	Sai Baba Temple, Kalyan Nagar, Phase III, Moti Nagar	9866471307	350/-

Sahaj Samadhi Meditation

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07/11/11 to 09/11/11

6.30pm to 8.30pm

St No.7, Habsiguda

8008918686

1500/-

Sri Sri Yoga Level – 2

14/11/11 to 20/11/11

Residential Course

Manasa Ganga Ashram

9059123477 / 9849028741

3500/-

Part 1 Courses

S.NO.	DATE	TIME	PLACE	CONTACT NO	DONATION
1	31/10/11 to 05/11/11	6am to 9am	Trimulgherry.	8978823447	1000/-
2	01/11/11 to 6/11/11	5:45 to 8am to 9:30am to 12 noon 6:30pm to 9pm	West Maredpally.	9394701443 / 9989184033	1000/-
3	01/11/11 to 06/11/11	5:30AM TO 8AM & 9:30AM TO 12 & 6:30PM TO 9PM	Swasa Nilayam, Chanda Nagar.	9951428955	1000/-
4	01/11/11 to 06/11/11	6am to 9am	Sai Krishna Apts, Near To Sai Baba Temple, Mallikarjun Road, Old Bowenpally	9848030071	1000/-
5	01/11/11 to 06/11/11	6pm to 9pm	Sai Ram Manner Apts, First Floor Art Living Hall	9989145069	1000/-
6	01/11/11 to 06/11//11	5.30am to 8am	Plot No.91, Kamalapuri Colony, Opp.Lane To Krishe Meadows, Behind Stone & Style Marble Showroom, Srinagar Colony	9030676999	1000/-
7	01/11/11 to 06/11//11	5.30am to 8am & 10am to 1pm & 6pm to 9pm	Nizampet Road, Kukatpally	9866498377	1000/-
8	01/11/11 to 05/11//11	5.30pm to 8.30pm	502, Vishnu Elite Apts, Begumpet	9849897506	1000/-
9	02/11/11 to 06/11/11	6am to 8.30am & 11am to 1.30pm & 6:30pm to 9Pm	Kuchipudi Art Academy, Domalguda	9392487959 / 9392458749	1000/-
10	04/10/11 to 06/10/11	6pm to 9pm	Sai Ram Manner Apts, First Floor Art Living Hall,	9849057291 / 9989145069	1250/-
11	04/11/11 to 06/11/11	6am to 8.30am	Sports Complex, Near NGRI 2nd Gate, Uppal Road	9849624016 /
12	08/11/11 to 13/11/11	6:30pm to 9pm	Saket.	9989740749	1000/-
13	08/11/11 to 13/11/11	6am to 9am	Madhapur	9885522133 / 9985123813	1000/-
14	25/11/11 to 27/11/11	6am to 9.30am	S.R.Nagar, Beside Syndicate Bank, Vengal Rao Nagar, S.R.Nagar	9866471307	1250/-

Yes+ Course

1	01/11/11 to 06/11/11	5pm to 9pm	Plot No.175, Motilal Nehru Nagar, Begumpet	9000373764	2500/-
2	03/11/11 to 08/11/11	5.30pm to 9.30pm	Vysyahostel, Kachiguda.	9885299626 / 8019639021	2500/-

Bangalore Ashram Courses

1	11/11/11 TO 13/11/11 (PART1 COURSE WITH GURUJI)		Bangalore Ashram	64590666 / 64590390	5-Sharing-3000/- 6-9-Sharing-2500/- 3- Sharing-4000/-
2	10/11/11 TO 13/11/11 (PARTII COURSE WITH GURUJI)		Bangalore Ashram	64590666 / 64590390	4 Sharing-3800/-
3	15/11/11 to 18/11/11 (PARTII COURSE WITH GURUJI)		Bangalore Ashram	64590666 / 64590390	4 Sharing-3800/-

happy diwali

At this time of the year people around the world are getting ready to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. One of the biggest festivals of the East, Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

For an oil lamp to burn, the wick has to be partially immersed in the oil. If the wick is completely drowned in oil, it cannot bring light. Life is like the wick of the lamp, you have to be in the world and yet remain untouched by it. If you are drowned in the materialism of the world, you cannot bring joy and knowledge in your life. By being in the world, yet not drowning in the worldly aspect of it, we can be the light of joy and knowledge.

Diwali is the commemoration of the light of wisdom in our lives. Lamps are lit on this day not just to decorate homes, but also to communicate this profound truth of life. Light the lamp of wisdom and love in every heart and bring a radiant smile on every face.

Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights. Life has many facets and stages to it and it is important that you throw light on each of them, for life to be fully expressed. The rows of lights remind you that every aspect of life needs your attention and the light of knowledge.

Every human being has some good qualities. And every lamp that you light is symbolic of this. Some people have forbearance, some have love, strength, generosity, while others have the ability to unite people. The latent values in you are like a lamp. Don't be satisfied with lighting just one lamp; light a thousand! You need to light many lights to dispel the darkness of ignorance. By lighting the lamp of wisdom in yourself and acquiring knowledge, you awaken all facets of your being. When they are lit and awakened, it is Diwali.

Another profound symbolism is in the firecrackers that are burnt on this day. In life, you often become like a firecracker, waiting to explode with your pent-up emotions, frustration and anger. When you keep suppressing your emotions, cravings and aversions, they are bound to reach a bursting point. Bursting crackers is a psychological exercise created by the ancient people to release bottled-up emotions. When you see an explosion outside, you feel similar sensations within you as well. Along with the explosion, there is so much light. When you let go of these emotions, serenity dawns.

There is also symbolism in the exchange of gifts and the distribution of sweets during Diwali. Sweets and gift exchanges symbolize the dispelling of the bitterness of the past, and renewal of friendship for the times to come.

Any celebration is incomplete without the spirit of service. Whatever we have received from the Divine, we should share it with others because it is in giving that we receive -- that is true celebration. Happiness and wisdom have to spread and it can happen when people come together in knowledge.

Diwali means to be in the present, so drop the regrets of the past and the worries of the future and live in the moment. It is a time to forget the bickering and negativities that have happened through the year. It is a time when you throw light on the wisdom you have gained and welcome a new beginning. When true wisdom dawns, it gives rise to celebration.

Celebration is the nature of the spirit. The ancient sages brought sacredness in every celebration, so that you don't lose the focus in the hustle-bustle of the activity. Observing rituals and religious practices (called Puja) is simply showing one's gratitude to the Divine. This brings depth to the celebration. The tradition is to put all the wealth you have earned in front of you and feel the abundance. When you feel lack, the lack grows but when you put your attention on abundance, then the abundance grows. In the Arthashastra, Chanakya says, "Dharmasya Moolam Arthah," which means, "prosperity is the root of righteousness."

For the one who does not have spiritual knowledge, Diwali comes only once a year, but for the wise, Diwali is every moment and every day. Wisdom is needed everywhere. Even if one member of the family is shrouded in darkness, we cannot be happy. We need to ignite the light of wisdom in every member of your family, extend it to every member of society and every person on the planet. When true wisdom dawns, it gives rise to celebration.

The Yajurveda says, "Tanme Manaha Shivasankalpam astu" -- let noble intentions flow from this mind of ours. This Diwali, celebrate with knowledge and take an intention to serve humanity. Light the lamp of love in your heart; the lamp of abundance in your home; the lamp of compassion to serve others; the lamp of Knowledge to dispel the darkness of ignorance; and the lamp of gratitude for the abundance that the Divine has bestowed on us.