Prime Minister Oli calls to make yoga a daily life

Lalitpur, June 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has requested everyone to make yoga a daily life, reasoning that it reflects a multidimensional aspect of human life.

Addressing a function organized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on the 11th International Yoga Day held under the theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', in Patan on Saturday, PM Oli stated yoga is associated with humanity and peace, and that it is meant for the welfare of mankind and world peace. "Yoga is also related to the 'happy Nepali and the prosperous nation', he said, adding that discipline counts much for yoga.

He expressed worry over fading discipline in Nepali society. "In the absence of discipline, there is no meditation. Focus on good intention is the essence of yoga, and yoga with intellect is the need of the hour," the PM reminded.

PM Oli shared that we are trying to connect yoga with daily life. When it comes to good health, we need to pay heed to a balanced diet, yoga and rest. "Consumption of pesticide-free food is imperative for good health, not for slaking appetite," he argued, adding that it is time to increase the healthy population rather than the population of doctors. Prevention of disease is better than a cure. 

He further recounted, "When I became Prime Minister, I stressed the slogan of 'be healthy' for national success. Moreover, the Head of the Government viewed that one could adopt non-violence, truth, discipline, and happiness along with healthy living.

"There is an urgency of peace in the world today. Non-violence is the need of the hour. If any armed and arrogant people realise it, peace will prevail in the world," the PM stressed.     

He also urged all to foster pure and holy thoughts. Yoga is not only essential for human health but also for the smooth functioning of a society. Careless behaviour is detrimental to one's health, leading to frequent doctors and hospitals. Yoga and meditation are keys to a happy life, according to him.     

Oli also extended best wishes to all on Yoga Day. He further explained that Yoga is believed to have started with Lord Shiva. Due it this, Shiva is known as Adiyogi. "It was Bishwamitra rishi is believed to have founded surgery and made his grandson Charak a doctor. Similarly, it was Charak founding the health science. In the age of Bishwamitra, yoga saw a miraculous development," he shared the mythological history.     

The Head of the Government also remembered his jail life and claimed that he was given only tranquilliser, which caused his renal failure. The PM, however, reminded that meditation is not the solution if you need surgery. In addition to yoga, you should believe in work. Yoga helps to battle odds.     

On the occasion, Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Rajhuji Panta, viewed that yoga should be promoted as a cultural heritage. Nepali is the provenance of yoga and meditation.

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, said yoga helps us earn good health, and it is related to Nepal's culture. Nepal is the world destination for yoga, he asserted.     

Yoga guru professor Dr Dipak Regmi claimed that yoga was being developed in a scientific manner. Health, peace and happiness can be achieved through yoga, he mentioned.     

In addition to government officials, many yoga gurus, practitioners, and related organisations attended the event. (RSS)