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िवशेष रिपोर्ट 9वां अंतििाष्ट्रीय योग ििवस

Special Report 9th International Day of Yoga

hether common or distinct,
young or old, women or children,
Wbelievers or atheists, 'Yoga' has
today become the identity of people of
all ages' body, energy, mind, and spirit.
Religion, sect, caste, rich-poor, across
national boundaries, has become one
language for the entire world. Yoga holds a
significant place in India's ancient heritage.
Work-oriented spirituality abounds in Indian
culture. The practise of combining work
and worship has long been a part of Indian
culture. Yoga is no longer just a part of life;
it is a way of life.
After becoming Prime Minister in 2014,
Narendra Modi created a separate Ministry
of AYUSH. Took on the task of giving it a new
global identity by combining Ayurveda with
yoga and other traditional medical systems.
Because of India's efforts, the International
Day of Yoga began on June 21, 2015. As
a result of these efforts, yoga became an
important means of disease prevention in The main programme of International Day of Yoga
2023 will be held in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, whose
India's oldest and richest tradition, and the theme is 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. The
world recognised its power as well. India 25-day countdown festival took place in Hyderabad,
has become the pioneer of this civilizational where thousands of people shared yoga practises.
identity due to the importance of yoga
in preventing health-related problems in
general.
Yoga is now becoming the mutual basis
of global cooperation. Today, Yoga gives
people hope for a healthy life. Yoga images,
which were previously only seen in homes When we walk with yoga, with
and spiritual centres, can now be found in the spirit of Karmayog, then our
every corner of the world. These images power as individuals, as a society,
depict the growth of spiritual understanding
as well as an innate, natural, and shared and as a country also increases
human consciousness. Especially since manifold. Today we have to make
the world has been dealing with the worst a resolution in this spirit: we will do
pandemic of the century, COVID, for the past everything possible for our health
two years. Even in these circumstances,
beyond the borders of a country, island, or and the health of our loved ones.
continent, this enthusiasm for Yoga Day As conscious citizens, we will
demonstrates human vitality. move forward unitedly as a family
Yoga has now become a global festival and as a society.
because it benefits humanity as a whole, not
just individuals. This year, as the rest of the
world celebrates Yoga Day, India celebrates - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
the Amrit Kaal of its independence. It also

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