NEW JERSEY: July 4th weekend was celebrated with three-day yoga and mediation camp in New Jersey. The event was one of its kinds with thousands of people in attendance. Special courses on yoga and meditation were held at the camp with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in attendance on all three days.Laders like, Dr Navin Mehta, Dr Sudhir Parikh, HR Shah, Hitesh Kadakia, Anil Bansal, Pam Kwatra and Satish Gupta of Park Squares builder to name a few attended this very calming and relaxing yoga camp.

Shri Shri Ravi Shankar's foundation had organized a gala dinner at Mirage restaurant. Shri Shri talked about his efforts in alleviating global suffering, especially in war-torn countries."Educating the masses on how they can improve their lives by non-violence and meditation is the answer to several problems that no army or government can fix," he said explaining his global campaign to a "stress-free and disease-free society.""Since 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) is in our veins and blood, we can't but act," he added.

"I think it is quite normal for anyone with a sense of belonging to just act."Many community leaders experienced for the first time the charismatic demeanor of Sri Sri and agreed that the aura of his presence is very special.But Sri Sri modestly admitted that his charm might not work always.

"In regions like Sri Lanka and the Middle-East, which have a long history of religious and cultural strife, more time needs to be invested by voluntary organizations," he explained. "I do my best in spreading the message that non-violence should be given a chance and that reducing stress through meditation and yoga is critical to our survival and growth."

"There may be big powers in the world, but they cannot unite the hearts and minds of people. Mahatma Gandhi was a deeply spiritual person. Only because of that he could engineer the freedom movement," Sri Sri explained, noting how spiritually and peace could prevail where diplomacy failed. Shri Shri Ravi Shankar started his charm to unite the metro community by having Dr Sudhir Parikh start and address the welcome note and Dr Navin Mehta ended the convention with a thank you note to all the people who helped put this together.