Hyderabad, Dec. 21 -- Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday underlined the vital role of meditation in fostering inner peace, emotional balance and social harmony, asserting that true national development must include spiritual and emotional well-being alongside economic progress.

Addressing the World Meditation Day celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana, the Vice-President described meditation as a universal practice that transcends cultural, religious and geographical boundaries. He said meditation offers mental clarity, emotional stability and inner transformation, making it increasingly relevant in today's fast-paced and stressful world.

Recalling India's role in co-sponsoring the United Nations General Assembly resolu...