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In the spiritual tradition of India, Bihar has been the birthplace and penance place of avatars, rishis, yogis, siddhas and ascetics. The historical town of Munger, where Mugdal Rishi once lived, is shining on the map of the world today. Munger district had its extension both in north and south Bihar. On one side the Tirhuta people of Mithila claimed to be the inhabitants of Munger district and on the other, the people of the southern bank of the Ganges took pride in being the citizens of Munger district. Now Paramahamsa Satyanandaji Maharaj, who is an incarnation of renunciation, has reserved a shining place on the map of the world.
The message of yoga has penetrated the whole world, and sadhaks from all over the world have come to attend the World Yoga Convention. Not only has yoga been popularized throughout the world, but at the same time, Munger has been made famous and the credit for this goes to Paramahamsa Satyananda. He is praised and worshipped, not just by Indians, but by the people of the whole world. I offer my prayer at his feet.
According to both scripture and science, yoga is able to meet the total requirements of mankind. Everybody wants to enjoy good health, to be free from all strain, stress and tension and to have a feeling of pleasure within. This is not the desire of a particular person, but the desire of mankind in general. Science is doing something in this direction, but today, even science has to take shelter in yoga for this purpose. This thesis is supported by our scriptures, for example:
Te dhyaan yogan gataanupashyan devaatma shaktim swagataan nigoodham.
The rishis have visualized the secret powers of the gods and have seen God. We find many references to this in the Upanishads. Thus, I am full of praise for yoga which is supported by the vedic Upanishads, and for science which fulfills the aspirations of mankind. This World Yoga Convention makes me believe that yoga will attract people and people will accept it. Children, youth, the aged, and people from all walks of life will accept yoga as a means of freeing themselves from worldly worries, after the inspiration of this convention. It is my firm conviction that Pararnahamsa Niranjanananda is ready and able to further this task.
It is a matter of great pleasure that this young sannyasin is efficiently furthering the mission of his satguru and transmit
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