Meditation: A Soft Tool And A Soft Skill For Inner Transformation

Abstract

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has called upon everyone to make meditation as part of their daily lives, on eve of first World Meditation Day, 21^st December 2024⁽¹⁾.  He remarked that Meditation is a powerful way to bring peace and harmony to one’s life, as well as to our society and planet.  In the age of technology, Apps and guided videos can be valuable tools to help incorporate meditation into our routines.”To raise awareness about meditation and its benefits, the General Assembly proclaimed 21 December as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Additionally, the General Assembly acknowledged the link between yoga and meditation as complementary approaches to health and well-being. The theme for World Meditation Day 2024 was “Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony” ⁽²⁾.