Coimbatore, Jun 21 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised on the need for collective efforts by the people to protect soil and environment and also adaptation of eco-friendly values to make the world better. As a responsible nation, India, guided by its tradition and culture, has continuously been striving for soil conservation, he said. We have understood very well, that soil conservation cannot be done, by focusing only on the soil. Therefore, we have tried to conserve, and increase all the other components related to it, such as afforestation, wildlife, wetlands, etc. he said while virtually addressing the Save Soil programme organised at the India Air Force base at Sulur near here by Isha Foundation. It is well known that a solution to collective problems will also be possible, only through collective efforts. Therefore, it is necessary today that we all try to protect the soil and environment, and move together towards a better world, he said. Though it not possible nor advisable to return to the past, it is definitely possible to find new technologies, in the field of science, and make such innovations, which would keep our eco-friendly values ​​intact. We should become companions of nature, and have a sense of reverence and respect for the living beings, as well as the inanimate elements of nature. This should be our aim, the Minister said. Pointing out to similarities with yoga, Singh said, Today is International Yoga Day. I congratulate and wish you all the best for this day. Our body and mind are inextricably linked to each other. Yoga keeps our body and mind healthy. Similarly, our health also depends on the quality of surrounding air and soil, as well. To those who practice yoga and conserve soil, yoga and soil would pave the way for their well-being and prosperity, he said and lauded Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev for teaching people to be happier and lead more meaningful lives through yoga on the one hand, and also inspiring them to address the environmental problems, on the other, thus contributing to the human well-being in multiple ways. The 'Save Soil' campaign provided a ray of hope as it instils a belief that large number of people from all over the world who have joined this campaign will contribute in maintaining the health of the soil in the times to come, the Minister said. He pointed out that soil in a much broader and deeper sense is directly related to human civilisation, culture, literature, history, art and philosophy. Dal-Bati-Churma in Rajasthan, or Bhat in Bengal-Bihar, or Idli-Sambar in Tamil Nadu, did not randomly become a part of the local cuisine. The weather, water resources as well as the soil have been the main reasons behind local preferences, Singh claimed. The kind of crops that the soil will allow to be grown in a place, would determine the food and culture of the region, he asserted. There is a very close relationship between land and security as well. Such land, where soil productivity is high, there is peace and prosperity and less conflict. Whereas, such land, where there is a lack of soil productivity and natural resources, there is a greater possibility of conflict and deprivation, he claimed. Some commentators believe that there has been a breakdown, in internal security in the Middle East or some African countries in the past, because there was a shortage in natural resources like agricultural productivity, and water. Whereas fortunately our country has never faced such a situation, the Minister said. Referring to the United Nations' data on earth claiming 40 per cent of the land is degraded, Singh said this is a big alarm bell for the entire humanity. Speaking on the occasion, Isha Foundation founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev pointed that as a generation we stand on a cusp of time, where if we act now in 10-15 years, we can make a significant turnaround. If we wait for another 25-30 years' time, even if want to we cannot turn it around because the bio-diversity loss is happening. Urging people's support in driving national policy changes, he contended that in a democracy for real sensible things to happen people must voice for it. After a 'save soil' motorcycle journey spanning 27 nations and more than 28,000 km in 100 days, having participated in 600-plus events globally, the Isha Foundation founder returned to Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

Collective efforts needed to protect soil, environment, says Defence Minister

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Bengaluru, Jun 18 (PTI) Isha Foundation will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government on Sunday to improve soil health as part of its ‘Save Soil’ campaign, its founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said on Saturday. “Tomorrow, the Chief Minister (Basavaraj Bommai), along with several other Ministers, is arriving at the Palace Grounds where an MoU on 'Save Soil' will be signed,” the spiritual leader told reporters here. Sadhguru arrived here on Saturday as part of his 100-day motorcycle journey for the Save Soil campaign. He said the campaign, started from London, is finally reaching Cauvery. He added that during the course, he covered 27,278 km and took part in 593 events held in the last 94 days. The spiritual leader said his organisation has made separate 'save soil' policies for 193 nations based on the specifics of each country and, handed those documents over to those countries. Stating that the countries took those documents seriously, Sadhguru said 74 nations have agreed to implement the recommendations and signed the MoU. “In India, seven or eight States are going to sign the MoU. Karnataka is also going to sign, and implement it,” he added. Speaking about the necessity to launch the campaign, he said the Minimum Organic Quantity in the soil should be at least 3 per cent, according to the UN agencies. However, not a single country in the world has reached this target, he rued. “While northern Europe has 1.48 per cent, which is the highest; in India it is 0.68 per cent. The drop from one per cent is the beginning of desertification. In our country with a population of 1.33 billion, this has begun. If we don’t act now, we will face serious consequences in the next 30 to 40 years,” Sadhguru said. He added that the Isha Foundation has recommended governments to give incentives to the farmers to improve the soil health.

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Bengaluru, Jun 18 (PTI) Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of Isha Foundation on Saturday said violent protests against the Agnipath Scheme were 'unacceptable'. Addressing reporters, he said, “I have not looked at the (Agnipath) policy per se but whatever may be the policy, the violence you see is simply unacceptable. “Burning our country is not an option. It doesn't matter how much disagreement I have, I cannot go on burning my country,” the spiritual leader said. Army aspirants went on a rampage in certain parts of the country protesting against the ‘Agnipath’ scheme, which offers four years short term service to young recruits from the age of 17 and half years. These recruits will be called as 'Agniveer.' At the end of their service they can be offered continued service in the Army or they will be paid about Rs 11.5 lakh. The Centre said that these Agniveers will be given preference in Central Armed Police Forces.

