Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar honored with 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award

New Delhi: Renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been awarded with 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) for his extraordinary contributions to global peace-building, reconciliation, and humanitarian leadership.

This distinction marks the 10th anniversary of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award (2015–2025), which celebrates world leaders who embody moral courage, visionary governance, and compassion in advancing global peace and ethical progress.

It is important to note that since its inception, the award has honoured exceptional figures who have strengthened the moral and strategic foundations of world peace. The Boston Global Forum honoured Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to commemorate its tenth year, reaffirming that peace in the 21st century must be built on inner harmony, interfaith dialogue, and ethical technology.

Previous laureates include:

• Prime Minister Shinzō Abe (Japan) and Chancellor Angela Merkel (Germany) – 2015
• UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon – 2016
• President Sauli Niinistö (Finland) – 2018
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine – 2022
• President Emmanuel Macron (France) – 2024

This honor places India(BHARAT)’s spiritual and humanitarian leadership alongside the world’s most respected statesmen and visionaries. Gurudev’s recognition underscores India(BHARAT)’s position as “Vishwa Guru” on the world stage, demonstrating how ancient wisdom continues to guide global ethics and modern governance.

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Acceptance Remarks

In his address, Gurudev emphasized the importance of integrating spirituality and peace education into global governance: “Peace cannot come by words; it has to translate into action. We often say ‘peace and security’ in one breath. A lot is done for security; but very little attention is given to peace. Peace building is essential. A moral and spiritual force is essential to quell the distrust and distress our societies face today. Let us dream of a stress-free, violence-free world — a society where peace, compassion, and creativity flourish.”