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The Indian Eye
NORTH AMERICAN Newsline 32
JULY 10, 2026

Guru Dr. H.R. Nagendra Leads Meditation

Session at Indian Consulate in New York

NEERAJ DHAR
New York, NY
he Consulate General of In-
dia in New York, in collabora-
Ttion with the Rajasthan Asso-
ciation of North America (RANA),
hosted a special meditation session
led by renowned yoga master Guru
Dr. H.R. Nagendra on the occasion
of the 12th International Day of
Yoga. The event brought together
members of the diplomatic corps,
academia, business community,
yoga institutions, spiritual organiza-
tions and the Indian-American com-
munity.
Welcoming the participants,
Consul General Binaya Pradhan
said yoga continues to gain popular-
ity in the United States, as reflected
in the growing number of yoga prac-
titioners and the increasing partici-
pation in yoga centres and commu-
nity events.
During the session, Guru Dr.
H.R. Nagendra guided participants
through meditation practices and
spoke about the role of meditation
in promoting inner peace, mental
clarity and holistic well-being. He UAE, Consuls General of the UAE,
said yoga helps bring balance to the Serbia, Nepal, Romania and Ma-
body, mind and breath, contributing laysia, along with senior diplomats
to both physical and mental wellness. from several other countries.
Participants appreciated the session The Consulate said the pro-
and acknowledged the continuing gramme was part of its ongoing ef-
relevance of India’s ancient wellness forts to promote India’s traditions of
traditions in today’s world. yoga and meditation while strength-
RANA President Prem Bhan- ening cultural and people-to-people
dari said India has shared the time- connections.
less wisdom of yoga with the world as
a common heritage for the well-be-
ing of humanity. He noted that the
United Nations’ recognition of June
21 as the International Day of Yoga
followed the initiative of Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi and is now ob-
served in more than 190 countries.
UAE Consul General Amna
Almheiri highlighted the importance
of such initiatives in strengthen-
ing dialogue, promoting well-being
and fostering people-to-people ties.
Jonathan Granoff, President of the
Global Security Institute, spoke
about meditation’s transformative
role in enhancing both personal
well-being and global harmony.
The event was attended by the
Permanent Representative of the

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