Accolades

“When you are inspired by some great purpose for an extraordinary project, all your thoughts break the bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands and you find yourself in a great and wonderful world. You discover yourself to be a greater person. With the guidance of His Holiness we will have a happy, prosperous world.”

“You are trying to change the world for the better. I am sure you will continue and all others will join you, there will be a lot of us in the world and if we all do it we can do it together. We all know that striving for money and power will not bring happiness and peace to anybody but we will be happier if we strive to help others to make the world better.”

“The entire world in minuscule is represented here. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji has enabled every man and woman to acquire peace so that he can really contribute to world peace and the welfare of mankind. His is the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, message of harmony - peace within and without.”

“What a great world we live in, we speak different languages, we look different, we may eat different food but His Holiness Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has brought all of us together. All over the world, people are aware of the tremendous work of the Art of Living Foundation and the spirit of volunteerism, how it fosters these connections. It takes one man’s ideas, one person’s dreams to transform the lives of millions but it takes a collective effort of all of us to touch the lives of millions. His Holiness, who is the symbol of selfless humanity, has told us that we can live together in peace and love.”

“It is no mean achievement that the message of caring, sharing and service has reached 146 countries covering 20 million people in the last 25 years. It speaks volumes of the spirit behind the movement His Holiness Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Human values are the greatest challenge and Art of Living has shown the way.”

“This was the first attempt of its kind to bring all religious and spiritual leaders on a single platform.”

“My name is Hashmi, but it does not matter any more. I am from Saudi Arabia. It doesn’t matter anymore. I have been wondering why I’m here. I have two answers. First, I don’t know and second, which is more important, is I don’t want to know. We don’t have to find reasons to love each other.”

“He (Gurudev) has blessed the world like the sun.”

“It (Art of Living) is the beginning for every being and everything. The love that Gurudev embodies will prevail and empower humankind.”

“The 20th century was the bloodiest century in human history. 200 million lives were lost in natural calamities and senseless violence caused by ethical and political boundaries. This brings into focus the need for ethical leadership today. Ideals of the Art of Living describe the fundamentals of this ethical leadership by cultivating the breath and consciousness we can shape and reshape the outer world.”

“I come from a land where my Naga brothers, sisters and children have been enjoying the tryst for peace process for over the past 8 ½ years on behalf of them and on my own behalf I extend to Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar our warmest greetings on this momentous occasion and good wishes for many many more jubilees of their dedicated service to mankind.”