Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 2: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti today a massive Yog Sammelan was organised by Bharatiya Yog Sansthan (BYS) at its Yog Ashram, Gole Gujral near here.
Renowned spiritual Guru Mahamandleshwar Swami Akhileshranand Giri Ji of Bharat Mata Mandir Haridwar was the chief guest on the occasion who delivered sermons on the occasion.
Hundreds of Yog Sadhaks from different corners of Jammu region attended the function and performed various Yoga exercises and Pranayama. The Yog Acharyas of the Sansthan briefed about the importance of the Yogic exercises and pranayama (controlling breath) and said that by routine practice of these Yog Asanas and Pranayama one can get relief from various diseases caused due to life style disorders.
They also informed about the role of Bharatiya Yog Sansthan which is wedded to cause as well as welfare of mankind and selfless service to humanity irrespective of caste, creed, colour and sex as the Sansthan firmly believes in the basic principle of Hinduism, Vasudev Kutambkam meaning that entire universe is one family.
Swami Ji, who made the audience spell bound with his extempore lecture said modern times humanity is mostly suffering from psychosomatic disorders like tension, depression, anger, greed envy etc which has made their lives miserable.
He said no doubt the worldly things are fascinating but they are perishable and can’t give one peace of mind.
He said though Western World claims to have made lot of advancement in science but still they can’t surpass India which had a thousands years old glorious history and this is the reason that people from West having every comfort of life come to India in search of peace of mind and solace.
Swami Ji said “when we get fortune and wealth we feel happy and this happiness turns into misery when we lose the same. When we peep into our inner self we realize that we are not body or mind but Atma (soul) and this soul is immortal. After realising the same one gets peace of mind”, he added.
Highlighting the essence of Yog he said one can become healthy and have a sound mind and sound body besides attain highest in spirituality if he practises Yog Asnas and Pranayamas daily and adopts it as a way of life.
Swami Ji regretted that most people are turning to Yoga after they fall pray to diseases and this is not proper. One should adopt Yog as a way of life from his prime youth so that he can remain healthy and achieve mental peace, he added.
Sat Paul Sharma, president BYS Jammu, proposed the vote of thanks and complimented Swami Ji for guiding Jammuites to adopt Yog as way of life.
The Sammelan was also addressed by Sat Paul Sharma.
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