PNS | DEHRADUN
The Global Conference of Meditation Leaders (GCML) was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted meditation’s transformative power, stating, “Meditation is not just an ancient practice; it is food for the soul and a necessity for global peace and well-being.” Quoting the Bhagavad Gita, he urged all to become a Yogi. He emphasised that India’s leadership in meditation aligns with global initiatives, including the United Nations’ recognition of World Meditation Day and the G20 vision of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’
The conference recognized prominent leaders and organizations advancing meditation worldwide, including Chandra Pulamarasetti – Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation
Meditation in Policy and Governance, Padma Bhushan recipient Daaji (Kamlesh Patel) – Heartfulness Movement, Padma Shri recipients Dr DR Kaarthikeyan, SV Ramani, Dr HR Nagendra and Quantum Life University founder Dr Newton Kondaveti.
A key outcome of the conference is a resolution urging global governments to integrate meditation into education, healthcare, corporate leadership, and governance. The resolution outlines actionable strategies to incorporate mindfulness into national development policies. Meditation is implementable, and its impact is measurable. Speaking at the event, Daaji emphasised that true spiritual evolution requires transforming the subtle body—mind (manas), intellect (buddhi), and ego (ahankar).
The Vice President concluded by calling for a national movement to make meditation an integral part of India’s culture and governance. He emphasised Pratyahara—the practice of turning inward—explaining that just as we put our phones away, we must also train our minds to withdraw from distractions.