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Bhopal, Jun 10 (PTI) Emphasising on the need for soil conservation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Isha Foundation founder Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev has shown the power of Indian soil to the world and the state will work step by step in his campaign. Sadhguru, who is on a 100-day motorcycle journey passing through 27 countries as part of his ‘Save Soil’ campaign, arrived in Bhopal on Thursday evening and was welcomed by the chief minister. Addressing the 'Mitti Bachao Jan-Jagran' programme organised in the presence of Sadhguru at Motilal Nehru Stadium here, Chouhan said the fertility of soil is decreasing and Madhya Pradesh will work step by step with the cooperation of people in Sadhguru's save soil campaign. “We have planted saplings around Narmada river. A big tree gives shelter to lakhs of animals. All living beings have a right on this earth. Our goal is to strengthen the ecosystem by maintaining the natural balance,” the chief minister said. Speaking on the occasion, Sadhguru said soil is important for all living beings and one must take a pledge to make every effort for soil conservation. It is imperative to have a minimum 3 per cent organic farming. It is only 0.68 per cent in India and 1.48 per cent in some countries of Europe, he said, warning against the use of chemical fertilisers. He further appreciated the efforts being made in Madhya Pradesh to save soil and protect the environment and presented the policy document booklet to Chouhan. As many as 193 documents have been prepared from 193 countries for agriculture and soil conservation. It will be on the agenda of the next World Economic Forum, Sadhguru said.

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Jaipur, Jun 3 (PTI) Expressing concern over soil health deterioration, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Friday said countries should make long-term policies to deal with the crisis. He said a food crisis is impending and collective efforts are needed to address the situation.The world is moving in the direction of a food crisis. Less food will be produced in coming years. The governments of countries will have to make a long-term policy to deal with this crisis, he said. He said soil should have an average three percent organic content which in India is just 0.68 percent. e Sadhguru, who was in Jaipur to promote his 'SaveSoil' campaign, told reporters that citizens should also put up their voice to make the governments form policies. People raise demand like reducing fuel prices, he said, adding they should also look at the soil crisis and raise their voice for it.The spiritual leader reached Jaipur Thursday as part of a 30,000-km journey covering 27 countries in 100 days on a motorbike. The journey started on 21 March from London and he entered India on May 29.

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Coimbatore, Mar 31 (PTI) In an attempt to shed light on lesser known freedom fighters, Isha Foundation has been bringing out details on social media about such revolutionaries to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of Independence. “As part of India's 75th Amrit Mahotsav, I will be bringing one revolutionary alive on social media. Please share this with your friends and above all express your gratitude for those who laid down their lives, for those who sacrificed their youth to make India what it is today, Isha Foundation founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said in a release on Thursday. His first video is dedicated to Tiruppur Kumaran, who was born in a weaver's family in Chennimalai (present day Erode) in Tamil Nadu. Describing Kumaran's passion for his country, he said, “When the Independence movement started gaining momentum, Kumaran became deeply inspired and involved in Mahatma Gandhi's principles and ideals.” Kumaran's Desha Bandhu Youth Association attracted thousands of youth from in and around Tamil Nadu. In his tribute to the Tiruppur revolutionary, Vasudev explained how he came to be remembered as 'Kodi Kaatha Kumaran' (Kumaran who saved the flag). Isha Foundation will release videos about lesser known freedom fighters who participated with passion and commitment in India's struggle for independence. So far, apart from Tiruppur Kumaran, he has also released videos about Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, Shivaram Rajguru, Komaram Bheem, and Jhalkari Bai.

Isha releases videos on lesser known freedom fighters

Coimbatore, Mar 12 (PTI) Four Caribbean nations have endorsed the 'Save Soil' initiative of founder of Conscious Planet, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of Isha Foundation. The Conscious Planet is a long-term global effort to raise human consciousness in order to inspire responsible human-environmental action. Recognising the responsibility to children and future generations, Conscious Planet aims to raise the consciousness of 3.5 billion humans, turn ecological issues into election issues, and ensure a planet that supports nature and all life. Save Soil is a global movement initiated to address the soil crisis by inspiring people from around the world to stand up for soil health. Through a combination of global media outreach, live events, meetings with government officials, and a 30,000-km motorcycle rally across 24 countries were undertaken. The issue of soil degradation, which could potentially become soil extinction, is a significant threat to the planet. Over 30 years ago when climate change was identified as a threat, it was the small island-States in the Caribbean that were in the forefront of this fight. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) predicts that soil extinction could become a reality if soil degradation continues at present rates. Moreover, the FAO estimates that all the world's top-soil may be extinct in 60 years. By 2045, food production may drop by 40% as the population crosses 9.3 billion. Soil extinction could lead to crises worldwide, including food and water shortage, drought and famine, adverse climate change, mass migration and unprecedented rates of species extinction, a press release from Isha Foundation, a non-profit organisation, said here on Saturday. Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Browne expressed his pleasure to participate in the Save Soil initiative and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Conscious Planet. He garnered the support of his Caribbean counterparts-- Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister of St. Lucia Philip J Pierre; and Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Timothy Harris who all spoke about the importance of taking action to regenerate and restore the world's soil with a commitment to institute soil-friendly policies, the release said.

Caribbean nations unite to save soil

Coimbatore, Mar 1 (PTI) The night-long celebrations and festivities of 'Maha Shivaratri' began here on Tuesday. Today is the day to get ignited, said founder of Isha Foundation, a spiritual organisation, Jaggi Vasudev at its yoga centre. The pandemic has taken a toll on mankind but it is the nature of human beings to rebound from every adversity, he said. “Almost everybody has lost somebody who's dear to them. This has been the story of the world but human beings are resilient. Even if you throw them into a pit of fire, they can still crawl out and come out smiling and living strongly,” he said. Emphasising on becoming awakened, he said most of the problems on the planet today are due to ignorance. “Becoming awakened is most important because the world sees much damage, much harm, conflict, environmental and ecological degradations...Most of these problems are not the consequence of evil committed by humans; most of them are a consequence of human ignorance. This is why lighting up is most important, he said. Earlier, he performed the 'Pancha Bhuta Aradhana' (cleansing of elements) at the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and a few Union Ministers are participating in the festivities. Maha Shivaratri is significant because of the spiritual benefits due to natural planetary positions. On this night, the northern hemisphere of the planet is positioned such that there is a natural upsurge of energy in the human system pushing one towards their spiritual peak. It is, therefore, considered important to stay awake with the spine erect to benefit from this upsurge of energy. The forces of the night are agnostic to faith or religion-making Maha Shivaratri.

