Ashalatha, Banshankari, Bangalore

Ashalatha, Scientist, IISc, Bangalore
I have seen a few summers in life and spent a good 35 years working with one of the premiere scientific and technological research institution. Life can become a very routine and monotonous experience after you think you have completed all the responsibilities in life. I do a lot of things that keep me occupied apart from work and family – I play Veena and love gardening. But I was missing “something” in life. It is difficult to describe what that “something” is. I was not sad but still I think that the genuine laughter and happiness was eluding me.

Until I did the DSN! It feels like I found the spark which has ignited my being completely. My friends tell me that there is this wonderful glow in my face. Even at my workplace, people do feel a certain shift in me now.

Everything I do now, I do it with so much more love. When I play the Veena, I am completely immersed in the music I play. I feel this intimate connection even with the flowers blooming in my garden, which I noticed, are blooming like never before. I have this beautiful sense of belonging with the world around me and I am having this experience of holding the Universe within me. And let me tell you, when you start living like this each day becomes a celebration.

Total fulfillment! 

Balu K, Girinagar, Bangalore

Balu K,  Proprietor of  1199 Colour & Paints (Interior and exterior designer)

I used to easily become a football of others opinion and a very very emotional person. I used to get upset very easily, be it personal or business life. I would get angered for any small mistakes someone would make. I used to strongly believe that suffering was the nature of life and God has given us this life to suffer.

The DSN came to my life as a blessing from the Divine and changed my whole outlook towards life. I realized life is not for us to suffer. But it is given as a gift to be happy. I live by the sutras of DSN and I live it in a way for the world to take notice.

Venugopal, Ananthnagar, Bangalore

Venugopal, Ananthnagar, MD, SS Industries, Bangalore
I had a fantastic experience after the DSN course. I have started being tremendously effective at my office. I even got a promotion at work. My relationships with my colleagues have improved tremendously. I strongly encourage this course at my office and want many people to do this.

Rajesh DRV, Kumarswamy layout, Bangalore

Rajesh DRV, Vice President, JP Morgan

My experience post the DSN course has been excellent and amazing. There is a total change in me, as a person and my outlook towards life. One point which really stuck  my mind which our beloved Anandji said “Everyday when you wake up and brush look at yourself and tell yourself – if this is the last day on earth how would your day be?  Initially it sounded a bit pessimistic to me and when I started realizing it sounded realistic.  

In essence: Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. 

DSN showed me the true meaning of why I came in to this world and what I need to do. Whether it is work, personal life, relationships, seva or attitude towards life.. I see a totally positive change in me. I am able to perform and give my 100% in all spheres of life. 

In summary the take away from DSN for me was : Happiness is not the absence of problems but it’s the ability to deal with them.

Sharath, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bangalore

Sharath Ananthram, Market Data Management-ITG Inc, Bangalore.

I am a dedicated AOL follower and worship Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as my Guru.

I attended DSN at Basvangudi, Bangalore from 19th Nov – 21st April 2013. I feel so lucky to have done this DSN with “Shri Anandji”.  He is extremely enthusiastic & electrifying!!!! I enjoyed every moment throughout the course…like classic yoga, meditation, self development, seva, sharing, singing, dancing etc…

I would like to express my deep gratitude towards my sister & my brother-in-law (Chaithali Karanth & Sudheer) without them perhaps I could not have joined this Universal family. Before doing DSN I was feeling insecure, bored, living with negative attitude, worrying for small things, and being a football of others opinions.

But the DSN course has transformed me with a ‘YES’ attitude, I do whatever I like, have improved my decision making skills. It gives life time of knowledge in 3.5 days. One big thing I realize was whatever we do in life we have to do in full intensity & focus so it will brings 100% result. And also I learn how to empty myself and be stress free.

I have drastically improved & now am happy, so I would recommend this to everyone.

Manjula, Malleshwaram, Bangalore

Manjula, Doctor, Bangalore

My experience after DSN has been that it has made me more calm, relaxed and stress free....I have been applying sutras of Anandji everytime I have a difficult situation to handle...taking off the fear of the consequences, I have been able to cope up in life, much better than I used to.

