Sri Sri Ravi Shankar calls on Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar

Srinagar, Nov 13: Renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, called on Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq at his residence in Srinagar.

During the cordial meeting, the two leaders discussed the importance of peace, compassion, and interfaith harmony in today’s world, read a statement, issued by the office of Mirwaiz.

Visiting Kashmir after seven years, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar expressed happiness at being back in the Valley and lauded its spiritual and cultural heritage as a symbol of coexistence.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq welcomed the spiritual leader and reiterated that the institution of the Mirwaiz remains committed to peace and dialogue as the most humane and effective means of addressing issues and resolving differences. Both leaders agreed that injustice and disempowerment often lead to radicalisation, which poses a serious threat to peace.

Mirwaiz also appreciated Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s recent anti-drug outreach in the Valley.

Referring to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s upcoming visit to Central Jail Srinagar, Mirwaiz emphasised that a compassionate and humane approach must guide efforts for the release of political prisoners and youth, urging the spiritual leader to play his role in this regard.

Both leaders agreed that sustained dialogue and mutual understanding are essential to promote peace and human dignity.