Bengaluru, June 21:
A historic milestone was achieved in Bengaluru as the World Book of Records – London awarded a Certificate of Excellence to Sahaja Yoga organizing the world’s largest musical and meditation tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. The event brought together over 200 artistes from 20 countries, performing on more than 100 musical instruments, in a rare fusion of yoga, music, and meditation.
Held at Tripuravasini, Palace Grounds, the event marked a joint celebration of International Yoga Day and World Music Day. The gathering was hosted by Life Eternal Trust Bengaluru from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, drawing an enthusiastic and diverse audience.
The programme was virtually inaugurated by Union Minister for Ayush, Mr. Prataprao Jadhav, who highlighted yoga’s global significance, stating, “Yoga is not just an exercise—it is a journey that balances the body and soul. It symbolizes India’s spiritual heritage and the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family). Today, India is emerging as a global leader, and yoga plays a crucial role in this transformation.”
The highlight of the morning was an emotionally charged patriotic segment titled “Vande Mataram”, which featured live vocals, instrumental music, and Bharatanatyam dance—presented as a heartfelt tribute to India’s Armed Forces. This performance, combining artistic excellence and national pride, is being considered for official entry into the World Book of Records.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Chairman of Life Eternal Trust, said:
“Sahaja Yoga offers a divine path to self-realization. Today’s event wasn’t just about yoga or music—it was about awakening the inner self and uniting in spirit.”
The event was graced by several eminent personalities including actress Namrata Gowda (actress), Santosh Shukla (CEO, World Book of Records, UK), Dr. Rajeev Kumar (former Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog), Kalpana Srivastava, Sudarshan Sharma, Nikhil Gowda, Sadhana Verma, Usha Iyer, Puneeth Sridhar, R. Chethan, Dr. Madhu Tamle, and Thithi Balla.
The programme concluded with a deep sense of cultural pride and spiritual fulfillment, underscoring Bengaluru’s growing status as a global hub for inclusive and transformative events.
