Spreading the Message of a One World Family
Spreading the message of love, compassion and non-violence, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tirelessly advocates harmonious co-existence among people. While he addresses innumerable forums on diverse subjects, the common thread through all his speeches is the principle of humanity, and brotherhood. His universal, and simple message is that love and wisdom can prevail over hatred, and distress.
Whether it is speaking to parliamentarians in Argentina, business leaders in Europe, peace organizations such as the United Nations, and Muslim, and Hindu leaders, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasizes human values, and unity among people.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been invited to address the World Economic Forum at Davos on two occasions, the United Nations Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, and the first World Congress of Imams and Rabbis in 2005.
With an aim of bringing together leaders from diverse walks of life, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has also hosted a number of symposiums. The Truth & Reconciliation Conference to foster equality of the Dalit community (2007), International Conference on Human Values (2006), and the annual Corporate Culture and Spirituality Symposiums being a few of them.
Through his public talks and symposiums, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addresses issues of inter-faith harmony, environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation, and grassroots development. He inspires thousands across the globe to live the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or a One World Family.
