Politics | Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

‘One Nation, One Election’: A Path to Strengthen Democracy

To ensure the effective functioning of governance, election campaigns must be confined within a specific timeframe.

Temples Need to Be Run By Spiritual Leaders And Devotees

The Tirupati Laddoo row has inflicted a deep wound, as well as outrage in the Hindu psyche. It brings back memories of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, a rebellion against the malicious act of the British (of giving cartridges greased with animal fat) that hurt the religious sentiment of the Hindu soldiers, who revered the cow as their mother.

Together We Can Heal the World

A peaceful society is the basis of a prosperous society, and I am happy that world leaders are placing a great deal of importance on recognising and addressing these issues.

Win War with Peace

War is the worst act of reason. Wars happen because of some perceived threats or because of the adamancy or arrogance of leaders. Whenever there is a conflict, it indicates a certain chasm between communities or between nations.

Think Global, Talk Global

In a globalised era, Indian leaders are increasingly being called upon to speak at International fora. This makes it imperative for our politicians to orient themselves and articulate their views with a global perspective. While addressing international fora, it is a good practice to speak on subjects of global relevance. Tactless display of nationalism could end up alienating the audience and obliging leaders from other countries to do the same. That way, everybody will end up blowing his or...