World Meditation Day at the UN: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Leads
Why in the news
Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar guided a meditation session at the UN on the second World Meditation Day, linking an ancient practice with the needs of a conflict-hit world.
Key facts
- Leader: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Indian guru and spiritual leader.
- Occasion: second World Meditation Day.
- Venue: the United Nations.
- Reference: Lord Krishna’s advice to Arjuna on meditation yoga in the battlefield.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Meditation session on World Meditation Day |
| Place | United Nations |
| Led by | Sri Sri Ravi Shankar |
| Message | Ancient meditation lessons for a world wracked by war |
Exam angle
- Day observed: World Meditation Day, second edition.
- Person in news: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
- Teaching cited: Krishna to Arjuna on meditation yoga.