The Art of Living has turned 40 today. The movement that took root as a framework for spreading knowledge & wisdom has today grown into one of the most dynamic, multi-faceted organisations in the world, with a presence in over 155 countries.
India may have secured political freedom 74 years ago, but the freedom of thought, expression and worship has always been an integral part of her traditions since time immemorial.
The oldest living civilisation of the world, she is young and vibrant in the heart where the eternal wisdom of the Vedas seamlessly coexists with science and technology.
As the world celebrates the fourth International Day of Yoga, it’s time again for this ancient art of inner blossoming to be in the spotlight. Thanks to the global patronage over the last four years, the acceptance and popularity of yoga has broken many barriers. The wide array of applications, expectations and perceptions demonstrates its versatility as the super-cure for the ills of the modern world.
Rituals and ceremonies are inevitable in any public function. Man cannot live without ceremonies nor society can survive without one. Whether religious or secular, ceremonies are vital to human society. Having said that, India needs to move past the types of official ceremonies that are simply the lackluster, regimental remnants of the colonial era. One such event was Prime Minister Modi’s oath taking ceremony.