ABPS Resolution-1: Welcoming the International Yoga
Day
The proclamation by the 69th General
Assembly of United Nations to observe June 21st of every year
as the International Yoga Day gives countless cheers and immense pride to all
the Bharatiyas, people of Bhartiya origin and millions of Yoga practioners
across the globe. It becomes all the more delighting that the proposal for an
International Yoga Day moved by the Honourable Prime Minister of Bharat in his
UNGA speech on 27thSeptember 2014 received an unprecedented
response. Nepal supported it immediately and 175 member states co-sponsored the
resolution which was adopted within a short span of less than three months on
11thDecember 2014, by consensus without vote.
The Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha
wishes to draw the attention to the fact that Yoga is Bharat’s civilizational
contribution to the world. Derived from the root ‘Yuj’ – meaning union and
samadhi, Yoga is not limited to physical exercise but is essentially a holistic
way of life leading to the union of body mind, intellect and soul as envisaged
by sages like Maharshi Patanjali. It is verily described in scriptures as
cessation of fluctuation of mind (Yogashchittavrittinirodhah), means for
calming the mind ( Manah Prashamanopayah Yogah ) and equanimity (Samatvam Yoga
Uchyate) and leads one to peaceful and healthy life. Today growing number of
people, be it common masses, celebrities, entrepreneurs and statesmen of
different cultures across the world are adopting Yoga as a way of a balanced
lifestyle tuned with nature. The ABPS notes with gratitude the contribution of
scores of Saints, Yogacharyas and Yoga trainers in espousing the cause of Yoga
all around the world. It is the duty of all the Yoga followers to further
spread this message of Yoga far and wide across the continents.
The ABPS compliments all those who
facilitated the adoption of this historic resolution; Bharatiya diplomats,
member states co-sponsoring and speaking in favour of it and the UN officials.
It earnestly believes that the observance of Yoga Day and adopting Yoga based
integral living will lead the world to a genuine environment of universal oneness
and harmony.
The ABPS urges the union and state
governments to carry forward this initiative by introducing Yoga as a part of
curriculum in education, supporting research in Yoga and make all possible
efforts for promoting Yoga in social life. The Pratinidhi Sabha appeals to all
the countrymen including swayamsevaks, people of Bharatiya origin and Yoga
followers to endeavour earnestly for spreading Yoga to make the globe happy,
healthy and sustainable.
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