Impact of Rajyoga Meditation on Academic Performance Among High School Students: A Narrative Review

Academic performance is an important indicator of students’ educational success and overall development. However, high school students today face increasing academic pressure, competition, emotional stress and distraction due to technology and social media. These factors negatively affect concentration, memory, emotional stability and learning outcomes. In recent years, meditation and mindfulness-based practices have gained attention as effective approaches for improving students’ mental health and academic achievement. Rajyoga Meditation, taught mainly by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, is a simple meditation practice based on positive thinking, self-awareness and inner peace. The present narrative review examines the impact of Rajyoga Meditation on academic performance among high school students. The study reviews research articles, systematic reviews and educational literature related to meditation, mindfulness, student well-being and academic achievement. The findings suggest that Rajyoga Meditation improves concentration, memory, emotional regulation, stress management, self-confidence and classroom discipline, which indirectly contribute to better academic performance. Meditation practices also support psychological well-being and emotional balance among students. The paper concludes that Rajyoga Meditation can serve as an effective educational and psychological intervention for promoting academic success and holistic student development.