You are invited for Guru Purnima

Among the 12-13 full moons in a year, the vaishakha full moon is dedicated to Buddha (his birth and enlightenment), jyeshtha full moon to mother earth and the aashadha full moon is dedicated to the memory of masters. This is Guru Purnima.

It is the day when the disciple wakes up in his fullness and in the wakefulness he can’t be but grateful. This gratitude is not of dwaita (you and me), but of advaita. It is not a river moving from somewhere to somewhere, but is the ocean moving within itself. So, gratefulness on Guru Purnima symbolizes that fullness.
The purpose of the Guru Purnima celebration is to turn back and review and see in this last one year how much one has progressed in life. For a seeker, Guru Purnima is a day of significance. It is the day to review one’s progress on the spiritual path and renew one’s determination and focus on the goal. As the full moon rises and sets, tears of gratitude arise and repose into the vastness of one’s own self.

Venue: Kohinoor Hotel, JB nagar, Andheri-E
Time: 6:00-8:00 (morning)

Date: 22nd July (Monday)

We will do guru puja, long sudarshan kriya and satsang

For any details : Radha- 9821242184/ Vanita-9869146741

SAVE THE DATE
Join live webcast of Guru Purnima Celebrations in presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar from Canada Ashram
Date - 22 July2013
Time - 7:30 pm IST
link - http://www.artofliving.org/live-satsang.html

Monsoon-Special Reunion Party!!

Jaigurudev dear ones :)

Let us all meet up for some tea and snacks on

7th July 2013 (Sunday), 4:00 to 6:00 (evening)

at 204/3 Radhakrishna nagar, Sherepunjab soc, near Malpa hill, Andheri-E

This will be a purely reunion party for all those who have completed their Part-I course (irrespective of whether you are regular with your Sadhana, Seva and Satsang)

Looking forward to see you all.

For any enquiries call 9821242184 / 9869146741

Please confirm you presence thru sms on the above numbers

Warm Regards,

Andheri-E AOL Team :)

Guruji's Birthday Celebrations!!

Dear all

Jai Gurudev!!

Tomorrow is our dear guruji's birthday.

Let us all meet up and celebrate together with Gurupuja, Satsang, Meditation, Guruji's unusual knowledge video and dinner.

Venue: Club house of Solitarie Park, Chakala, Diag opp. Holy Family Church, Next to Central Park society, Andheri-E

Time: 7pm to 10pm (13th May 2013)

Please call/sms us and confirm your presence. If you wish to get something to eat, let us know so we can coordinate accordingly.

9820895629 / 9869146741

UPANAYAN - HAPPENING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MUMBAI

Upanayana is a Sanskrit word, that literally means ‘moving closer’. 
Moving closer to what? To the higher knowledge, to the Master

Today, with Guruji’s grace, we have the opportunity of participating in this ceremony and getting initiated into the Vedic culture. The upananaya is also a pre requisite for learning the Vedasand is rightly called the brahmopadesam – the teaching of the highest knowledge. Participants will be initiated into the Gayatri and will be taught the Sandhya vandana and Nitya Homa.

During the course, the participants will also get to know the meaning behind the ceremonies and will watch Guruji’s discourses on the significance of the various steps.

Upanayan means taking the responsibility of parents as well as that of society.

Let I be a part of this Divinity. I am the part of the Divinity and let the I in me become eternal. Knowing this ultimate knowledge itself is Upanayan.

HAPPENING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MUMBAI Date : 29th March Friday - 1st April 2013
Timings : Morning 6AM to Evening 6 PM on first April only morning and evening sessions
Venue: Amar Hind Mandal, Gokhale Road, Dadar-W
Donation: 4500/- ( Includes Breakfast and Lunch )
Register at: 9920605787, 9969001607, 9820117011
For further details please contact vds.maharashtra@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mumbai-Rudra-Puja-Navratri/240239425996667?fref=ts

Holi special courses at Vasad Ashram, Gujrat

Lift your spirit with Colours of Joy
-Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji

