Meditation originated in India as a powerful spiritual practice aimed at attaining inner peace, self-realisation, and higher consciousness. Rooted in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, meditation was practised by sages and monks as a path to wisdom, compassion, and mental clarity. In India, it influenced moral values, emotional stability, and spiritual discipline across generations. As meditation spread beyond India, it reinforced the country’s role as a global source of spiritual knowledge and mindfulness practices that continue to benefit humanity.