Heartfulness’s Daaji tours Atlanta
In June, Daaji, the Global Guide of Heartfulness meditation and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, visited Atlanta following the highly successful Global Spirituality Conference held at Kanha, Hyderabad, the international headquarters of Heartfulness.
[Left] Daaji was honored with an official proclamation from Governor Kemp for his contributions in promoting meditation, wellness, and holistic living.
During his visit, Daaji was honored with an official proclamation from the Governor of Georgia for his contributions in promoting meditation, wellness, and holistic living. Mayor John Bradberry of Johns Creek and Representative Matt Reeves also presented him with proclamations, with Reeves noting the designation of May 21st, 2024, as World Meditation Day in Georgia.
[Right] Besides Representative Matt Reeves, Mayor John Bradberry of Johns Creek also presented Daaji with proclamation.
On Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, Daaji led meditations at the Atlanta Shakti Mandir, which were attended by more than 1500 aspirants. The participants were introduced to Heartfulness meditation and the innovative Brighter Minds program, which aims to improve cognitive abilities in children aged between 5 and 15. On June 3, Daaji engaged with local Atlanta community leaders at an event co-organized by SEWA International and the Heartfulness Institute. 
The event featured an insightful interview by Veena Rao, the founding editor of NRI Pulse. On June 4, Daaji visited the residence of Indian Consul General, Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, for a dinner which was also attended by local leaders of social welfare organizations. The event included an in-depth look at the Brighter Minds program, sparking interest in cognitive enhancement and featuring meditation sessions and a lively Q&A.
[Left] Daaji’s book, Designing Destiny, on display at his meditation sessions and presentations in the city.
[Top] Daaji led multiple meditation sessions during his time in Atlanta.
On June 5, Daaji participated in a panel discussion at Unity North Church alongside Grammy Award-winning songwriter and poet J. Ivy and Pastor Richard Burdick. They explored many spiritual and philosophical topics, providing insightful answers to audience questions. On June 6, Daaji met with doctors associated with the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and discussed the integration of meditation into holistic wellness strategies complementing medical treatments.
From June 7 to 9, Daaji led multiple meditations at the American Telugu Association Convention, which was held at the Georgia World Congress Center and attended by over 5,000 participants. He interacted with many dignitaries, including senators and local leaders, and shared insights into the Brighter Minds program and the transformative benefits of Heartfulness meditation with them.
[Top] Speaking at panel discussions, Daaji spoke of the transformative benefits of the Heartfulness meditation.
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