'Maha Shivaratri' festivities begin

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Coimbatore, Feb 26 (PTI) The annual celebration of 'Maha Shivaratri' will commence here on March 1 and end at 6 AM on March 2. The celebration would be presided over by the founder of Isha Foundation, a spiritual organisation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, a press release said here. Music and dance performances are part of the festivities. 'Rudraksha' (sacred beads) would be offered for free by the Sadhguru to all those who make a request by giving a missed call at 83000 83000. The Foundation has arranged for home delivery of the package containing the rudraksha. The package would have 'vibhuti' (sacred ash), a photograph of 'adiyogi' and the 'abhaya sutra' that removes fear and enables the wearer to fulfil his goals, said the release.

'Maha Shivaratri' celebration in Coimbatore from March 1

Andhra Pradesh, India (NewsVoir) Aadigyan, the flagship initiative of the International Relations and Higher Studies office at SRM University-AP, has been launched in a grand ceremony held at the auditorium in hybrid mode on February 26, 2022. Chief Guest Shri G Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Development of the North Eastern Region of India, shared the message that it is heartening to launch Aadigyan, which embarks the beginning of sharing Indian values, culture, heritage and art to a global level. “I wish Aadigyan a grand success and congratulate SRM University-AP for providing this wonderful opportunity to the world,” he added. Prof. V S Rao, the Vice-Chancellor, launched the promo video of Aadigyan and remarked that Aadigyan aims to integrate education with the art and culture of India. Dr. Naga Swetha Pasupuleti, Associate Director - International Relations and Higher Studies, introduced the partnering institutions - ISKCON; The Art of Living; The Temple Dance; Nrityanjali; Isha Foundation; Rajyoga Education & Research Foundation, Brahma Kumaris; and Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad. Introducing the Project Samskriti to the students of SRM AP, Smt. Radhe Jaggi from Isha Foundation highlighted the need to nurture, conserve, and expose the majesty of traditional Indian arts when these art forms are being practised as hobbies. As an alumnus of SRM, Shri Radheshyam Das, Founding Director of VOICE (Vedic Oasis for Inspiration Culture and Education), and President of ISKCON, Pune, appreciated the efforts of SRM

SRM University-AP Launches Aadigyan: To Promote India's Cultural Knowledge Tradition

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Coimbatore, Jan 29 (PTI) Farmers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have planted a record 2.1 crore tree-saplings in two years as part of Cauvery Calling, an initiative of Isha Foundation. The Foundation is a spiritual organisation started by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and the objective of Cauvery Calling was to revive river Cauvery. The initiative encouraged 1.25 lakh farmers in the two States to adopt tree-based farming, coordinator of Cauvery Calling Tamilmaran told reporters here on Saturday. A motorcycle rally undertaken by Jaggi in 2019 to create awareness and build consensus to revitalise the river bore fruit as the farmers began showing interest in the tree-based farming, he said. In addition, volunteers of Cauvery Calling have been going from village to village to educate farmers about the economic and ecological benefits of such farming, said Tamilmaran said.

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Coimbatore, Jan 26 (PTI) It is time that potential energy of youthful India is transformed into an actionable reality, said Isha Foundation founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering at the 112-foot Adiyogi statue after unfurling the tricolour to celebrate the 73rd Republic Day at Isha Yoga Centre, he called upon the youth and every citizen of the nation to take the lead in the global movement to Save Soil he would unveil in March this year. This Republic Day is a special one as it comes to us in the year when we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of independence, he said and spoke about the unique strength of the country is its youthfulness as a democracy and its antiquity as a civilisation,

Time for potential energy as actionable reality: Isha

Coimbatore, Dec 28 (PTI): Isha Outreach, a social development branch of Isha Foundation, on Tuesday launched two new Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in the district - one at Anamalai and the other at Kinathukadavu. Isha Outreach collaborated with the Small Farmers Agri Consortium (SFAC) under the Central Department of Agriculture to open the two FPOs with 300 farmer-members each. It is commendable that the Isha Agro Movement has imparted natural farming-training to about 12,000 farmers through various training workshops, the DMK MP Shanmugasundaram said while inaugurating the FPOs. Increasing the produce and getting profitable prices are the two major challenges farmers are facing. The FPO provides the solution. In addition, farmers' costs are reduced by selling their fertilizers, setting up drip irrigation and imparting various agricultural trainings, Isha Agro Movement coordinator Swami Srimukha said.

Isha Outreach opens 2 new farmer produer organisations

Coimbatore, Nov 13 (PTI): As an expression of gratitude to actor and environmentalist Juhi Chawla, the volunteers of 'Cauvery Calling' planted a 'Flame of the Forest' sapling in the shadow of Adiyogi at the Isha Yoga Centre here on her birthday on Saturday. Drawn to the cause, Juhi Chawla participated and volunteered for 'Rally for Rivers' in 2017 and 'Cauvery Calling' in 2019 – both launched by Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev to save depleting rivers. The actor continues to campaign for Cauvery Calling and donates saplings on all special occasions, a press release from Isha said.

