UN Marks First World Meditation Day with Global Event Led by India

The United Nations inaugurated World Meditation Day on December 21, highlighting meditation's role in addressing mental health challenges and fostering global peace.

• The United Nations General Assembly officially declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, with India co-sponsoring the resolution.
• The inaugural event at UN headquarters in New York featured a meditation session led by Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasized that meditation is a necessity for mental health, describing it as 'mental hygiene' to combat aggression and depression.
• The day coincides with the winter solstice, a time of cultural and spiritual significance in India, and aims to promote mindfulness and inner reflection.
• Meditation is recognized globally for its mental and physical health benefits, including stress reduction, improved emotional balance, and fostering empathy and unity.

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