Title:
The Tiger’s Pause: The Untold Story of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Peace
Efforts in Sri Lanka
Author:
Swami Virupaksha
Publisher:
Ebury Press/Penguin Random House
Pages:
208
Price:
Rs 399
The book, “The Tiger’s
Pause” chronicles the story of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s peace efforts in
Sri Lanka. The author is a word smith. You can feel and visualise the heart
wrenching events, many of us have not seen, as he narrates them excellently. Loved
how he relayed the nail biting facts, laced with witty & thrilling incidents
and deeply meaningful insights interwoven effortlessly on the 26 year long
civil war in Sri Lanka. I could feel the presence of the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and
his quest and actions for peace in Sri Lanka, as if I were watching a movie.
It's a gripping first-hand
account, especially for those who grew up in the Indian sub-continent in the
80s through the late 90s, like me. The longest civil war to occur yet there are
very little insights on what actually happened on the grounds. This book breaks
the silence and helps us in exploring the ground realities of the civil war and
the work done by known humanitarian and peace maker, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar ji.
The book is 'unputdownable'. Every war story is thrilling. This book though adds a flavor
to that thrill - of conviction in peace. Usually, peace efforts are restricted
to board rooms in secure zones. This book is an open story of attempts made to forge peace in Sri Lanka and how Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar almost got abducted. This
book presents in great detail an unparalleled effort to bring peace - not just
as a negotiation, but with a transformational approach on the ground. The style
of writing is simple and storytelling is powerful. I almost felt like I was
physically there and experiencing all that was being described. So realistic
yet filled with so much wisdom.
I only wish there was
more about the post-war effort of rebuilding and sustaining peace. Would expect a sequel to the book. This masterpiece is a must read for
anyone interested in geo politics and for anyone who believes in peace.
Review copy courtesy – PR, Penguin Random House India.
