Gurudev's Nephew Speaks: Untold Childhood Stories & Miracles | Dr. Ajay Tejasvi

In this deeply personal and profound conversation, Dr. Ajay Tejasvi—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's nephew—shares intimate stories from growing up with an enlightened master. From childhood memories of pulling Gurudev's beard to witnessing miracles that defy logic, this is a side of Gurudev you've never seen before. Dr. Ajay Tejasvi brings a unique perspective, having worked with the World Bank for 15 years on global leadership and governance, while also managing Gurudev's work in Washington DC and global brands like Shankara and Sri Sri Tattva USA. Chapters: 0:00 Pulling Gurudev's beard as a child 2:27 Earliest memories with Gurudev 4:01 The lesson of cleaning grills 7:10 The whole world is my family 9:01 Human values explained simply 10:08 When did you realize he was special 14:13 The contrast with the outside world 17:04 Coming from outside versus growing up with Gurudev 19:23 Doubting everything to arrive at solid ground 21:19 World Culture Festival 2016 crisis 24:42 Gurudev's lion-like courage 26:28 Meeting President George Bush 29:32 Gurudev guides everyone the same way 30:27 Impact on people from the beginning 33:02 Art of Living defies organizational logic 35:04 What does Art of Living offer society 36:32 The ABCs of leadership and systemic change 39:05 Individual level programs 39:41 Community level impact 41:16 National and global peace building 42:24 World Culture Festival and global forums 44:09 Youth leadership training program 44:45 Rivers and systemic change in villages 47:02 Lesser-known sides of Gurudev 48:42 Conflict resolution approach 49:50 Solutions focused mindset 51:19 The car filled with roses in Brazil 55:00 What has changed and what hasn't 59:09 Stories of grace and guidance 1:00:01 Missing the exit and Gurudev guides the way 1:01:21 Weekly knowledge fax on the plane 1:02:10 World Culture Festival Washington DC 2023 1:04:12 September with zero chance of rain 1:05:18 Government shutdown threat 1:06:46 Prayers at the four edges 1:08:51 1.1 million people meditated on National Mall 1:09:07 Critical mass theory for societal change 1:10:38 World Bank president asks the secret 1:11:43 Teaching water utility reform in Zimbabwe 1:13:06 Traveling Northeast India at age 16 1:14:06 Rain stops during satsang in Guwahati 1:15:47 Nature supports when you're in alignment 1:16:26 Teaching first course at age 16 1:17:19 How much faith Gurudev has in us 1:18:05 We invest in people 1:19:00 This is a beautiful opportunity About The Art of Living: Founded in 1981 by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organization operates globally in 180 countries and has touched the lives of over 500 million people. To listen to Music, Meditation and Discourses by Gurudev, download the Art of Living App: http://aoliv.in/aolapp Subscribe to Art of Living Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/artofliving 🎧Listen to Gurudev on Spotify: Talks - https://open.spotify.com/show/75Wx1Zy... Meditations - https://open.spotify.com/show/6INVWvh... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofliving Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtofLiving/ Visit the Art Of Living website: https://www.artofliving.org