The modern social network of Facebook turned into a lively global platform for seeking solace, guidance and action from the ancient Indian spiritual wisdom, when renowned humanitarian and founder of The Art of living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar took to Facebook with a live event on Sunday. lakhs of people also participated in a meditation led by Sri Sri.
The interaction focused on issues ranging from love, relationships, maintaining faith in times of calamities, addictions, depression, success and societal violence. live stream reported that 148 countries were logged in to chat for Face 2 Face with Sri Sri.
In his pragmatic style, Sri Sri offered solutions that were universal and farsighted. To a question from a civil society group in Pakistan on how to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan, he emphasized the need for educating the masses about the oneness of the creation. “We are a one world family. Our first and foremost identity is that we are part of life. The rest of our identities are secondary,” he told.
On a question from a group of Art of living volunteers engaged in relief missions in Uttarakhand on how to instill faith in people who have lost everything while on a pilgrimage, he advised them to see the calamities in a holistic way and keep faith. “God and Nature are always impartial. God is not only in Kedarnath; he is everywhere.” Sri Sri regretted that pilgrim centres in India have been neglected for long and emphasised on having a better infrastructure. He also voiced his concern on the negligence of environment at these places.