Maharishi Mahesh Yogi initiated Sri Sri Ravi Shankar into spirituality. Born in 1956 in Tamil Nadu, India, Ravi Shankar (later honored as Sri Sri) showed early spiritual inclinations, reciting the Bhagavad Gita by age four and meditating frequently. His first academic teacher was Sudhakar Chaturvedi, a Vedic scholar linked to Mahatma Gandhi, but his formal entry into spiritual practice came in the mid-1970s as an apprentice under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of Transcendental Meditation (TM). Under Yogi's guidance, Shankar traveled globally, delivering talks on Vedic science, establishing TM and Ayurveda centers, and gaining hands-on experience in meditation and spiritual teaching. This apprenticeship shaped his approach, leading him to found the Art of Living Foundation in 1981 and develop Sudarshan Kriya in 1982. Reliable sources, including biographies and official accounts, confirm Yogi as the key figure in his spiritual initiation, distinguishing him from self-taught path...

In the serene world of meditation and mindfulness, where inner peace is promised as the ultimate currency, one might expect organizations like the Art of Living to embody selflessness. Founded by the charismatic spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the group has inspired millions with its teachings on Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, and the art of living joyfully. Volunteers—known as "sevakas"—pour their hearts, time, and lives into spreading these principles, often without a rupee in return. But now, a shocking revelation is rippling through the community: to ascend to the role of a Sahaj Meditation teacher, even these devoted souls must fork over a staggering ₹2 lakhs. Labeled a "donation," it's anything but voluntary. For many, it's starting to look a lot like extortion. The Heart of the Matter: A Price Tag on Enlightenment? Sahaj Meditation, or Sahaj Samadhi Dhyana as it's formally known, is one of Art of Living's flagship programs—a effortless techniqu...

  Mumbai, September 02, 2025:  Bandhan Mutual Fund announces the launch of the Bandhan BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund, India's first index fund to provide investors exclusive access to sector leaders across the economy. The open-ended scheme will track the BSE India Sector Leaders Index, which identifies the top three companies by market capitalisation from each of the 21 sectors within the BSE 500 Index. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on 3 September 2025 and close on 17 September 2025. Investments in the Bandhan BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund can be made through licensed mutual fund distributors, financial advisors, online platforms, or directly at  https://bandhanmutual.com/nfo/bandhan-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund/ .   Commenting on the launch,  Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC  said, "India's capital markets are undergoing rapid transformation, with established sectors evolving and newer industries emerging as growth drivers. In this backdrop, sector...