Pune, India
H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addressed a seminar on 'Spiritualism for Combat Leadership' at the National Defense Academy in Pune. When asked about the connection between spirituality and combat, H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that the knowledge given in Bhagvad Geeta (Indian scripture) was delivered on a battle field. Speaking on the importance of meditation, H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said: "Meditation raises the level of prana (energy).
When the prana rises, life is enhanced by three-fold: integrative, innovative and intuitive." H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also gave some practical tips to withstand physical, and situational challenges when stationed in sensitive areas.
H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also pointed out that worldwide soldiers read spiritual texts belonging to their countries. "Similarly our India soldiers should read the Guru Granth Sahib which has the essence of Indian spirituality," he said. This seminar was part of several to commemorate to Academy's 60th anniversary.