{"product_id":"celebrating-silence-1","title":"Celebrating Silence by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"88\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"109\" data-start=\"88\"\u003eCelebrating Silence\u003c\/em\u003e is a spiritual contemplative collection presenting selected excerpts from weekly discourses given by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar from 1995 to 2000. Organized thematically rather than chronologically, the book is structured into three main sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"353\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"432\" data-start=\"353\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"432\" data-start=\"355\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eTransforming habits and mental patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e: addressing fear, doubt, attachment, anger, and ego, offering strategies like vows and embracing service to shift perspective\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"435\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"25\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe spiritual journey\u003c\/strong\u003e: exploring themes of surrender (sadhana), service (seva), self-discovery, freedom, and inner discipline\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"515\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"23\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e“You, God \u0026amp; Beyond”\u003c\/strong\u003e: delving into consciousness, the nature of the Self, and deeper spiritual connection beyond belief systems\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.spiritualityandpractice.com\/books\/reviews\/view\/5137?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritualityandpractice.com\/books\/reviews\/view\/5137?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSri Sri Ravi Shankar frames \u003cstrong data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"28\"\u003esilence\u003c\/strong\u003e not merely as quietude, but as the source of wisdom and peace: “If an answer does not silence the mind, it is no answer. Your soul is solidified silence…”\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEach page distills practical wisdom—ideal for contemplative reading, often opening to find insight relevant to one’s moment\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book has become a guide for mindful living, emotional clarity, and inner transformation\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSri Sri Ravi Shankar (born Ravi Shankar Ratnam on May 13, 1956, in Tamil Nadu, India) is a globally respected spiritual leader and humanitarian. He founded the \u003cstrong data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eArt of Living Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1981—a global movement active in over 180 countries—focusing on stress relief, ethical living, and community service. In 1997, he also established the \u003cstrong data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eInternational Association for Human Values\u003c\/strong\u003e, a humanitarian NGO with a focus on education, health, and sustainable social development\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKnown affectionately as “Sri Sri” or “Guruji,” he’s reached an estimated 300 million people through teaching, workshops (such as Sudarshan Kriya breathing), and large-scale events. His approach emphasizes universal values—compassion, mindfulness, service—a philosophy grounded in both ancient Vedic wisdom and modern relevance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ravi_Shankar_%28spiritual_leader%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ravi_Shankar_%28spiritual_leader%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43879201997057,"sku":"2U06P68E9-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/CelebratingSilence_7458ddcf-08c6-4eb8-99b9-9aa5ac5d4702.jpg?v=1680075863","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/celebrating-silence-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}