AI & Technology In 2025: The Future of Work And Jobs

AI & Technology In 2025: Imagine a workplace where the employees from across the globe are seamlessly connected to each other, or a workplace where your day-to-day repetitive tasks are handled by robots or smart machines, giving you the time to focus on creative things, this isn’t a fiction – this is a reality that we are rapidly approaching. All of this is because of the development in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, Virtual Reality (VR), and Automation, and many such technologies.

The future of work is not about workplaces, rather it is about the technology which is increasingly transforming it to be ever-dynamic with each passing day. The ever-adaptive technology is changing how businesses work, interact and solve complex issues, making work-life balance easier for employees as well. This article will help you explain how these emerging technologies are enhancing the future of workplaces worldwide, the skills employees need to possess to grow in the coming future, and the opportunities that await you.

Technology Trends 2025

This is an era of technology and it will drive the future. Technology has the power to make our tasks a lot easier, redefining how we work and interact with people. Tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Automation, Robotics and many others, have together brought a remarkable technological revolution, allowing teams to work together smoothly. Let’s explore these latest technological trends in detail to understand their concept a bit more clearly.

AI and the Future of Work in 2025

Both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are significantly transforming the operations of organisations across the globe. With their diverse use, AI is significantly transforming industries and businesses throughout the globe.

Whether you are a teacher, software engineer, or belonging to any similar profession, AI is set to impact your job in some way. The following points will describe how AI is enhancing work automation.

Role of AI in Workplaces 

• Automation of repetitive tasks: AI can be used to automate daily routine tasks at any workplace. Tasks like data entry, scheduling and basic customer queries can be easily managed through AI.

• Decision-making: AI systems have the capability to analyse large data at once and extract insights out of it. These insights can help businesses in decision-making, saving time and cost. For example, AI powered applications can filter out resumes instantly for job applications, which humans used to take hours to do.

• Enhance productivity: By regulating daily routine tasks, it allows employees to focus on planning strategic aspects at work. It increases work efficiency and overall productivity.

• Job creation: AI is always blamed for taking over jobs, but it is not completely true. AI has the power to give birth to some news jobs as well. The jobs of AI Trainer, AI specialist, Data Analyst, and many other such technical jobs have given rise to growing opportunities.

• Personalised recommendations: AI can be used to train employees by recommending courses and online programs based on their requirements. It will help them to grow.

Statistics

• AI and ML have redefined workplaces in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, agriculture and education.

• Around 45% of the healthcare services have adopted data integration software and 36% of the services have implemented natural language processing software. (Source)

• The Manufacturing sector is expected to gain $3.8 trillion USD by using AI by 2035. (Source)

• The retail sector is expected to extract $20.05 billion USD by 2026 using AI, extending at a CAGR of 39% from 2019. (Source)

• The global market in agriculture using AI is expected to reach $5.2 billion USD by 2028. (Source)

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• The technology AI itself is expected to create 12 million more jobs than it is expected to replace. (Source)

• The overall growth of the AI market is expected to reach $2.74 trillion USD by 2032. (Source)

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Industry Examples 

• Tech giants like Microsoft are incorporating AI into its Azure Cloud Services, Office 365 Suite and Cortana Virtual Assistant. (Source)

• Amazon uses AI for logistics, recommendation engine and Alexa. Facebook uses AI for generating personalised feeds and Augmented Reality through Oculus. (Source)

• Automotive Sector giants like Tesla, BMW, Toyota, and Audi use AI to develop driver assistance systems and smart manufacturing. (Source)

• AI based diagnostics, treatment planning and drug discovery is being developed by IBM Watson Health. Medical Imaging and Patient Monitoring is being developed by Philips and Siemens through AI. (Source)

• JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Blackrock use AI in finance for customer service, fraud detection and market prediction. (Source)

Automation & Robotics

Automation is the technology used to perform tasks that previously required human intervention for example by using softwares and technology, the repetitive manufacturing of similar items, customer service, and data entry.

Robotics is the science of designing robots, which are physical machines, capable of performing complex tasks with less or no human intervention. Robotics often goes hand in hand with automation. 

