New York, Dec. 20 -- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, humanitarian, spiritual leader and founder of The Art of Living, addressed a distinguished gathering at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday as part of the lead-up to World Meditation Day 2025, observed annually on December 21.

The keynote session brought together diplomats, ambassadors, UN officials and community leaders for an evening centred on inner well-being, reflection and collective calm.

According to a press release, with more than four decades of global engagement across over 180 countries, Gurudev's work spans humanitarian relief, conflict resolution, youth leadership and mental well-being. From refugee camps and conflict-affected regions to global institutio...