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The Luxembourg Mind E26: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
<p>**The Luxembourg Mind E26 | <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC4qz5w2M-Xmju7WC9ynqRtw"> @gurudev </a> Sri Sri Ravi Shankar**What can a spiritual leader teach CEOs, politicians, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating an increasingly complex world?In this special episode of *The Luxembourg Mind*, Prash sits down with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, humanitarian, peace ambassador, and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, whose work has influenced millions across more than 180 countries, including world leaders, negotiators, and policymakers.Together, they explore whether spirituality has a place in leadership, why stress has become a badge of honor in high-performance careers, and whether today's growing polarization is ultimately a failure of institutions or of ourselves. They also tackle the criticism often directed at modern spiritual movements, discuss India's transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and examine what the rest of the world still misunderstands about modern India.Whether you're interested in leadership, geopolitics, business, or personal growth, this is a conversation that will challenge the way you think.Watch, share, and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments.## Chapters00:00 Introduction to Gurudev and the Art of Living01:11 Gurudev's impact on world leaders03:00 Can Spirituality Succeed Where Diplomacy Struggles?04:24 Examples of spiritual success from outside India06:44 Wearing stress as a badge of honour08:25 Does good stress exist?09:56 Is our world more stressful today?11:30 Can social media be used to solve for stress?12:20 Responsibility: Corporates vs Individuals 12:34 Should We Be Skeptical of Spiritual Gurus?16:15 India's Rise: What Has It Gotten Right?17:50 Narendra Modi's secret of success19:54 The One Struggle That Unites Us All20:53 Message for Luxembourg</p>