NEW DELHI — On the heels of the global celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the resounding success of the International Day of Yoga stands as a powerful testament to its global impact. He noted that Yoga is not only helping millions worldwide attain physical well-being, but is also inspiring individuals to lead positive, confident lives.
To mark the occasion, the Prime Minister shared a profound Sanskrit Subhashitam on the microblogging platform X, emphasizing the transformative and deeply spiritual essence of the practice:
“चित्तप्रशमनोपायो योग इत्यभिधीयते। प्राणस्पन्दनिरोधो वा द्वेधा योगस्य धारणा॥”
The ancient verse highlights that Yoga is the ultimate means of completely calming and quieting the mind. According to the verse, to achieve this serene state of consciousness, two principal methods of yoga are prescribed: calming the mind and regulating the flow of the breath.
In his post on X, Prime Minister Modi beautifully synthesized the physical and psychological benefits of the practice, writing:
“अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस की बड़ी सफलता इस बात का प्रमाण है कि योग न केवल दुनियाभर में करोड़ों लोगों को शारीरिक रूप से स्वस्थ बना रहा है, बल्कि उन्हें आत्मविश्वास के साथ सकारात्मक जीवन जीने के लिए प्रेरित भी कर रहा है। चित्तप्रशमनोपायो योग इत्यभिधीयते। प्राणस्पन्दनिरोधो वा द्वेधा योगस्य धारणा॥”
