Beijing: The ancient yoga tradition of India is now becoming popular globally. Due to the increasing influence of yoga, especially in China, many people are adopting it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Wang Jicheng, Professor of Jhejiang University for his great contribution to the spread of yoga in China. Professor Wang has published several books on yoga and translated Indian philosophy and texts into Chinese. Due to their efforts, awareness of yoga is increasing in Chinese society and the youth there are also turning to meditation and balanced lifestyle.
Preparations for 10th International Yoga Day in China
International Yoga Day is being celebrated on a large scale in major Chinese cities like Shanghai. The response to Yoga Day in China is being seen as a symbol of increasing cultural exchange between India and China. Prateek Mathur, representative of the Indian Consulate in Shanghai, handed over the letter to Prime Minister Modi to Professor Wang. In this letter, Prime Minister Modi has specially appreciated the efforts made by him for the spread of yoga in China. Yoga is not just physical exercise, it is an effective means for inner peace and mental health. Therefore, yoga is getting huge response in China.
Historical moments at Jhejiang University
Professor Wang was presented a letter of Prime Minister Modi at a special ceremony held on the Jhejiang University campus. This moment is considered extremely important in the context of completion of 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and China. The event is being seen as a step towards further strengthening India-China cultural relations. Professor Wang has done important work in translating and spreading Indian texts into Chinese. In particular, translations of Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s yoga sutras have become widely popular among Chinese readers.
Prime Minister Modi was presented a translation of Bhagavad Gita in 2016.
Prime Minister Modi visited Hangzo during the G20 summit in 2016. At that time Professor Wang presented him a copy of his translation of Bhagavad Gita. This shows that the influence of Indian philosophy and yogic ideology in China is increasing.
Yoga is becoming increasingly popular in China
Yoga has been widely spreading in the urban areas of China over the years. Large -scale yoga camps and workshops are being organized in cities like Hangzho, Wui and Gexning in Jhejiang province. Thousands of Chinese citizens are participating in it and yoga has now become an important part of their lifestyle. Tai Chi and Zen meditation are already important in Chinese culture. Yoga harmonizes with these traditional Chinese practices, which is why it is becoming increasingly popular among people.
Young Chinese generation increases inclination towards Indian philosophy
Professor Wang has seen a huge attraction towards Indian philosophy and yoga among Chinese youth. Yoga has a positive effect on physical and mental health, so Chinese youth are focused on attention, balance and inner peace. It is also in line with its traditional values of China, which is why yoga is getting widespread approval in China.
Yoga is an important bridge in India-China relations
The increasing popularity of yoga in China is giving more importance to Indian culture and philosophy. The work of Professor Wang Jicheng has made yoga and Indian texts accessible to more people in China. Prime Minister Modi’s appreciation of his efforts is a positive step towards further strengthening India-China cultural relations. Yoga is not just the legacy of India, it has now become an important part of global health and mental peace, and is also becoming part of people’s lifestyle in China.
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