The second World Meditation Day was observed at Mythri Yoga and Nature Cure Centre in Mancherial, led by naturopathy doctors Dr KN Sukumar and Dr P Sameera Reddy. Scores of yoga enthusiasts meditated for 30 minutes as the doctors highlighted the health benefits of daily practice.
Over 30,000 people attended the Heartfulness World Meditation Day event at Kanha Shanti Vanam, with more than a million joining online. Leaders and spiritual guides spoke about meditation’s role in promoting peace, clarity and well-being.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar invoked Lord Krishna’s battlefield teachings on meditation at the UN, stressing the relevance of Dhyana Yoga in today’s conflict-ridden world during the observance of World Meditation Day.
Swami Smarananandagiri emphasized how meditation is not merely a spiritual practice but a practical tool for navigating life’s challenges. He explained that our day-to-day decisions are often influenced by personal preferences or past experiences, which may lead to mixed outcomes
