On 21 December 2025, World Meditation Day (Viśva-Dhyānotsavaḥ), a serene online meditation session was conducted by Pujya Guruji Shri Jayakumarji at 6:30 AM IST, with 31 participants joining via Zoom. This marked the second observance of World Meditation Day, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2024 to promote awareness of meditation and its benefits for physical and mental well-being.
The session began with traditional prayers invoking Adi Guru Dakṣiṇāmūrti and the entire Guru Paramparā, establishing a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Through his calm and soothing voice, Guruji transported participants into a tranquil meditative state, reminiscent of an early Margazhi morning in India.
Participants were guided to relax the body and especially the eyes, acknowledging modern-day visual strain. Guruji then explained the importance of meditation as taught by Bhagavān Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gītā, referencing teachings from Chapters VI and XII. He elaborated on the progression from abhyāsa (discipline and practice), to jñānam (knowledge of Ātma and life’s ultimate goal of mokṣa), to karma-phala-tyāga (renunciation of the results of action), which ultimately leads to śānti (peace).
Meditation (dhyānam) was defined as a sustained mental engagement with Saguṇa Brahman, and Guruji guided participants through a visualization of Sri Krishna in their chosen form. This was followed by devotional chanting and japa of Om Kṛṣṇāya Namaḥ, accompanied by symbolic offerings of flowers, creating a deeply personal and blissful inner experience.
The session concluded with a heartfelt Serenity Prayer, three Omkāras, and a śānti mantra. After gently opening their eyes, participants were left immersed in a profound sense of calm, devotion, and inner serenity.