I have realised that if I have to do something, I have to help myself.....and that's why I have been very meticulous towards sadhana and kriya....I am looking forward for some meditation course as well.....

I have been spreading the knowledge points to my friends and colleagues as well.....In the morning , when I say 'sarve janna  sukino bhavanthu'...i know i mean it and this itself gives me a sight towards  peace.

The 2 important catchy points, i almost use everyday is....MAD(make a difference) and DSN (Do something "now')

An amazing course. Must do!

Kumarkrishna, Electronic City, Bangalore

Kumarkrishna, Senior SAP Consultant, Bangalore

The transformation I have undergone with the DSN course is DeeeeeeeP !!! 

I am not the old self anymore. The quality of life has improved. There is totally new perspective in the way which I see things happening around me.

I sense that I can now be a witness to my emotions without being judgmental and with continuous sadhana and seva it is bound to improve.

I could go on and on with the multifold transformation it has brought in me and how it could change anyones life. To summarize DSN is the grace of the master, a precious gift to the humanity. Anandji is like a blessing from Guruji.

Nandini, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bangalore

Nandini, Senior Quality Analyst, Superior Global Solutions, Bangalore

DSN course with Anandji is an experience which I am going to cherish for the rest of my life. DSN course has brought about tremendous positive changes in all spheres of my life. I have become more productive at work and able to express myself more freely. My confidence has grown in leaps and bounds which has pushed me out of my comfort zone, able to take challenges with ease. Regular practice of padmasadhana taught in the course has helped my health a lot. I had problem with nervousness, anxiety. All those are past now. I have become more calm, peaceful and happy than ever before. My relationship with people has improved. I am able to accept people as they are without judging them. Only by the grace of Guruji I attended this course and i will always be grateful for that. I really feel lucky to have done DSN course with great teacher like Anandji. I am inspired by him a lot. His way of teaching is very effective, enjoyable and he is the best.

If I had to sum up the course in one word, it would be "AWESOME" life changing course. It was well organized and wonderful experience for me. I am thankful to all the organizers, teachers and volunteers without whom this would not be possible.

Jagadish, HAL, Bangalore

Jagadish, Manufacturing Company, Bangalore

I used to get very angry, earlier, even for some small incidents, but after DSN my anger level has reduced a lot. I would getting angry while driving my car in traffic and yell OH SH**.... but now i say only WOW...

My confidence level of speaking to people and conveying and convincing my message has increased a lot. I am now ready to meet any person and talk / discuss any thing.

My energy levels and the smile on my face through out the day makes my colleagues raise their eye brows.

Till date after DSN, I have not got any reply as NO in any point of time from anybody. The YES in my mind is actually turning things as YES around me.

Whenever I tend to get angry / get irritated at someone, I immediately recall the Sutra - "OHO AISE BHI LOG HOTE HAIN".

My anger earlier was from heart but, now it is from throat only. It doesn't have any impact on my mind, heart / body.

I used to degrading myself a lot by demeaning myself, but now I don't self-blame at all.

I used to cry thinking of my dad frequently, who passed away a few months ago but now due to my regular sadhana and DSN am not holding on to it and considered it as a part of life.

"Aho Niranjana" Meaning I am untouched by situations has made me keep cool in all sort of situations.

If  in spite of all this, I feel lost, I just bow down to Guruji and tell Him to take care of my situation and rest its taken care.

Due to "Ashtavakra Gita" which is heard every day after group sadhana, lot of changes are seen in my day to day life. Situations are created to experience the knowledge of Ashtavakra geetha and there many answers found without questioning.

The group discussions after listening to the Ashtavakra Gita tape help to cover over all knowlegde points covered on that day. That has a great impact on every individual.

One of the best part of DSN were the actions that Anand ji used to convey the point... My God!!! it brings smile immediately every time I think of them and then I have a solution for that particular situation. (Eg: traffic - Oh sh..., Holding on to past - starring the garbage and smelling it, etc...)

