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Spiritual Sojourn with Gurudev

Awaken the Seeker Within

Knowledge gained from a book informs you. Wisdom heard from a living Master transforms you. Come, be in knowledge — with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

14 - 16 Aug. 2026

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Four Pillars of Knowledge

To navigate life with wisdom, Gurudev outlines four foundational pillars

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Viveka (विवेक)

Discrimination

The ability to identify what is changing (temporary) and what is non-changing (eternal/the Self).

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Vairagya (वैराग्य)

Dispassion

Moving beyond the "feverishness" of desires, creating a broader vision of life, and having the patience to pursue your true passion.

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Shatt-Sampatti (षट् संपत्ति)

Six Virtues

Six inner qualities, which include Inner Peace (Kshama), Control of the Senses (Dama), Endurance (Titiksha), Faith (Shraddha), Wholehearted Joy and Enthusiasm in everything you do (Uparati), Contentment (Samadhana).

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Mumukshutva (मुमुक्षुत्व)

Intense Longing

The deep yearning for ultimate truth, freedom, and spiritual liberation.

Every soul, at some point, asks the same quiet question — why am I here, and what am I meant to know?

 

In this Spiritual Sojourn, Gurudev will open a window into the timeless importance of Knowledge — not as facts to be memorised, but as a light that dissolves confusion, fear, and restlessness.

 

Join this rare gathering to understand why being in knowledge is not a luxury, but the very foundation of a meaningful life.

If you have wisdom, you don’t have to go through pain to learn.     

We go through pain because we lack wisdom.

- GURUDEV SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR

Why Should One Attend?

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⁠Wisdom from a living master, in physical presence — a rare opportunity.

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Get your doubts answered directly, in real time.

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Experience what books and videos cannot give you.

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Be part of a powerful energy of fellow seekers.

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Walk away with real shifts, not just information.

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⁠A moment that may not come again soon.


SPIRITUAL SOJOURN

Just the Talk! Be There, LIVE.

14 Aug. (Fri.): 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
15 Aug. (Sat.): 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
16 Aug. (Sun.): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Simultaneous translations from Hindi
in English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada & Telugu.

 

Residential

Non Residential

Eligibility (For Knowledge Talk): Open to anyone aged 15+ years. No prior Art of Living program required.

Note: Children below 15 years are not eligible to attend. Participants aged 15 years and above must register separately for the talk.

Programs along with Spiritual Sojourn (Indian Residents)...

Note: Knowledge Talk comes included with the program, no seperate registration is required.

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Special Advanced Meditation Program

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Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru

English, Hindi
13 Aug - 16 Aug
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Programs for Internationals / NRIs...

Note: Knowledge Talk comes included with the program, no seperate registration is required.
Translation will be available in English.

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Spiritual Sojourn - Knowldge Talk by Gurudev (Only Talk)

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Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru

Hindi
14 Aug - 16 Aug
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4 Days Art of Silence

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Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru

English, Hindi
13 Aug - 16 Aug
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Sanyam Level - 1

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Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru

English, Hindi
12 Aug - 16 Aug
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Three Levels of Knowledge

Gurudev categorises knowledge into three distinct layers:

Sensory Knowledge

 Information gathered through the five senses. It is individual, subjective, and limited. You see and you get some knowledge, you listen and you get some knowledge, you smell and you get information and through taste and touch you get information.

Intellectual Knowledge

Knowledge derived from logic, inference, and intellect. It allows you to understand deeper truths, such as the fact that the sun does not actually rise and set, despite what your eyes perceive.

Intuitive Knowledge

A gut feeling that goes beyond reasoning, logic, and the senses. Originating directly from consciousness, it is considered infallible.