Surya Namaskar similar to Namaz: Yogi Adityanath


Lucknow, Mar 29 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today said 'surya namaskar' was similar to 'namaz' (prayers) offered by Muslims and those opposing the yogic exercise wanted to divide the society on religious lines. Aditynath, who had in the past lashed out at a section of Muslims for terming the practice of 'surya namaskar' as un-Islamic, said the sun salutation was a beautiful example of religious harmony.

"The namaz offered by Muslims resembles different postures and asanas of surya namaskar including pranayam. "What a beautiful example of harmony (between two religions). But some 'bhogis' who do not believe in yoga, indulged in dividing the society on lines of caste, creed, religion and region among others," he said.

"All asanas (postures) in surya namaskar, pranayama activities are similar to the way Namaz is offered by our Muslim brothers. But nobody ever tried to bring them together because few people were interested only in 'bhoga' not yoga," he said.

Aditynath was addressing a gathering on the inaugural day of the three-day UP Yoga Mahotsava here. Taking a jibe at the previous governments at the centre and in the state, he said, "If permission for a similar programme was sought, it would had been dubbed as communal."

"Before 2014, even talking about Yoga was considered communal. But things changed after Modi took steps to make Yoga popular across the world," he said, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After various state governments decided to make yoga and surya namaskar compulsory in schools, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) had launched a nationwide campaign against it. Aditynath had come out full throttle in support of surya namaskar after a controversy erupted over the inclusion of the exercise in the government's yoga protocol with a section of Muslims saying that their faith does not allow them to practise it.

He had then said that those who see communalism in even Sun God should drown themselves in the sea or live in a dark room for the rest of their lives. Adityanath, a Hindutva mascot, has pledged after taking charge as Chief Minister that there will not be any discrimination on the basis of religion.

Showering praise on the Prime Minister for making yoga a global phenomenon, Adityanath said, "Modi deserves all the credit for the global recognition which yoga has got" and referred to the UN declaring International Yoga Day on June 21. "The number of countries which participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations in 2015 was 175, which went up to 192 in the subsequent year," he said.

  

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  • Rajesh, Dubai

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    Good...... If Surya Namaskar similar to Namaz than why can't they introduce only Namaz in UP.

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  • Emi, Brighton

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    BUT THERE IS 2 DIFFERENCE. BEFORE PERFORMING NAMAAZ THEY CLEAN THEIR BODY 5 TIMES A DAY . WHICH IS HYGIENIC. DONNO ABOUT YOGA.

    IS HE CHIEF MINISTER OR RELIGIOUS LEADER.

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  • Shakuna, Kinnigoli

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    If you DONNO about yoga, how can you identify difference?

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  • Shafeeq, Udupi. / Shirva

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    yes, yoga is good exercise and recognized in many muslim country too as yoga is not against islam. In India just because of political reason Yoga / surya namaskar is being used as vote bank politics. even in my school days we use to do Surya namaskar every monday with out any religion descrimination.

    who ever oppose Yoga / surya namaskar is same politician who go and do namaz while ramadan time just for political gains. does their religion pertmit same?

    if you see yoga / suryanamaskar is religious view am sure u can see many things as wearing jeans is not our culture too.
    wearing t shirt also against our culture.

    if u r opposing Soorya, stay inside home only, or come out in night only.

    finding communal every where is mindset of secular tagged communal people

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  • PAM Suvarna, karla

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    Suitable person for right place.
    Don't give up your concern to modernize UP.
    We are all with you in your gentle move.
    Don't try to convince any section of people,they will learn your path of performance in due course of time.
    All the best CM Yogi.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    lol ...., DOMBARATA begins....,

    Is someone trying to merge surya Namaskar into Namaaz....,

    Good to note that - it is similar to Namaaz..., means it is not Namaaz..., I fully agree..., One of my islam friend explained me that Namaaz is a humble submission before almighty and seeking his blessings.., while if i am not mistaken Surya namaskar is submission before creation of Amighty God (Lord Brahma),
    In other words Namaaz is submission before creator of Universe..., while Surya Namaskar in a way submission before creation of Lord Brahma.,

    jh

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  • Emi, Brighton

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    THE NEW ZAKIR NAIK IS BORN

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  • shan, dubai

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    Killing goat, chicken, fish etc for meat also just like cow killing???? Why ban on only cow killing???

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  • Vantage Point, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    Then it is fine you shouldn't force others to do Surya namaskar.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    There is vast difference between each other.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    What is the use of making a controversial comment by the administrative head of the State ?

