Nisha Mordani’s Blog

His Holiness Poojya Sri Sri Ravishankar Ji…….Guruji…as we lovingly call Him…..came into my life in July 1998 !!

I had offhandedly heard about Him from one of my friends…that He was the founder of an organisation known as The Art Of Living .That He had created a course,known as the Basic Course where some breathing technique was taught by one of His teachers. This friend asked me if I would like to join the course which was beginning the next day. I said “yes” ,not because I actually wanted to do the course,but because I felt awkward to say “no” to my friend . Little did I know that my “yes” would actually give my life a 360 degree turn (for the better,of course )

The course was to begin at 4.00 p.m the next afternoon..and it was to continue for six days….I got back from work at 3.30 p.m and was reluctant to attend the course…..but ,again, I did not want to go back on my word…so I reached the venue.

There were about 25 people already gathered in the hall …a picture of Sri Sri was placed on a low table…and I merely glanced at it,and then looked at the young man, who must have been in his early twenties, seated next to the picture. Oh,I thought to myself,so this chit of a guy was going to conduct the course !!I was even more angry with myself for having taken the trouble to get there!!

The registrations took place….I had to fill up a form…and then the course began. As Bharat ji (the course teacher) started speaking,I got more and more interested….and I found myself quite enjoying the session The session lasted for a little over two hours..we were given some homework and were asked to come back the next day…same time.

The duration of the course was six days…the last day was almost a full day session .I do not want to disclose the course contents …..one has to experience the course to know what it is all about….but believe me….it is awesome !!! Before we parted ways on the last day….the group had become like one big family…we all got emotional and did not want the course to end !

We had all got so attached to Bharat Ji ….. one could not have imagined that so much knowledge could flow from this young man ….he put everything so simply and so beautifully We went through certain processes, and meditations. We were also taught Pranayams. Then came the “jewel crest “of the course, which is a powerful,rhythmic breathing technique ,known as the “Sudarshan Kriya” which seemed to have cleansed our whole system and we were left feeling hollow and empty !! Such bliss !!!

We had to take a vow of continuing the Sudarshan Kriya at home for the next forty days…without a break . I definitely did so ,giving it my 100% ! I could feel the difference ! I was a very hyper person….always a pessimist….after the course I changed completely ! I felt more relaxed…learnt to accept people and situations….and looked at life with a more positive attitude Guruji had certainly changed me!

I got a picture of Guruji and I actually began speaking to Him (His picture )…..and I felt I got my answers from Him !There were times when I would just look at His picture and feel tears of gratitude flowing from my eyes …..He had become the most important person in my life !

Now…..I wanted friends and family to receive what I had received from the course….so I nagged and finally managed to convince most of them to do the course. Today,three of my family members have been initiated as teachers and they conduct courses .

The Art Of Living is spread over 140 countries all over the world ….. people from all walks of life are devotees of Guruji …..it has now become impossible even to catch a glimpse of Him…whereas earlier we could actually sit with Him and chat to Him .

We have our ashram in Bangalore ……. it is paradise ! Over the last few years it has really expanded . One feels one has “come home” in the ashram ! When Guruji is present there then it is simply WOW

Guruji…….He has the most beautiful smile…..the most powerful eyes…..the most peaceful look……the most elegant movement……..the most melodious voice……the most witty answers…..the most humorous attitude…..the most loving touch…..the most charismatic personality……ooooooooooooooooh…..HE IS SIMPLY THE BEST !!!!!!

I,to date,have continued doing the Sudarshan Kriya everyday.Since July 1998 , I have not missed a single day…wherever I am,whether on a flight or a train….whether in station or out of station….. I do my Kriya with great dedication and devotion…..it has become as important to me as brushing my teeth

To get more information visit www.artofliving.org If You ever get the opportunity to do the course….JUST DO IT…..and please do let me know what you think of it !!!!!