Equality and spirituality: Patanjali Ayurveda College welcomes students with sacred thread ritual

Acharya Balkrishna, the stalwart of Patanjali Ayurved, recently shared a heartfelt message on Facebook about a special ceremony at Patanjali Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya (Patanjali Bhartiya Ayurvigyan Evum Anusandhan Sansthan).

The event celebrated the beginning of academic life for new students and the Upanayan Sanskar, a traditional sacred thread ceremony.

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He described the event as more than just a ritual. “Yajnopavit is not just a symbol, it is a festival of our good fortune,” he wrote.

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According to Acharya Balkrishna, as students move from the early years of life to its later stages, they will truly understand the importance of this sacred thread.

Three debts of every human being

In his post, Acharya Balkrishna explained the deeper meaning behind the Yajnopavit. He said that every person in the world carries three debts:

1. Deva Rina (Debt to the Divine)
2. Rishi Rina (Debt to Teachers and Sages)
3. Pitru Rina (Debt to Parents)

The three threads of the sacred Yajnopavit represent these three debts. Wearing the thread reminds a person to repay their duties towards God, the sages, and their parents. During the ceremony, students are encouraged to resolve to live a life that honors these debts.

Inclusivity and equality at Patanjali

Acharya Balkrishna emphasised that the right to wear the Yajnopavit is not limited to any caste, sect, gender, or belief system.

“If a person is not virtuous through their actions, being born in a particular caste does not make them worthy,” he noted.

At Patanjali, there is no distinction between men and women, or between different sects when it comes to this sacred tradition.

He added that everyone has an equal right to seek higher knowledge, purity, and wisdom, reinforcing Patanjali’s philosophy of inclusivity and moral responsibility.