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Yoga exemplifies India’s soft power: President

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Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The ancient Indian science of wellness, Yoga, exemplifies India’s soft power to the world and interconnects cultures, President R. N. Kovind said here on Friday.

“Togetherness is the essence of yoga. It not only helps us in connecting body, mind and soul, but plays an important role in connecting different communities and countries,” said the President.

He was addressing the centenary celebrations of The Yoga Institute (TYI), whch has been engaged in propounding yoga on a global scale for the past 100 years.

Stressing the need to strengthen yoga training institutes in the country, President Kovind said that teachers must be trained to take forward yoga.

“Yoga has earned huge respect from various countries in the world, the Central government too has been contributing a lot to spread and promote yoga,” he observed.

Narrating an anecdote on his interactions with the President and First Lady of Cuba, Kovind said the First Lady informed him that they practised yoga daily, and when enquired further, the Cuban President said yoga is a ‘valuable gift which India has given to mankind’.”

Citing another instance, he said that the first Indian who travelled in space, cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma, had revealed how he dealt with “space sickness” by practising yoga in the spacecraft, proving yoga is beneficial not only on land, but also in space.

While lauding Maharashtra for introducing yoga as a syllabus for students, President Kovind said it was not appropriate to link it with any religion on sect.

“It is common heritage of mankind. It belongs to everyone who is looking forward to a healthy life. A healthy person makes a healthy family, community, country and finally a healthy world,” the President said.

Maharashtra Governor C. V. Rao released a book entitled, ‘Yoga For All’, penned by TYI Director Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, based on a century of research at TYI.

Present on the occasion were Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik and other dignitaries.

A non-profit organization, TYI was founded on December 25, 1918, in Santacruz suburb of north-west Mumbai by Mani Haribhai Desai, later revered as yoga Guru Yogendraji.

For three generations, it has been engaged in imparting training in yoga and propounding the ancient science with branches worldwide.

Today, it has more than 500 publications on the subject to its credit, and the books of TYI founder Yogendraji and his wife Sitadevi have been stored since 1940 in the oldest and largest millennial time capsule, the ‘Crypt of Civilisation’ at Oglethorpe University, Georgia, USA, which will be reopened in 8113 AD, after more than 6,000 years.

Acknowledged for its contribution to holistic development of Yoga for householders and families, it became the country’s first Yoga school certified by the Quality Council of India, Ministry of AYUSH, and bagged the Prime Minister’s Award 2018 for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of the ancient Indian science.

As part of the centenary celebrations, TYI has organized a two-day wellness festival, the Harmony Fest, at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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