Gurudev. Plateau at the Summit. The Life of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

This book is warm, family-like personal memories of Gurudev—Sri Sri Ravi Shankar—recorded by his sister Banumati Narasimhan. According to her, this is an attempt “to fit an ocean into a teacup” and offer readers “a sip of infinity.” It tells about a boy from southern India who, from childhood, was marked by depth and responsiveness, and about his further transformation into a famous teacher. The book includes descriptions of Gurudev’s everyday life and that of his family, serving as a vivid illustration of Indian life and culture.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is an Indian guru and outstanding public figure, founder of the international organization “The Art of Living.” He teaches yoga around the world, is involved in charity work, helps resolve global conflicts, and participates in interfaith dialogue. He has been in Russia on many occasions. Ravi Shankar was born on May 13, 1956, in the city of Papanasam (Tamil Nadu, India). In 1970 he graduated from Bangalore University (B.Sc. degree in Natural Sciences). In 1980 he began running courses worldwide, teaching people breathing techniques of the Sudarshan Kriya. He founded the “Art of Living” courses in India. In 2009 he was included in Forbes India’s list of the seven most influential people in India.