Recently we have been very concerned about what we can do to uplift individuals in the society. What we can do to make this world a better place. What we can do to share love rather than hate. My first guest is truly a global phenomenon. He is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for human values. One of the most successful educational and humanitarian NGOs in the world. The foundations strengthens the individual and revitalizes human values such as friendliness, co-operation, kindness, compassion and generosity.Through practical wisdom, service and celebration. Guruji is a multifaceted humanitarian and spiritual leader. He travels to more than 40 countries every year with the message of love and peace, service to humanity.
1. What’s the relevance of "Yes We Can"and how did you come up with this whole concept?
Ans: You know I walk around and see there was no smile in young people’s face. A baby smiles 400 times a day, an adolescent smiles only 17 times and when they become adult they don’t smile at all.Well I have to put back the Smile right on their face again. Then this came up.
2. How do you see this program transforming society and changing lives?
Ans : Well its happening! Everyone who goes through the program they just come out with flying colours, they are free from stress they are able to communicate with people better, its very rewarding.
3. Are there any specific things your implementing, your using to develop people?
Ans : There is an ancient breathing technique and Sudarshnkriya a very powerful breathing technique it just turns the table all around.
4.So do you think this is a hard task that you have set for the Art of Living to do?
Ans: It’s a smart task I would say. I think everybody would love to do it.
5. We were wondering if you could tell us what your greatest strengths are?
Ans : I love people I love this planet. You know when your intentions are clear, when you are fulfilled and satisfied for yourself then you are able to do something for the world.
6. So you want to bring a little bit of this into everybody’s lives?
Ans : Everyone can feel that fulfillment within and then be dynamic and active in the world, help others.
7. Guruji, why have you chosen youth to implement this project.
Ans: Because youth have enthusiasm in them, they want to do something. They can dream. You know after 40 or 50yrs people become little apathetic and they are not interested to do something new or creative and then people always wants to go for something fantastic.
8. What kind of world leaders do you work with?
Ans: I work with all types of people, all leaders, all aspects every avenue of life needs this knowledge, spiritual. So I don’t choose to work with people, I work with everybody.
9. Guruji what is your focus for Yes We Can and why?
Ans: My focus is to see that more and more youngsters take responsibility for the planet they will be owning or they do own now and I want them to find a new direction in their life which is evolutionary and not self destructive. I want young people to get themselves free from tobacco, alcoholism, violence and get into creating a more happy family.
10. What is the best way to dela with when we get sad and how does it affect relationships.
Ans: You know youngsters get into relationships, but they get out of relationship very fast. And everytime they go out of a relationship there is a big heartbreak and when they get into a relationship there is a big uncertainity. So this Yes+ program helps them to be more stable, strong and think from their heart and move on in their life.
11. Guruji, what inspired you to make Yes We Can?
Ans : Just the youth themselves.
12. Guruji what is your vision for youth?
Ans : To see that our youths have deeper roots and broader vision. You know deeper roots makes them well grounded So deepen your roots and broaden your vision is the slogan for youths.
13. How to break down the barriers of prejudice?
Ans: Education and intermingling with people of other backgrounds, other race, religion nationality, sitting with them and getting to know them will break down all the barriers. Our prejudice is becoz we keep people away from us. Once we get to know them prejudice simply drops. We have to start feeling that the whole wolrd is one family with many differences.
Q. You travel the world continuously going to different places, spreading this knowledge. How many countries you have been this year.
Guruji : Ya . Oh ho so many I’ve lost the count. Last I did was 174 cities in 1 year.
14 How do we create a stress free and a violence free society?
Ans: By engaging youth into programs like Yes+, by creating more multicultural, multidimensional, multilingual & religious programs. Interfaith prayers and cultural programs will al bring people together.
15. Guruji, what does success mean to you?
Ans: A smile that doesn’t die away, a confidence that doesn’t wither away and a personality that doesn’t get shaken is a sign of success.
Guruji’s Message – Have a Dream and keep going I am with you!
The Holly Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe4cTrXmg4M
The Yes We Can website : http://www.yeswecan-clp.org/
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