Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal Meet Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru, Pray for Punjab’s Prosperity

Bengaluru, August 31, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia visited the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru and met spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday.

The AAP leaders sought Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s blessings and offered prayers for the progress, prosperity and peace of Punjab and the country.

Mann, Kejriwal and Sisodia at Art of Living Ashram

The three leaders visited the Bengaluru-based ashram as the Art of Living Foundation marked 45 years of service. During their visit, they interacted with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and participated in the spiritual programme.

Chief Minister Mann also meditated at the ashram and later described the experience as deeply peaceful and spiritually uplifting.

Discussions on Social Welfare and Education

According to the AAP, the leaders discussed ways to strengthen social welfare, education, mental well-being and communal harmony.

The meeting also focused on the potential role of meditation and spirituality in improving individual and community well-being.

Kejriwal Shares His Experience of Meditation

Arvind Kejriwal spoke about his personal association with Sudarshan Kriya and his experience with meditation.

He highlighted the importance of introducing meditation to young people and discussed the possibility of making it a part of the learning environment in schools.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Highlights Social Initiatives

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said the AAP leaders visited the Bengaluru ashram to extend their greetings on the organisation's 45th anniversary.

The Art of Living's initiatives related to farmer welfare and de-addiction were also appreciated during the interaction.

Prayers for Punjab and the Country

The visit had a strong spiritual focus, with the leaders praying for peace, prosperity and development.

Mann said that spending time in the serene environment of the ashram and meditating provided him with a sense of inner peace and spiritual tranquillity.

The meeting comes at a time when Punjab is dealing with several major social challenges, including drug abuse, unemployment and the need for greater educational and employment opportunities for young people.

Key Highlights
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru.
Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia accompanied him.
The leaders met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and sought his blessings.
They prayed for the peace, prosperity and progress of Punjab and India.
Mann participated in meditation at the ashram.
Discussions included education, social welfare, mental well-being and communal harmony.
Kejriwal spoke about promoting meditation among young people.
The visit coincided with the 45th anniversary of the Art of Living Foundation.