In an unprecedented achievement, ‘Miracle of Mind’, a free meditation app by Sadhguru, has surpassed 1 million downloads within just 15 hours of its launch. Taking the social media world by surprise, the app has outpaced ChatGPT’s early adoption. In a span of 24 hours, Miracle of Mind is trending across 20 countries including India, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Germany, Kenya and UAE - a remarkable testimony to how meditation is becoming a mainstream solution for mental wellness.

Launched on 26 February and available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Russian and Spanish, the App’s 7-minute guided meditation has become a viral sensation, captivating users worldwide with its simplicity and effectiveness. Beyond meditation, the app offers an AI-powered feature that provides personalised wisdom and insights from Sadhguru’s vast archive on a variety of topics, further enhancing its appeal.

Taking to social media X about the launch, Sadhguru said “It is expected that by 2050, about 30-33% of the world's population would be mentally ill. This is because we always think that solutions to our challenges are outside of us. All the solutions are within us, but we have no "Inward access." The Miracle of Mind app will teach you how to build this access. Every one of you must invest 7 minutes every day to make this happen for yourselves and for everyone around you. Let's make it happen. –Sg”

The success of ‘Miracle of Mind’ comes at a critical time when mental health challenges are on the rise. Close to 60 to 70 million people in India suffer from common and severe mental disorders. India has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of suicides in the world. According to a National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report released, 1.71 lakh people died by suicide in 2022 in India. The suicide rate has increased to 12.4 per 1,00,000 - the highest rate ever recorded in India.