Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s pearls of wisdom on World Mental Health Day: Talks success, meditation, depression & more [Video]

On the 32nd World Mental Health Day, renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living Foundation, offered a profound message on achieving success without stress while addressing the growing global mental health crisis. Through practical strategies, teachings on depression, and insights into managing suicidal thoughts, he emphasized the importance of mental well-being alongside ambition, urging people to find balance through breathwork, meditation, and service to others.

Success, according to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is not just about external accomplishments but maintaining inner peace, a stable mind, and confidence in the face of challenges. He shared several principles for managing stress, enhancing creativity, and broadening one’s perspective on success.

Stress, he explained, is a result of “too much to do, too little time, and no energy.” While a little stress may motivate people to achieve more, it should not dominate their lives. Reflecting on past hardships …