Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam

Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam (from "vasudha", the earth; "eva" = emphasizer and "kutumbakam", "family") is a Sanskrit phrase which means that the whole world is one single family.

Concept:Nonviolent conflict resolution embedded in the acceptance of nonviolence both as a creed and strategy;

Guruji (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji)

dreams of Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam...
one world family! SINGLE GLOBAL FAMILY!

First of all, It would be lovely to see every... yes EACH and every human being in our ONE global family to be having a cozy home to live in, good food and good clothing.

And when that happens, people may choose to enrich themselves or simply work together to make every one's lives better.

Imagine that no one is working for their survival! It is already taken care of...
people are doing something that they LOVE to do...
they are happy doing it!

Imagine.. most of them even doing it for free cuz they love so much, doing what they do!

Imagine one family.. one HUGE global family....
every one helping each other, every one taking care of every one else!

Just like each of our body cells work with and for and exist because of every other cell in our body!

Some day surely that will happen!

Infact its already happening!!!

ONE WORLD FAMILY!!!!

Dinesh(bhaiya)

Name: Dinesh Ghodke

Graduation: B.Tech., IITB.

Family Background: Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam (ONE WORLD FAMILY)

Profession: Senior Art Of Living Teacher (Youth Audience)

Experience:13 yrs

Credits: YES+,Director & WAYE(World Alliance for Youth Empowerment) Founder

His Guru: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Mission: To Empower Youth to make this world a better Place.

Quote:"Knowledge and experience are the most essential elements that enhance the amazing power of the spirit to heal”

Charms: Lovely Smile, Gracious voice, patience, perfectionist, cool headed

Great to see him: During Advance course & in Satsangs

Often Found With: Bawa

Looks Great in: T-Shirts and Tracks

Looks Best in: Kurtas(white-divine)

Achievement(definitely doesn't stop here): Smiles and peace in millions of youth

Fans: Millions around the world, still counting!

Records: 108 Surya Namaskars at a stretch

Definitely on his To-Do List: Meditation, Satsangs,knowledge sheets

His Blog: http://www.bawandinesh.name/

Home Page: www.yesplus.wayeonline.org

Bawa

Khurshed Batliwala

Nick Name: Bawa

Graduation: M.SC., IITB.

Family Background: Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam (ONE WORLD FAMILY)

Profession: Senior Art of Living Teacher(Youth Audience)

Experience: 18 yrs

Credits: YES+,Director & WAYE(World Alliance for Youth Empowerment) Founder

His Guru: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Mission: To Empower Youth to make this world a better place.

Fans: Millions around the world, still counting

Style Statement: "Long hair looks cool and helps me get easy entry in Greece and Europe. Besides, as most of the time I am travelling, I can't really manage a well-kept hairstyle, so I opt for the easy to handle, yet hep do."

Charms: Smile :), Long Hair, Practical, Humor, Great Looks ,Great cook, care/concern

Good to see him : Every Day

Great to see him(during): Youth Events & around Guruji ;)

Often Found With: Dinesh(bhaiya)

Looks Great in: Kurtas (white-divine)

Looks Greater in: T-Shirts and

Achievement(Many More to do): Smiles(and peace) in the faces millions of youth

Definitely on his Day’s To-Do List: Meditation, Satsang, blogging, cooking,knowledge sheets

His Blog: http://www.bawandinesh.name/

Home Page: www.yesplus.wayeonline.org

Biography of the Founder

"My vision is of a world that is crime-free, stress-free and violence-free."
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji has inspired a global phenomenon of compassion and service. A spiritual leader and humanitarian, his programs have impacted more than 25 million people worldwide.

In 1981, he started the Art of Living Foundation, an international nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization that works in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Its educational and self-development programs offer powerful tools to eliminate stress and foster a sense of well-being. In the United States, the Foundation’s programs are helping youth in inner cities turn away from gang violence, drugs and alcohol, toward greater generosity and service.



In 1997, he founded the International Association for Human Values, a humanitarian Non-Governmental Organization that advances human values in political, economic, industrial, and social spheres. In India, South Africa, and Latin America, the Association is working in poor rural communities to promote sustainable growth, and has reached more than 30,000 villages.

A leading figure in human development and social transformation, he is a multifaceted social activist whose initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, prisoner rehabilitation programs, youth leadership, women’s empowerment, campaigns against female feticide and child labor, and education for all. In Kashmir and Sri Lanka, Sri Sri is working to further dialogue between opposing parties to resolve the conflicts peacefully.

Sri Sri travels to more than 40 countries a year to share his message that all the great spiritual traditions share common goals and values. He inspires leaders to balance business with ethics and social responsibility. His teachings of love, practical wisdom, and service promote harmony among people, and encourage individuals to follow their chosen spiritual path, while honoring the path of others.




Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Nick Name: Sri Sri, Guruji, His Holiness
Family Background: Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam(One World Family)-Father & Guru :)
Residence: Earth, Universe
Way of Life: Being
Credits: Founder- The Art of Living Foundation, IAHV, Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peth, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidya Mandir, Sri Sri Rural Development Trust and many more
Mission: Bring Peace and Love back to the human hearts
Fans: Billions Around the world
Style Statements: No Breath, No Life. Know breath, Know Life.
Charms: Gracious smile, humor, concern, Creativity, witty, brave, focused and relaxed
Quote: The purpose of life is to serve
Achievement: Revealing powerful knowledge of meditation- Sudharshan Kriya to people around the world
Records: Billion smiles in every corner of the world!
Nobel Prize Nomination: 2 times(2006 & 2007)
Honors:
* Mahaveer Award for Peace and Non-Violence, England, 2007
* Peter the Great First Grade Award for contribution to the Russian Federation Russia, 2006
* Mongolian Prime Minister's Award for contribution to the nation Mongolia, 2006
* Fervent Global Love of Life by the Cultural and Education Foundation of Human Life, Taiwan, 2006
* Bharat Shiromani Award, New Delhi, India, 2005
* Dara Shikoh National Award for Harmony, India, 2005
* Global Humanitarian Award, Illinois, USA, 2005
* Honorary Doctorate from Kuvempu University, India, 2004
* The Illustrious Visitors Award, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2004
* Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day, Ohio, USA, 2003
* Phoenix Award, Atlanta, USA, 2002
* Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day, Austin, Texas, USA, 2002
* Title of Yoga Shiromani (Supreme Jewel of Yoga), India, 1986

Looks Great in: All the out fits :)
Marvelous: Veena Player
Definitely On His Day’s To-Do List: Meditation, conversing love with people
Mostly Found with: (Many) People
Home Page: www.artofliving.org

Jai GuruDev