I did my First Yes Course in May 2008 (after appearing for
10th board exams) I was an average student and after every exam my parents used
to tell me same thing that if I would have studied then I would have scored
much better marks. In the course my teacher, Swami Hardikji told us to give
100% in whatever we do in your life. I used to feel very bad that I did not
gave my 100% during my SSC studies, so I was tensed and worried about the
result all the time. On the day of my result, after Kriya I was sitting in
front Guruji’s picture. At that time my mom came and said the same thing, if
you would have studied then the situation would have better. I went to toilet
and there I felt I could hear Guruji’s Voice in my mind. He asked how much I
would like score in 10th, 84% or 87% and
I answered that 84% is enough and on my mark sheet my score was exactly 84.15%
The same happened during my HSC exam (12th grade board exams). In that academic year I
did almost all the courses, Yes!+, Yes!++, Yes!+
DSN and I was active in Kalyan Yes!+
I used to feel that if I don’t score good marks then I
will spoil Art of living’s image. On the day of my result I was chanting the
Guru Pooja in my mind, then I intuitively thought that the second digit of my
percentage would be 8, so I was expecting 68 or 78, but 68 was too low and 78
was too high for me. I was praying to Guruji, and when result was declared my
score was exactly 78%
I am in my final year of the CA course now. I appeared for
CA entrance exam, IPCC, in May 2011. We have 2 groups in IPCC, 1st group has 4 Subjects and 2nd group has 3 Subjects to clear. During my
results, I was in the same situation. I prayed to Guruji that I should at least
clear one of the two groups, but the moment I prayed to him a I felt that I
don’t know what is best for me. I said Guruji whatever is your wish let it
happen, then Guruji’s reply (in my mind!) was, “I think you should do the
groups”, and the same thing happened, I cleared both the groups.
Today, whatever I am and wherever I am, it’s just because
of him; I can’t imagine my life without Guruji and Art of Living.
Jai Gurudev
Love,
Abhijit
As a teenager my life was as smooth as a breeze.
But the year I wrote my 10th grade exam was different. I was nervous as I was
not confident about my performance, I could have done far better had I put in a
little more effort. Around that time I did my first Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES)
course, conducted by the Art of Living foundation , for teenagers.
Art of living foundation was established by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
He is a great humanitarian and his compassion has won him followers all around
the globe. Apart from the charity work that this organization does they also
conduct meditation and self- help programs.
Teenagers are most vulnerable to emotional
upheavals, confusions and peer pressure as a result they get into conflict with
parents, teachers, peers and authority which may have long term effect on their
psyche. Many have carried their emotional trauma to adulthood and lost their
way.
But Sri Sri has thought about
young adults and designed a program designed for us. Called YES! It is an empowering
tool for teenagers. It gives us an opportunity to look deeply within us, face
our apprehensions and concerns, and look at life on a larger canvas so it becomes
less intimidating. During the YES program our instructor told us that to give
our 100% to whatever we do. A small voice from inside said that I had not done
my 100% and I was not sure if I would make up to good grades.
I had just finished my meditation and was sitting
in front of Sri Sri’s photograph. I was peevish about the thoughts of result when
my mother impatiently commented that I should have put in little more effort in
preparing for the exams
rather than getting jittery now. After listening to my mom’s comments and my
own nervous thoughts all I could do was to run to my room for some peace and
quiet. I thought I heard Gurujis voice in my head asking me how much marks do I
want to get in my 10th grade. 84% to 87% is what I remember answering
and to my surprise I got 84.15%. It could be a dream or a coincidence but if
events repeat then you know for sure it is certainly not fluke. Something
similar happened during high school.
When I was in high school I would actively
participate in the YES activities and volunteer for organising and conducting YES
programs. I blossomed as a confident youth and I simply loved being surrounded
by happy and positive people.
Around this time I had written my high school
exams. I felt a sense of responsibility that if I did not do well I may be
spoiling the name of Art of Living. On the day of the result I was meditating
when I intuitively go a number 8 in my mind, I thought my marks will be either
68% or 78%..68 was too low and 78 was too high for me. I prayed to Guruji and
when the results were declared my score was exactly 78%!!. It was a miracle and
it happened for the second time.
I have learned that a sincere prayer and total
faith can move mountains… I have a sense of security that someone is taking
care of me. I have also experienced that whatever you do if it is done with
100% commitment the results are always favourable.
I am
completing my studies and soon will be employed and I know that Sri Sri’s blessings
are always with me.
I have felt the real empowerment that Art of
Living courses have instilled in me over the years. I have matured to accept
favourable and unfavourable situation and keep a balance of emotions and get
back on my feet when things have not gone my way. Eventually everything falls in
place. I endorse the ancient principal of having a guru as a guide in your
life. Yes and in today’s time Sri Sri seems to fulfil that role for me and so
many others. I wish these numbers keep growing. Art of Living has a presence in
105 countries. It never seems to amaze me how Sri Sri Ravishankar is accepted
universally.... everyone seems to get connected to him in their own personal
way.