I can't possibly convey every single change I experienced. There is always more to follow. But I recommend this course to every one!

Divya, HAL, Bangalore

Divya, Bangalore

If I have to express my experience in one sentence, I would say that DSN gave me a deeper understanding of Art of Living, its goals, how it has transformed a person, group of people, a section of society , a village! and how great influence it has been on people. These courses are structured so wonderfully that it can connect to any person old or young, saint or a criminal. It was unbelievable to see the transformation in me and my fellow participants. By the end of the three days, all my inhibitions of what difference I can make we're gone, my inhibitions to talk to strangers were gone. I understood the true meaning of the word commitment! I developed a strong sense of belonging with people around the society, felt like smiling at everyone and the best part was got back the smile from them too. I was indeed born again. The other best if the course was ANAND JI! , his energy level was unimaginable! His face, smile, energy and the way he says Jai guru dev will always be fresh in my mind.

My post DSN sadhna with my fellow participants has been great. Group sadhna has helped me get into meditation mode anywhere faster. The knowledge sessions( Ashtavakra Gita) has been amazing. It has helped me understand my feelings/emotions, shortcomings etc and how to handle it.

I would encourage everyone to do Seva, it not only helps the society but also keeps you in company with people who celebrate life , who has made their life a beautiful art.

Kishore Chinnamsetti, JP Nagar, Bangalore

Kishore Chennamsetti, Project Manager at IBM, Bangalore

My experiences!

• I am feeling fresh and energetic all through the day after the Sadhana and Kriya.
• I have an increased focus and clarity of thought.
• I am churning out things faster than usual at my workplace.
• I don't feel like missing the Sadhana even for a day. I am working at enhanced commitment level.
• I am looking at things differently while dealing with my kids and spending some good quality time with them.
• I am taking lot of initiative and driving things by taking ownership.

Amruta Bhagat, Electronic City, Bangalore

Amruta Bhagat, Bangalore

I think the DSN has really transformed my life. I can see lot of changes in the way I am looking at life now. It has given me a vision to see the life from a new perspective and live it "happily".

Before DSN I had a lot of negativity in my thoughts and mind. "Negative" and "No" would come much more naturally to me... But now, I have started saying yes and have an amazingly positive attitude towards life. I can feel and see that I am always happy. People around me have started noticing this too and I am getting frequent compliments quite that I am smiling all the time now!  My confidence level has increased phenomenally.

I am very sure that the way DSN has helped me and can help anyone.

Shravan, BTM Layout, Bangalore

Shravan Bhagavatula, Network Analyst, Oracle, Bangalore

After procrastinating for six long months, I finally registered for the DSN course with Anandji. I had a lot of doubts in my mind, initially,  as to what the whole course was about, in Anandji's words lot of WHINE WHINE WHINE!!!!!!..There have been many keypoints from this course which are still fresh in my memory but there are two main takeaways which have had a huge impact in my life.

The first takeway from the course was my commitment towards Sadhana which has increased a lot and the second is my faith in Guruji which increased a lot.

When my alarm beeps at 5:00 AM Anandji's words ring in my head (Listen to your commitment and not to your feelings). And when you give 100% to your commitment success will be yours. Before DSN I was too lazy and had an attitude of CHALTA HAI towards my kriya and I would feel free to skip doing my kriya every now and then. After DSN, however, even if I skip my group sadhana for a single day, the word PAPPU keeps ringing in my head throughout the day and my resolve to continue with the Sadhana becomes stronger.

Second takeaway from the course is my faith in Guruji after listening to some heart touching Guru stories like of the foreign lady who had never been to the ashram, wears an ordinary stone on her necklace,which was picked by her friend outside Guriji's Kutir, with the faith that Guruji had stepped on that stone many times and hence its special!! I have this strong belief that when you completely surrender before the divine,he will protect you,guide you and be there for you as a companion forever!!!

