Varanasi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said a secure nation ensures the safety of religion and individuals and added that Sanatan has the power to unite all.
Participating in the 25,000 Kundiya Yajna organised at Swarveda temple as part of the centenary celebrations of the Vihangam Yoga Society on Saturday, Yogi said, "A secure nation ensures the security of religion and individuals. If the nation is secure, religion and Sanatan are also safe. Sanatan and Indianness have the power to unite all."
Stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has the vision to dedicate every action to the nation, Yogi urged everyone to prioritise national interests, transcending personal, social, or religious boundaries, while staying connected to India's Vedic and spiritual traditions rooted in Sanatan dharma.
"Good leadership brings positive outcomes while combining heritage respect with public welfare initiatives," he said. Highlighting PM Modi's role in promoting yoga globally, Yogi mentioned how over 175 countries now observe June 21 as World Yoga Day.He also praised PM Modi's efforts in ensuring that the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is recognised as an intangible cultural heritage and in the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Yogi praised the PM for transforming his parliamentary constituency, Kashi, over the last 10 years. "Namo Ghat has been equipped with a helipad, allowing big events to take place. The ghats of Kashi have been renovated and now present a grand and majestic form," he remarked.
Yogi said that since 2014, road, rail and air connectivity in Kashi improved by 100 times, and waterways connecting Kashi to Haldia expanded travel opportunities. "Kashi has now emerged as a prominent pilgrimage destination, witnessing remarkable development in sectors such as health and education," he said.
Yogi said that under the PM's leadership, UP was witnessing unprecedented growth, symbolising the vision of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'.
Yogi said that on the commencement of the centenary year celebration of the Vihangam Yoga Society on Dec 18, 2023, the PM inaugurated the Swarved Mahamandir and commended the works of the Vihangam Yoga Sant Samaj and Swarved Mahamandir Trust.
Referring to the congregation of lakhs of devotees for Kundiya Mahayajna, Yogi commended the smooth arrangements made for the grand celebrations to mark the centenary year celebration of the Vihangam Yoga Sant Samaj founded by Sadguru Sadafal Dev Maharaj in 1924. Yogi highlighted his contributions and spiritual vision, mentioning that Sadguru Sadafal Dev Maharaj was born in 1888 in a small village in Ballia and dedicated his life to promoting yoga and spiritual practices.
Yogi said that Sadguru composed ‘Swarved' in Uttarakhand, a practice that continues to thrive today. "A true yogi and seer cannot remain idle," he said, emphasising the role of spiritual traditions in fostering nationalism and social service. He credited Acharya Swatantra Dev Maharaj and Vigyan Dev Maharaj for continuing this legacy and leading campaigns to spread awareness.
Acharya Swatantra Dev, Swatantra Pravar Vigyan Dev, and UP minister Anil Rajbhar were present at the event.