Conversation with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living
Published 25 Jun, 2026 12:06In the latest episode of ‘India, Russia and the World’, Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, sits down with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The spiritual leader discusses the growing role of wellness and spirituality in today’s economy and reflects on the breakdown of trust and dialogue driving global tensions. He also describes Russia as a steadfast friend that has stood by India during challenging times and praises the rapport of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, calling it a genuine friendship marked by genuine care for each other and their countries.