Role of Automation & Robotics in Workplaces 

• Enhancing efficiency: Automation and robotics can combine together to perform repetitive tasks with great efficiency and accuracy. In the automobile industry, robots can work 24×7 for assembling car parts without failure, increasing efficiency while maintaining consistency. Likewise, automation softwares can manage data in industries.

• Improving safety: Various dangerous jobs are now handled by robots. For example working in mines or using hazardous chemicals. Pharmaceutical plants have robotic arms to deal with toxic substances. This has a two-way advantage, it increases productivity while enhancing the safety as well.

• Reduced costs: Automation has handled repetitive tasks quite effectively, reducing the dependency on human workforce. For example, Automated harvesters are used to collect crops in agriculture, minimising the need of labour.

Statistics

• Automation is projected to disturb 85 million jobs in 15 countries by 2025. Work is expected to be divided between humans and robots for improved efficiency. (Source)

• The Industrial Robotics Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2025 to 2030. Revenue projections for 2030 are $69,562 million USD. (Source) 

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• As per World Robotics Report 2024 by International Federation of Robotics, Robots density will increase to 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023, doubled in a span of seven years (74 units). (Source)

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• Approximately 4 million robots are currently working in the industry as per World Robotics Report 2024 by International Federation of Robotics. 70% of the deployed robots were installed in Asia followed by Europe and then America. (Source)

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• Robots can replace 40% of jobs within 15-25 years. 1.5 million jobs are about to be automated in England. (Source)

• Doctors and Therapists have very less chances of losing jobs to automation. (Source)

• According to research, wages in the US go down by 0.42% and the employment to  population ratio is also reduced by 0.2 percentage points, when a robot is added per 1000 workers. This leads to a loss of 4,00,000 jobs. (Source)

Industry Examples 

• Healthcare: Robotics in healthcare is used widely to assist doctors in delicate operations that require greater accuracy. For example Da Vinci Surgical Systems uses robotic arms in assisting doctors in complex operations. Automation has enhanced patient care by managing patient data, schedule appointments and even used to remind patients to take medicines.

• Retail: The use of robots in warehouses as used by Amazon, can sort, lift and move goods with ease, reducing the time to fulfill orders. For example, Amazon’s Kiva robots are used to achieve faster delivery of goods. Further, automation in inventory management helps reduce costs.

• Automotive Industry: Autonomous or self driving vehicles are an example of using robotics in transportation. For example, tech giant Tesla is the prominent leader of the industry. Another example is of drones, Zipline, a company, delivers medicines in remote areas of Africa through drones.

Metaverse & Virtual Reality (VR)

• Both Metaverse and Virtual Reality (VR) are aimed at transforming the way people collaborate, innovate and interact at workplaces. It opens up new possibilities to work and interact more precisely within a professional environment.

• Metaverse can be considered as a virtual extension of a physical space where users can work and interact using avatars. It is exactly similar to working in a digital world that mirrors real-life environments. 

• Virtual Reality allows users to create a sense of presence in a digital world. Further, it enables users to see, hear, and interact in a digital world using specialised equipment like VR headsets and motion controllers. 

Role of Metaverse and Virtual Reality in Workplaces

• Virtual office & collaboration: The technology allows users to meet and interact in a digital world using 3D Avatars, cancelling the need to visit an office for meetings. For example, Microsoft’s Mesh allows users to interact, hold meetings and conduct product demonstrations in real-time.

• Training & skill development: The technology can enable training employees to train themselves in real life scenarios, without involving risks or high costs. For example, a factory worker can learn to operate equipment on VR before handling the actual one, a medical trainee can learn to execute complex surgeries in VR without leaving life-threatening impacts.

• Remote work revolution: Metaverse and VR have made remote work very easy and convenient. Employees working from home can access the metaverse to interact with teams. For example Meta is enhancing remote work by developing virtual workspaces where employees can feel that they are working in the same room, resulting in an overall increased collaboration. 

