Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will be honoured with Columbia's highest civilian award on June 24.
A letter sent by the president of Colombia's House of Representatives, Fabio Raul Amin Saleme, recognised the spiritual leader's contribution in spreading the message of peace in society, inter-mediation in war, reducing stress and combating violence through yoga and breathing exercises.
It also commended the organisation set up by Shankar in the country, 'The Art of Living Foundation,' which has helped communities and groups, which have been forgotten, to rehabilitate.
