Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reacts to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s 90-hour work week remark, says ‘It’s not how long you should work, but…’

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. Gurudev has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society.

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Updated: January 26, 2025, 8:18 AM IST

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

New Delhi: SN Subrahmanyan, Larsen and Toubro (L&T) chairman has been facing massive criticism after expressing his “regret” over not requiring employees to work on Sundays and questioning how long they could spend time with their spouses. From celebrities to renowned entrepreneurs, everyone lashed out at the business tycoon‘s controversial statements. Recently, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader, expressed his view on the 90-hour workweek debate.

While addressing the daily evening meeting at the Art of Living International Ashram in Bengaluru, Gurudev said, “It’s not how long you should work, but how effectively you should work. This is something most of them forget. Someone may be sitting at their desk for hours to complete one letter, to just compose one proposal. So, before counting the hours, you should also count the effectiveness.”

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“Dynamism of a person, the enthusism of a person matters more than time.If the person has the passion, and they can work without getting tired. And if there is no passion and you force someone to work, its not going to work. The burnout today is because the mind is unsettled. With a restless mind, you can’t achieve anything. This fact has been overlooked. I would tell them to meditate everyday, 20 minutes during the lunch break. Then you see how the productivity will increase,” he added.

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s controversial statement:

S.N. Subrahmanyan, the Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), recently made a controversial statement about working on Sundays, which went massively viral on social media, sparking outrage, laughter, and derision.

What he said

• “I regret I’m not able to work make you work on Sundays to be honest”
• “If I can make you work at Sundays I’ll be more happier I work on Sundays”
• “Also what do you do sitting at home how long can you stare at your wives how long can the wife stare at your husband”

About Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. Gurudev has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society. He has designed programs, which include meditation, yoga and unique breath-based techniques that transform individuals to live a more meaningful & joyous life. Through various meditation-based programs, teachings, and a global network of organizations like the Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values, Gurudev has impacted approximately 450 million people across 156 countries.