“We leave this world with an empty hand”

With a velvety smile Sri Sri Ravi Shankar spreads peace around the world. Rebels lay down weapons. Jihadists melt away. Who is the wise man from India who has captivated hundreds of millions and planted 81 million trees worldwide? A meeting that may lead on the path to happiness.

Wrapped in a smooth white cloth, his long, black gossamer hair tousled like cotton candy, the Indian guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar sits with the resting pulse of a top athlete and a serene expression. He has just recorded an interview with Swiss National Television — routine for the spiritual healer. Wherever he appears, cameras follow hoping to capture his ecumenical insights.

“We leave this world with an empty hand”

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