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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

“My vision is a violence-free, stress-free society…”

Gurudev is a spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and peacemaker. Since 1981, he has taught breath-based meditation techniques for total well-being, touching the lives of over 800 million people worldwide. His unique gifts of insight, communication, and inspiration have also helped resolve conflicts and build community on local, national, and international fronts. 

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The Luxembourg Peace Prize Awarded to Gurudev

Something rare happened on May 10th in Bengaluru.

The Luxembourg Peace Prize honors people who have made peace real. In 2026, the Schengen Peace Foundation and the World Peace Forum presented it to Gurudev in recognition of 45 years of contributing to conflict resolution globally.

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Art of Living pioneered the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ more than a decade ago. Since then, over 1 crore 80 lakh youth across the country - from Kashmir to Kanyakumari - have taken the pledge against substance abuse through programs conducted in numerous colleges and educational institutions. The movement has also played a significant role in the rehabilitation of lakhs of young people.
I am glad that the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has now taken up this mission nationwide on a larger scale. 
Encouraging to see 120+ social and spiritual organizations brought together by Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi for the Drug-Free India campaign. It would be wonderful to document the pedagogy, protocols, and success stories of each organization so the most effective models can be shared and scaled nationwide.

Here are some of the highlights of the Art of Living’s contribution to the Drug-Free India campaign. 

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When you have a Guru, there is no lack in your life. You can never feel lonely when you feel connected to the Guru!
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