The Yogic Journey celebrations were a grand success. The oldest organised centre in the world–TYI (The Yoga Institute) saw the gathering of a diverse array people from all walks of life. All the sadhakas, yoga fraternity, teachers and revered gurus graced the occasion to pay their respects and wishes for their beloved Guru Dr. Jayadevaji –A True Yogi and A Scholar.
Shri Suresh Prabhuji-Honourable, Union Cabinet Minister for Railways, Government of India along with Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharmaji-Internationally renowned Santoor Maestro flagged the celebration start with lighting of the traditional Diyas. A ceremonial welcoming of revered guests was done with floral bouquets.
A cultural fest ensued with performances by the institute sadhakas which showcased the very essence Navdha Bhakti (नवधा भक्ति) Followed by Yoga asana performances with bhavas (Dharma, Jana, Vairagya, Ashvariaya) which depicted TYI innovation and contribution to Yoga.
Musical rendition of Birthday wishes from across the globe was presented in hounour of Dr. Jayadeva Yogendji’s 88th birth anniversary celebration. He was moved by the video presentation and graciously thanked everyone.
Honorable Railway Minister Shri Suresh Prabhuji paid his respects and wishes to TYI. He stressed on the need to regularly practice yoga “Yoga goes beyond asana. There is a lot more that goes into practicing Yoga. Yoga is one of the ways of knowing and realizing one’s true self. Another way of realizing goals is via music as it renders harmony between mind, body and soul,” Prabhuji said.
Renowned Santoor Maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, who too was present for the event conveyed his sincere wishes to Dr. Jayadeva and wished the very best to an old institute who has been serving mankind for almost 100 years silently, scientifically and selflessly. He recounted few pearls of wisdom penned by Dr Jayadeva ‘To be famous is easy but to handle fame is difficult’. He used to advise us to avoid shouting and raising voice as anger overpowers self,” he said.
Yoga Guru Smt. Hansa Jayadevaji, Director, TYI together with Suresh Prabhuji and Shiv Kumar Sharmaji released the special edition of centenary logo of The Yoga Institute has been designed to celebrate the mission as well as the vision of the oldest organised yoga institute in the world. She added, “Three generations of Yogis are relentlessly working to spread the knowledge of Yoga since almost a 100 years. The Institute continues strive hard every single day under astute supervision of Dr. Jayadeva who is a true living yogi with high ideals.”
Shri Suresh Prabhuji-Honourable, Union Cabinet Minister for Railways, Government of India along with Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharmaji-Internationally renowned Santoor Maestro & Smt. Hansaji Yogendra -Director The Yoga Institute
Felicitation of the Guests was done with special trophies as a small token of appreciation to mark the special event.