Explore the true colours of life this Holi...enroll for the special course and make your Holi special :-)

Week-long Part-2 course
Teacher: Tanuja didi
Date: 25th March to 31st March 2013
Reporting-24th March
ctc-9869146741

PRE-REQUISITE - participant should have completed 1 part I course and 1 Part II Course

Donation:
Single room - 13,500/-
2 sharing - 10,000/-
3 sharing - 7,400/-
4 sharing - 6,400/-
5 sharing (A/C) - 5,500/-
5 Sharing (non a/c) - 5,000/-
Dormitory - 4,500/-
(for further details, call ASHRAM - 9825595475)

Part-2 course
Teacher: Swami Vishnupadji
Date: 24th March to 27th March 2013
Reporting- 23rd March
ctc-9825595475
PRE-REQUISITE - participant should have completed 1 part I course

Part-2 course
Teacher: Sejal didi
Date: 28th March to 31st March 2013
Reporting- 27th March
ctc-9825595475
PRE-REQUISITE - participant should have completed 1 part I course

Residential full-day weekend Part-1
Teacher: Seemadi
Date: 23rd & 24th March 2013
Donation: 1500/-
ctc-9869146741


FOR PICK UP & DROP FROM BARODA STATION CALL LALJI BHAI - 08128145915

(Donation of all courses are inclusive of all meals and stay)

Courier your cheque (in favour of "VVMVP") to the below given address.
Include the following details: name, mobile number, gender, accommodation preference and course date.

The Art of Living Gujarat Ashram
Village – Anklawadi,
Vasad – Sarsa Road,
Post – Vasad,
District - Anand,
India

The VBI Mumbai Week

Dear All ,

Volunteer for a Better India (VBI) is a social initiative of the Art of Living that is making it easy for citizens of Mumbai to come together in service and use their skill, time and resources to help build a better Mumbai. VFABI Mumbai is part of VBI, a pan-India initiative to help create a just, peaceful and prosperous country. It is a call to action where every citizen is invited to come forward and pledge a small portion of their time in service to address a genuine and immediate need of their local or city.

Vision of VBI Mumbai
Mumbai, the city which never sleeps, is a conglomerate of seven islands, which today serves more than 20 million people of the country. Every year, thousands of people fly down to the city, to meet their dreams and fulfil their desires. Every evening when the city is lit up, it re-gains a sense of hope, a moment of happiness. Each time tragic events strikes us, we come together and combat the situation. Today we Mumbaikars are standing on the edge, facing several challenges every single day. It is time for us to come together, to nurture, protect and care for the city.
VBI Mumbai is that neutral platform that will make it easy for individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of cultural, religious, ethnicity, caste, organizational or spiritual affiliation, to volunteer and be in service, to make community service a way of life and thereby help build a just, peaceful and prosperous Mumbai.

“The VBI Mumbai Week” invites you to participate and become a part of this magnanimous service initiative. On23^rd Feb 2013, VBI –Mahasrashtra is being launched by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji in Goregaon . Before this official launch the VBI Mumbai week is being organised to inspire Mumbaikars and give them an opportunity to serve its city. VBI week is set to give a glimpse about what this whole initiative can do.. Through VBI Mumbai week we will get a snap shot of the road ahead. Between 10th and 20th February several activities around the city will be initiated. A diversified choice is given to people, so that they can easily participate in the activities of their interest. The projects include activities like organizing Medical camps in Slums; Traffic Management at various junctions, Clean-up at railway stations, Music and Skits around the city to create awareness about the Citizens Movement will take place at defined destinations.

1. Clean up at Railway Stations
Railway stations are the hearts of our city. It is often ignored on issues such as Health & Hygiene & Cleanliness. The volunteers would perform the following activities to first make the stations clean and will invest time to clean the stations, below are the details.

