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    "description": "<p>This is the authorized biography of one of the most magnetic men in the world. He is a man whose presence and grace have touched and transformed millions of followers all over the world&mdash;from Bangalore to Bosnia, Surinam to South Africa, Tamil Nadu to Trinidad. A tireless traveler, he has addressed the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and bright young minds at Harvard University. In a world torn with strife, he has carried the eternal message of love and revival of human values. Wherever he goes, people from all walks of life&mdash;homemakers, chiefs of industry, politicians, and film stars&mdash;seek his blessings and advice. Amazingly, he manages to make each one feel special and cherished.<br /><br />Who is this playfully profound, childlike, ever-smiling guru whose avowed mission is to &ldquo;put a smile on the face of every person he meets&rdquo;? He is Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the international Art of Living Foundation, with centers in more than 140 countries of the world. This book offers you hitherto-unpublished material about his childhood, his adolescence, his spiritual development, his organization, and his Healing Breath Workshop. He has devised the Sudershan Kriya, a transformative process that has miraculous healing powers. This is a man who practices no religion but teaches, through example, the meaning if true spirituality: being ever-joyful!</p>",
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