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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leads record-breaking global meditation event
A total of six records were established, including those from the Guinness Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records, and World Records Union.
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More than 8.5 million people joined Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for the inaugural World Meditation Day / Image - X/ArtofLiving
Global humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, led a record-breaking global meditation session on the inaugural World Meditation Day, which was observed on December 21.
The event, “World Meditates with Gurudev” organized by India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, brought together over 8.5 million participants from 180 countries, both online and offline.
The Guinness Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records, and World Records Union recognized the live session led by Ravi Shankar from the World Trade Center, which broke six records. These records included the highest number of viewers for a guided meditation live stream on YouTube and the highest number of nationalities participating in a single meditation event.
Diverse groups, including farmers, corporate professionals, students, military personnel, and prisoners, participated from a variety of locations worldwide. Additionally, educational institutions for visually impaired children participated, demonstrating the initiative's inclusivity.
“This monumental achievement is a testament to the power of collective consciousness, uniting hearts and minds to foster peace, positivity, and inner strength,” the Art of Living Foundation said in a statement.
The event highlighted meditation's growing relevance in fostering global unity and mental well-being. Public figures and leaders worldwide praised the initiative, recognizing its potential to inspire a global movement toward inner peace and collective harmony.
Records acheieved:
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Guinness World Record- The most viewers of a guided meditation live stream on YouTube.
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Asia Book of Records- Maximum participation from all States of India in a guided meditation session, and The highest number of nationalities participating in a guided meditation session.
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World Records Union- The most views for an online guided meditation in 24 hours on YouTube, The most live viewers of a guided meditation session on YouTube, The highest number of nationalities participating in an online meditation session.
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