Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaking on World Meditation Day at the UN.
United Nations: On the occasion of World Meditation Day, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has once again stunned India in the United Nations. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar told the world the importance of meditation. He said that meditation has become a necessity for the whole world today. This is the mantra which transcends all religions, castes and sects and is supreme above all. This is necessary for everyone. Meditation not only brings peace in life but also in the world and awakens the feeling of world welfare.
It is important to mention that after Swami Vivekananda’s speech at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago 131 years ago, this was the second such international platform, where India’s spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was giving the mantra of meditation to the world and the whole world was meditating and chanting that mantra. was listening. This was a very historic moment for India. Let us tell you that the beginning of World Meditation Day is also a great result of a unique initiative of PM Modi. The United Nations has acknowledged that on the initiative of PM Modi and India, 193 countries of the world have accepted December 21 as World Meditation Day.
Meditation is beyond all limits
Meditation transcends all religions and boundaries and is also a powerful tool of diplomacy in the current global scenario filled with rising conflicts and deep mistrust, prominent spiritual and UN leaders said on the occasion of the first ‘World Meditation Day’ here. India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations on Friday organized a special event titled ‘Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony’ to commemorate the first World Meditation Day at the headquarters of the global body. Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said in his speech during the event, “Meditation is not a luxury today, but a necessity.” The event was attended by UN ambassadors, officials, staff, members of civil organizations and Indian- American expatriates attended in large numbers.
meditation can be done anywhere
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “Meditation is something that anyone can do, anytime, anywhere. In this context, International Meditation Day plays a very important role and opens the door for those who have some doubts in their minds.” He emphasized that meditation ”beyond all religions, all geographical boundaries and age groups. Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, also said in his statement that meditation “transcends borders, beliefs, traditions and time and it allows everyone to stop and reflect on their listen to conscience And provides an opportunity to connect with him.
World Meditation Day on 21st December from now on
Earlier this month, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution declaring December 21 as World Meditation Day. Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, said at the event that civilian and military personnel across the United Nations work tirelessly to address the world’s greatest challenges, often away from their families and countries, in high-risk environments and under high-risk conditions. They work under pressure which also affects their mental health. “On this Meditation Day, I want to encourage everyone to reaffirm their commitment to holistic mental health and to use available tools like meditation to seek inner transformation and peace,” he said at the United Nations. Permanent Representative of India Parvataneni Harish said that the ancient wisdom of meditation provides a ray of hope amidst the increasing pressure and anxiety at the individual level and increasing conflicts and tensions at the global level. (Language)
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