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Coimbatore, Nov 3 (PTI): As the debate on ban on fire-crackers hots up in the country, Isha Foundation founder and spiritualist Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday opposed the blanket ban on fire-crackers and offered a simple alternative. “Concern over air pollution is not a reason to prevent kids from experiencing the joy of fire-crackers... Let them have the fun of bursting fire-works, he said in a message on the eve of the festival. Extending greetings to everyone for Deepavali, he said, “Lighting up in joy, love, and consciousness is vital in times of crisis that could dump you in darkness. This Deepavali, light up your humanity to its full glory. Love and blessings, he said. The Supreme Court had said a blanket ban on fire-crackers may not be possible and termed the earlier Calcutta High Court order for a complete ban as extreme. The measures ought to be in place are to prevent the use of toxic chemicals in fire-works, the apex court noted.

Don't ban fire-works on Deepavali: Isha founder

Mumbai, Nov 1 (PTI) Amruta Fadnavis, wife of former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, hit back at NCP minister Nawab Malik on Monday after he posted a photograph of her with an alleged drug peddler, saying it was the River March NGO that had roped in the man in question. She called for converting the bigde Nawab energy into Sudhre Nawab and said questions should be asked to bigde Nawab's boss or super boss. Asserting that she is not a politician, Amruta said she is a social activist. “Sachin Gupta and Jaideep Rana, the director and assistant made a song on rejuvenation of rivers for Isha Foundation and the entire Bollywood sang for it. I and even Devendra ji lent our voice. “The River March NGO liked their work for a song exclusively for Mumbai. Sachin Gupta said he will do it for free. Everyone did it for free. Even the dabbawalas and the Koli community participated in it,” Armuta told reporters. Earlier in the day, in a series of tweets, Malik, who has been targeting the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after it raided a cruise ship last month and claimed to have seized drugs onboard, posted a photograph of Amruta Fadnavis with an alleged drug peddler. He also posted a similar photograph of Devendra Fadnavis with the alleged drug dealer. Let's have a discussion of links between BJP and drug peddler, Malik tweeted, referring to the photograph of Amruta Fadnavis with the person. In another tweet, the minister said the person was Jaideep Rana. Amruta said after she moved to Mumbai, she came in touch with several NGOs including the River March and started working for the rejuvenation of Poisar, Mithi, Dahisar and Oshiwara rivers. “I visited every river — Dahisar, Mithi, Oshiwara and Poisar and saw the roadblocks. I supported the River March and public movement,” she said. Amruta said she pursued the matter with Fadnavis “not as a wife, but as a social activist”. “Convert the Bigde Nawab energy into Sudhre Nawab. Only this can take Maharashtra ahead. You have to ask these questions to this 'bigde' Nawab or his boss or his super boss,” she said hitting out at Malik. “Whatever charges you level against me, and on Deven (Fadnavis), we are two separate identities. I am a thorough social worker, a banker and a singer. I maintain that identity. If anyone attacks me, I will not leave them. Be a man and don't target Devendra ji through me,” she added. Fadnavis, however, said Malik's tweet reflected his mentality and claimed that he will burst a bomb after Diwali by making revelations about the minister's underworld links, which he will also share with NCP president Sharad Pawar. The Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly also said it was the creative team of River March that roped in people, including Rana, for making the song.

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Chikkaballapura (K'taka), Sep 18 (PTI) Isha Outreach, the social arm of Isha Foundation, on Saturday said it will facilitate planting of lakhs of saplings, bushes, seedlings, grasses, and fruit varieties that are popular with native fauna in Nandi Hills here and other adjoining hills, as it launched the 'Namma Nandi' project. The project’s goal is to nurture the birds and animals and turn the area into a wonderful ecological site, it said in a release. We’ll start an educational programme on how to own this hill. What we own, we should protect. Nurturing has become necessary because there has been exploitation, Sadhguru, Founder-Isha Foundation, said, addressing around 200 volunteers gathered at the site for the Namma Nandi plantation drive. Sharing the plan of action, he said, We want to activate a membership programme for the Namma Nandi movement. At least 10,000 youths should enroll. As youths, you should not smoke, drink, throw things around and go. We must change this perception about the youth and say that Bangalore city youths are not like that. The ecological initiative is being undertaken with the support and guidance of the district forest department and administration of Chikkaballapura district.

Isha Foundation launches project to plant lakhs of saplings at Nandi Hills

Coimbatore, Sept 3 (PTI) Farmers in various districts of Tamil Nadu on Friday planted over a lakh saplings to mark the birthday of founder of Isha Foundation, a spiritual organisation, Jaggi Vasudev. A total of 1.23 lakh saplings were planted on September 2 and 3 as a part of Cauvery Calling, a movement, to revive soil health, enhance groundwater tables and augment source flow of river Cauvery, a press release said here.

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Bengaluru, Sep 2 (PTI) The Mara Mitra (Friend of Tree) App developed by Cauvery Calling, a movement started by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of Isha Foundation to revive river Cauvery, was launched here on Thursday.The App is the latest in a series of activities initiated by Cauvery Calling to intensify farmer outreach efforts on the ground to promote the economically lucrative and ecologically beneficial tree-based agriculture in the Cauvery basin districts of Karnataka, the Isha Foundation said in a statement.The App was simultaneously launched in the nine districts in which Cauvery Calling volunteers are currently working along with the Forest Department officials and 890 Mara Mitras, the statement read.According to the Foundation, Karnataka Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar, who launched the App, said the Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY) and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme are schemes by the Karnataka Government and Isha Foundation is creating demand generation.It is not right to say Isha Foundation was using government money to plant saplings. These are government schemes. Isha is creating awareness by educating farmers about the schemes, Kumar was quoted as saying in the press release.The Foundation said the Cauvery Calling operation will cover 1,785 Gram Panchayats in 57 Taluks of the nine Cauvery river basin districts which are home to 24 lakh farmers.The campaign aims to plant 242 crore trees by farmers on their private farmlands in the river basin.It stated that the plantation drive will increase the farmers' income between 3 and 8 times besides promoting a host of ecological benefits such as soil rejuvenation, repletion of groundwater table and reviving biodiversity.

