Yoga is a precious contribution of India to the world. In this 21st century, India is all set to become ‘Vishwaguru’ once again by leading the world towards prosperity through Yoga, Governor Balramji Das Tandon said on Tuesday.
He was addressing the inaugural function of three-day Yoga Mahotsav organized at Shanti Sarovar in Raipur by Prajapita Bramhakumari Ishwariy Vishwavidyalay.
Tandon said that despite being equipped with science and technology, we have yet not achieved the level of the knowledge gained by Indian sages in ancient times after years of hard work.
He said that the concept of Yoga and Pranayam discovered by our sages is now being accepted and appreciated worldwide.
The Governor added that Yoga is the art of connecting mind and body and establishing balance between both. This balance is necessary for healthy body and stress-free mind.
On the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United Nations Organization had given approval on December 11, 2014 that June 21 will be observed as Yoga Day by all 193 member nations, which further proved the importance of Yoga, he said.
Tandon said that there are many fitness programs available across the world but most of them are expensive and complicated, whereas Yoga is the form of exercise, which hardly costs anything and anybody can learn it. Yoga not only adds to physical fitness but also has positive impact on mind and thoughts.
On the occasion, the Governor extended greetings of International Yoga Day and appealed people to practice Yoga for developing healthy and stress-free social environment.In the programme, Sister Kamla gave detailed information on 'Rajyog', on behalf of Prajapita Bramhakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalay, and also threw light on significance of Yoga in one’s life. On the occasion, large number of people, prominent citizens and intellectuals were present.