R ARIVANANTHAM
COIMBATORE, FEB 26
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday attended the Mahashivratri celebration with Sadhguru at the Isha Foundation in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore. Amit Shah made offerings to ‘Dhyanling’ during the religious ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Amit Shah thanked Sadhguru for the invitation and called Mahashivratri an occasion of ‘self-awakening’.
- Maha Shivratri is not just a festival but a profound night of self-awakening, when the entire universe resonates itself with the presence of Shiva, only then can the true essence of Shivaratri be experienced
- Lord Shiva is a benevolent consciousness who embodies both destruction and protection
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought global recognition to Yoga by commemorating International Yoga Day and Sadguru has given a new dimension to Yoga through Adi Yogi
- Any account of India’s spiritual history is incomplete without mentioning rich Tamil culture
- The 112-ft grand statue of Adi Yogi symbolizes the 112 paths to spiritual enlightenment
- Sadguru has brought science and spirituality together and proved that meditation, energy, and state of consciousness are not mere beliefs but fundamental aspects of science
“I extend my wishes on the occasion of Mahashivratri. I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to come here at the invitation of Sadhguru. Today, the whole nation, from Somnath to Kedarnath, Pashupatinath to Rameswaram and Kashi to Coimbatore, the whole nation is ‘Shivmay’. The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is concluding but the Maha Kumbh of devotion is here in front of me in Coimbatore. Mahashivratri is not only a festival but an occasion of self-awakening,” Shah said while addressing the gathering.
Shah called the Isha Yoga Centre not just a pilgrimage site but a place of liberation. According to him, the statue of Adiyogi identifies ‘112 ways’ of spiritual journey. He also called the centre a medium of ‘connecting youth with almighty’.
Shah compared Sadhguru’s contribution in promoting yoga with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative of the International Yoga Day.
“I was associated with Save Soil campaign. You ran a campaign to protect our most valuable heritage, soil, and gave a great message to the whole world to save the environment. Sadhguru has made an effort to give a new face to Yoga through Adiyogi, and PM Narendra Modi has attracted the whole world towards Yoga by celebrating International Yoga Day,” he said.
Shah said that the Isha Yoga Center serves as a bridge connecting people, especially the youth, with spirituality. He said that by coming here, one embarks on a journey from mere awareness to cosmic consciousness, self-interest to selflessness, and individual existence to universal oneness. He commended Sadguru for not only inspiring the youth towards spirituality but also offering them a profound and intelligent understanding of religion.
Union Home Minister said that the phrase “A Mystic Man on a Mission” perfectly describes Sadguru. He praised Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev for guiding the world on the path of a meaningful and conscious life. He said that through Sadguru, the world has come to understand the eternal wisdom that true knowledge begins with understanding oneself. Shri Shah emphasized that the journey to transforming the world starts with self-transformation. He lauded Sadguru’s efforts in making people aware to the value of India’s most precious heritage—its soil—and spreading a profound environmental message across the globe. He said that Sadguru has emerged as a true national asset, inspiring millions and bringing the essence of India’s spiritual heritage to the fore.
He emphasized that Yoga is not just a practice but a journey that takes us from Sva (self) to Sarv (universal), from Aham (ego) to Vayam (togetherness), from Sankalp (resolve) to Siddhi (attainment), and from Vairagya (detachment) to Samadhi (ultimate consciousness). Shah highlighted that despite its ancient roots, Yoga remains highly relevant in the modern world and continues to evolve dynamically. He described Yoga as a force that unites the mind, body, and soul, bridges the gap between the individual and the Supreme, and ultimately paves the way for deep devotion and spiritual fulfillment.
Union Home Minister said that any account of India’s spiritual history is incomplete without mentioning rich Tamil culture. He said that Tamil Nadu is a land enriched with countless living examples of spirituality, carrying forward an unbroken legacy of wisdom and devotion. Shah said the Maha Shivratri celebrations organized by Sadguru are amazing, unimaginable, and beyond words. He hailed Sadguru for creating a spiritual pilgrimage that seamlessly blends science and spirituality, proving that meditation, energy, and state of consciousness are not mere beliefs but fundamental aspects of science. He said that Sadguru has made people realize that Shiva is not just a deity but an eternal presence, a universal consciousness, and that awakening Shivatva—the essence of Shiva—is the true path to self-realization.
Amit Shah’s work is a ‘reflection of what Sardar Patel did’: Sadhguru
During the event, Sadhguru praised Union Home Minister, claiming that the work of the BJP leader is a ‘reflection of what Sardar Patel did’.
Sadhguru said, “Since the Partition, there have been many developments where, despite the country being unified on paper, certain parts were not truly under the control of the ruling government.”
He further added, “I must acknowledge that the actions of our current Home Minister… in many ways reflect the efforts of Sardar Patel during that time, once again bringing the nation together.”
Odisha Governor Haribabu Kambahampati, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister T.K. Sivakumar, Union Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Arjun Ram Maghwal, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, Maharashtra Soil and Irrigation Minister Sanjay Rathod, celebrities and people from many walks of life also participated in this event,
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