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Maharishi Institute to celebrate World Meditation Day on Dec 20 in Bhopal
BHOPAL [Maha Media]: The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Institute is set to observe World Meditation Day tomorrow, December 20, at its national office in Lambakheda. Although the global observance of World Meditation Day is typically held on December 21, the institute has scheduled the festivities a day early due to Sunday. The event is being organized under the joint auspices of the Maharishi Vidya Mandir (MVM) Schools Group and the Maharishi World Peace Movement.
The formal inauguration is scheduled for 11:00 AM, with Brahmachari Girish Ji, Chairman of the Maharishi Vidya Mandir Schools Group, presiding over the ceremony. The gathering will include a large assembly of teachers, staff, and students from across the academic network.
As we come together to observe the World Meditation Day, it is fitting also to remember His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji, who played a pioneering role in introducing scientific techniques of meditation — Trancidental Meditation — to the entire world. Maharishi Ji taught a famous concept: "The world is as we are." He believed that if you want a peaceful world, you must first have a peaceful mind. He claimed that if a small group of people meditates together, it creates a "vibe" of peace that can lower crime and tension in the whole city. Maharishi Ji set up the Maharishi Vidya Mandir schools across the country so that children could learn meditation along with their regular subjects like Math and Science. His goal was to make sure students grow up to be not just smart, but also calm and happy.
This date holds special significance, as it is the birth anniversary of Guru Dev Swami Brahmananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj . Maharishi Ji often stated that his entire global movement was simply a vehicle to share the "light of knowledge" he received from his master. By celebrating World Meditation Day, the institute honors this sacred lineage and the timeless Vedic wisdom that continues to guide millions toward enlightenment.
Maharishi Ji’s life was dedicated to the idea that if an individual is peaceful, the whole world can be peaceful. Tomorrow’s event continues that mission. For those unable to attend in person, the program will be broadcast live via Ramraj TV's website, as well as its official YouTube and Facebook channels, ensuring global access to the celebrations.
History and Significance of World Meditation Day
World Meditation Day was established to highlight the transformative power of silence and mindfulness. Recently, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution (co-sponsored by India and several other nations) to officially observe December 21 as World Meditation Day.
