Yoga has become the soul of Universe : PM Modi

World celebrated the 9th International Day of Yoga !

PM Modi in the US (Credit : Hindustan Times)

New Delhi – International Yoga Day, observed with the initiative of India since 21st June 2015, was celebrated this year for the ninth year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the USA this year; therefore, he has sent a message on ‘Twitter’ wherein he said “Yoga has become the soul of Universe. Every year, I am with you on ‘Yoga Day’ through some programme or the other but presently, I am in the USA for various commitments. Today, there will be a programme held on the occasion of ‘Yoga Day’ at the headquarters of the United Nations at 5.30 p.m. IST, in which I will be participating.”

Sharing my message on International Day of Yoga. https://t.co/4tGLQ7Jolo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023

1. The theme of this year’s International Yoga Day is ‘The world is one family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam )’.

2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated ‘Yoga Day’ with the members of the Indian Naval Force on ‘INS Vikrant’ at Kochi (Kerala).

3. Indian army performed ‘Yogasana’ on the bank of Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh.

4. António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General said on 20th June 2023, “Yoga doesn’t join only body and mind, but it brings together billions of people across the world. Yoga helps in reducing stress and helps to improve mental health.”

In a divided world, yoga unites millions of people across the globe, for whom it is a source of strength, harmony, and peace.

On this #YogaDay, let us embrace this spirit of unity, and resolve to build a better, more harmonious world for people & planet. pic.twitter.com/VyPdpb2mKB

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 21, 2023

5. On 27th September 2014, Prime Minister Modi first put forth the proposal of celebrating ‘Yoga Day’ at the international level, which was approved within three months.

Here are memorable highlights from the #YogaDay programme in New York City… pic.twitter.com/roNQMXfmeq

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2023

Editorial Viewpoint

‘Yoga’ is known to the world only for its ‘Yogasana’ to improve physical and mental health; however, the union of  ‘Jiva’ and ‘Shiva’  is ‘Yoga’  which means ‘Yoga’ is an attempt to realise God. Prime Minister Modi is, therefore, expected to strive for inculcating this highest teaching of spirituality as followed in India, at the international level !