It is a tradition in which sages have attained immeasurable bliss, indescribable happiness and inexplicable peace by entering the supreme consciousness, which is present beyond mind. It is the science that inhibits the agitations of the mind and takes it to its highest level. Yoga is the spiritual journey from ignorance to knowledge, mortality to immortality, obvious to hidden, peace to ultimate tranquility.
Swami Ramdev has taught Ashtadhyayee, Mahabhashya, Upanishads along with six systems of Indian philosophy in a couple of gurukuls (traditional Indian systems of education). Besides, during his travels in the Himalayan mountains, he performed severe austerities in the caves of Gangotri for the realisation of self and acquired several uncommon capabilities.
Today, Yoga has acquired global recognition and an exalted status as an ancient health building system. While many medical practitioners and intellectuals are keen to test it using scientific evaluation methods, there are several others who are resisting this trend and inclusion of Yoga in medical science. The welfare of patients is being overlooked for the sake of personal, commercial and business interests. Unfortunately, today medical science is taken mainly as allopathy, world’s health concern is more of an allopathic concernand World Health Organisation (WHO) could be taken as an organisation supporting and working for allopathy. We are not trying to question the ethos behind existing medical/health systems but we aim to start a healthy debate about health concerns internationally and secure right to health for the common man. We are aware that we have a mighty challenge to deal with. With this objective in mind, revered Yoga Rishi Swami Ramdevji Maharaj has committed himself to the objective that, 'no person should die of disease and nobody should die on account of being poor.' We have decided to proceed in this direction so as to put a check on the large-scale exploitation going on in the country in the name of providing health services. In this age of science, we are committed to firmly establish Yoga as a science using scientific tests. It is true that Yoga is powerful and contains the solutions for all the global problems. From time immemorial, millions of people have immersed themselves in this pious ever flowing Ganga of Yoga. Never before has any government, voluntary organisation or a resourceful individual has come forward to work on Yoga from a scientific perspective. Although some holy saints, a few dedicated institutions, and small groups have made attempts in this direction, their work has not received international recognition. We ascetics decided to drive away the misconception that Yoga is simply exercise for physical fitness, created by people out of ignorance, selfishness and resistance. In fact, these people have their own agenda for not letting Yoga, a glorious and time tested tradition, to get its due recognition and rightful place on the world health map. Despite the lack of proper resources, we are committed to deal with such impediments on the path of Yoga getting its due recognition. We have been able to take up this Herculean task for the sake of welfare of mankind with the unflinching support and trust of millions of people in this world.
Today, we have reached a stage where every intellectual of the world has greater appreciation for Yoga as a complete medical science and philosophy of life and accepts its scientific reasoning and basis. Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a holistic medical science; it is a philosophy of life, a spiritual knowledge. It is a profound philosophical thought process, but it is also about having a simple, easy and balanced lifestyle. It is the path to gain eternal wisdom, ultimate truth and to unite the inner soul with the supreme soul through self realisation. It is a tradition in which sages have attained immeasurable bliss, indescribable happiness and inexplicable peace by entering the supreme consciousness which is present beyond mind. It is the science that inhibits the agitations of the mind and takes it to its highest level. Yoga is the spiritual journey from ignorance to knowledge, mortality to immortality obvious to hidden, peace to ultimate tranquility. It is the inner journey from thoughtfulness to emptiness, subjective to objective concentration, determinate to indeterminate samadhi and extrovertedness to introvertedness and being firm in judgement (gifted with unshakable mental equilibrium). It is a holistic and scientific process to transform body, mind and life. It is an experience of complete silence and calm based on self realisation. It is devotion that transcends desire and a state of nothingness attained by self realisation, which is very different from emptiness caused by intoxication. It is an understanding of truth of life and rationality. There is a need to appreciate Yoga, Ayurveda and all Vedic traditions in totality. Life becomes a celebration once it imbibes Yoga that leads to making of an equity based, simple, developed, healthy and happy society. Yoga brings forth the indisputable truth that the solution to any problem lies within and cannot be found outside. Yoga activates the healing strengths within our bodies.
All the chemicals, salts, hormones, which we take in the form of medicines can actually be harmful instead of being beneficial until we surrender ourselves to Yoga. When we start practising Yoga, one does not need external stimulants as the body itself secretes required hormones and balances the internal chemical processes. The anabolism, catabolism and metabolism processes in the body, i.e. vata, pitta and kapha are maintained in equilibrium. Mind becomes calm, bringing happiness and helps in overcoming depression. One feels a sense of fulfillment in life and this is the glorious truth and essence of Yoga.
