The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu nationalist organization in India, has stated that yoga is Bharat’s civilizational contribution to the rest of the world. According to the RSS, yoga is not just a type of physical exercise, but a holistic way of life. The organization made this statement in a tweet in honor of International Yoga Day.
The RSS explained that yoga is not only about physical exercise but instead is a way of life that involves the union of the body, mind, intellect, and soul. This way of life was envisioned by sages such as Maharshi Patanjali and it leads to a peaceful and healthy life. The organization emphasized that it is the duty of yoga practitioners to spread this message far and wide across continents.
The RSS added that yoga has been spreading worldwide, with people from different backgrounds and cultures adopting it as a way of life tuned with nature. The organization also acknowledged the significant role that saints, yoga teachers, and yoga trainers have played in spreading yoga globally.
In conclusion, the RSS emphasized that yoga is Bharat’s civilizational contribution to the world, derived from the root Yuj. Today, yoga is widely recognized as a means for calming the mind, equanimity, and leading a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