'Mara Mitra' app of Isha Foundation launched to rejuvenate Cauvery river

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As India commemorates its 75th anniversary of
Independence, Sadhguru, Founder-Isha Foundation, has urged policymakers and
citizens to raise awareness about soil health. According to the spiritual guru,
soil degradation is a problem that has gone under the radar for far too long
and must be addressed immediately.,  Also read: Freedom at Midnight: Why August 15 was chosen as India’s Independence Day,“This Independence Day is very special because it
marks the beginning of the 75th year of independent India. India has come a
long way since 1947; we have made great strides in terms of health, industry,
scientific achievements, and more importantly, in lifting millions of people
out of poverty,” Sadhguru said in a video message. ,   Also read: Gandhi, COVID, Olympics: Highlights from President Kovind's I-Day address,“But many challenges still face the nation,” he added
in reference to the pandemic. While the number of COVID-19 cases in the country
has decreased significantly since the devastating peak of the second wave
earlier this year, Sadhguru said that responsible and conscious action from
both the leadership and every citizen will be critical in overcoming the
pandemic.,  Also read: Independence Day 2021: Famous quotes of freedom fighters,“I beseech all of you. India has already lost nearly
half a million people. And across the world, nearly five million people have
died. Let us put an end to this,” he said.,Also Read: Sadhguru discusses spirituality with Demi Lovato, Indian fans are ecstatic,Sadhguru has spoken extensively about soil degradation
in national and global forums. He highlighted the challenge once again in his
message. “The most important challenge we face right now is soil degradation…
We are heading to a place where our food and water scarcity are reaching a
dangerous point.…”,  Also read: Railway minister shares pic of postage stamp issued in 1947 to celebrate independence,“A good life comes not because of wealth, but because
of clean water, clean air and nutritious food. These things are severely
threatened by soil degradation; this is the most important aspect that we need
to address,” he said.  ,Sadhguru appealed to all to “act as one Nation to beat
the pandemic and also to revive India’s soil.”,Also Read: Watch | When Sadhguru left Matthew McConaughey 'speechless',Cauvery Calling, Isha’s multi-stakeholder project,
which is the largest farmer-driven ecological movement in the world is
currently working with farmers to reverse ecological and economic damage from
soil degradation. The objective of the project is to raise farmer awareness of
the ecologically beneficial and economically attractive tree-based farming
model.,The volunteer-led, on-the-ground initiative is
currently conducting a massive farmer outreach which will cover 1785 Gram
Panchayats in 57 talukas across Karnataka's nine Cauvery basin districts, which
is home to 24 lakh farmers.

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While the number of COVID-19 cases in the country\\nhas decreased significantly since the devastating peak of the second wave\\nearlier this year, Sadhguru said that responsible and conscious action from\\nboth the leadership and every citizen will be critical in overcoming the\\npandemic.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"&nbsp; Also read:<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/independence-day-2021-famous-quotes-of-freedom-fighters?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none\\\">&nbsp;Independence Day 2021: Famous quotes of freedom fighters</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"“I beseech all of you. India has already lost nearly\\nhalf a million people. And across the world, nearly five million people have\\ndied. Let us put an end to this,” he said.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;Sadhguru discusses spirituality with Demi Lovato, Indian fans are ecstatic\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"youtube\",\"source\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLcjJqCOC6M\",\"embed\":\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/dLcjJqCOC6M\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Sadhguru has spoken extensively about soil degradation\\nin national and global forums. He highlighted the challenge once again in his\\nmessage. “The most important challenge we face right now is soil degradation…\\nWe are heading to a place where our food and water scarcity are reaching a\\ndangerous point.…”\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"&nbsp; Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/railway-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-shares-pic-of-postage-stamp-issued-in-1947-to-celebrate-independence?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none\\\">Railway minister shares pic of postage stamp issued in 1947 to celebrate independence</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"“A good life comes not because of wealth, but because\\nof clean water, clean air and nutritious food. These things are severely\\nthreatened by soil degradation; this is the most important aspect that we need\\nto address,” he said.&nbsp; \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Sadhguru appealed to all to “act as one Nation to beat\\nthe pandemic and also to revive India’s soil.”\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/watch-when-sadhguru-left-matthew-mcconaughey-speechless\\\">Watch | When Sadhguru left Matthew McConaughey 'speechless'</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Cauvery Calling, Isha’s multi-stakeholder project,\\nwhich is the largest farmer-driven ecological movement in the world is\\ncurrently working with farmers to reverse ecological and economic damage from\\nsoil degradation. The objective of the project is to raise farmer awareness of\\nthe ecologically beneficial and economically attractive tree-based farming\\nmodel.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The volunteer-led, on-the-ground initiative is\\ncurrently conducting a massive farmer outreach which will cover 1785 Gram\\nPanchayats in 57 talukas across Karnataka's nine Cauvery basin districts, which\\nis home to 24 lakh farmers.\"}}]}

Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

<ul>
 <li>Sadhguru has urged policymakers and citizens to raise awareness about soil health</li>
 <li>"India has come a long way since 1947," Sadhguru said in a video message</li>
 <li>Sadhguru appealed to all to “act as one Nation to beat the pandemic"</li>
</ul>

Opoyi Central

Revive India's soil: Sadhguru's message on 75th Independence Day

IndependenceDay

IndiaNews

Coimbatore, Aug 8 (PTI): Isha Foundation, a spiritual organisation, on Sunday welcomed the announcement of a separate budget for agriculture in Tamil Nadu. Congratulations to the Tamil Nadu government on the historic agricultural budget. The State is one of the oldest practitioners of organic farming and is sure to bring immense economic, ecological and health benefits, the founder of the organisation Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said in a press release here. The budget for the agriculture sector, to be tabled on August 14, was announced by the Chief Minister of the State M K Stalin. Isha Foundation has been promoting organic farming in the State for more than a decade and the Isha Agro Movement has imparted natural agriculture-training to 10,000 farmers till date, the release said. The Velliangiri Uzhavan Farmers Producers Organisation, promoted by the foundation, has been acclaimed as one of the best in the country and received accolades from the Central and State governments, it said.

