Secrets of Relationships

by Ravi Shankar

Head-to-head communication happens through thoughts and words, while heart-to-heart communication happens through feelings. People, throughout the ages, have felt that they cannot communicate their feelings. If we could communicate all our feelings through words, then we would be leading very shallow lives. Life is rich because feelings cannot be captured in words! So we use all these gestures - we hug, so that hearts come closer, we give flowers, so that feelings are conveyed... We put all our efforts into expressing our feelings...and still, feelings remiain unexpressed. His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual leader and humanitarian, was born in 1956 in southern India. He was often found deep in meditation as a child. At the age of four, he astonished his teachers by reciting the Bhagavad Gita. To globalise the knowledge of leading a happy, stress-free life, H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar established an international educational and humanitarian NGO - The Art of Living, in 1982. Today, with a presence in over 151 countries, The Art of Living is one of the largest voluntary organizations in the world.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Relationships

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Ravi Shankar usually known as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, born Ravi Shankar Ratnam, on May 13, 1956, in Tamil Nadu, India, is a spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation (founded 1982), which aims at relieving both individual stress and societal problems and violence, and which is an NGO with UNESCO consultative status. Frequently referred to simply as "Sri Sri" (honorific) or as Guruji or Gurudev, he also established in 1997 a Geneva-based charity, the International Association for Human Values, an NGO that engages in relief work and rural development and aims to foster shared global values.
He has reached out to an estimated 300 million people worldwide through personal interactions, public events, teachings, Art of living workshops and humanitarian initiatives. His talks and programs have helped people around the world reduce stress, experience physical and emotional healing and develop a sense of belonging.
To know more visit http://www.artofliving.org/in-en

Reviews

[Yaminnie Chandrra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of talks on relationships, good for a beginner. Read An Intimate Note to the Sincere Seeker, which actually has a larger collection.

[Sowjanya Dhulipala · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is short and simple. Guides us to see the situations of our life in a practical way.

[Ayush Agrawal · Rating 4 out of 5]

He talks really basics of relationships and tells a few interesting observation of our minds that can free us from most worries. The relationship advices are applicable and he also speaks articulately about homosexuality. It's a simple, short and really good handbook to keep any sort of relationship go as smooth as butter.

[Vivek]

The book is awsum with inisghts depicting what we must cherish having people close to our heart.

[Thao · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very insightful book about relationships and how to cultivate a loving partnership that works. Highly recommended!

[Nidhi Arora · Rating 4 out of 5]

great insights. wanted to read more of his talks

[Deep Shikha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it was a super light and an insightful book. Starting to talking about some interesting observations of our minds and worries. The book advices on every aspect of relationships with yourself, parents, partners, society, God, etc. Talking all about the immense and deeper meanings of spirituality, joy, inner peace, happiness, disagreements, emotions, change, intellect, energy and more. The book has also provided some informative lessons on perception, observation and expression. Despite not being able to agree completely on a few parts about love and partnership, I think this book can really help one attain and communicate their feelings to themselves and the world. A must read to all human beings.

[Swati]

i want to read...this book how cn i read this book

[Upasna Banerjee · Rating 4 out of 5]

a great treat for readers..this book reveals the hidden secrets of every relation...