PM Modi Urges Global Embrace Of Meditation On World Meditation Day

On World Meditation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for people across the globe to embrace meditation, highlighting its transformative potential in fostering peace and harmony.

He described meditation as a powerful tool not only for individual well-being but also for the betterment of society and the planet.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Today, on World Meditation Day, I call upon everyone to make meditation a part of their daily lives and experience its transformative potential. Meditation is a powerful way to bring peace and harmony to one’s life, as well as to our society and planet. In the age of technology, Apps and guided videos can be valuable tools to help incorporate meditation into our routines.”

The day holds special significance, as on 6 December, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution, declaring 21 December as World Meditation Day, with India playing a pivotal role in securing its unanimous approval.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Highlights Meditation As ‘Mental Hygiene’

Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also emphasized the importance of meditation during the inaugural session of World Meditation Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Gurudev Ravi Shankar described meditation as ‘mental hygiene’. He further emphasized its significance in today’s world, where ‘mental health has taken a severe toll’ on the population.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar explained, “Today, meditation is not a luxury as it was thought, but it is a necessity. I would call it mental hygiene. Like you have dental hygiene, we have mental hygiene wherein meditation can help us to be more centred and away from aggression and depression. The mental health crisis has taken a big toll on our population. On one side, our young population is undergoing such aggressive behaviour. On the other side, there is depression.”

Additionally, he noted that meditation fosters both sensitivity and sensibility, which he referred to as ‘crucial elements of any civilized society’. He urged people to cultivate greater sensitivity towards themselves, others, and the environment.

“We need to be sensitive towards ourselves, towards fellow beings and also for the environment. Meditation makes us more conscious about our environment, and conscious about the feelings of people around us. It helps us to stay away from those antisocial activities which would harm oneself and others,” Gurudev Ravi Shankar added.

At the event, attended by notable dignitaries such as UNGA President Philemon Yang and Under Secretary General Atul Khare, Gurudev Ravi Shankar led a special meditation session for over 600 participants.

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