Authors : Aparna Bidarkar; Dr. Kavita Daryani Rao

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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Abstract : Meditation has a rich history and is deeply integrated into Indian civilization. Its diverse applications have attracted the attention of researchers across disciplines, revealing that meditation offers powerful and transformative benefits for the mind and spirit. In the post-pandemic period, there has been heightened awareness of mental health and psychosocial well-being, as the long-term effects of prolonged uncertainty, isolation, and digital dependence continue to influence daily life. The recent pandemic has dramatically affected the well-being of a large percentage of the population, and efforts to restore it are ongoing. In this context, the practice of meditation for general and mental well-being is on the rise. The young demographic, which is techno-savvy and digitally proficient, is the one most prone to the adverse effects of overuse of digital platforms and the maintenance of an ever-increasing online presence. Numerous studies indicate that this issue has negatively impacted mental health, highlighting a concern that must be addressed to promote psychosocial wellness. This affects performance and overall well-being. This paper reviews the effects of meditation on education to develop a nuanced understanding of the multiple perspectives involved. Increasingly, meditation is being explored as part of practice and pedagogy, enabling students to navigate the fallacies of emerging digital futures and to enhance their academic performance, particularly in creative fields. This review examines prior studies and articles to develop a nuanced understanding of the topic from multiple perspectives. Analysis of the reviewed articles indicated that meditation has significantly affected learners' well-being and performance.

Keywords : Meditation, Performance, Creativity, Psycho-Social Issues, Well-Being, Academics.

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