As stress levels soar, careers demand more, and screens dominate every moment, meditation is a silent healer, says ABHI SINGHAL
“The purpose of Meditation is to create the necessary inner ambience for you to live in Joy, Peace, and in turn unfold your genius†— Sadhguru
Priya, 23, wakes up to the blaring sound of his alarm, only to be met by a flurry of notifications including emails from work, messages from friends, news updates, and a seemingly endless scroll of Instagram stories. Before his feet even touch the floor, his mind is already racing. This isn’t a rare occurrence. It’s the new normal for millions of young people around the world.
We live in an era of hyper connectivity, where every moment is punctuated by noise of both external and internal. For today’s generation, life is a balancing act between academics, career ambitions, family expectations, relationships, and an overwhelming sense of self-pressure to “succeed.†In this constant hustle, finding a moment of silence can feel like a luxury. But it’s exactly in this chaos that meditation steps in — not as a trend, but as a lifeline.
Emphasising on the need of meditation for the younger generation, Saurabh Bothra, CEO of Habuild and a Certified Yoga Instructor said, “Meditation is especially important for today’s youth and working professionals because today’s generation is running on ‘notification energy’, always reacting, never pausing. Meditation is like doing the opposite. Taking control over your mind in a world that’s designed to hijack your attentionâ€
Unlike older generations who dealt with slower-paced lives, today’s youth is constantly bombarded with comparisons, deadlines, and digital distractions. Social media often sets unrealistic standards — showing us curated versions of other people’s lives and silently whispering where we “should†be. The job market is fiercely competitive, relationships are more fluid than ever, and the pressure to “stay relevant†is unending.
The consequences are rising levels of anxiety, burnout, insomnia, and identity crises. Most suffer quietly, assuming this stress is just part of modern life.
Priya used to believe the same. When a friend suggested meditation, he laughed it off. “I don’t have time to sit and breathe,†she said. But when sleepless nights turned into panic attacks, she gave it a try. Starting with just five minutes of guided breathing every morning, Priya slowly noticed a shift — not just in his stress levels but in how she responded to life. “I still face pressure,†she admits, “but I no longer drown in it. Meditation gave me space between my thoughts.â€
“Yes, meditation helps with physical health issues like insomnia or high blood pressure. Many studies show meditation lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) which in turn helps manage issues like insomnia, high BP, and even chronic headaches. And it is super obvious. The moment we slow down our breathing, our nervous system starts relaxing, and it shows in our body immediately.†said Saurabh Bothra.
Meditation doesn’t demand hours of your day. Just ten minutes of daily stillness can improve focus, reduce anxiety, and offer emotional clarity. It’s a practice that grounds you, makes you present, and teaches you to observe rather than react. In a world addicted to speed, meditation is the art of slowing down.
For today’s generation, overwhelmed with constant inputs, meditation isn’t optional anymore. It’s a mental hygiene habit as essential as brushing your teeth. Not just to feel good, but to truly live with awareness, balance, and resilience.