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  • juliana, udupi

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    I have always thought India as a democracy which will remain the same always with religious freedom throughout the country. Namaaz in my opinion is a religious ritual of some of our citizens done bowing in the direction of their supreme power whereas Yoga is an exercise and Surya namaskar is one among them done by prostating in the direction of Sun who lights our earth whom some worship as God.

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  • EMI, BRIGHTON

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    TALK ABOUT DEVELOPMENT, FOR WHICH PEOPLE ARE VOTED FOR:

    MONDAY : BEEF ISSUE

    TUESDAY : RAM TEMPLE ISSUE

    WEDNESDAY : VANDE MATHARAM ISSUE

    THURSDAY: SURYA NAMASKARA ISSUE

    FRIDAY: HINDU RASHTRA ISSUE

    SATURDAY: UNIFORM CIVIL CODE

    SUNDAY : HOLIDAY

    MONDAY : AGAIN BEEF

    PEOPLE GET ONE DAY A WEEK TO REST IN PEACE THAT IS SUNDAY.

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  • Mohammed, Kundapur/Qatar

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    I am waiting to see YOGI ADIYANATH will perform NAMAZ instead of SURYA NAMASKAR to maintain harmony between communities.

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  • Charan, Mangaluru

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    And I too eagerly waiting the day when Muslims start to perform Surya namaskar as a Yoga rather than religion

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  • Mohammed, Kundapur/Qatar

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    Mr. CHARAN MANGALORE,
    If you want to Compare anything for Political gain, let it do, but do no Expect such Response from us.
    If YOGI ADITYANATH said both are Same, so you are his Blind Followers so Perform NAMAZ instead of SURYA NAMASKAR if you Wish, We didn't said Both are same.

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  • Clifford Fernandes, Toronto

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    This man does not deserve a comment. He believes in 330 million Gods and you believe in one, Surya is God to him. He will not understand.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    In 21 st century India we are still debating about cow, yoga, namaaz, meat .With regressive and radical from sanghies ruling us, i foresee tough days ahead.

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  • Sudhakar, Kallianpur

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    NM, Mangalore,

    For all these Sanghis become prominent your beloved Party Congress and sickulars lie you are responsible. For how many years majorities will take the s*** and keep quite. Now the time eent ka eent de deneka..

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  • PINTO, Qatar

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    There are similarities in every religion if you compare the way you worship but that does not mean that one has to force others to adopt his way of worship. God is one but the ways we worship him are different. It is our life on this earth and the way we have lived it that should please the God we believe. In a multi-religious society like India one's way of worship should be respected by one and all. Any statement contrary to that will only widen the gap between communities.

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    There are many more asanas (postures) carved out of the rocks in the caves in Ajanta and Elora.

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  • Chetan, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Very good. It it is similar, let Namaz be made mandatory to all.

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  • Mohammed, Kundapur/Qatar

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Very Good Move.
    So let our CM YOGI ADITYANATH to inform all SANGHIS to Perform NAMAZ instead of doing SURYA NAMASKARA. as he mentioned both are same. anyhow he is looking for Harmony between Religions.

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  • Vinayak prabhu, mangalore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Happy to see yogi working for unity of everyone

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  • EMI, BRIGHTON

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    THAT'S GOOD, MUSLIMS PRAY 5 TIMES A DAY, EVERY TIME BEFORE PRAY THEY CLEAN THEMSELF, WHICH IS HYGENIC.

    IF U SAY IT IS SIMILIAR TO YOGA, THEN WHY FORCE THEM, THEY ALREADY DOING YOGA 5 TIMES A DAY.

    WILL U PEOPLE START PRAYING NAMAZ 5 TIMES A DAY.

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  • Kevin, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    There will be no religious freedom under Hindu Rashtra.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai ...

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  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Wisdom...Better late than never.!

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  • Shibu, Dubai

    Thu, Mar 30 2017

    jossey bab, kaunsa desh ka baat kar rahe ho miya aap?

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Skewed knowledge and understanding gained from Nagpur university is dangerous. Nammaz is purely spiritual activity whereas surya namakaar is mainly sport activity. This Dongi Yogi can not convince Muslims to give up namaaz and embrace yoga eventually then to Hinduism. Ethnic cleansing has begun slowly and amicably.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Wash DC.

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Jossey,

    Are you a 'Yogi' , 'bhogi' or 'Jyogi' Sir???...

    ...JH...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Only when you are embarrassed you involve me ...

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Wash DC.

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Yogi is my uncle to get embarrassed???...Yoga is a good exercise for physical and mental health...ask Baab Joseph if you have any doubts...

    Those who are unwilling to do 'Surya Namaskar' can do 'Sonia Namaskar'....

    ...JH...

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