Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader and an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, he has inspired millions around the world with his vision of a stress-free, violence-free society.

His unique and impactful programs empower, equip and transform individuals to tackle challenges at individual, community, national and global levels, become powerful change-agents and live a deeper, more joyous life.

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He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement recognising the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion. His initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, poverty alleviation, women empowerment, prisoner rehabilitation, education, rural development, to name a few.

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He has played vital roles in peace negotiations globally - Kashmir, Assam, Bihar in India, Colombia, Kosovo, Iraq, Syria and Venezuela, to mention a few. In a world torn apart by religious, social, national and cultural divides, his overarching message is that the world is one family, and that diverse religions, cultures and traditions are rooted in the same human values of love, compassion, peace and non-violence.

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He has been conferred with numerous honors, honorary doctorates and awards by Governments, Universities and Educational institutions around the globe, including the highest civilian awards of Colombia, Mongolia and Paraguay and the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest annual award for exceptional and distinguished service.

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From his vision of a harmonious world, ‘The World Culture Festivals’ celebrate unity in diversity bringing millions around the world in harmony and celebration , as witnessed in the recent National Mall event in Washington DC with a staggering 1.1 million attendees.

Gurudev has been relentlessly propagating this simple but powerful message that love and wisdom can prevail over hatred and distress.

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