In a nutshell DSN has unleashed my inner energy, made me more active and increased my faith in Guruji by leaps and bounds.There is a huge increase in the amount of physical energy I have throughout the day and lots of mental peace after the course

Sujatha, Kumarswamy layout, Bangalore

Sujatha, IBM, Bangalore

I feel really rejuvenated and different after doing the DSN Course with Anand ji. I did not really think that a 3 day course could refresh and recharge me so much. I have a very hectic office schedule and managing work and kids and family, mostly without any house help, would often become very overwhelming. I used to get irritated and crib a lot. In spite of things being generally okay in life, there was something amiss.

This is where DSN changed me for good. The course is not an “easy” course. There were moments during the course when I would wonder why I am doing this course. But such momentary thoughts would just go away looking at the enthusiasm and energy of Anand ji.

The changes became very evident immediately at the end of the course. My routine still is the same. But I now work with an immense powerhouse of energy. I don’t take breaks now. I accomplish more and strangely the quality of work has improved a lot. My patience has increased manyfold now and I don’t react to small little things which are always a part of life. I learned the skill of taking criticism in the right spirit and this is proving a blessing at workplace.

Srinivas Rao, Konanakunte Cross, Bangalore

Srinivas Rao, VP, Construction Company, Bangalore

I am a Vice President with a construction company in Bangalore. I have to deal with a lot of people on a daily basis from various backgrounds – clients to daily wage workers. Before the DSN course, I would frequently lose temper every time things went out of plan. But after the course, I have become more aware and sensitive towards the people around me and I now make a conscious effort to choose my words appropriately. I feel more relaxed after doing the course.

I have been an executive for a very long time now and have attended quite a few management development programs. But DSN is different. Three and a half days in the DSN Course has equipped me much more than the bunch of expensive management events I have been to.

I strongly believe that everyone should experience the DSN course once.

Saraswathi, Kumarswamy layout, Bangalore

Saraswathi, housewife, Bangalore

I am feeling very nice after the DSN Course. This is a very useful course and the techniques and points covered in this course have brought improvement in all aspects of my life, especially in my relationships. My meditation is much deeper now.

Poornima, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bangalore

Poornima, housewife, Bangalore

This was an excellent course. I had so many wishes and every wish used to create a lot of restlessness in my mind. I would always think if that would come true or now. After the DSN, my mind is free from the craving of these wishes. And the peace of mind that has dawned after that is incomparable. Regular chanting and Sadhana has made me so much calmer and I handle my day-to-day problems very well now.

Maya, BTM Layout, Bangalore

Maya, student, Bangalore

I was going through a lot of emotional turbulence due to the failure of a long term relationship. I was an emotional wretch and had put my career, my health and relation with family and friends at stake. I had no direction in life and the only question was why it happened to me. Being an introvert by nature, I was unable to share my emotional state with anyone.

But everything changed after I did the DSN course with Anand ji. I cannot explain how, but all the questions melted away. The DSN course helped me realize a source of energy within me and now I only think of what I can do in any situation. The remote control of my life is now firmly in my hands. I don’t question “why me?” anymore.

This course gave me the skill to handle my own emotions. I feel such freedom which I never experienced before. I strongly recommend this course to everyone.

Latha S, Hanumanthnagar, Bangalore

Latha S, Technical Specialist, Philips

I had a wonderful experience to share. I am an Engineer by profession and I was craving for a break from work for a very long time. I just did not know how to get that break. Work can really become a drag sometime.

That is until I attended the DSN course with Anand ji in April 2013. The three and a half days were miraculously transformational and recharged me completely. I have never felt this energetic for a while now. I have a fresh outlook towards life and work. For every negative thought coming to my mind, Anand ji has given me a sutra to handle it.

The changes in me have become very evident and my enthusiasm is obvious! It is amazing how these changes have come so effortlessly in such a short span of time.

I am a proud DSN graduate!

