Sadhguru: We left Talakaveri in the morning and in the afternoon we’ve been in Madikeri.
This is not another tree-planting program – this is an economic plan with an ecological
impact, that’s what is important about it.
Because if it doesn’t have an economic dimension to it, it will not succeed.
Speaker: (Speaks in Kannada – not transcribed)
Speaker: But in time of crises, either you lead or follow the leader.
I think I believe in following the leader.
Sadhguru: If trees have to come all across the country, you have to make it into a lucrative
process for the farmer.
We need to raise two-hundred-and-forty-two crore saplings.
In twelve to fifteen years’ time, you will see the results in a big way.
Speaker: (Speaks in Kannada – not transcribed)
Sadhguru: (Speaks in Kannada – not transcribed).
I request all of you to stay committed.
Twelve years, do you remember me?
Participants: Yes.
Sadhguru: Twelve years (Applause)?
Yes?
So we will just take about eight to ten kilometer rally around the town.
Please be a part of it.
This is just to awaken Mysore city to the realities that we are facing.
Speaker: (Speaks in Kannada – not transcribed)
Sadhguru: This is not a one-day rally; this is twelve years.
Please keep the spirit up.
This is a question of life and death for millions of people.
Keep this up; this is a twelve-year commitment.
Please let’s make this happen.
Speaker: (Speaks in Kannada – not transcribed)
Sadhguru: I would like to express my absolute gratitude to the Chief Minister for being
this supportive in this event (Applause), and for this cause.
Now that the Karnataka government is hundred percent willing to do what is needed, we are
on the path to success.
Let’s make it happen (Applause).