• Enhanced customer convenience: Metaverse and VR can enable a customer to experience products while sitting remotely instead of a traditional method of a video call. For example BMW has given the option for customers to virtually experience the cars before making the final purchase.

Statistics 

• Virtual Reality’s global market is expected to reach $38 billion USD by 2029 growing at a CAGR of 19%. (Source)

• Metaverse’s market is expected to grow by 37.43%, and is projected to reach $507.8 billion USD by 2030. (Source) 

• America, China and Japan are the major leaders and innovators behind the application of this technology. (Source)

• VR Headsets sales are witnessing 31.9% growth yearly. Consumer spending on VR/AR is witnessing a growth rate of 34%. (Source)

Industry Examples

• Walmart and United Parcel Service (UPS) uses VR for workforce training, UPS uses VR to train drivers and Walmart uses VR for enhancing customer satisfaction and enhancing soft skills. (Source)

• Automotive industry giant Hyundai has partnered itself with Unity. The partnership has led to the development of Meta-Factory. It optimises manufacturing processes by enabling virtual simulations of factory operations. (Source)

• Walt Disney is expected to create a virtual theme park in the metaverse by making use of VR technology, VR headsets and other smart devices. (Source)

• Nike has launched his virtual Nikeland, where 3D players can buy branded products for their avatars. It is within the game Roblox. (Source)

• Metaverse in finance is also expanding virtual branches and services, offering a real time solution. (Source)

Blockchain & Cybersecurity 

• The application of blockchain and cybersecurity can enhance the overall security of an organisation. It can redefine how an organisation manages operations by creating a more safer and reliable environment.

• Blockchain is a decentralised ledger technology, recording financial transactions in a transparent manner. The system does not give control to a single entity, and the transactions are recorded in blocks connected via a chain. For example, Bitcoin uses blockchain technology to carry out financial transactions securely, disabling the need of a financial institution like Bank.

• On the other hand, Cybersecurity is the methodology to protect these digital assets from cyberattacks. As the financial landscape is shifting towards digital assets globally, these assets are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Therefore protecting these assets becomes equally important. For example, Firewalls, installed in almost every system, protects from external cyberattacks. The prime function of a firewall is to filter traffic coming into it, safeguarding company’s data.

Role of cybersecurity & blockchain for future workplaces

• Remote Work Security: Cybersecurity and blockchain technology are more concerned with giving a safer environment to workplaces. The rise of remote work and accessing a company’s server from multiple locations can increase the risk of cyberattacks. However, blockchain can ensure a secure decentralised network for remote users. 

• Secure payroll transactions: The use of blockchain can make sure the transactions are processed directly from the employee to the employer without any intermediary bank. This reduces the risk of frauds, double payments and delays.

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• Intellectual Property Protection: In the working landscape of creators, chances of content stealing are very high. The application of blockchain technology can record ownership rights on the blockchain, reducing plagiarism and copyright issues.

• Collaboration tools: Today, almost every other workplace is dependent on digital collaboration tools for growth and better access. Blockchain can add an extra layer of security, allowing data integrity and secure file sharing.

Statistics

• Blockchain is one of the highest paying programming fields, the average salary falls between $1,50,000 USD to $1,75,000 USD. (Source) 

• Blockchain freelancing witnessed a 6000% growth year after year in 2022. (Source)

• Around 42% of the blockchain jobs are remote. (Source)

• Developer ($1,58,000 USD), Project Manager ($1,22,000 USD), Solution Architect ($1,31,000 USD), UX/UI Designer ($1,08,000 USD), Quality Assurance Engineer ($93,000 USD), and Data Analyst ($88,000 USD) are the most prominent job profiles in Blockchain with their annual salary packages. (Source)

• The global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge to $13.82 trillion USD by 2028, therefore the need for cybersecurity is ever-increasing. (Source)

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• Blockchain is recognised as one of the most valuable tools in assisting cybersecurity by giving an extra layer of security to supply chain management, identity management, securing digital transactions, and protection of data. (Source)

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Industry Examples

• IBM uses blockchain technology in supply chain management, food distribution and financial services. (Source)

