QnA with Sri Sri

Q. Why is there poverty and suffering in this world?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is there so that your hearts can become open and you can do some good service to uplift others. Then you realize how truly fortunate you are. It is there so that you can do something to express your love and care for others. Suppose there is no poverty and misery anywhere, then how can you even express your compassion and magnanimity? This is what you should think about.