Heartfulness marked World Meditation Day 2025 with a historic Guinness World Record, drawing an estimated 20 million participants from 175 countries. The guided meditation, led by Revered Daaji, was streamed globally, reflecting the rising appeal of collective mindfulness and India’s leadership in promoting spiritual wellbeing on a global stage.
On December 31, 2025, Heartfulness achieved a landmark feat by setting a Guinness World Record for the most viewers of a guided meditation livestream on YouTube. The event, titled “Lotus Light: Relics of the Awakened One,” was guided by Revered Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission.
The central meditation session was held at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the world’s largest meditation center near Hyderabad. The event was attended by Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, and Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, underscoring its national significance.
Key Highlights
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Around 20 million participants joined from 175 countries through livestreams, community gatherings, and institutional sessions
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Guinness World Record set for most viewers of a guided meditation livestream on YouTube
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Meditation guided by Revered Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission
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Flagship session hosted at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the world’s largest meditation center
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Event attended by Vice President of India and senior Telangana leaders, adding national prominence
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First time meditation participation recorded at such scale across a wide geographical spread
The initiative showcased the growing global interest in inner wellbeing and collective harmony. By combining digital platforms with physical gatherings, Heartfulness demonstrated how meditation can transcend borders and unite millions in a shared pursuit of peace.
Conclusion
The Guinness World Record achieved by Heartfulness on World Meditation Day highlights India’s role in shaping global spiritual movements. With participation spanning continents, the event reinforced the power of collective meditation in fostering compassion, clarity, and resilience in an increasingly interconnected world.
Sources: BusinessWorld, Times of India, WebIndia123, Tribune India, Outlook India