International Yoga Day Celebrations

 

International Yoga Day Celebrations

It is extremely important as to understand the deeper significance of celebrating the International Yoga Day, which is today – June 21. I personally feel that it has a far deeper significance than just keeping oneself physically fit – PM Narendra Modi’s words when addressing the UNGA on September 27, 2014 give an indication of the underlying purpose – I quote: “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in one’s well-being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.” Later the UN General Assembly  with a record co-sponsorship by 177 nations adopted the resolution to declare June 21, 2015 (the longest day of the year) as the International Yoga Day to be celebrated on that day every year thereafter.

This was a step towards promoting ashtang yoga – the eight-fold path of yoga which leads to samadhi. It is a way of life and if one adopts it then over a period of time one achieves unity with oneself – unity of mind, body and soul – once this is achieved you have reached a state of life which is nothing but pure bliss. If every person on earth strives to reach this state of being, then there would be no conflict in the world, we would all be living in peace and harmony with each other – it would truly establish ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’ – the world is one family!

Through yoga and meditation, one establishes harmony first with one’s body, then with one’s mind and ultimately with one’s soul – this moment of self-realisation can come only under the guidance of a realised Master who himself has achieved that state and has the power to bestow it. His Holiness Shivkrupanand Swami has been bestowing this divine knowledge since 1999 – free of cost and as a mission to fulfill his word to his Himalayan Guru. Samarpan Meditation – now Gurutattva – has spread across the world and is currently practiced in more than 70 countries – it is taught free of cost to anyone who has the inner desire to know himself/herself. There is absolutely no discrimination between religion, race, colour, gender, nationality etc – all are welcome.

All we need is a deep inner desire for ultimate peace and quiet. That can happen only when the mind becomes silent – this is possible through Samarpan Meditation or any other form of meditation which makes you see who you really are and which gives you the peace and silence which we all strive for, but rarely achieve!

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