Kathmandu, Aug 30 : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the need to bring yoga into wider use and practice.
At the self-awakening programme organized by
the Jeevan Vigyan Sanstha (Life Science Institute) for the federal
parliamentarians here today, he said that a yoga-based society helps in
achieving peace, happiness and prosperity.
Prime Minister Oli also urged one
and all to follow the discipline and make a positive change in the
society.
"We should work with the
sacred spirit that I do not engage in violence; I do not tell lies; I do not
covet the rights and property of others; I do not involve in corruption,"
said Prime Minister Oli, adding, "We should not be anarchic and
ill-mannered, we should expand the yoga started by Nepalese ancestors thousands
of years ago from this land."
Reiterating that yoga and
meditation keep the heart and brain healthy, PM Oli said that is why yoga
should be given special importance.
Similarly, Speaker of the House of
Representatives, chairman of the National Assembly, leaders of various parties,
MPs participated in the programme.
Ramesh Nepal conducted the yoga
session to the participants. (RSS)