Western Railway:

Sr.No	Station	Date	Time	Contact
1	Goregaon	16-02-2013	9am-11am	Mamta- 9867697989
2	Kandivali	19-02-2013	9am-11am	Rakhee-9967661920
3	Borivali	17-02-2013	9am-11am	Satish -9987031401
4	Bandra	19-02-2013	9am-11am	Vinita -981906408
5	Dadar	17-02-2013	6am-9am	Shibani-98212028854
6	Andheri	16-02-2013	9am-12pm	Tejas-9867323388

Central Railway:

Sr.No	Station Name	Clean Up Date	Clean up Time	Contact
1	Ulhasnagar	18/02/13	8am-11am	Akshata -7738383930
2	Dombivili & Mulund	17/02/2013	8am-11am	Akshata -7738383930
3	Thane	16/02/13	8am-11am	Akshata -7738383930
4	Ghatkopar	16/02/13	8.30am-11am	Akshata -7738383930
5	Dadar	19/02/13	8am-10am	Akshata -7738383930

2. Patriotic Hour:
   Two hours of Awareness Campaign which will include:
   a. Patriotic Songs
   b. Street Play
   c. Railway Safety rules and No Spitting

The patriotic songs, music, skit etc will revive back the love for our country that is hidden deep within us. This initiative will simply trigger a few bones and inspire us to volunteer for a better country. This will also deepen the belongingness amongst us for each other.

Sr.No	Station Name	Date	Time	Contact
1	Goregaon	18-02-2013	5pm-8pm	Siddharth -8097080908
2	Kandivali	21-02-2013	5pm-8pm	Siddharth -8097080908
3	Borivali	20-02-2013	5pm-8pm	Siddharth -8097080908
4	Mira Road	19-02-2013	5pm-8pm	Siddharth -8097080908
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Latest update to Guruji's schedule in Mumbai

Jai Gurudev,

Gurudev is coming to Mumbai from 22nd -25th Feb'13.
Please do attend as many programs as you can and get your family blessed.

Following is Gurudev's schedule for 4 days in Mumbai:

Friday, 22nd February 2013

GYAN GANGA
TIME - Morning 8:30-10:30-->
VENUE - Somaiya College Marriage Ground, M.G. Road, Behind Meghraj Hotel, Nr. Satyam shopping center, Ghatkopar-E
Passes - 1000 (entry for 2 people); 5000 (for 1 person); 10000 (for 1 person)
CALL -  9869146741 / 9821242184

MAHASATSANG WITH GURUJI
TIME - Evening 6:30-9:00-->
VENUE - Ganpat Seth Tandel Ground, Seawood-W, Navi Mumbai
CALL - 9867081498 , 9820557071
ENTRY FREE !!! OPEN FOR ALL

Saturday, 23rd February 2013

DHYAN AUR GYAN GANGA
TIME- Morning 8:30-10:00
VENUE - Yogi Sabah Grah, Opposite Dadar station, Dadar (E)
Passes:-Rs. 15000, Rs. 10000, Rs. 5000, Rs. 1000.
Call:-9869146741 / 9821242184


MAHA SATSANG WITH GURUJI
TIME -Evening 6:30-9:00
VENUE - Vishnu Park Ground, opp. Ganga Jyoti bldg., Bangur Nagar, Goregaon West
CALL - 9892899490 / 9821424881
ENTRY FREE !!! OPEN FOR ALL

Sunday, 24th February 2013


MAHA SATSANG WITH GURUJI
TIME - Evening 6:30-9:00
VENUE - Viva Melange Ground,Nr Mhada ground , Virar-W
CALL- 9730326119 / 8605797149
ENTRY FREE !!! OPEN FOR ALL

Monday, 25th February 2013

"TATHAASTU" GYAN GANGA WITH GURUJI
TIME -Morning 8:30-10:30
VENUE - VTC ground, Ulhasnagar
Passes - 1100 ; 5100 ; 11000
CALL -9561213141 , 9324433000

MAHA SATSANG WITH GURUJI
TIME - Evening 6:30-9:00
VENUE - Raje Shivaji Vidyalaya maidan, Dharavi bus depot, Dharavi
CALL - 9867081498 , 9820557071
ENTRY FREE !!! OPEN FOR ALL