• Walmart uses blockchain technology to track product location and status from the point of origin to the final shelving. It enhances the overall safety of the products and business. (Source)

• Microsoft has also been a leader in using Blockchain technology. Microsoft’s Azure BaaS (Blockchain as a Service) technology helps customers while dealing with complex network configurations, saving a lot of time and money. (Source)

• Amazon has also been in the forefront of using blockchain technology for Amazon Web Services (AWS) in providing security in supply chain management, digital identity, payments and data sharing. (Source)

• Global payment network through Paypal is also making use of blockchain technology by improved encryption, protecting consumer data and real-time fast transactions. (Source)

• American Express has been using blockchain technology since 2017. The partnership with Ripple while using blockchain has enabled customers to track their transactions anywhere anytime with utmost transparency. (Source)

• Honeywell, partnered with Microsoft to explore solutions to aircraft supply chain operations. (Source)

Flexible Work Models

• With the development of technology for work, the need for flexible work models is ever-increasing. Flexible work models are those policies which allow an employee to work outside of regular working hours, thereby increasing the overall productivity.

• Skilled employees are the backbone to the development of work technology in the future. Therefore, it becomes equally important to take their perspective into consideration to achieve long term goals.

• Flexible work models allow employees to work as per their personal and professional needs without compromising with the overall work output. 

• The most common models widely used globally are, Remote Work Model, Hybrid Work Model, Flexible Hours Model, Compressed Workweeks Model, and Job Sharing Model.

• These models can be productive for both the employee and the employer fostering increased productivity, better work-life balance, access to global talent, and reduced costs.

• The simultaneous technological developments are allowing these models to function with ease. For example, content sharing with cloud platforms such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, task automation with AI powered tools, Collaborative meetings with Google Meet, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, Personalised training through VR & AR, and many others are redefining the overall working landscape.

• Flexible work models have the capability to elevate the overall growth of any organisation, it should not be considered as a passing trend, rather it is the future of the work. Let us look at the flexible working models in brief.

• Remote Working Models: These models work on switching to completely remote, without going to the office. For example, Buffer and Gitlab operate with a fully remote structure through the use of technology, without physical offices.

• Hybrid Working Models: These models are structured depending on the requirement. It includes working from home as well as working in the office. For example, Microsoft and Google have adopted hybrid models, giving them enough room to split their time between office and home.

• Freelancing platforms: These platforms hire people from multiple locations and pay them on the basis of their tasks. These models do not require offices to work. Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork can help find suitable talent or suitable opportunity.

• Four-Day workweeks: To strengthen employee’s well done being and their work-life balance, companies are switching to four working days in a week. For example, Basecamp uses the same model in their company.

Statistics

• 37% of the US companies are working with structured hybrid models according to their adaptability. (Source)

• Out of 37% companies, 71% of the companies are still using a minimum days per week format. (Source)

• The number of hybrid roles available with new joinings are doubled in 2024 as compared to 2023. (Source)

• The percentage of companies requiring employees to be a full time employee has decreased in 2024 from 35% to 31%. (Source)

• Amid tech giants, 97% of the companies offer flexibility in working hours to employees. (Source)

• As per a survey, since the pandemic has passed, 48% of the employees have enjoyed the flexibility at work, while 52% enjoy flexible working hours or location as per their requirement. Additionally, 25% of the employees revealed that flexibility in work is their top priority while looking for a new opportunity. (Source)

Industry Examples 

• Atlassian, Hubspot, both software companies are offering a flexible hybrid model, allowing their employees to choose their work environment. (Source)

• Amazon has opted for a three day office hybrid model, fostering a rigid workplace culture as per their policies. (Source)

• Disney wants employees to work onsite from Monday to Thursday in a week. (Source)

• JPMorgan has terminated remote work options for their senior employees, as they believe their physical presence can help them gain operational integrity. (Source)

• Zoom has taken into consideration a structured hybrid policy with employees working in a certain radius of an office, reporting two days a week. (Source)

• Grammarly and Coinbase have opted for working from home instead of coming to the office. These companies use their office location as a collaborative hub instead of daily office location. (Source)

Role of employees

• Being integral, the role of employees in the future of work technology stands second to none. Employees possess the capabilities to drive any technology.

