Ancient science of Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to the
modern world;
Participates in International Day of Yoga 2018 celebration in Mumbai
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said
that Yoga is a holistic approach towards health and well-being with physical,
emotional and spiritual dimensions to it. Addressing the gathering while
participating in the International Day of Yoga 2018 celebrations, in Mumbai
today, he said that the ancient science of Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to
the modern world. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and
other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Quoting Sage Patanjali who compiled the first yoga
philosophy, the Vice President said that Yoga helps a person to control his or
her own random thoughts and allows achieving stillness, a calmness that creates
inner harmony.
The Vice President said that Yoga has nothing to do with
religion and it is a holistic science embodying the basic principle of organic,
interconnectedness of different facets of life. It is unfortunate that some
people attribute religious overtones to this ancient scientific system, he
added.
The Vice President called on people to make Yoga a part of
daily routine to combat modern day health problems. He said that the time has
come to introduce yoga as part of school curriculum so that India becomes a
nation of healthy and happy people in the coming years.
The Vice President Yoga promotes concentration and focused
attention. Apart from enhancing physical and mental agility, Yoga practice
makes a person to adopt a balanced attitude towards life at all times, he
added.
Outlining the importance of Yoga in daily life, the Vice
President said that the worrisome trend of youngsters resorting to extreme
steps like ending their lives can be curbed if they develop sense of equanimity
and calmness of mind, which can be developed through yoga and meditation.
Following is the text of Vice President's address:
- "I
am happy to be with all of you here on International Yoga Day. This is a
momentous occasion, a moment of celebration. This is a celebration of
dedication to the ancient Indian Science of Yoga.
- Yoga
is a holistic approach to well being. It has physical, emotional and
spiritual dimensions.
- Sage
Patanjali who compiled the first yoga philosophy defines yoga as an
ability to control one’s own random thoughts and achieve a stillness, a
calmness that creates inner harmony. This philosophy is usually referred
to as Ashtanga Yoga.
- Yoga
is a holistic science embodying the basic principle of organic,
interconnectedness of different facets of life. It is not a mere set of
exercises. It goes beyond the physical exercises and connects the body
with thought processes. It seeks to build a lifestyle that values
calmness, harmony and positive thinking. It is probably one of the
most effective therapies for many psycho-somatic disorders.
- It
advocates purity of mind, speech and body, contentment, acceptance of
others, perseverance, self study, self reflection, contemplation of the
supreme being.
- The
word Yoga is derived from two roots. One signifying “connection” and the
second signifying “concentration”. It connects physical health with mental
equilibrium and emotional tranquility. It promotes concentration and
focused attention. Apart from enhancing physical and mental
agility, yoga practice makes a person to adopt a balanced
attitude towards life at all times.
- The
worrisome trend of youngsters resorting to extreme steps
like ending their lives can be curbed if
they develop sense of equanimity and calmness of mind, which can be
developed through yoga and meditation.
- It
is a matter of concern that the WHO had recently stated
in its report that 61 percent of all deaths in India
every year are because of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs),
which include cardiovascular diseases , cancer, diabetes and chronic
respiratory diseases, among others.
- Yoga
should become a part and parcel of our daily routine to combat the
modern-day health problems, both physical and mental. There is also a
misconception that Yoga is only a sort of physical exercise meant to help
the fitness of an individual. Nothing could be farther than this. It is a
holistic system where the mind and body act in unison and get completely rejuvenated
as physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation help in overall
well-being of an individual. And of course Yoga also helps in the
spiritual quest of an individual through understanding of the inner Self
and achieving complete peace with the surroundings.
- Yoga
adopts a holistic approach towards health and well-being. While Yoga
has nothing to do with religion, some people unfortunately
attribute religious overtones to this ancient scientific system.
- Thanks
to the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations declared
June 21 as the International Yoga Day and is now being celebrated across
the globe. The ancient science of Yoga is India’s invaluable gift
to the modern world.
- The
time has come to introduce yoga as part of school curriculum so that India
becomes a nation of healthy and happy people in the coming years."
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