Shyam Sudan
International Yoga Day is celebrated across the world on 21ist June every year. Yoga is not only an art or physical activity but a science in itself which plays a very pivotal role in refining and exploring our inner engineering. We can say that in today’s modern world it plays the role of a panacea for all suffering.
The last year theme of the yoga day was based on the basic mantra of Indian culture i.e Vasudev Katumbkam. No doubt we believe in the concept of Vasudev Katumbkam and this dictum is embedded in the souls of inhabitants of this holy land. Whole world is one family and the future of whole mankind is safe and secure only when we follow this basic approach in our life .This year the theme is yoga for self and society. Definitely we can say that yoga can play a very crucial role in making an alignment with self and society at large. But in current scenario we can see that different nations are giving priorities to their own short term interests and targets ignoring the concerns of others. This thing put hurdles in the way of our society and its structure. In short term we can get benefits from such kind of packed thinking and behavior but in totality we feel problems. Because we know in this modern and materialistic world everybody is connected with others for its need and demand. We cannot get the success in a isolated way ignoring the concerns of others. Such International moments like yoga and other things which are beneficial for mankind helps us in eradicating our suffering from the world. However earlier during the inception of this day ,many people linked it with religious beliefs. Basically it is not an activity of some special religion but a unique and valuable contribution for all .yoga not only improves our physical health but a tool for bringing universal peace and brotherhood. Because by practicing yoga we can get an instant relief from our frustration and other mental abnormalities. And we know the reason for all the suffering and disturbances in our society comes due to turmoil of our minds and behaviour. One who is mentally stable and have no frustration in his mind can’t create problems for others intentionally.
Yoga is a very low cost remedy of all our suffering I.e physical, emotional and mental. We can practice this art and activity anywhere and without any investment. People of all ages can practice this art and get the benefit from it .No doubt yoga is an indispensible gift from India to the whole mankind. In our Vedic texts and other religious texts there is mention of yoga and it’s benefits. Now a days various yog gurus and other health experts are giving teaching of this art .in this modern and hectic life people are suffering from lot of health ailments because of their unhygienic eating habits and other adulterated foods. Moreover ,due to heavy work load and indoor specific engagements, people have no time to visit at special physical areas for any exercise or activity. The positive aspect of yoga is that we can practice this art within the limited periphery of our office chamber or other working areas .
There are lot of yogic kiryas available for us as per our needs and comfort. According to an estimate we have spent a great percentage of our earnings for our health I.e medicine and other medical care. In our ignorance we generally believe that those medicines are giving us an instant relief and comfort. But the bitter reality is that those medicines are creating more trouble in our life due to their side effects and other complications. Yoga which is a zero cost panacea of all suffering generally neglected by us. But now with the recognition of yoga at international level the thinking of people has changed at great extent. Now they are giving importance and priority to this art in their life .Now a days we can see that people are practicing yoga everywhere almost in every part of the world. The credit of this drastic change goes to the government of india and especially to the honorable prime Minister of India. Due to his overindulgence and contribution in this field, now we are celebrating this art at international level. Now at every platform even in schools curriculum we have seen the impact of this art and science. Ayurveda and yoga is boon for our society since time immemorial. No doubt these are the precious gift of India’s to the whole mankind.
