UN To Host First Meditation Day With Keynote By Sri Sri Ravishankar

India-West Staff Reporter

NEW YORK, NY – The United Nations will mark its inaugural Meditation Day on December 21, with renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Sri Ravishankar delivering the keynote address. The event aims to establish an annual global celebration of meditation, emphasizing its transformative benefits for mental health, physical well-being, and its potential to foster peace and unity worldwide.

“The recognition of meditation by the United Nations is a profound step forward,” Sri Sri Ravishankar, also known as Gurudev, stated.

Key highlights of the event include Sri Sri Ravishankar’s address to senior UN leaders, diplomats, and global dignitaries, where he will emphasize meditation’s role in cultivating peace and societal harmony. The event will also be livestreamed globally, allowing audiences worldwide to participate in this historic moment.

The UN General Assembly’s acknowledgment of World Meditation Day reflects a growing recognition of meditation’s capacity to address pressing global issues, including rising stress, violence, and social fragmentation. Sri Sri Ravishankar, who has championed meditation for over four decades in 180 countries, considers it an essential tool for fostering emotional resilience, mental clarity, and communal harmony.

Meditation, deeply rooted in India’s cultural heritage, has gained prominence as a powerful tool for personal transformation and international goodwill. By promoting meditation as a cornerstone of global peace efforts, India continues to offer solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges, reinforcing its position on the global stage.

The Art of Living, the organization founded by Sri Sri Ravishankar, highlighted the event’s significance, noting that meditation has become a guiding force for individuals navigating the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, offering a path toward inner peace and self-discovery.