Yoga and meditation are practices deeply rooted in ancient traditions, guiding holistic well-being and not just physical or mental practice. These practices originated in the Himalayan region between 200-500 BC, where they were transformed into structured learning. Among these, the Yoga Sutras of sage Patanjali occupy an important place. A total of 196 yoga mudras are compiled in it.

While giving the formula of Ashtanga Yoga, Maharishi Patanjali did not only talk about the purification of the body, but what he emphasized the most is Ashtanga Yoga. It consists of eight limbs – yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, meditation and samadhi. Thus, by breaking down yoga into its parts, this father of yoga helped to bring it to the common people. Patanjali says in the first verse of his Yoga Sutras: "Ath Yoga Anushashanam" meaning, "Now begins the discipline of Yoga."

This opening establishes the foundation for a systematic exploration of yoga as a path to self-awareness, balance, and enlightenment. Sage Patanjali defines yoga in his Yoga Sutras as follows: "Yogaschittavrttinirodha" i.e., "Yoga is stopping the vrittis of the mind (fluctuations of the mind)." Chitta is our mind, in which various thoughts, feelings, and memories are constantly flowing. If these flows can be stopped, the mind gets stability and the person reaches a state of calm and bliss. This sutra of Patanjali clearly expresses the importance of meditation and yoga. The process of stopping the waves of the mind opens the way to self-knowledge and pure consciousness.

Achieving this ambitious transformation through yoga and meditation requires a coordinated and renewed effort by all countries, rich or poor, stable or unstable, affected or unaffected by emergencies. Yoga and meditation will continue to play a vital role as a leading culture for global health and will continue to provide strategic leadership, evidence, tools and technical support at national and international levels.

In the light of this truth, the United Nations has been celebrating June 21 as Yoga Day. Recognizing 21 December as World Meditation Day from this year, work has been started to make its importance global. In order to share this happiness with all the countrymen, many organizations related to yoga and meditation in Nepal, such as Jeevan Vigyan, Patanjali, Osho etc., have come up with various meditation programs.

The Life Science Institute is conducting a national level program under the hospitality of Prime Minister KP Oli in the big ground of Tundikhel. If political leaders include efforts to inspire and teach people to meditate in this campaign, the light of knowledge can spread and a wave of change can come in the society. To make our society disciplined and dignified, there is a need for such meditation, physical exercise and yoga practice groups. It will remove negativity and fill it with positive energy and pave the way for overall development. 

In today's scientific and progressive era of the 21st century, people have material comforts, but due to lack of mental peace, people suffer from unrest and despair. Describing meditation as a means of mental peace, Swami   joy  Arun says – “Meditation is the practice of emptying the mind, which gives one purity and happiness.”

Medha Pragya of our eternal culture unanimously accepts this fact that through meditation one can attain peace of mind. But the irony is that today hypnosis itself is considered a part of meditation. While that is not the case. Meditation is a pure part of the Vedic Sanatana method, which is perfected by the combination of Dhiya and Dhyata (Sadhak). In all religious texts God is described in the form of light, as in the Vedas God is described as "Adityavarnam" i.e. the sun form and it is said to see his light form in the heart. "Professor Shivgopal Risal, who has been practicing Swadhyaya for 30 years and has written 103 vedic, spiritual books, a guru who teaches yoga meditation should be a scholar, a scholar and a man of manners. Nowadays, many market gurus are seen, and they are satirized by taking money and showing tamas." This is expressed in the

Gayatri mantra as the exclamation "Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi". In which Purna Sadhguru gives initiation to the seeker in Brahman knowledge and opens his divine vision and shows him the vision of the light form of God as the goal. Then the eternal process of meditation begins. Through this process the mind attains sat-chit-ananda within itself. Every day and every moment of a seeker who is united with God becomes like a divine festival and his life becomes proud. Support from spiritual organizations like Jeevan Vigyan, Osho, Patanjali and other organizations will strengthen this campaign.

Yoga and meditation in ancient Sanskrit literature

The importance of yoga and meditation is also revealed in other texts of ancient Sanskrit literature. Texts such as Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, and Yoga Vashishta explain the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual harmony of these practices. Yoga is identified as a means to balance the fluctuations of the mind, which is confirmed in the Yoga Vashishtha: "Ksanama nanditameti kansanmeti vishadita. Guru LP Bhanu Sharma, founder of Jeevan Vigyan, an organization that is doing this, says – “Meditation is very important for our mental, physical and emotional health. It brings peace, focus and positive energy to our lives. When we meditate, our heart rate is balanced and our body's energy level increases , which makes life richer and happier."

