Amit Shah, India’s Union Home Minister, emphasized the profound impact of yoga on global wellness during his address commemorating the 10th International Day of Yoga in Ahmedabad. He highlighted yoga as India’s greatest contribution to humanity, fostering physical and mental well-being worldwide.
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- Yoga Day was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN General Assembly in 2014 and adopted by over 170 nations.
- Yoga connects inner strength with the soul, offering remedies for prevalent illnesses and promoting a medicine-free life.
- Approximately 1.25 crore people in Gujarat participated in Yoga Day celebrations.
- Shah praised the Gujarat government for its efforts in popularizing yoga across the state.
- Yoga embodies the Vedic principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (world is a family) by promoting global unity.
- Regular yoga practice contributes to individual and collective well-being.
- Yoga is seen as instrumental in preserving the planet through holistic welfare practices.
- The event marked the 10th anniversary of International Yoga Day, underscoring its growing global acceptance and practice.
- Shah underscored that yoga is not just a physical exercise but a spiritual journey towards holistic health.
- He urged people to embrace yoga as a way of life, echoing India’s commitment to sharing this ancient tradition with the world.