Isha Foundation welcomes separate budget for agriculture

state

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Spiritual leader Sadhguru&nbsp; was the latest guest of Demi Lovato on her podcast, '4D with Demi Lovato'. The Hollywood star was in total awe while discussing about building a 'conscious planet' with the Indian Yogi.,Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/isha-foundation-launches-tree-based-farming-model-for-ryots?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">Isha Foundation launches tree-based farming model for ryots</a>,Sharing the episode, Demi Lovato wrote in an Instagram post, "@sadhguru: a Yogi, mystic and visionary whose words of wisdom can help us build a conscious planet. Join me this week on #4DwithDemi as we discuss expanding consciousness, his spiritual journey and much more! New episode available now wherever you listen to your podcasts." Sadhguru shared a snippet from the conversation on Instagram, and wrote, "Watch Sadhguru's conversation with singer-songwriter and actor Demi Lovato on 4D! They discuss many dimensions of life - motorcycles, working joyfully, the difference between mystics and mistakes, and the need for a Conscious Planet.",Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/watch-when-sadhguru-left-matthew-mcconaughey-speechless?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">Watch | When Sadhguru left Matthew McConaughey 'speechless'</a>,Indian fans <a href="https://opoyi.com/sadhguru-endorses-yogic-postures-for-better-oxygen-levels-in-covid-patients?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">were also delighted to see two great personalities</a> coming together to talk about better future.,"Omggg lot's of love from India," one person wrote in the comments section of Demi's Instagram post. Others dropped heart emojis.,In the YouTube comments section, one person called it a 'beautiful episode', and another wrote, "I appreciate you always talking about mental illness. Growing up, you were the only celebrity that spoke about it. Thank you for this Demi.",Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/isha-foundation-launches-game-kari-and-the-lost-shrines-as-part-of-freetntemples-campaign?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">Isha Foundation launches mobile game as part of #FreeTNTemples campaign</a>,This is not the first time Sadhuru is interacting with some Hollywood star as in 2020, Will Smith and his daughter Willow met with him.&nbsp;, “The only thing that stands between you and your well-being is a simple fact you have allowed your thoughts and emotions to take instruction from the outside rather than the inside.” - @sadhguru (Inner Engineering) Amazing dinner the other night! Thank you for your time, your energy and your wisdom. Enjoy your motorcycle ride across America," Will wrote that time.,Also Hollywood star <a href="https://opoyi.com/watch-when-sadhguru-left-matthew-mcconaughey-speechless?utm_source=copy-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=none">Matthew McConaughey met with spiritual guru </a>recently and the conversation was all but simple. 'Interstellar' star had questions on dreams, karma and spirituality and Sadhguru, according to the actor, left him "speechless" with his answers.

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Nivedita

<ul>
 <li>The Hollywood star hosted Sadhguru on the latest episode of their podcast, 4D with Demi Lovato</li>
 <li>They discussed alien life and leaving behind a sustainable planet</li>
 <li>Indian fans were delighted to see two great personalities coming together</li>
</ul>

Sadhguru discusses spirituality with Demi Lovato, Indian fans are ecstatic

DemiLovato

UnitedStates

Lifestyle

Spiritual

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (PTI): Isha Foundation, a spiritual organisation, which has undertaken the campaign Cauvery Calling to revive the river of the South, launched its second major farmer outreach programme on Monday. Covering 1,785 Gram Panchayats in 57 Taluks throughout the nine Cauvery basin districts of Karnataka, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of the Foundation said, the coming eight weeks would see 1,800 events to popularise tree-based farming model among the farming community. The Rally for Rivers Board and the Cauvery Calling panel met today to formalise the objectives and the action plan for the new initiative, he told reporters here. According to him, 11 million saplings were planted in farmers' land across the river basin last year. The Karnataka government offered a subsidy of Rs 125 on each saplings spread over four years, he said. He said 890 people would be working for Cauvery Calling to get saplings by contacting the local farmers. When asked about the proposed Mekedatu reservoir project at Kanakapura in Ramanagara district across Cauvery, which is a bone of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Sadhguru said the controversies between the two States were unfortunate. Cauvery is just 40 per cent of what it was 50 year ago.That should be our concern. We can build whatever we want and all this is about how to use it. I am talking about how to save it, he said. He further said the controversy can be sorted out by sitting together if the issue is about Cauvery water distribution.

Isha Foundation launches tree-based farming model for ryots

Mekedatu

Coimbatore, May 20 (PTI) Terming it a historic step in the right direction, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Thursday praised the Tamil Nadu government for its decision to upload online records related to temple assets, administration and personnel. Congratulations to the HR&CE Dept & Govt of Tamil Nadu on taking a historic step in the right direction. We appreciate your swift action, responding to citizens call. Transparency is the first step towards good governance.Best Wishes, a release from ISHA said here. His statement comes after the state HR&CE Minister Sekar Babu directed officials concerned to make public all information about temple assets, administration and other related work and activities. Earlier this year, Sadhguru launched the #FreeTNTemples campaign and has urged the state government to authorise third party audits to determine the quality of temple management as well as establish unambiguous data about temple properties, rents, administrative policies, day-to-day rituals and personnel appointment.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev lauds TN govt move to upload online info on temples

Isha

Coimbatore, May 3 (PTI) Spiritual leader and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has congratulated DMK president M K Stalin on securing people's mandate to form government. All should support the new administration with its efforts to overcome the challenging situation we are in and in restoring the richness of Tamil heritage.Best Wishes, he tweeted. The local chapter of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed happiness that DMK has achieved victory in the elections under the dynamic leadership of Stalin. .the Trade, Industry and the common man look to the golden era of the State economy under your dynamic leadership and with your vast experience, as you have been given a firm mandate by the people to rule for the next five years, Chamber president C Balarubramainan said in a statement.

