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VP Radhakrishnan Honors Gandhi, Stresses Nature & Health at Pune Ashram

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Nisargopachar Ashram in Pune during its 81st Foundation Day. He highlighted the ashram's vital role in achieving a Swasth Bharat, stressing that true health encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The Vice President released a book authored by the ashram's managing trustee and urged the adoption of balanced nutrition, regular activity, and a life aligned with nature. Several dignitaries, including the Governor of Maharashtra, were present at the event.

Key Points: VP Radhakrishnan at Pune Ashram on Gandhi, Health & Nature

  • Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
  • Holistic health vision for Swasth Bharat
  • Call for lifestyle in tune with nature
  • Release of book 'Secrets of our Happiness'
  • Ashram described as a philosophy and movement
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Maharashtra: Vice President Radhakrishnan offers floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Nisargopachar Ashram in Pune

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Pune, emphasizing holistic health and a lifestyle in harmony with nature for a Swasth Bharat.

"Gandhiji believed nature to be the greatest healer - Vice President CP Radhakrishnan"

Pune, March 22

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Memorial at Nisargopachar Ashram in Pune, Maharashtra.

Earlier today, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan attended the 81st Foundation Day celebrations of Nisargopachar Ashram.

Highlighting India's journey towards Viksit Bharat, the Vice President stressed that the vision must also encompass a Swasth Bharat, with institutions like Nisargopachar Ashram playing a vital role in this endeavour, a statement by the VP's X account read.

According to the X post, he urged people to adopt balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, mental well-being, and a lifestyle aligned with nature.

On the occasion, the Vice President also released the book 'Secrets of our Happiness' authored by Narayan Hegde, Managing Trustee of the Ashram.

According to a press release, addressing the gathering, the Vice-President noted that both Mahatma Gandhi, who conceptualised the Ashram, and the farmer who donated land for this noble cause deserve the nation's gratitude. He described the Ashram as not merely an institution, but a movement, a philosophy, and a way of life inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's vision of simple, disciplined living in harmony with nature.

The Vice-President said that Gandhiji believed nature to be the greatest healer and emphasised that true health lies in simplicity, discipline, and living in harmony with nature.

Highlighting the growing burden of lifestyle diseases, the Vice-President said that the message of the Ashram is more relevant today than ever before. He emphasised that health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He called upon people to adopt balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, mental peace, and a lifestyle in tune with nature.

CP Radhakrishnan, before assuming the office of the Vice President, was the Governor of Maharashtra.

Recalling his tenure as the Governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra, the Vice-President said that he had the opportunity to closely observe the rich tradition of indigenous and natural healing practices among tribal communities. He noted that these time-tested practices, rooted in nature and traditional knowledge, reflect India's deep civilisational wisdom in holistic healthcare, the press release said.

Governor of Maharashtra, Jishnu Dev Varma; Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh; Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sunetra Ajit Pawar and other dignitaries were also present during the occasion.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see our leaders promoting holistic health. Swasth Bharat is as important as Viksit Bharat. We have forgotten our traditional knowledge. My nani's home remedies were often more effective than pills. Need to revive that wisdom.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the message is good, I hope such events lead to concrete policy action. Our cities need more green spaces, cleaner air, and affordable access to nutritious food. Speeches are fine, but we need implementation on the ground.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Pune, it's heartening to see national attention on the Nisargopachar Ashram. It's a serene place. Gandhiji's vision of nature as the greatest healer is so true. A timely visit with summer approaching and lifestyle diseases on the rise.
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Vikram M
The Vice President speaking about tribal healing practices is significant. India's real strength lies in this diversity of knowledge. Hope this encourages more research and integration of Ayurveda and natural healing into our mainstream healthcare system.
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Kriti O
Mental well-being being highlighted alongside physical health is crucial. After the pandemic, we all know its importance. Gandhiji's philosophy was always about balance. A good, positive news story for a change! 😊

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