Bangalore, Karnataka, India
H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led thousands of people from all walks of life in raising their voice against poverty, and taking a pledge to eradicate it at an event held at the Art of Living International Center.
As part of the global initiative with United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC), the Art of Living mobilized over seven million people across the world to take part in the Stand Up and Speak Out campaign against poverty.
In Bangalore, thousands from different parts of the world stood up, and took a pledge to help realize the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set by UNMC.
H.H.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urged those present to be a source of light to those in darkness, and help them stand on their own feet. “To eradicate poverty, we need two things: instill self esteem in people, and bring sincerity on the part of the government. Both need to go together,” he added.