Isha, Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulate Stalin

MKStalin

Industry

Coimbatore, May 1 (PTI) Spiritual guru and founder of Isha Foundation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has filed a PIL in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to conduct external audit of temples in Tamil Nadu. He also sought constitution of a commission to examine devolution of shrines to the community, a release from Isha said on Saturday. The PIL petition, filed on Friday, names the state of Tamil Nadu and the Additional Chief Secretary of the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE) as first and second respondents. Jaggi Vasudev approached the court as there was no response from the government following repeated appeals on the matter. The petitioner wanted an external audit of 44,000 plus temples under HR&CE department to ascertain the condition of all their structures, associated lands and immovable assets, status of possession and occupation of the temple properties, the rents received and the dues, among others. He also wanted to set up a body of experts to manage temples, its rituals and practices and to examine devolution of the temples to the community, the release added.

Isha foundation moves Madras HC seeking external audit of TN temples

Coimbatore, Apr 27 (PTI) The Isha Foundation on Tuesday offered the premises of Isha Vidhya schools run by it in eight districts in Tamil Nadu for use as COVID care centers. The schools are in Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Nagercoil, Thoothukudi, Villupuram, Cuddalore and Dharmapuri districts. We are offering premises of #IshaVidhya schools to Tamil Nadu government as #COVID care centers with a bed capacity of 990. I appeal to the community to unite in strengthening the hands of the administration to overcome this challenge, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of Isha Foundation,tweeted. The foundation had contributed Rs 11.54 crore to Ishas community outreach efforts in villages around the Yoga Center in Thondamuthur on the outskirts of the city. The funds were raised through online auction of three of Jaggi Vasudev's paintings, a Foundation release said. Isha also supported the local administration with medical infrastructure and supplies, including distribution of face shields, sanitizers and PPE kits to frontline workers and equipping local primary care centers with necessary infrastructure, it said.

Isha Foundation offers premises of its schools in TN as Covid care centres

Covid

Erode

Villupuram

Coimbatore, Apr 19 (PTI) Continuing its ongoing commitment to bring well-being and immunity to prisoners across Tamil Nadu, Isha Foundation on Monday began special online yoga sessions for 10 days.The sessions are being held in 18 prisons in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Trichy, Coimbatore, Salem, Madurai, Cuddalore and Palayankottai. The sessions are aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of inmates and staff and are especially designed to help them cope with the challenges of the pandemic, a press release from the Foundation said here. They include simple yet powerful practices such as Simha Kriya, Upa Yoga and Yoga Namaskar which have been proven to boost immunity and lung capacity in addition to enhancing ones physical and mental well-being. Yoga teachers trained by Isha founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev are conducting the free yoga sessions, specially designed by him, for the last 28 years in the State prisons.

Yoga sessions for prisoners across Tamil Nadu

Trichy

Salem

Coimbatore, Apr 13 (PTI) Isha Foundation founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Tuesday asked every one to act wisely to successfully navigate the Covid-19 situation and emphasised the significance of the Tamil New Year, being celebrated on April 14. A very happy Tamil New Year to everyone. In our Tamil culture, the arrival of the New Year is very important. We are in the process of transitioning from the 'Sarvari' year to the 'Plava' year. This is because we developed a calendar that takes into account the rotations of Jupiter, the Moon and the Sun, keeping track of the impact that these celestial bodies have on our planet, he said in his new year message. At the end of the day, it is more than just balancing the books. This calendar was created by observing all of the changes that have occurred within our bodies and in the environment, he said. Jaggi Vasdev noted that the year 2020 was a difficult one with the COVID-19 pandemic causing widespread devastation. Many people lost their loved ones and many suffered financially as a result of it. We are now entering the Plava, a year more important for our sanity. This year, the Tamils, who are known for their wisdom, must act wisely to successfully emerge from the Covid-19 situation, he said.

'Act wisely to successfully navigate Covid-19 situation':Isha

Tamil

Coimbatore, Apr 10 (PTI): Isha Foundation founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Saturday congratulated Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat's decision to release temples in the state from government control. The decision, according to Vasudev, is a matter of great joy as 51 temples and shrines in Uttarakhand have been freed from government control. This should be a welcome step for the whole country and I wish more Chief Ministers take note of this and move in this direction, he said. In his tweet, the spiritualist said,Congratulations Shri @TIRATHSRAWAT ji, to govt of Uttarakhand & to all others who supported the #FreeTemples movement including media houses, over 3 cr people, & many spiritual & religious leaders who have stood up for this cause. I express my utmost gratitude to everyone. This should be a welcome step for the whole country and I wish more Chief Ministers take note of this and move in this direction, he said.

