Criticism is a part of life

Anywhere you go you will get praise and then criticism. The nature of the mind is to praise when happy and criticize when unhappy. This is the way it is. As an artist one wants praise but as someone on the spiritual path it is equanimity one must strive for. How to get it? Sadhana and spiritual practice will only take you to a certain point. Beyond that it is only a willingness and courage to listen to the disrespectful and distasteful stuff that will make you centered. If criticism is for growth then listen assimilate and change. If not then simply smile, listen and move on! This is called applied knowledge. Just the other day I got to practice this. If I got shaken then the whole purpose of that test or lesson from Guruji would have been lost. One should not only listen, but one should also have the courage to stand up against injustice and correct people when required.

We are all on this path called life and living is determined by not how much fame or wealth we accumulate but rather how strong and settled we have become. A smile on the outside is just an outer shell but strength from within is the true light! Small incidents come and go, but it is the large ones that determine us as individuals. After handling the larger situations one starts to incorporate perfection in every facet of life.

Jai Gurudev

Avataran 3 Press Release

Avataran 3: Immerse in the love of Lord Krishna

On 13/12/2010 His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji officially inaugurated the album “Avataran 3: Immerse in the love of Lord Krishna” by Sahil Jagtiani at the International Art of Living Foundation Center in Bangalore, India.

The album consists of ten songs which are contemporary bhajans dedicated to Lord Krishna. It has a universal appeal and incorporates many styles of music and compositions. The first track “O Radhe Radhe” has a very Traditional bhajan feel to it, whereas track 2 “Radhe Govinda Shyam” is a very strong Choir based song with Celestial Harmonies. Track 3 “Ghanshyam” has a Contemporary Latin touch to it and Track 4 “Hari Hari” is a Bhangra Dhol Mix for which a Music Video is going to be made. Track 5 “Namo Namo Krishna” has an uplifting and powerful World Music appeal. Track 6 “Om Namo Bhagavate” is a sublimely meditative and harmonic slow chant. Track 7 “Krishnaya Muralimanohara” is a Garba style bhajan and track 8 “Bhaja Govindam” has very heart touching lyrics with a World Music flavor. The Instrumental track 9 “Leaving Brindavan” is a haunting flute melody and the last track “Jai Jai Radha Raman Hari Bol”, which is also an instrumental, covers a broad range of both Indian and Western instruments.

Sahil Jagtiani is the lead singer, guitarist, keyboardist, arranger and music director for this album, and he has even mixed and mastered most of the tracks. He has been involved in Western music from his teenage years. He has played in two progressive and multi-cultural soft rock bands from Hong Kong and London during his high school and college days.

When he met H. H. Poojya Sri Sri Ravishankarji, he knew that he had found his Guru & Mentor. Guruji’s breathing techniques made such a positive impact on Sahil that he decided to devote his entire life to spreading Guruji’s message of love and peace, and he became a Full Time teacher with the Art of Living Foundation. Sahil has done satsangs all over India and in aid of charities such as “Cancer Kids” and participated in festivals such as “The Kala Ghodha Festival” in Mumbai. He has played at an Indian Embassy supported event in the “Mir” Hall in Moscow, Russia and has performed the theme song Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations 2006 at Jakur Airfield in Bangalore in front of almost 2 million people.

This album is Sahil Jagtiani’s third with Times Music and 11th album till date. His music, as well as being very popular within the Art of Living, has reached both spiritual and non-spiritual audiences worldwide and has given bhajans a universal appeal.

For more on Sahil Jagtiani and his music visit www.sahiljagtiani.com and visit www.avataran.net for more on the earlier Avataran albums.

CDs in India available from Times Music at all leading Retail Outlets

International CDs available from www.mantricmusic.com

"Avataran 3: Immerse in the love of Lord Krishna" Caller Tunes

Great News! You can now set your callertunes to your favourite song from Avataran 3. Here are the codes:

Tracks	Airtel	Vodafone	BSNL S & E	BSNL N & W	Aircel
Bhaja Govindam	5432111229464	53710479893	1180017	647567	DT 647567
Ghanshyam	5432111229465	53710479902	1180016	647568	DT 647568
Hari Hari	5432111229466	53710479894	1180012	647569	DT 647569
Jai Jai Radha Raman (Instrumental)	5432111229467	53710479895	1180010	647570	DT 647570
Krishnaye Muralimanohara	5432111229468	53710479896	1180009	647571	DT 647571
Leaving Brindavan (Instrumental)	5432111229469	53710479897	1180014	647572	DT 647572
Namo Namo Krishna	5432111229470	53710479898	1180015	647573	DT 647573
O Radhe Radhe	5432111229471	53710479899	1180013	647575	DT 647575
Om Namo Bhagavate	5432111229472	53710479900	1180008	647574	DT 647574
Radhe Govinda Shyam	5432111229473	53710479901	1180011	647576	DT 647576

To preview all the songs from this albums visit http://sahiljagtiani.com/avataranIII.html

Avataran: Unite Within Yourself Caller Tunes

Here is a list of callertunes codes for my first album

Avataran: Unite Within Yourself

For Vodafone Users:

Shanti Instrumental - Avataran

SMS 10322041 to 56789

Shloka - Avataran

SMS 10322042 to 56789

Om Namah Shivaya - Avataran

SMS 10322039 to 56789

Om Namo Bhagavate - Avataran

SMS 10322040 to 56789

Krishna Manohar - Avataran

SMS 10322038 to 56789

Guru Avatar - Avataran

SMS 10322036 to 56789

Hallelujah - Avataran

SMS 10322037 to 56789

Floating Instrumental - Avataran

SMS 10322033 to 56789

Ganapati Bapa Moriya - Avataran

SMS 10322034 to 56789

Ganesha Om - Avataran

SMS 10322035 to 56789

For Docomo Users:

Guru Avatar - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 114926 to 543211

Floating Instru - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 114996 to 543211

Hallelujah - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 112437 to 543211

Shanti Instrumental - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 102268 to 543211

Ganapati Bapa Moriya - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 115093 to 543211

Ganesha Om - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 115103 to 543211

Om Namo Bhagavate - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 103731 to 543211

Krishna Manohar - Avataran

Tags: Hindi - Devotional

SMS SET 106769 to 543211

For Tata Indicom Users:

Om Namah Shivaya - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137323 to 12800

Om Namo Bhagavate - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137324 to 12800

Shanti Instrumental - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137325 to 12800

Shloka - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137326 to 12800

Floating Instru - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137317 to 12800

Ganapati Bapa Moriya - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137318 to 12800

Ganesha Om - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137319 to 12800

Guru Avatar - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137320 to 12800

Hallelujah - Avataran

Tags: Bollywood - Devotional

SMS WT137321 to 12800

For Idea Users:

GANAPATI BAPA MORIYA - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109222 to 55456

OM NAMO BHAGAVATE - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109223 to 55456

SHANTI INSTRUMENTAL - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109224 to 55456

GURU AVATAR - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109225 to 55456

HALLELUJAH - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109226 to 55456

GANESHA OM - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109227 to 55456

FLOATING INSTRUMENTAL - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109228 to 55456

SHLOKA - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109219 to 55456

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109220 to 55456

KRISHNA MANOHAR - AVATARAN

Tags: Devotional - Hindi Bhajans

SMS D109221 to 55456

To set a their callertunes, Airtel Users can visit http://mobile.rediff.com/crbt/airtel/avataran/

For more on avataran please visit www.avataran.net

To preview the tracks and download the ringtones for this album, please visit: http://sahiljagtiani.com/avataran.html