New Delhi, 22 June (H.S.):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the remarkable success of the International Day of Yoga demonstrates that yoga is not only helping millions of people around the world achieve better physical health, but is also inspiring them to lead positive and confident lives.

On Monday, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse on social media platform X, highlighting the significance of yoga and its transformative impact on human life.

The Prime Minister wrote:

Chittaprashamanopāyo Yoga Ityabhidhīyate। Prāṇaspandana Nirodho Vā Dvedhā Yogasya Dhāraṇā॥

Explaining its meaning, he said that yoga is the most effective means of attaining complete peace and stability of the mind. The verse describes two principal approaches to achieving this goal—calming the mind and regulating the flow of breath. Through the practice of yoga, an individual can attain mental balance, inner peace and positive energy.

Prime Minister Modi said that yoga has today become an integral part of people's lives across the world and continues to pave the way for a healthier, more balanced and self-confident way of living.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar