Notes for the Journey Within: Essentials of the Art of Living

I open the book at random and there's always a deep & profound nugget of wisdom that changes the way my day flows, I admire the way this book expands my mind beyond its limitations. There's a combination of depth and lightness, which is hard to beat in this field.I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to break life long patterns and come out of the cobwebs of the mind.I often give this as a gift to my loved ones.

You could read this book cover to cover, however some books are made of "magic" - The Gift by Hafiz comes to mind - and work on a different principle.Here's how that works:- Have a question, issue, problem, need an answer or guidance or comfort?- Randomly open a page- Read said page,- Answer, comfort, guidance is staring you in the face! Just like that! Its so consistently true its a bit freaky (hence the term "magic" book)Sometimes it may take a minute (or 5) to sink in, or if you are particularly slow - coz caffeine has now been taken out of your life (sigh) - it may take the day, BUT, but, eventually it clicks and voila - clarity you need to sort out your life is now yours for the taking.You do have to TAKE it though and actually act on it, but one presumes that if you are reading this book you already have the good sense to ACT when a solution is presented to you.Excellent Read. If you are wondering whether "to get" or "not to get" - us non-caffeinated types do tend to dither - GET folks, most definitely Get! :-)

Loved the knowledge sheets. Perfect for everyday read. Simple yet profound.

This collection of ruminations and discussions is such a pleasure to read. It comes in small bites of truth and arises from observation. I consider myself very spiritual and also very practical when it comes to lessons I take in. This is the perfect book to absorb how accepting simple truths can really enhance your joy. If you have an open mind, are in the search for how to be a loving person in this world (to yourself and others), and enjoy common sense…this is the book. It holds only love and no judgement for you :)

I connected with Art of Living more than 20 years ago. It has been life changing for me! The books offers many knowledge nuggets that has been enlightening.

Journey Within by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a beautifully written guide to self-discovery and spiritual growth. Gurudev’s wisdom and compassionate approach make complex spiritual concepts accessible and inspiring. The practical exercises and meditations are invaluable tools for anyone seeking inner peace and personal transformation. This book is a must-read for those looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and find lasting fulfillment. Highly recommended!

This book is so full of wisdom and knowledge I can implement right away in my daily life! Every time I have a question I’m looking an answer for, I take this book, close my eyes, ask this question sincerely and then just open the book randomly. You can call it magic but I always get a page that would answer my question so beautifully! I’m very glad I’ve also had a chance to meet the author- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - in person. He is an amazing humanitarian and spiritual leader, every talk he gives is full of wisdom and so much needed yet very practical knowledge about life. To have his book at home is like being able to chat with him in person any time you need to ask a question! I highly recommend this book to everyone who is looking for answers for many questions about life and spirituality you don’t know whom to ask for!

This book is not a theory in the making, it's an actual manual to live a happy centered, content life. This book is not to be taken lightly - I usually read a page after my morning meditation, when my my mind is calm and it usually takes me sometime to digest the depth of the words and think about how I will use the knowledge. Some of the wisdom here is very common sense and yet hard to implement, but the author has boiled it down and speaks from the heart so that it becomes easy to IMPLEMENT. if you are looking for a manual, buy this book and refer to it when you get stuck in life.