Go Yo(gaga)

21st June 2015 – is to be engraved in golden characters in Modern Indian History, as International Yoga Day was celebrated on that day. It turned out to be a blockbuster hit across the globe, observed in nearly 192 countries spread over all continents. People from all walks of life, the ruling and the ruled, the rich and poor, transcending  barriers came in unison, to make this event a grand success.

An ancient Indian art / science, dating over millenniums, that emphasizes on physical and mental wellbeing made an electrical appeal on humanity and won  universal recognition is indeed a matter of pride for every Indian and anyone imbibed with Indian ethos and interested in Indian culture. Yoga is believed to be a Panacea to many ills plaguing mankind. It is indeed a crowning glory for Mother India who has given so many inventions to the world, with yoga being  a  priceless  contribution.

Accolades are due to our Honourable Prime Minister Sri. Narendra Modi, whose interest and involvement made it possible and get this rightful recognition to yoga.. Eclat to yoga and plaudits to Sri. NaMo and the hundreds of thousands of gurus, teachers, volunteers whose dedication earned the celebrations a place in the Guinness Book of Records. It was a wonderful spectacle to see a sea of humanity at New Delhi’s Rajpath with Prime Minister Modi leading the gathering with vivaciousness. A deserving fete for a dedicated feat.

Similar events were held across the length and breadth of India and abroad. That it was even observed at the icy peaks of Siachen Glacier and on the decks of Indian warships goes to prove its reach.  ( Reported in the Malayala Manorama of 22^nd June 2015 ).

This is indeed an eye opener to millions of people, to realize the importance of yoga and the benefits it would confer on them on all parameters – mental, physical and psychological.  An already renowned Indian art got rejuvenated and reverberated in distant lands, ushering an era of physical health, mental compatibility and peace, which are dearly lacking and clearly sought after now. In fact it is the need of the hour. The  newspapers rightly reported that the “ World went Gaga with Yoga “.

The Government of India should be lauded for taking a policy decision of introducing yoga in educational institutions as part of physical training sessions, so as to make the future generations healthy, happy and composed.  May it get proliferated and be proselytized so as to convert the earth into a haven of peace.

Jai Hind.

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P.S – Unfortunately reservations against the observance of yoga day, citing religious reasons were raised by a punitive section due to ignorance. There were immature comments from some politicians too. The answer to all those who voiced apprehensions clearly lies in the article “ Yogadhinam Islamica Virudhamo ? written by Dr.Shahana, a Doctor at the Al Shifa Naturopathy and Yoga Holistic Healing Centre at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,   featured in the “ Mathrubhumi “ newspaper dated  21st  June  2015.