Ramesh Nepal, another yoga guru of the organization, says - "Meditation is not just closing the eyes, meditation is another name for mindfulness." Today we all have to be mindful in every behavior. Are we? What are we doing? It is too late to assess the impact of our behavior on the earth."

Society has become sick of overuse of digital devices. Carelessness in eating has made us sick. We have become sick." . Adopting this mantra, we should meditate and be alert in our eyes and mind, so that we can lead a self-satisfied and healthy life.

Tribhuktam tu mahapapam chaturbhuktam na jeevati."Meaning: A meal eaten once always gives health. A meal eaten twice is considered as penance. A meal eaten three times is considered a great sin. A meal eaten four times does not make one live long. This shloka leads to a simple and disciplined lifestyle. It inspires, where there is a message of frugality and attention As we begin to live with and learn from the far-reaching effects, we should all consider one of its most impactful aspects – the huge impact on people's mental health. In the first year of the pandemic, rates of already common conditions such as depression and anxiety increased by more than 25%, leading to struggles with mental disorders. In addition, we must also acknowledge the fragile state of health systems struggling to address the needs of new and existing mental health problems It exposed gaps not only in health but also in the preparedness and capacity of our health system. Around one billion people worldwide suffer from mental illness. Struggling with the disorder. Most people do not receive effective treatment and support because  The necessary services for that are not readily available. Technical ability  There is a lack of . Many sufferers for good service   are not accessible or financially out of reach. Also, widely available  Social anxiety and  Stigma also prevents people from seeking help. 

Mental health is much more than just the absence of disease; It is an integral part of our individual and collective health and well-being. As this WHO report shows, to achieve the global goals set out in the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, there is a need to change our approach, actions, and actions to promote and protect mental health. Also, there is a need to strengthen mental health services by providing support and empathy.

For this, it is imperative to develop community-based mental health services, transforming mental health into an impactful environment, which can ensure access to mental health for all. To make these efforts more effective, we must intensify our collaboration to integrate mental health into primary health care. Such changes could pave the way for achieving universal health coverage for mental health.

Health and well-being

Meditation is slowly being recognized for its contribution to mental health, which is a fundamental human right, and is also linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has emphasized health and well-being as central issues for achieving sustainable development.

Goal 3, “Health and well-being,” aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for people of all ages. It seeks to address major challenges such as maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as access to essential medicines and vaccines. This goal also highlights the importance of mental health, universal health care access, and reducing health disparities, which help build a tolerant and inclusive society.

Finally calming our troubled mind, yoga and meditation are the most effective ways to keep the body healthy. These practices have the potential to give life new energy and direction. Yoga and meditation are the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle, helping to improve our physical, mental, and spiritual health.

like bhavatappen taptanam yogo hi paramaushadham recognizes yoga as the best medicine for worldly sorrows and afflictions. In Yoga Vashistham it is mentioned: Kansama Nanditameti Kansameti Vishadita. Moments of kindness It means that one moment one looks happy, the next moment one is sad. Sometimes you feel rich, sometimes you feel poor. All these are states of mind, and meditation is the most effective way to get rid of these ups and downs of mind. The Bhagavad Gita also emphasizes the importance of yoga and meditation. Chapter 6 of the Gita states: "Yogastha: kuru karmani sangam tyaktva dhananjaya. siddhayasiddhayo: samo bhutva samattvam yoga uchyate." That is, do the action steadily in yoga, do not be attached to the result. Having an equal view of success and failure is called yoga.

Yoga and meditation will play their unique role as a leading culture for global health. These exercises at the national and international levels will contribute significantly in providing strategic leadership, evidence, tools, and technical support. The guidance of spiritual organizations like Jeevan Vigyan, Osho, Patanjali will help to make this campaign more powerful. The Mahabharata, Yoga Sutras, and other Sanskrit texts have also consistently highlighted the power and importance of yoga and meditation.

is guiding people on the path of inner peace based on this. Buddha also said "Chittam Shuddhi: Param Sukham". Purification of the mind is the ultimate happiness. These practices lead not only to individual lives, but also to society as a whole on the path to peace, unity, and sustainability. Yoga and Sadhana are the only way to calm our disturbed mind and thoughts, keep our body healthy. If we do yoga, we can give a new shape to our life. Yoga and meditation are the right way to keep us healthy. Yoga and meditation are essential for a healthy lifestyle.