Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a spiritual leader, humanitarian, and peace ambassador. In 1981, he founded the Art of Living Foundation, introducing meditation, yoga, and the Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique through programs now offered in more than 180 countries. In 1997, he co-founded the International Association for Human Values to support humanitarian and peacebuilding initiatives. He has participated in conflict-resolution efforts in regions including Colombia, Iraq, Kashmir, and Côte d'Ivoire, while speaking at institutions such as the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and the European Parliament. He is also the author of numerous books on meditation, spirituality, and personal well-being, including An Intimate Note to the Sincere Seeker. 0:00:00 — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 0:01:03 — Meditation & Sitting Practice 0:02:52 — The Benefits of Silence 0:06:46 — Vedic Astrology & Ancient Wisdom 0:12:31 — Mantra: Out Loud vs. Within 0:14:10 — Childhood, Maharishi & the Saints of India 0:17:22 — The Art of Living 0:26:24 — Breathwork & the Three Dimensions 0:31:25 — Vedic Knowledge as a Secret 0:41:45 — Conflict, Prison & Physics