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President Murmu Reveals How Yoga and Ayurveda Build Developed India

President Murmu spoke at Patanjali University's convocation about the crucial link between wellness and national development. She highlighted how Yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy education contributes to building a healthy society. The President emphasized integrating ancient Vedic wisdom with modern scientific research to address global challenges. She expressed confidence that students would apply these principles to foster harmony and inclusive development across India.

Key Points: President Murmu Links Healthy Society to Developed India Vision

  • President connects individual wellness to national development through Yoga education
  • Highlights Maharishi Patanjali's triple purification of mind, speech and body
  • Emphasizes integrating ancient Vedic knowledge with modern scientific research
  • Stresses environmental protection and lifestyle adaptation as essential for humanity
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President Murmu highlights link between healthy society and developed India

President Droupadi Murmu emphasizes Yoga and Ayurveda's role in building healthy society and developed India during Patanjali University convocation address in Haridwar.

"This well-being paves the way for harmony and inclusive development - President Droupadi Murmu"

Haridwar, Nov 2

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday reflected upon the link between wellness and a developed India, expressing confidence that the students trained in Yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy would help build a healthy society.

Speaking at the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali in Haridwar, the President said that India's great personalities have made invaluable contributions to the development of human culture.

Maharishi Patanjali, the greatest of sages, removed the impurities of the mind through Yoga, of speech through grammar, and of the body through Ayurveda, she said.

She noted that the University of Patanjali is making the great tradition of Maharishi Patanjali accessible to society.

The President appreciated the University for advancing education and research in the fields of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy, hoping that the students of this university would make significant contributions to building a healthy society and a developed India with their righteous conduct.

She also appreciated the India-centred educational vision of the University of Patanjali.

President Murmu said that education with the vision of the spirit of universal brotherhood, integration of ancient Vedic knowledge and cutting-edge scientific research, and resolution of global challenges is advancing the Indian knowledge tradition in modern contexts.

The President said that students who have received an education in accordance with the ideals of this university must have realised that protecting the environment and adapting their lifestyle to nature is essential for the future of humanity.

She expressed confidence that they will always be ready to face global challenges, including climate change.

President ​Murmu said that the wish for universal well-being is the hallmark of our culture.

"This well-being paves the way for harmony and inclusive development. She was confident that the students of this University would put the life value of harmony into practice," she said.

The President said that nurturing individuals leads to nurturing families, which leads to society and nation-building.

She noted that the University of Patanjali has adopted the path of nation-building through individual development.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the focus on traditional knowledge, I hope this doesn't mean neglecting modern medical education. We need a balanced approach that combines both ancient wisdom and contemporary science.
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Arjun K
Maharishi Patanjali's teachings are more relevant today than ever! The connection between healthy individuals and a developed nation is so true. 🙏 Hope more universities follow this path.
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Sarah B
As someone who practices yoga regularly, I can attest to its benefits. It's wonderful to see India embracing its traditional knowledge systems while addressing modern challenges like climate change. 🌍
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Vikram M
"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" - the world is one family. This philosophy of universal well-being is what makes Indian culture so special. Glad our President is promoting these values through education.
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Michael C
The integration of ancient knowledge with modern research is fascinating. India has so much to offer in terms of sustainable living and holistic health practices. Looking forward to seeing more global impact from these initiatives.

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