Rooted in ancient traditions, meditation has emerged as a powerful tool for inner transformation in today’s fast-paced world. On December 21, the United Nations General Assembly observed the World Day of Meditation for the first time, a timely initiative in an era of global tension and conflict. To commemorate the occasion, the Permanent Mission of India organized an event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in which noted spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was present.
Addressing diplomats and members of the United Nations, Ravi Shankar spoke passionately about the transformative effects of meditation.
“Today, attention is not a luxury but a necessity. I call it that Mental hygieneJust like you have dental hygiene. Meditation helps us move away from aggression and depression. The mental health crisis has a huge impact on our population. It brings us sensitivity and sensitivity at the same time – two important factors of any civilized society,” he said in his speech. He also spoke about the importance of being sensitive to ourselves and our friends and environment as we stay away from anti-social activities and self-harm.
Discussing India’s Har Ghar Dhyana initiative launched in 2022, which promotes meditation in every home, Ravi Shankar said, “If a person’s mind is calm, quiet, sensitive and sensitive, the better the environment he creates, the better his communication will be. .Meditation helps people relax. It’s the answer to most of the modern-day ailments we face, whether it’s drugs or insomnia, anxiety and all that.
Tips from the experts
According to Ravi Shankar, people must first understand Meditation is an intuitive technique to relax Second, it can be done at any time except after a heavy meal because the metabolic rate increases and during meditation, it comes down. “Now, if you sit down to meditate immediately after eating, you will either fall asleep, or you will not fall asleep, you will not meditate, nor will you have indigestion,” he said. He advises leaving a gap of at least an hour to an hour and a half before attempting to meditate.
Ravi Shankar’s speech reflects the need for our youth to embrace meditation to center themselves, get rid of daily stress and manage negative emotions in a healthy way. He will conclude the day with a global meditation session from the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center at 8 p.m., a reminder of resilience and hope, 23 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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