N. Kumar, Kumarswamy layout, Bangalore

N. Kumar, welder for last 15 years

I am a 38 year old. I do contract welding work for various construction firms. When I get contracts, I earn Rs 400/- to Rs. 500/- in a day. I have been doing welding work for the last 15 years. For the last 15 years, I have been smoking toxin without ever stopping and wondering what my work was doing to my health. I had real bad cough and pain in my chest and had to visit the doctor. The doctor told me that my cough was due to the toxic gases getting in my body due to welding. I was prescribed Ascoril syrup. This costs Rs. 65/- for 1 week. With my limited source of income, I could barely afford it.  

I came to know about the Art of Living and Sudarshan Kriya and did the course. I then did the DSN course with Anand ji in April 2013. I started doing Padmasadhana and Sudarshan Kriya at 6:00 AM every morning. The Sadhana has helped me immensely. My chest pain has completely gone! My chest infection has come down and I don’t feel any pain now.  

Anand ji’s DSN course also gave me a lot of self-confidence. I realized I have received a lot from God and I can also contribute to this world. After the course, I made it a point to help a cause with whatever means I have.  

The DSN course has increased my faith in Guruji a lot. The first thing I do everyday is to see Him. I remain grateful to Him.

Jagadeesh Pai, Kumarswamy layout, Bangalore

Jagadeesh Pai, Superintendent, Department of Postal office.

I had an excellent experience at the DSN course with Anand ji in April 2013. I feel extremely fresh and energetic now. I have started realizing my potential and have a very strong feeling that I can achieve anything now. Anand ji made sure that we participated in the course program with full enthusiasm. The way he presented the knowledge points was just amazing. The little pointers have stayed with me like punch lines from superhit movies!

The course, with its strict schedule was never easy. But I can see how this should greatly benefit youngsters and inculcate a habit of self-discipline in them. I have been practicing Padmasadhana and Sudarshan Kriya regularly. I have seen the transformation in my attitude. I am much happier at work and I find motivating my subordinates so much easier now. The simple techniques Anand ji taught are coming very handy at work place. I feel like a “leader” to my team now, instead of like a “boss”.

Anand ji has made me feel that I can win the world!

Govinda, Ittamadu, Bangalore

Govinda, Civil Engineer

DSN is a wonderful course! I did my part 1 course in January 2013. I have been practicing Sudarshan Kriya regularly since. However, all the knowledge points of the part 1 course got reinforced after doing the DSN. I have been suffering from Sinusitis problem for sometime now. I could not eat fruits like grapes and apples at all. Even small quantities of these fruits would aggravate my problem. Sudarshan Kriya has worked like a miracle for me. I can eat ½ kg of grapes now without any problem now!

I am a Civil Engineer and need to travel a lot. All that traveling used to make me very tired. I can travel 500kms now, it does not matter!

I see Seva as responsibility now. I want to bring more smiles to the world.

Seshadri Naidu, Ittamadu, Bangalore

Seshadri Naidu, works for a manufacturing company

I had a wonderful experience after the DSN course with Anand ji. I had done the Art of Living part 1 course in March 2012. I also completed the part 2 course in May 2012. However, after doing the DSN in April 2013, I have started seeing the true value of my previous courses. My meditations have become very deep. The group sadhana has helped a lot. I am a diabetic patient and my sugar level is more controlled now. I experience such peace of mind at work that it is very difficult to describe in words.

I want to continue practicing Sudarshan Kriya and Padmasadhana.

Anil Kumar, Chikkallsandra, Bangalore

Anil Kumar, freelance Civil Engineer, Bangalore

I did the DSN course with Anand ji in April 2013. I have seen a tremendous improvement in my health. I was suffering from acute gastritis for one year. I was taking 2-3 tablets everyday. After doing DSN and within two weeks of regular practice of Padmasadhana and Sudarshan Kriya, I have completely stopped taking medicines for gastritis. I don’t remember feeling better within the last one year.

I work as a freelance Civil Engineer. Due to the nature of my work, I have had constant pain in my back for the last 25 years. But the powerful asanas in the Padmasadhna have worked miraculously and the pain has definitely come down.

I am constantly thinking of how to bring about this amazing experience to everyone. I would like everyone to do the DSN course and experience it at least once.