Spiritual guru and founder of Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Thursday met Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq at his residence in Srinagar.
During the cordial meeting, both leaders discussed the importance of peace, compassion, and interfaith harmony in today’s world, a statement by Mirwaiz’s office said.
Sri Sri, visiting Kashmir after seven years, expressed happiness at being back in the Valley and lauded its spiritual and cultural heritage as a symbol of coexistence.
Kashmir’s chief cleric welcomed him 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 lead to radicalisation that threatens peace,” the statement said.
Mirwaiz also appreciated Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s recent anti-drug outreach in the Valley.
Referring to Sri Sri’s upcoming visit to the Central Jail Srinagar, Mirwaiz stressed that a compassionate and humane approach must guide efforts for the release of political prisoners and youth. He urged the leader to play his role in this.
Both leaders agreed that sustained dialogue and mutual understanding are essential to promoting peace and human dignity.
