Bengaluru: “Care for the planet comes from a peaceful individual, where one begins to see the planet as part of oneself,” said Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Speaking at the Clean Air Games at Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo on the topic ‘Sustainability as a mindset: The Art of Living’s approach,’ he saidĀ outer peace could come only if there was inner peace. There is a need for change from a consumerist mindsetĀ to the one that looks out for the future. He also added that a tired mind will not careĀ about anyone or any cause.
Referring toĀ Rabindranath Tagore’sĀ slogan ‘Ekla Chalo Re,’ Ravi Shankar said, “You move alone even if there’s nobody with you. But then everyone will come together, when they see what you are doing, is much needed.”
According to a media report, Volunteers of Art of LivingĀ have so far planted 80 million trees in 156 countries and worked on reviving 41 rivers across India, benefiting over 50 million people. The Art of Living volunteers also discouraged farmers from stubble burning, which was the main cause of hazardous air quality and toxic pollutants being released in the air in and around Delhi region.