Random thoughts

The founder of the Art of living was attacked by some un identified person yesterday. I cannot say that I am surprised by what has happed. As the level of violence in the society has increased manifold in the recent times. Along with the level of conflict. I have ambivalent feelings towards people who claim to to have answers for everyone else.

In-spite of that I respect and admire men who by their work have made a difference in the lives of others and society. To me Shiri Ravi Shankar is one such individual.

The work done by him in terms of helping people and by extension society solutions for the problems faced by them. This they do, not by having the individual withdraw completely from the society. But by having the individual confront the problems facing him.

The things that are being told to the individual are nothing new. Only they are being re-enforced for the person. So that he remembers the things that he learns in his childhood and had forgotten them in his life due to whatever reason. Helping him become a better person.

I personally feel that this is the best way to help a troubled individual.