@Gurudev Sri Sri's Full Inaugural Address on #WorldMeditationDay in United Nations on 21st Dec 2024

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Gurudev Addressed the First World Meditation Day in the UN organized by Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on 21st Dec 2024.
https://youtu.be/2FNlGQ08nZE?si=abtCyllb10WR1V3v&t=1410

Question - Gurudev, Why should one Meditate? Is it okay for people of all religions to practise this?

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji - Today, meditation is not a luxury, as it was once thought, but a necessity. I would call it mental hygiene—just as we have dental hygiene, we need mental hygiene. Meditation helps us stay centered and steers us away from aggression and depression.

The mental health crisis has taken a significant toll on our population. On one side, our young generation is struggling with aggressive behavior, while on the other side, many face depression. Meditation helps us stay balanced, bringing both sensitivity and sensibility—two vital qualities for any civilized society.

We need to be sensitive to ourselves, to others, and to the environment. Meditation makes us more conscious of our surroundings and the emotions of those around us. It helps prevent antisocial behaviors that could harm both ourselves and others.

In this sense, meditation is no longer a luxury but a necessity. There was a time when people sought meditation and enlightenment in the mountains or by the sea. Today, meditation needs to reach every door, every home.

There are some people who cannot do yoga for various physical reasons, but meditation is something that can be done anywhere, by anyone, and at any time. In this sense, World Meditation Day plays a very important role and opens the door for those who may have reservations about meditation.

The moment you hear the word “meditation,” the first thought might be, “Oh, it must be from some religion,” or “It is not part of my religion.” However, meditation, though it lies at the core of many traditions around the world, transcends faith.

Meditation transcends all religions, all geographical boundaries, and age groups as well. It is very, very useful in many, many ways.

Glad to hear that 21st December has been declared as World Meditation Day by the @UN (United Nations). Finally, Meditation has been recognized by all the nations. It is food for the soul and the answer to all the challenges of modern day life.

#WorldMeditationDay

Live Meditation With Gurudev | World Meditation Day 21st Dec 2024
https://www.youtube.com/live/QvlYzOATbWo?si=bOw3w8ebh_gIFZSS

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