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Health insurance at zero budget
Calling on the world to embrace Yoga as a discipline in everyday life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the International Yoga Day on Tuesday, asserted that the ancient Indian art was the most selfless of its kind as it did not discriminate, did not ask for much, but simply functioned for the betterment of mankind and brought people together.
​Chandigarh: Calling on the world to embrace Yoga as a discipline in everyday life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the International Yoga Day on Tuesday, asserted that the ancient Indian art was the most selfless of its kind as it did not discriminate, did not ask for much, but simply functioned for the betterment of mankind and brought people together.
Addressing the mass gathering, the Prime Minister said that he had proposed June 21st as the ideal day for Yoga Day celebrations because in many parts of the world, this day is quite long and is closer to the earth.
Stating that Yoga Day has garnered massive support from across the world, Prime Minister Modi said that there is no other event which matches the global popularity of this day. "The United Nations observes several occasions but no other movement has become a global movement like Yoga Day.
No other event is able to match the popularity of Yoga Day. This proves the power of the legacy by our ancestors," he said. Further asserting that some people do not understand the science behind Yoga, the Prime Minister said that the disciple was not a religious practice and was the path to salvation, adding that it provides health insurance at zero budget.
"Yoga is for the believer and non believer as well. It does not differentiate between the rich and poor or the literate and illiterate. Just like the cell phone has become a part of your daily life, I call on the world to embrace Yoga," he said.
The Prime Minister also said that it needs to be ensured that while Yoga spreads across the globe as a popular practice, its sanctity is maintained, adding that it must not be dragged into any controversies either.
Talking about Yoga as a roaring business success, he said that the form was gaining popularity as a major business and profession as well and that the demand for Yoga trainers across the globe was growing every day.
Source: Agencies
