Kolkata, 27th October 2026: On the occasion of United Nations' Day, Yogacharya Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal conducted World Peace Meditation, Discovering Life's Purpose and Pledge for Inner Peace at Pragyan Bhawan.
Dr. Agarwal is an eminent educationist, international researcher, holistic health consultant, author, meditation teacher and Reiki Grand Master, with over three decades of experience in Homoeopathy, Yoga, Meditation, Naturopathy, Lifestyle Medicine and holistic wellness.
As part of the celebrations of United Nations’ Day, Dr. Agarwal conducted a special World Peace Meditation, highlighting the importance of inner peace as the foundation of world peace. Through a guided meditation session, participants were encouraged to cultivate peace within themselves and become ambassadors of peace by extending compassion, positivity and harmony to their families, communities and society at large. Dr. Agarwal emphasised that individual mindfulness, compassion, tolerance and mutual understanding can collectively contribute to a more peaceful, harmonious and united world. He reiterated that lasting global peace begins with a transformation within each individual.
The programmes were led by Another important highlight was an insightful and interactive workshop on "Discovering Your Purpose in Life", during which Dr. Agarwal explained the importance of identifying one's purpose and aligning daily actions, personal values and long-term aspirations with a meaningful vision. He emphasised that a purposeful life is not merely about achieving material success, but also about cultivating inner peace, maintaining good health, nurturing relationships, serving society and contributing to the greater good of humanity.
The celebrations featured three significant initiatives: World Peace Meditation, a workshop on "Discovering Your Purpose in Life", and a special "Pledge for Inner Peace". The programmes brought together distinguished guests, well-wishers and meditation enthusiasts with a shared aspiration to promote peace, happiness and harmony in society.
Sharing an interesting perspective on individuality, Dr. Agarwal observed that just as every individual has a unique thumbprint, every human being possesses distinct abilities, strengths, talents and potential. Since no two individuals are exactly alike, everyone has a unique purpose and contribution to make in life. He encouraged participants to recognise their individuality, discover their inner potential, avoid comparing themselves with others and lead lives guided by their own strengths, values and aspirations.
The celebrations also featured a special "Pledge for Inner Peace", through which Dr. Agarwal inspired participants to make peace an integral part of their thoughts, words, behaviour and everyday actions. He explained that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but a state of inner balance, understanding, compassion and mutual respect. Participants were encouraged to overcome anger and hatred, respect human dignity, resolve differences through dialogue, practise tolerance and spread kindness in their families and communities.
A special highlight of the pledge initiative was the presentation of Certificates for World Peace to all participants, recognising their participation and commitment to the cause of peace. The certificates symbolised their shared responsibility to nurture peace within themselves and extend it to their families, communities and the wider world. Dr. Agarwal emphasised that every individual has an important role to play in promoting peaceful coexistence and building a harmonious society.
The programmes witnessed the participation of several distinguished personalities and well-wishers. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Mukul Bhattacharjee, Mr. Ram Ratan Agarwal, Dr. Namita Chakraborty, Mr. O. P. Mishra, Dr. Chandranath Bhattacharyya, Mr. Biswajit Roy Bardhan, Mr. Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Ms. Mina Tiwari, Ms. Ratna Sen, Ms. Rita Dhar, Ms. Anita Saha, Ms. Chandra Banerjee, Ms. Sonali Chawdhuri, Ms. Beena Khorasia, Mr. Tapas Saha, Ms. Jyotsna Dutta, Mr. Prodip Ghosh, Ms. Chandra Chatterjee, Mr. MD Badruddin, Mr. Jayanta Kumar Das, Ms. Sarita Jaiswal, Mr. Biresh Das, Mr. Sushil Kumar Shah, Ms. Sarita Mondal, Mr. Ram Pratap Mishra, Mr. Subhra Chatterjee, Mr. Subhas Kanti Roy, Ms. Lipika Lunia, Mr. Subhajit Pal, Mr. Rahul Khemka, Ms. Priti Sharma, Mr. Aritab Kar, Mr. Suresh Kumar Gupta, Mr. Sadruz Zaman, Mr. Nilanjan Chatterjee and Ms. Aruna Bajaj, along with numerous other guests and supporters.
The programmes were warmly received and highly appreciated by all participants. They provided valuable opportunities for meditation, self-reflection, meaningful interaction and a renewed commitment to personal growth, human values and social harmony.
