Yoga Is A Practice Of Faith, Not Religion
The second International Yoga Day was celebrated on June 21st, 2016 in a grand manner. The Indian method of meditation has got an overwhelming response from different parts of the world. But it does not have the same reception in its own homeland. Few sections of the Indian society have opposed the celebration of yoga day. They see it as a religious practice of the Hindus and feel the inclusion of yoga into school curriculum will be against their religious beliefs . But consider this: The Olympics is a global sporting event now, but a few centuries ago it was a religious practice of the Greek culture . The Olympic Games were dedicated to the Greek god Zeus. The Olympic torch – an indispensable identity of Olympic Games – was initially associated with the religious relic as well. Now, however, the view of religion in Olympic torch has been removed for a while . It is the way for athletes from various corner...