Namaz similar to Surya Namasakar, says Yogi Adityanath

Mangalore Today News Network

Lucknow, Mar 29, 2017 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while addressing a crowd at the Yoga Mahotsav in Lucknow today drew parallels between Namaz and Surya Namaskar asanas.

 

In his speech he said that all asanas or postures in Surya Namaskar and Pranayama are similar to how Muslims offer namaz. He went on to state that despite similarities, no one has tried to unite them as most were interested in ’Bhoga’ and not yoga.

The chief minister said that talking about yoga was considered communal before 2014, however things changed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took measures to popularise it.

Adityanath added that developmental work in the state with positive energy under his leadership and his government will take decisions in the interest of people.

Yogi Adityanath said being a sadhu on streets, he was aware of Uttar Pradesh’s problems and the possible remedies to those problems.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien had recently pitched for making yoga a compulsory subject in schools across the country as he said the practice helps in holistic development of ones personality.