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Param Pujya Sri Sri Ravi Shankar explaining the esoteric meaning of Krishna Janmashtami.  The most authentic way of celebrating Janmashtami is knowing that you have to play a dual role - of being a responsible human being and at the same time to realize that you are above all events, the untouched Brahman. Imbibing a bit of avadhoot and a bit of activism in your life is the real significance of celebrating Janmashtami. Awaken the Krishna in your consciousness – “Krishna is not separate from me, he is within me’, this feeling will fill your life with Krishna. वास्तविक रूप में जन्माष्टमी मनाने का अर्थ है यह जानना कि तुम्हें जीवन में दोहरी भूमिका निभानी है - एक उत्तरदायी व्यक्ति होने कि और साथ ही सभी परिस्थितियों से परे अक्षत ब्रह्म में स्थापित होने की| जीवन में थोड़ा अंश अवधूत का और थोड़ा अंश सक्रियता का रखना ही जन्माष्टमी का वास्तविक अभिप्राय है| कृष्ण को अपनी चेतना में जगाओ - "कृष्ण मुझसे पृथक नहीं हैं, वह मुझमें हैं|", ऐसी भावना तुम्हारा जीवन कृष्ण से भर देगी|  ...

Legendary is the love that withstands rejection. It will be free of anger and ego. Legendary is the commitment that withstands humiliation. It will be one-pointed and will reach the goal. Legendary is the wisdom that withstands turbulence. It will be integrated in life. Legendary is the faith that withstands a million chances of doubt. It will bring perfection. Legendary are the events that withstand time. They will become morals for millions. ~ Sri Sri

What is the most important truth of life - There is some element within us that does not perish, does not diminish, is inerasable,  unchanging and undying.  If even the slightest attention is directed to it, life becomes easy and uncomplicated..

At Los Angeles - April 2012 And here is a beautiful offering from the Los Angeles team :) Registration Update:  The unprecedented response to the Upanishads continues!  60% of the seats have been sold out and the seating is going fast More Info: The Annual celebration of Spiritual Inquisitiveness returns to the beautiful Los Angeles Center of the Art of Living Foundation.  The Upanishads, literally translated as "Coming together", are treasured teachings passed from Learned Masters to the Seekers.  Their timeless wisdom is made astoundingly accessible and relevant in this live discourse by one of the world's most well recognized Spiritual leaders - His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Address 948 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007

In love, even objects are elevated to life.  Stones and trees speak to you; the Sun, the Moon, the entire creation becomes alive.  When there is no love, even people become objects. "If you are not free, you cannot love – freedom is the first thing.  So, when you become free, you are able to love unconditionally.  When you can love unconditionally, you will be skillful in your dealings.":  Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Being in utter love,yet undisturbed;caring yet not worried;persistent yet not perturbed; are the obvious signs of the Self shining." SriSri Open your hearts to love...