BHOPAL : Launching a blistering attack on the Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati said that Sri Sri does not promote Indian culture. “He only teaches music which does not serve any purpose”, Swaroopanand said, adding that “ Ravi Shankar Cultural fest was a show off”.
Sri Sri had recently organised the World Culture Festival at Yamuna bank. Swaroopanand was interacting with mediapersons at Jharaneshwar Mandir on Monday. Swaroopanand said, “It is improper to present music as a panacea for all problems. If anyone incurs a big loss in business and or his near and dear one, how will music help him? Only spiritualism can come to their aid.”
Swaroopanand said, “We do not dump even flowers in rivers as it leads to pollution. Sri Sri’s three-day function had polluted Yamuna to such an extent that it will take years to be cleaned.”
Sri Sri puts on a very long Kurta. His disciples, who follow him, hold the Kurta and shower petals on him. Dyeing hair is not Art of Living. It is a show off, Swaroopanand added.
Earlier, Swaroopananda had sparked controversy over his comments against Sai puja in the country. Even suits were filed against the seer in various courts.
CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan visited Swaroopanand to invite him for Simhastha going to be held at Ujjain.