• Many of us believe that AI is gonna take our jobs in the future, it is not right. Technology is not replacing us, rather it is enhancing us. We just need to collaborate with technology over time. As we say, ‘the survival of the fittest’. 

• Employees play a crucial role in shaping how technology is integrated with the ever-changing work environments. Therefore, it is equally important for employees to update themselves according to the market demands. Let’s explore how an employee can stay updated in this rapidly changing working landscape.

• Adapting to the new technology: With the growing technological advancements, it is equally important for employees to adapt to the changing technologies, making them relevant in the workforce. Employees might need to upskill or reskill themselves based upon the requirement of the job. 

• Develop market understanding: With the changing technological landscape, the competition is also growing bigger with each passing day. Therefore, to stay aligned with the market trends, it is necessary to develop an understanding about recent market statistics. It will allow you to figure out gaps and growing opportunities within the market itself, fostering your further growth. 

• Development of soft skills: Technological advancements are not enough to foster growth to any organisation. Employees must possess soft skills, like Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Adaptability, Creativity, and others, to turn opportunities into milestones for the organisations.

Statistics

• A survey by PwC reveals that 74% of the employees are ready to learn new skills. (Source)

• 73% of the employees still believe that technology can never replace the human mind. (Source)

• 37% of the employees are worried about automation putting their job at risk. The number grew by 4% from 33%. (Source)

• The percentage of jobs requiring high digital skills in the US market hiked more than 4 times, from 5% to 23%, demanding 32 million positions. (Source)

Industry Examples

• In manufacturing, Automation and Robots have taken over many roles, from operating machinery to assembly line roles. Since the repetitive tasks are being taken over by technology, it becomes important for the employees to learn the maintenance of the machine or the technology behind their working, to survive in this competitive working landscape.

• AI in finance is used to detect fraud activities by drawing insights from the transactions. Employees should possess skills to extract and interpret AI-driven insights effectively.

• AI in healthcare is used to carry patient diagnostics with the help of technology. Doctors and nurses should update themselves with the changes in the technology in order to know the process effectively.

Challenges with Technology in the Future

The development of technology often comes up with both challenges and opportunities. In order to handle the future of work effectively, it becomes crucial for the organisations to understand the challenges as well. Explore the challenges incurred with the technological advancements. However, there are other challenges as well, but explore some of the major observed challenges in detail. 

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Job displacement & creation

• Job displacement and corresponding creation is the biggest drawback a technology always gives to humanity. 

• With the arrival of AI powered technologies, automation, and robotics, it is definitely going to take over jobs which indulge in day-to-day repetitive tasks.

• One cannot deny the fact that technology creates new opportunities as well but the challenge is the transition, the transition to fit in these new positions which require a different skill set altogether. 

• As per ‘The Future of Jobs Report 2023’, approximately 44% of the workers should either upscale or reskill themselves in order to cope up with the technological advancements. (Source)

• By 2027, approximately 6 in 10 workers will require training. (Source)

• By 2030, after an increase of 25% in the number from the previous year, 75% of the jobs will require technological skills to perform. (Source) 

• 50% of the restaurant owners look to involve daily automation in their daily routine tasks globally. (Source)

• Surgical robots can cause a 2% decline in surgeon jobs between 2019 and 2029. (Source)

• 20% decline in translation and interpretation jobs between 2019 and 2029. (Source)

Cybersecurity threats

• Any information accessed via the internet can invite cyber threats. With the world landscape shifting to digital transformations, the need for securing digital transactions is ever-increasing.

• But the situation of addressing these challenges related to technological developments is not the same everywhere. 

• Despite making huge investments in the field of cybersecurity, challenges still exist, it is very important to update yourself regularly in order to protect primarily assets. 

