PM Modi Addresses Prashanti Kutiram's Golden Jubilee in Bengaluru: Highlights Yoga's Global Reach and Karnataka's Legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, highlighting Karnataka's centuries-old legacy as a center of Yoga. Praising the region's historical contribution, the Prime Minister stated that many esteemed gurus and scholars born in the state have continuously enriched the tradition of Yoga.

Following the event, PM Modi's itinerary includes flagging off the new metro line from Taverekere to IIM Bengaluru metro station at 12:45 PM, followed by a ride on the train. Later in the evening, he will participate in a tree plantation drive in Mysuru and inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium around 4:00 PM before departing for Gujarat.

Global Recognition for Ayurveda and Yoga Speaking on India's wellness traditions, PM Modi proudly announced that more than 150 Ayurveda courses have now been recognized internationally, turning Ayurvedic treatment into a global movement.

He shared that Yoga frequently becomes a topic of discussion during lunches and dinners with foreign dignitaries and world leaders. He noted that families of major global leaders, including the Royal Family of Qatar, are deeply dedicated to learning and practicing Yoga. Acknowledging this global devotion, he mentioned that several foreign nationals have even been honored with the Padma Shri for their contributions to Yoga.

Tributes to Swami Vivekananda and Seshadri Ji The Prime Minister recalled Swami Vivekananda's efforts in teaching Yoga to the youth during India’s freedom struggle, preparing a generation of Yoga trainers for society. He noted that S-VYASA, which evolved from Prashanti Kutiram, stands as a massive institution today.

Congratulating the S-VYASA family on the addition of new facilities during their Golden Jubilee, PM Modi also paid tribute to the late Seshadri Ji on his birth centenary. He praised Seshadri Ji for dedicating his entire life to nation-building through the Sangh. "Millions of volunteers still draw inspiration from his simplicity and humility. He always said that we must serve society selflessly, just as a mother serves her child," PM Modi remarked.

About 'Prashanti Kutiram' Prashanti Kutiram is a prominent Yoga and research institute and residential campus in Bengaluru, established in 1975. Serving as the main campus for S-VYASA (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana), the institute focuses on education and research in Yoga, meditation, and holistic health. Its primary mission is to integrate ancient Indian Yoga traditions with modern scientific research.