Bangalore: Addressing the press in Bangalore a day after he escaped a bid on his life in Bangalore, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar said he has forgiven the attacker.
"I have no enemies. I can't say why it happened but I will keep spreading my message. I have no fear," he said, adding "I don't want security to block me from people. I forgive the attacker and welcome him to satsang."
Speaking to NDTV after the presser, he said, "I want my followers to take this as a bad dream and move forward. I don't want big security."
(Watch)The Art of Living founder was shot at on Sunday evening as he was leaving his ashram after giving a discourse. While Sri Sri was unhurt, a devotee in the same car was injured.
(Read: Sri Sri Ravishankar escapes bid on life in Bangalore)Sri Sri continued his schedule even after the shooting and on Monday morning as well.
"I am absolutely safe," the 54-year-old founder of the Art of Living said shortly after the incident.
Speaking exclusively to NDTV Ravishankar said that he was fine and there was nothing to worry.
(Watch: I am absolutely safe, Sri Sri Ravishankar tell NDTV)One of his devotees who was injured in the attack was discharged after first aid at a local hospital, he said. He sustained a minor injury on the thigh with the bullet brushing past.
The incident took place around 6.15 pm when Sri Sri Ravishankar was returning to his 'Kutir' by car after addressing a gathering at the 'Satsang'
Sri Sri Ravishankar has a wide following all over the country and abroad. (With PTI inputs)