President Droupadi Murmu graced the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Sunday. On the occasion, she said India’s great personalities have made invaluable contributions to the development of human culture.
”Maharishi Patanjali, the greatest of sages, removed the impurities of the mind through yoga, of speech through grammar, and of the body through Ayurveda,” Murmu said.
She felt happy to note that the University of Patanjali is making the great tradition of Maharishi Patanjali accessible to society. The President noted that the University is advancing education and research in the fields of yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy.
She said it is an appreciable effort that is instrumental in building a healthy India.
The President was happy to note the India-centered educational vision of the University of Patanjali. She said education with the vision of the spirit of universal brotherhood, integration of ancient Vedic knowledge and cutting-edge scientific research, and resolution of global challenges is advancing the Indian knowledge tradition in modern contexts. Students who have received education in accordance with the ideals of this university must have realized that protecting the environment and adapting their lifestyle to nature is essential for the future of humanity. She expressed confidence that they will always be ready to face global challenges, including climate change.
The President said that the wish for universal well-being is the hallmark of our culture. This well-being paves the way for harmony and inclusive development.
Murmu was confident that the students of this University would put the life value of harmony into practice. Nurturing individuals leads to nurturing families, which leads to society and nation building.
The University of Patanjali, she said, has adopted the path of nation-building through individual development.
The President expressed confidence that the students of this university would make significant contributions to building a healthy society and a developed India with their righteous conduct.