• After shifting to remote working locations, cyber threats increased in approximately 80% of the companies. (Source)

• 75% of the cyberattacks are phishing attacks in 2024, it starts with an email in the beginning. (Source)

• 30% of the executives revealed that their budget is insufficient to ensure proper cybersecurity. (Source)

• It takes approximately 118 days to detect a data breach. (Source)

High economic costs

• Technological advancements may appear to be fruitful but they require a significant amount of money to perform. Technology like Virtual Reality (VR) requires a huge setup, and requires equipment and controllers to function properly.

• A small or medium sized business may or may not be able to invest high initial investment cost for setting up the technology.

• However, there are certain aids by the government of various countries to assist digital transformation but the risk of investment is huge. 

• The cost of a robot starts from $25,000 USD and can go higher than $100,000 USD. (Source)

A World Without Work: An Elusive Pursuit of Technological Evolution

‘World without work’ – the motto that drives the relentless march of technology today. Human effort with technology has always been to reduce our burden and make machines do our work. The real question here is not whether automation succeeded in achieving this goal, but instead – Why are we always, irresistibly attracted to the elusive reality of doing no work at all?

Words like ‘cutting-edge competition’, ‘never give up’ and ‘enjoy your work’ are often nothing more than cleverly spun narratives designed to keep us tethered to the grind. Beneath the surface, our constant search for escape, whether subtle or overt, leads to a truth we struggle to accept – no one truly enjoys work. We are simply conditioned into believing that we do.

It’s time to confront this reality and ask ourselves – if work is such an inherent part of life, why do we dedicate so much of our ingenuity to escaping it?

The Eternal Truth Behind Our Earthly Struggles

Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj divulges the root of this tendency – a reality that might be difficult to accept and overwhelming. However, our acceptance or denial doesn’t lessen its significance as the ultimate reality of our lives. Every soul on Earth harbors an innate longing to escape work, never age, never die and bask in unending happiness. These desires are not random.

They are echoes of a forgotten past, remnants of our true origin. The mysteries of death, aging and life’s endless struggles have baffled humanity for centuries, but their answers lie solely with a Tatvdarshi Sant (Complete Saint), beyond the physical realm.  

Sant Rampal Ji reveals: All souls originate from the eternal realm ‘Satlok’, the divine abode of Supreme God Kabir, our eternal Father. In Satlok, there is no sorrow, no competition and no scarcity. It is a place of limitless abundance and everlasting joy, where every soul lives in harmony, free from the chains of suffering. Governed by the supreme power of God Kabir, Satlok embodies the peace and happiness that humanity yearns for on Earth but can never attain because Earth is a mortal realm overshadowed by the inevitable reality of death.  

This divine knowledge, imparted by no other spiritual guru other than Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, reminds us of our true essence and the life that awaits us in Satlok, far beyond the struggles of this temporary, miserable existence. This is an important call to rediscover our origin and embrace the path to ultimate peace and fulfillment.

Our relentless pursuit of doing less while gaining more is not a mere byproduct of modern life, it stems from our celestial origin. The rise of automation and cutting-edge technology is but a superficial attempt to address humanity’s deep-seated desire to escape labor. And yet, in this mortal world of finite resources, the need to work endlessly is inevitable, driven by cut-throat survival in a realm far different from our eternal home.  

True liberation lies not in fleeting technological advancements but in rediscovering our path to Satlok and our Ultimate Creator, God Kabir. Returning to this divine abode requires us to adopt the True Worship of God Kabir under the guidance of His chosen enlightened saint. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is that singular enlightened saint, the ‘Tatvdarshi Sant’ described in the revered Bhagavad Gita. He alone offers the genuine path to salvation, revealing the authentic worship of God Kabir and providing His disciples with the means to escape the cycle of birth and death forever.

This is not a fragment of fiction, but the grave and pitiful reality of our existence that needs to be confronted now more so than ever, especially as the shadow of a devastating war and global unrest looms large. The time to deliberate on our existence and embrace the path to salvation is now. To uncover deeper mysteries of our existence on Earth and the way to return to our true abode, access the unsurpassed knowledge of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj on:

• Website: www.jagatgururampalji.org
• Youtube channel: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj
• Facebook page: Spiritual Leader Saint Rampal Ji
• X Handle: @SaintRampalJiM

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