Noida’s Tarun Parmar embarks on a cycling journey for meditation and drug-free India

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Tarun Parmar, a software engineer from Ahmedabad and dedicated Heartfulness practitioner, has set out on an extraordinary 1700 km cycling journey. This is no ordinary trip but a journey to raise awareness about meditation and support Govt’s Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

The journey began on September 13 from Noida. Tarun will cover nearly 140 km every day across seven states and multiple cities, with significant stops at Mathura before heading southward. His destination is Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad – the global headquarters of the Heartfulness Institute. He will arrive here on September 27, coinciding with the birthday of Shri Kamlesh Patel, lovingly known as Daaji, the Global Guide of Heartfulness.

For Tarun, this effort is the culmination of two passions: cycling and meditation. A lifelong cyclist, he has embraced Heartfulness meditation as a cornerstone of his personal growth and well-being.

“This journey is a way for me to combine two passions – cycling and meditation. I want to show people that true transformation begins within. Meditation has been a life-changer for me, and I hope to inspire others to embrace it while joining the larger movement towards a drug-free India,” said Tarun.

Speaking on the initiative, Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness, says, “Youth like Tarun embody the spirit of selflessness and resilience. By combining physical endurance with inner discipline, they become living examples of balance and purpose. Moreover, his journey is not only a tribute to the power of meditation but also a call for all of us to work together for a drug-free, healthier India. At Heartfulness, we believe that true transformation begins in the heart.”

Encouraging Youth

Through this “Cycling for Heartfulness and Nasha Mukt Bharat”  initiative, Tarun seeks to encourage individuals and communities to discover the benefits of meditation. Further, meditation leads to inner peace, and self-mastery – values that align with the national mission of building a healthier, addiction-free society.

The Heartfulness Institute, with its presence in over 160 countries, offers simple and effective meditation practices aimed at personal transformation and collective well-being.

Tarun Parmar’s endeavour serves as a reminder that physical endurance and inner discipline can go hand in hand. Further, both these can be harnessed for a higher cause. His journey is expected to inspire thousands to adopt meditation and embrace a life of balance, health, and consciousness.