Fulfillment is the only thing, Maharaji says, that is exempt from the touch of time and change. We do not have to be affected by all the things that change in our life, he says; we can choose to be in peace.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 – The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has held a special fundraising event that included an auction of works of art gifted to the Foundation by Prem Rawat. In total, the event raised more than $700,000, which will be used to further the efforts of TPRF, including supporting its humanitarian and philanthropic activities on a continuing basis.

All auctioned properties were gifted to the Foundation by Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, who made a financial donation as well and personally attended the event.

Shortly after the auction, Prem Rawat held a highly successful three-day event in Los Angeles, attended by more than 5,000 people who had traveled from 54 countries to hear his message of peace.

TPRF has raised more than $150,000 for victims of the tsunami and is using these donations to distribute daily food aid to tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka. TPRF regularly holds free medical clinics in northern India and recently sent batteryless flashlights to hurricane victims in Grenada. TPRF has made substantial donations of rice to refugees in war-torn Ivory Coast and recently gave a grant to Healing the Children, a nonprofit organization arranging for free surgery for children most in need.

Prem Rawat's message is simple and profound. Speaking at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, he expressed: "Peace needs to be in everyone's life. The peace we are looking for is within. It is in the heart, waiting to be felt, and I can help you get in touch with it. It is not the world that needs peace; it is people. When people in the world are at peace within, the world will be at peace."

Prem Rawat has presented his message to millions of people in over 250 cities and 50 countries around the world. The dissemination of his message is entirely supported by voluntary contributions and the sale of related materials. He supports himself and his family through independent means.

The Prem Rawat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that promotes the message of peace of Prem Rawat and helps improve the quality of life for people most in need.

To discover more: www.tprf.org

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Peace is a part of each individual, Maharaji says. It is within each person—and has been since we were born. If we are able to recognize our thirst and reach that peace, he says, we will find fulfillment and joy.

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LANSING, Mich., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, has issued a proclamation honoring "Prem Rawat's efforts to increase the public's awareness of inner peace and contentment; his exemplary career, life accomplishments, and many contributions to citizens."
Prem Rawat is widely known around the world as Maharaji.
The award reads as follows:
"On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm hereby honors Prem Rawat.
"Whereas, born in India, Prem Rawat began speaking to audiences at age three and gave his first published speech at the age of four; and,
"Whereas, at age eight, after the death of his father, Prem Rawat committed his life to teaching others about his father's message of peace; and,
"Whereas, since 1971, Prem Rawat has provided inspiration to millions of people and has increased the public's awareness of inner peace and contentment; and,
"Whereas Prem Rawat has traveled around the world speaking to a multitude of audiences, totaling more than 5.5 million people in over 250 cities and 50 countries; and,
"Whereas, honored with many awards and accolades from institutions such as National Geographic and the United States Library of Congress, Prem Rawat has become known as an international leader in the world's efforts for greater peace; and now therefore be it:
"Resolved that I, Jennifer H. Granholm, offer this certificate of tribute to Prem Rawat in honor of his exemplary career, life accomplishments, and many contributions to our citizens."
For Linda Pascotto, President of The Prem Rawat Foundation, "Maharaji has received many awards in the last three decades. However, Governor Granholm's tribute is particularly meaningful because she honors him specifically for his ability to bring people a message of hope and peace and to help them live fulfilled lives."
Maharaji and his message of peace have been receiving growing interest and recognition. During the last 12 months, more than 1.4 million people sought guidance and inspiration from him, and 53,688 people learned the techniques he shows for finding peace within.
The Prem Rawat Foundation has been holding free medical clinics in India and has sent relief supplies to refugees in Ivory Coast and to hurricane victims in Grenada. The Foundation is currently launching an aid program for tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
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A Singular Gift

Maharaji speaks about knowing how to receive, how to appreciate the gift of life we have. Breath does not judge; it simply comes.

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Governor of the State of New Mexico Honors Maharaji's Achievements

SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Richardson, Governor of the State of New Mexico, has issued a tribute to Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, in recognition of his accomplishments.
The Governor's tribute says: "The Governor of the State of New Mexico, having learned of the outstanding achievement and exceptional accomplishments of Maharaji, does hereby extend congratulations and acknowledgement and further does herein direct that this official expression of pride be forthwith sent on behalf of the people of the State of New Mexico."
For Linda Pascotto, President of The Prem Rawat Foundation, "This award concludes another banner year for Maharaji. This recognition from the Governor of the State of New Mexico is a sign of the growing interest which Maharaji's message of peace is receiving all around the world."
More than 1.4M people sought inspiration and guidance from Maharaji in the last 12 months, and more than 53,000 learned his techniques for finding peace within. His message is now made available in more than 88 countries and 70 languages. A few months ago, he was invited by members of the Italian Parliament to present his message of peace, and a few weeks later, he addressed a capacity audience of faculty, guests, and students at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre.
The Brazilian Association of Community Channels recently bestowed its highest award to Words of Peace, the weekly television series featuring highlights from Maharaji's message of peace. The president of this association expressed that the award was given to Words of Peace for the quality of Maharaji's message and for the contribution made by this program to the cause of peace in Brazil.
In addition to helping make Maharaji's message of peace available throughout the world, an important role of The Prem Rawat Foundation, which Maharaji created, is to help improve the quality of life for people most in need.
The Foundation is expanding its capabilities in terms of providing food and medical relief to people most in need and is enjoying steadily growing public support. In the last two weeks alone, more than $120,000 has been donated to the Foundation by people all around the world to aid the tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.

SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Richardson, Governor of the State of New Mexico, has issued a tribute to Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, in recognition of his accomplishments.
The Governor's tribute says: "The Governor of the State of New Mexico, having learned of the outstanding achievement and exceptional accomplishments of Maharaji, does hereby extend congratulations and acknowledgement and further does herein direct that this official expression of pride be forthwith sent on behalf of the people of the State of New Mexico."
For Linda Pascotto, President of The Prem Rawat Foundation, "This award concludes another banner year for Maharaji. This recognition from the Governor of the State of New Mexico is a sign of the growing interest which Maharaji's message of peace is receiving all around the world."
More than 1.4M people sought inspiration and guidance from Maharaji in the last 12 months, and more than 53,000 learned his techniques for finding peace within. His message is now made available in more than 88 countries and 70 languages. A few months ago, he was invited by members of the Italian Parliament to present his message of peace, and a few weeks later, he addressed a capacity audience of faculty, guests, and students at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre.
The Brazilian Association of Community Channels recently bestowed its highest award to Words of Peace, the weekly television series featuring highlights from Maharaji's message of peace. The president of this association expressed that the award was given to Words of Peace for the quality of Maharaji's message and for the contribution made by this program to the cause of peace in Brazil.
In addition to helping make Maharaji's message of peace available throughout the world, an important role of The Prem Rawat Foundation, which Maharaji created, is to help improve the quality of life for people most in need.
The Foundation is expanding its capabilities in terms of providing food and medical relief to people most in need and is enjoying steadily growing public support. In the last two weeks alone, more than $120,000 has been donated to the Foundation by people all around the world to aid the tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.

We only have today, Maharaji says, and when we pay attention to each moment, one breath at a time, we can experience supreme joy. In recognizing the thirst of the heart to be fulfilled, he says, we can truly enjoy this journey of life.

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As human beings, Maharaji says, we look at things as either good or bad, right or wrong, but there is something beyond that: life itself. Instead of seeing only what is missing, he says, when we can recognize all the gifts that have been given, our heart is filled with joy.


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Peace, Maharaji says, is not a philosophy. It is something that has to be experienced, and unless a person experiences it, everything is empty. Feeling peace, feeling joy, is the most beautiful thing that is possible in this life. Peace is not for poor people or rich people; every human being, he says, needs to experience peace within.

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London, December 8--This year is proving to be a banner year for Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji. As his message reaches more people than ever before via television, internet, and radio, the number of people learning his techniques for finding peace within is growing significantly.

This is the first year where the number of new people learning his techniques for finding peace within—called Knowledge—has exceeded 50,000. The number of people learning Prem Rawat’s techniques of Knowledge has grown by 270% in the last four years and by 52% since last year, outside of India.

Maharaji first brought his message of peace to the West in the early seventies when a handful of students invited him. Since then, the number of his students has grown exponentially. Prem Rawat’s message is made available in more than 88 countries and 70 languages. He has brought to many millions of people inspiration and guidance on how to find peace within and has addressed audiences in more than 250 cities in 50 countries.

This year, the number of sessions where the techniques of Knowledge are taught grew by 76% in Europe and 300% in North America compared to last year. In India, the number of new students grew by 35%. In the North Pacific, the number of sessions more than quadrupled. In South America, there were 1,000 more new students than last year, and in Africa, the number of new students grew by more than 80%.

Last week in Brazil, the weekly global television program Words of Peace, which features highlights from Maharaji's message, received the highest award given by the Brazilian Association of Community Television Channels. Words of Peace is distributed worldwide via satellite in 50 countries and 45 languages. Maharaji's message is made available also via internet radio 24 hours a day in more than 15 languages.

The Prem Rawat Foundation offers a variety of print, audio, and video materials on its website, www.tprf.org, for viewing or download.

Recently, addressing faculty, guests, and students Harvard University's Sanders Theatre, Maharaji said: "There is a peace that resides in the heart of every human being, a peace that is not temporary, not tied to politics. This peace is the presence of something beautiful, not the absence of anything. That’s what I offer to make possible for everyone who wants it."

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The Brazilian Association of Community Television Channels has given its highest award to Words of Peace, a weekly program featuring highlights from the message of peace of Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji.

The award was presented in Sao Paolo during a gala dinner attended by 1,200 heads of media organizations, business leaders, and representatives of the state and federal government.

