Governor takes part in 11th International Day of Yoga Celebrations
Appeals everybody especially the youth to adopt yoga for human well-being, ecological balance, and planetary health
Guwahati,Rongili Barta: Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya today participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre, in collaboration with Kreeda Bharati at Guwahati.
The Governor took part in the celebrations and practises different mudra of yoga with other participants.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Shri Acharya expressing his happiness over the participation of several sports representatives, yoga trainers, enthusiastic youth and the people in general, said that he felt great to be a part of the global movement that celebrates India’s ancient tradition. Quoting the Bhagavad Gita, he said, “Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam”, meaning “Yoga is excellence in action.” He emphasized that yoga enhances not only physical health but also cultivates discipline, focus, and self-reliance.
The Governor said, “Yoga brings harmony between mind and body, and balance between thought and action”. He highlighted the deep-rooted legacy of yoga in India’s spiritual and philosophical heritage, referring to the contributions of Adi Yogi Lord Shiva, Maharishi Patanjali, and ancient texts like the Rigveda, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita.
He acknowledged the visionary role of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, whose initiative led to the United Nations adopting June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, thereby giving global recognition to this ancient Indian knowledge system.
The Governor also underlined the significance of this year’s theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” which reflects the interconnectedness of human well-being, ecological balance, and planetary health.
As part of the celebration, the Governor also planted a sapling in the premises of SAI, Regional Centre and stated that the inclusion of environmental activities such as tree plantation drives, underscores yoga’s message of harmony not just within, but also with nature. He also urged upon the youth to consider yoga as a way forward for sound and balanced body, mind and soul. He also asked them to integrate yoga into their daily lives, not as a one-day observance but as a lifelong practice. He further said, “On this International Day of Yoga, let us take a collective pledge — to embrace yoga as a way of life and contribute to building a healthy, inclusive, and green India.”
The event witnessed participation from MP Guwahati Lok Sabha Constituency Bijuli Kalita Medhi, Executive Director of the Sports Authority of India, Guwahati Regional Centre D.K. Mittal, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Tourism R.K. Suman, Organizing Secretary, Kreeda Bharati, North Eastern Zone Manoj Kumar Mohanty, sportspersons, officials, yoga practitioners and a host of other dignitaries.
