Muslims should gift the land in Ayodhya for building grand Ram Temple: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who is of late involved in mediation on the Ayodhya issue, says the best solution to the festering Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute is an out-of-court settlement under which the Muslims gift the land to the Hindus for building a grand Ram Temple.

The 61-year-old spiritual leader, who met leaders of both Sunni and Shia sects of the Muslim community recently, also says that he is not in touch with the government - and that it has nothing to do with his efforts.

Ravi Shankar, who has a



global following, denies vehemently that he talked of "bloodshed" in case the Supreme Court rules the title dispute in favour of one community or the other.

"Because it's Lord Ram's birthplace, there is such a strong feeling connected with the place. And since it is not that important place for Muslims and (is) also in a place where there is conflict, namaaz is not acceptable. Anyway, it is not going to serve the purpose; and when it is not serving the purpose of the other community (Muslims), then, it should be gifted," he told  in an interview.