Amid continuing Naxalite insurgent violence, Sri Sri meets with Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to address insurgent violence, while at the same time he encourages Naxalites to lay down their arms and meet for discussion.

• "I request the Maoists to talk to us and leave the path of violence. Though the sole intention of the rebels is to work for the society, the path of violence which they have taken is not proper way.” – Sri Sri