We are committed to get Yoga accepted internationally as a medical science. We are determined to achieve this goal through the Patanjali Yogapeeth and Patanjali University. At the same time we are committed to build a healthy and disease free world in accordance with Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbkum and thus contributing to the cause of promoting and conserving rich Indian cultural and spritual traditions. This article is an humble attempt in this direction. We are determined to obtain more scientific evidence and build a science perspective not only for Yoga and Ayurveda but for the entire Vedic knowledge and wisdom. We shall lead the world in finding solutions for complex problems besetting humanity through the fusion of science and spiritualism.
Revered Swami Ramdevji Maharaj, a celibate since childhood, is well versed in Sanskrit grammar, Ayurveda and Vedic Philosophy. A strong proponent of Indian cultural values, his services in the field of cow breeding, research in the field of Ayurveda and his practical approach of Yoga has won him several thousands of admirers throughout India and made him a living symbol of Indian culture. His detachment to worldly happiness and devotion to social service has made him a phenomenal character in the saintly world. Revered Swami Shankerdevji Maharaj got him initiated in the ascetic order on the sacred banks of River Ganga.
He has taught Ashtadhyayee, Mahabhashya, Upanishads along with six systems of Indian philosophy in a couple of gurukuls (traditional Indian systems of education). Besides, during his travels in the Himalayan mountains, he performed severe austerities in the caves of Gangotri for the realisation of self and acquired several uncommon capabilities. With the blessings of Revered Swami Shankerdevji Maharaj, he, in assocition with his learned companions, Acharya Balkrishanji Maharaj, a great scholar and famous Ayurvedic physician and others established Divya Yoga Mandir (Trust) in 1995 at Kankhal, Hardwar, Uttaranchal, India. He, while in the sate of sadhna, has been guiding several service projects of medical, spiritual and educational pursuits through this Trust since then. Revered Swamiji Maharaj, who have unfurled the flag of Yoga on top, cures about two lakh patients per month with his spiritual energy in his Yoga camps.
Over twenty lakh people of all parts of country and abroad derive benefit from live and vibrating science of Yoga by taking part in Yoga camps every year, which helps in building a prosperous, advanced, disease free and subtle new India. Nearly 250 millions viewers of our country and abroad, have close association with the age old science of Yoga and Pranayam through Aastha, Aastha International, Sahara India TV and Star News TV channels.
Revered Swami Ramdevji Maharaj with his extraordinary talent, great patriotism and deep leanings towards our ancient culture and tradition is establishing Patanjali Yogapeeth, an institution for social and scientific research and treatment in Yoga, spiritualism, and Ayurveda through which more than twenty lakh patients of various ailments would derive benefit every year. He has a golden dream of disease free world. This, he plans to achieve with the help of ancient science of Yoga, which he feels will bring peace and happiness to mankind and will lead to the unethical business of weapons and allopathic medicines coming to an end. Revered Swamiji's is editing the pious work of organising the disintegrated Indian society on caste, creed, religion, region and sex basis to establish India as a superpower.
He considers yeoman's service as real dharma (religion). He envisages India as Vishwa Guru (Teacher of the World) which can become true only if every citizen realises his duties and responsibilities towards the nation. May science of yoga expand virtues of consciousness, morality and brotherhood of human beings such that everyone sees his own consciousness in all creatures and spreads fraternity, friendship and global brotherhood. It is no less than a divine wonder to see Revered Swamiji Maharaj in the hearts of millions of people not only of our country but also the world. He is fully committed to the reestablishment of scientific techniques, pious powers and moral values in our society. Millions of people are offering their services and wealth at the altar of Patanjali Yogapeeth (Trust) and University of Patanjali established by him to fulfill his resolution.The real place of service is the human body for revered Swami Ramdevji Maharaj, for he pronounces, 'My God lives in a man, as 'the temple in shape of man' is built by All Mighty Himself.' The service of fellow beings, in addition to Aatm sadhna (self-control) and brah maradhna (meditation) is his worship.
He considers moral acts of love and affection for human beings a true worship of Creator. Revered Swamiji Maharaj, an apostle of Vasudhaiv Kutumbkum (World as the whole family) proves it true by accepting and practicing the world as his house and every citizen as his family member.
By Surinder Tijarawala
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