Row over Yoga Day unfortunate, says RSS, praises Darul Uloom
,
'Organiser' today said the opposition to Yoga
is an echo of "fractured mindsets" and lauded Darul Uloom for its
whole-hearted support.
NEW DELHI: Terming as
"unfortunate" the row over International Yoga
Day celebrations, 'Organiser' today said the opposition to Yoga is an echo of
"fractured mindsets" and lauded Darul Uloom
for its whole-hearted support to the event.
An editorial titled "Streamlining Human Consciousness" in the latest edition of 'Organiser' hoped the "secular brigade" recognises the spiritual significance of Yoga while advocating the introducing of Yoga as a part of curriculum.
"It is unfortunate that while the whole world is recognising Yoga as India's civilisational contribution to humanity, some people in India are trying to rake up controversies by bringing in religious connotations.
"It is beyond doubt that Yoga is the Indian way of holistic life. That does not mean Yoga is limited to a religion or certain religious practices. Denouncing the celebration on the ground of opposing certain hymns or celebrating it on Sunday only echo our fractured mindset and all the more highlight the need for Yogic life," the editorial said.
It said 'Surya Namaskar' is not a form of worship but well known as a capsuled form of Yoga which anyone can practice in a short span of time.
"If leading a healthy life is a human right then it should be available to all human beings, irrespective of religion," it said.
The 'Organiser' said, a call by the Islamic religious and educational institution from Deoband -- Darul Uloom, is significant as it has not only whole-hearted supported the celebration but clearly delinked Yoga from religion.
"Hope other members of secular brigade recognise the spiritual significance of Yoga," it said.
The RSS mouthpiece also invoked Swami Vivekananda and said when humanity is going through worst kind of strife and stress, Yoga should be seen as a way of life, leading to the union of body mind, intellect and soul as envisaged by sages.
"One has to recognise that this approach takes us beyond the debates and discussions over religions and medical pathies. This is essentially meant for streamlining our consciousness which will ultimately nurture the sense of inherent unity and equanimity amongst all beings. Thus, Yogic way of life should be seen as precondition for individual as well as social health," the mouthpiece said.
It added that balanced lifestyle is no longer a style statement but a necessity and has to be mentally accepted and physically exercised across culture, class, gender and nationalities.
"The best way to make this possible is introducing Yoga as a part of curriculum. Realising it at early stage of life will make it easier to internalise it. It is a great sign that leaders and celebrities from different walks of life are openly practicing and supporting Yogic life but that would not be enough," it said.
Noting that Yoga is about experiencing oneness and harmony, it hoped the first ever International Day for Yog turns out to be a "turning point" in human life
An editorial titled "Streamlining Human Consciousness" in the latest edition of 'Organiser' hoped the "secular brigade" recognises the spiritual significance of Yoga while advocating the introducing of Yoga as a part of curriculum.
"It is unfortunate that while the whole world is recognising Yoga as India's civilisational contribution to humanity, some people in India are trying to rake up controversies by bringing in religious connotations.
"It is beyond doubt that Yoga is the Indian way of holistic life. That does not mean Yoga is limited to a religion or certain religious practices. Denouncing the celebration on the ground of opposing certain hymns or celebrating it on Sunday only echo our fractured mindset and all the more highlight the need for Yogic life," the editorial said.
It said 'Surya Namaskar' is not a form of worship but well known as a capsuled form of Yoga which anyone can practice in a short span of time.
"If leading a healthy life is a human right then it should be available to all human beings, irrespective of religion," it said.
The 'Organiser' said, a call by the Islamic religious and educational institution from Deoband -- Darul Uloom, is significant as it has not only whole-hearted supported the celebration but clearly delinked Yoga from religion.
"Hope other members of secular brigade recognise the spiritual significance of Yoga," it said.
The RSS mouthpiece also invoked Swami Vivekananda and said when humanity is going through worst kind of strife and stress, Yoga should be seen as a way of life, leading to the union of body mind, intellect and soul as envisaged by sages.
"One has to recognise that this approach takes us beyond the debates and discussions over religions and medical pathies. This is essentially meant for streamlining our consciousness which will ultimately nurture the sense of inherent unity and equanimity amongst all beings. Thus, Yogic way of life should be seen as precondition for individual as well as social health," the mouthpiece said.
It added that balanced lifestyle is no longer a style statement but a necessity and has to be mentally accepted and physically exercised across culture, class, gender and nationalities.
"The best way to make this possible is introducing Yoga as a part of curriculum. Realising it at early stage of life will make it easier to internalise it. It is a great sign that leaders and celebrities from different walks of life are openly practicing and supporting Yogic life but that would not be enough," it said.
Noting that Yoga is about experiencing oneness and harmony, it hoped the first ever International Day for Yog turns out to be a "turning point" in human life
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