Fernando Mauro Trezza, President of the Brazilian Association of Community Television Channels, presented the award to Words of Peace for its exceptional message. “While many programs are special,” he said, “some are essential. Words of Peace, which presents Prem Rawat's message, is one of these unique programs. This program is receiving this distinction because of its important contribution toward building a culture of peace in Brazil. The feeling of peace that Maharaji introduces people to is very important for everyone. It is essential to spread this feeling within to everyone in Brazil. This program is a great contribution toward the triumph of inner peace. Prem Rawat's message has the potential to unite all Brazilians in inner contentment. I know that peace is really possible in Brazil.”

Dr. Arnaldo Jardim, a member of the Federal Congress, and a guest of honor at this event, added: “I find Prem Rawat's message interesting, simple, from the heart, and relevant for all human beings. This award means that we would like to see more of his message on television, and for many more years to come.”

Words of Peace reaches more than 3 million homes each week in Sao Paolo. President Trezza added that all Community Channels in Brazil will soon be linked via satellite and UHF, hence offering much greater distribution for this television program.

The Words of Peace program is watched on television in 50 countries and 48 languages each week.

Maharaji travels the world inspiring people to find peace within. At the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand, he expressed, “The peace that we are looking for is within. It is in the heart, waiting to be felt, and I can help you get in touch with it. When people in the world are at peace within, the world will be at peace.”

Maharaji tells the story of an exquisite instrument that was once played but then forgotten. It collected dust, and no one knew how to play it anymore. One day, someone cleaned the instrument, tuned it, and gave it back, saying, "Strum, and it will play the most beautiful sound." This instrument, Maharaji says, can touch the heart.
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Maharaji was invited by the National Resource Centre for Value Education in Engineering to address a distinguished audience of faculty, guests, and students at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi, India.

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New Delhi, November 8--On November 4, Maharaji was invited by the National Resource Centre for Value Education in Engineering to address an audience of faculty, guests and students at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

NCVEE aims to integrate science, technology and human values in education so that the proper blend of knowledge and wisdom can be offered to students.

IIT Delhi is one of seven Institutes of Technology in India. Business Week calls IIT alumni the "hottest export from India."

IITs have produced the likes of Victor Menezes, vice-chairman of Citibank; Rajat Gupta, managing director of McKinsey; Vinod Khosla, General Partner at the leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers; US Airways chief Rakesh Gangwal; Nandan Nilekani, CEO of Infosys; and many others.

Welcoming Maharaji, the Deputy Director of IIT said: “ I would like to thank Maharaji profusely for kindly accepting our invitation. We are glad that NCRCEE has chosen to arrange this event as a part of its distinguished lecture series. PR speaks on a theme which is individually as well as globally very vital and his approach is also very unique and fundamental. I observed that he brings a message that it is every individual’s birthright to experience peace in this lifetime. He asserts that peace needs to be in everyone’s life. The peace we are looking is within, he says, it is in the heart, waiting to be felt and he can help people getting touch with it. He asserts that in addition to fulfilling our obligations to society we have an obligation to fulfill our ultimate obligation, which is to ourself, and to finding fulfillment in this lifetime. This message is truly remarkable in that it does not put the responsibility for peace on institutions or on other but on each individual. Maharaji has providing inspiration and guidance on this topic for decades and has received much acclaim throughout the world.”

The event at IIT Delhi marks the beginning of a tour of India. On November 7, Maharaji addressed an audience of more than 100,000 in Mehrauli, near New Delhi.

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'See Reality' - by Maharaji

Being fulfilled, Maharaji says, is up to every person. With each breath, he says, we can choose to enjoy our time, see beauty, and feel real freedom, real joy. Rather than spending our life in judgment, we can spend our life in beauty and simplicity. Who we are, he says, can be felt. We can see who we are with no judgment. We can see reality.

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Though we live our life in complexity, Maharaji says, we exist not through the complexities of this world, but just was we are: a face, a breath, a heart. And while many people focus on the problems in the world, Maharaji says, he looks at the quest we all have—a quest for peace, love, joy within. The good news, he says, is that what we are looking for, we already have. And the day we meet our true self, we become free.

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Many dramas happen in our life, and we get caught in them. These dramas are not what our life is about. The main point in life, Maharaji says, is to experience fulfillment. When we feel fulfilled, we attain our purpose. Maharaji says that fulfillment, peace, and love manifest when the heart is full, and that each breath tells us: "Be fulfilled in this life. This can happen."

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"Opportunity and Success", by Maharaji

The thirst for peace, Maharaji says, is innate, and the peace we are looking for is already within. He says we have the ability to feel that peace and to hear the voice within that calls for peace. Listening to this voice and finding peace within, he says, is our opportunity. For Maharaji, success in a person's life is observing this opportunity and taking it.

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Maharaji says that peace has to be felt. It is a fundamental commonality to all of us, and it already exists within everyone's heart. It's possible, he says, to wake up every morning, feel joy, and be excited to be alive.


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