A candid, insightful and definitive narrative that brings alive the life and times of one the most charismatic, admired and unconventional modern-day gurus, who has inspired and brought happiness to, millions across the globe through his humanitarian endeavours. Beginning with the childhood years of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (a prodigy), François Gautier traces his remarkable journey over the years, as he discovered his true calling. Sri Sri, once the right-hand man of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, broke away from his guru and set up his own organization called the Art of Living. By dint of sheer hard work and unwavering perseverance, Sri Sri and his band of dedicated followers nurtured the fledgling AOL and ensured its growth; it has now made its presence felt all over the world! The author focuses on the wide range of beneficial activities undertaken by the AOL in fields such as yoga (with an emphasis on the Sudarshan Kriya), Ayurvedic medicine, environment, state-of-the-art education, rural uplift, building toilets, river rejuvenation and skill development in diverse spheres. The peace initiatives of Sri Sri to end conflicts both in India (in Jammu and Kashmir, the north-eastern states and Naxal-affected areas) and abroad (Pakistan, Iraq, Syria and Colombia) have been highlighted. The author does not shy away from discussing the controversies that have erupted around Sri Sri (such as his role in the Ayodhya dispute or the hullabaloo over the 2016 World Culture Festival). Here is a portrait of Sri Sri – the guru of joy – in multiple hues and myriad dimensions, who has seamlessly blended the ancient and the modern!