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‘Yoga paves the way for welfare of the world and discipline of the body'

‘Yoga paves the way for welfare of the world and discipline of the body'

Time of India21-06-2025
Bhopal: To observe
International Yoga Day
, the
BJP
organised yoga functions at the division and booth levels across the state. At the state party headquarters, the yoga function was headed by BJP national co-organisational general secretary Shivprakash, chief minister Mohan Yadav, BJP state president Vishnudutt Sharma, and state party organisational general secretary Hitanand Sharma.
Office-bearers and party workers performed yoga in the early morning hours.
Addressing the workers, Shivprakash said that yoga is not just a physical exercise, but an art of living. "Samatvam Yoga Uchyate" means that the essence of yoga is equanimity; to see every person and situation of the world with an equal perspective. This equanimity brings balance and stability in life.
"Those with a liberal outlook consider the entire world as their family.
This is the basic thought of Indian culture, to rise above conflict, exploitation, and war and move towards the welfare of all. Yoga paves the way for the welfare of the world along with the discipline of the body," the BJP national co-organisational general secretary said.
CM Mohan Yadav said that yoga is such a divine state when consciousness and supreme consciousness meet. Every living being has the opportunity to achieve this state of mind.
Yoga is an invaluable gift of Sanatan Hindu religion and culture to the entire humanity. "Due to the tireless efforts of PM Modi, UNGA declared June 21 as International Yoga Day," he said. "It also supported the fact that yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being along with establishing a balance between all aspects of life.
He ushered in a new era of holistic health revolution across the world. Today, the entire global community is expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi. We are celebrating the 11th International Yoga Day. It is dedicated to the theme of Yoga for One Earth, One Health," Yadav said.
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