Importance of Sun cannot be emphasised enough in ancient India and unlike many other lost traditions & beliefs, practices related to Sun continue to exist till modern times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s call to declare international Yoga Day and its wider acceptance across the globe has enhanced India’s soft power manifold. Surya Namaskar is the unifying yogic posture system for good health and has now been adopted globally. Ayush Ministry is targeting 75 lakh simultaneous participants globally in Surya Nmaskar practice on 14th January, Makar Sankranti.
There are many lost treasures of ancient India. The non-rusting iron pillars as old as 2500 years ago to architecture Marvels of Ajanta, Ellora, Konark to the massive amount of wealth looted and universities, in-situ independent villages and Panchayat system etc destroyed by invaders. Konark Sun Temple is perhaps the most important of all Sun worship places in the country. The destruction of the main temple has many theories starting from the Mogul destroyers to the Portuguese removing big magnet from the top to perhaps an earthquake causing the shift in the course of nearby river – whatever may be the cause but the remains do tell the magnificent history of this land.
The importance of chanting of Gayatri mantra for mental well-being is well documented by modern science too. Lab tests have revealed that the narration of the Gayatri Mantra generates a frequency of 1,10,000 Hz. Chanting the mantra aids in increasing blood supply to the brain cells and has a profound positive impact on spatial and verbal memory. Chanting it with precision and in the right diction emanates a vibration that affects the heart and ensues into its better functioning and also develop balanced breathing.
The solar alliance as proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and speed at which it is becoming popular showcases India’s revered ownership of responsibilities towards sustainable development. Not long ago, in November 2021, US had become the 101st member to have signed the framework agreement of the ISA. Just yesterday the governments of Antigua and Barbuda joined India-led alliance. In December 2021, the United Nations accorded ‘Observer’ status to the grouping. This in turn will further the cause of bringing equitable energy solutions to the entire world and is a shining example of India taking the leadership role on the ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and Sun is going to be the source of the shared global development and growth.
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