India, May 13 -- As the global community celebrates the 70th birthday of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on March 13, 2026, let's look back at one of his most profound metaphors, which can serve as a guiding light for a world grappling with unprecedented complexity. Also read | Quote of the day by Aishwarya Rai: 'I think the biggest strength lies in one's ability to say no'

Decades into his mission of a 'stress-free, violence-free world, Sri Sri's quote on the relationship between the individual and the divine remains a cornerstone of his philosophy: "Life is like a movie, the director never appears on screen but the actor has to stay in tune with him to play the role. Similarly, the director of this world is unseen and meditation ...