Spiritualist lauds Uttarakhand CM for freeing temples

Uttarakhand

Ayushi Goswami

In a bid to bolster the <a href="https://opoyi.com/free-tamil-nadu-temples-campaign-gets-support-from-industry-parties">#FreeTNTemples</a> campaign, Isha Foundation has&nbsp;ventured into gaming space and launched a mobile game named 'Kari and the Lost Shrines'. It is available on both<a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1561474376"> iOS</a> and Android platforms and can be downloaded for free. At the time of writing this article, the game was trending at number one in the 'Adventure category' on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.IshaGameStudios.KariandTheLostShrine">Google Play Store</a>.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/fix-the-inside-sadhgurus-single-mantra-for-happiness">'Fix the inside': Sadhguru's single mantra for happiness</a>,Kari and the Lost Shrines follows the story of protagonist Kari, who is on a mission&nbsp;to collect relics and restore temples to their full glory. The game has been downloaded over 20,000 times on both platforms.,According to the game's description, "Kari is the embodiment of a warrior-protector. He sprints through serpentine greenwalks across deep unfamiliar forests and cascades though verdant veils to uncover long lost relics from ancient shrines. Relic-by-recovered-relic, he puts the shrines back together in a marvellous feat of restoration. The player of the game gets to be Kari in flesh and bones!",The #FreeTNTemples campaign has expanded not only in India but also abroad. Several leaders from industry, media, and political parties have joined Isha's founder <a href="https://opoyi.com/temples-are-pride-of-humanity-sadhguru-urges-tamil-nadu-govt-to-free-places-of-worship">Sadhguru to make a demand to free Tamil Nadu temples</a> from state control.,The campaign was launched earlier in March this year. It has spread on social media with support from all quarters.,In mid-March, <a href="https://opoyi.com/isha-mahashivratri-2021-sadhguru-launches-missed-call-campaign-to-freetntemples-from-state-control">Sadhuguru started a Missed Call campaign</a> so that people from across the world can show support to the cause by giving a missed call on 8300083000.

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<ul>
 <li>Kari and the Lost Shrines is available on both iOS and Android platforms</li>
 <li>The game has been downloaded over 20,000 times on both platforms</li>
 <li>It is part of Sadhguru's #FreeTNTemples campaign</li>
</ul>

Isha Foundation launches mobile game as part of #FreeTNTemples campaign

Gaming

Apple

Google

SocialMedia

Coimbatore, Apr 6 (PTI) Isha Foundation founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said on Tuesday no matter which party comes to power, he will work with them to free TN temples from state control in the next five years.Responding to a question on his 'FreeTNTemples movement' launched last month, Jaggi Vasudev, after casting his vote, claimed approximately 3.5 crore people have expressed their support for the movement.Urging people to participate in elections which he termed as 'dance of democracy', he said election is not one more holiday for you and exercise votes with utmost responsibility.

Will work with new govt to free TN temples from state control: Sadhguru

Coimbatore, Apr 2 (PTI) In just a little over a month since its launch, the 'FreeTNTemples' campaign has been endorsed by more than three crore people, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has said.Not only have the citizens of this state spoken their will, so have spiritual leaders of the community who have long sought this reform, he said in his second letter to the Chief Minister K Palaniswami and Opposition Leader M K Stalin. Also, Vasudev posted an appeal to the leaders on his Twitter handle: Hereby, I convey the heartfelt wishes of over 3 cr Tamils. As responsible political leaders, I beseech that you liberate temples, the core of Dravidian pride, to be always remembered as the restorers of the soul of TN to its full glory & possibility. He urged the Chief minister and the Opposition Leader to make a promise to the Tamil people that their beloved temples will be given back to them under your leadership. Recently, Vasudev sent an open letter to the two leaders asking them to include in their respective poll manifesto that temples would be free from state control.

Over 3 crore people want temples freed from govt grip: Isha

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

With the chorus to #FreeTNTemples growing louder, leaders from industry, media and political parties joined citizens online to make a peaceful yet strong demand to free Hindu temples from state control.,This entire movement about <a href="https://opoyi.com/temples-are-pride-of-humanity-sadhguru-urges-tamil-nadu-govt-to-free-places-of-worship">freeing temples </a>from the clutches of the government is not an effort to protest, agitate or corner somebody. This is out of deep anguish, said Isha Foundation leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev in a video message.,He called upon the people irrespective of caste or religion to support the movement.,Also, he retweeted over 100 videos shot by citizens and Isha volunteers showing the condition of the temples which, he alleged, was shocking and alarming.,Everything that is <a href="https://opoyi.com/kangana-ranaut-credits-sadhguru-for-introducing-her-to-the-culture-people-of-tamil-nadu">Tamil </a>is rooted in devotion and the fulcrum of this devotion is the temple, he said and described the anguish of devotees forced into silence as centuries and millennia-old temples crumble due to alleged government apathy and neglect.,The campaign launched at the beginning of this month has spread in the social media with support from all quarters.,Jaggi Vasudev had written open letters to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and the Opposition Leader M K Stalin urging them to include in their poll manifesto the plan to free the places of worship from state control.

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<ul>
 <li>People are making a peaceful yet strong demand to free Hindu temples from state control</li>
 <li>Everything that is Tamil is rooted in devotion and the fulcrum of this devotion is the temple, Sadhguru said</li>
 <li>He had written letters to the TN CM K Palaniswami to include this in his poll manifesto</li>
</ul>

'Free Tamil Nadu temples' campaign gets support from industry, parties

Coimbatore, Mar 24 (PTI): With the chorus to #FreeTNTemples growing louder, leaders from industry, media and political parties joined citizens online to make a peaceful yet strong demand to free Hindu temples from state control. This entire movement about freeing temples from the clutches of the government is not an effort to protest, agitate or corner somebody. This is out of deep anguish, said Isha Foundation leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev in a video message. He called upon the people irrespective of caste or religion to support the movement. Also, he retweeted over 100 videos shot by citizens and Isha volunteers showing the condition of the temples which, he alleged, was shocking and alarming. Everything that is Tamil is rooted in devotion and the fulcrum of this devotion is the temple, he said and described the anguish of devotees forced into silence as centuries and millennia-old temples crumble due to alleged government apathy and neglect. The campaign launched at the beginning of this month has spread in the social media with support from all quarters. Jaggi Vasudev had written open letters to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and the Opposition Leader M K Stalin urging them to include in their poll manifesto the plan to free the places of worship from state control.

Free temple campaign gets support from industry, parties

Anjaly Raj

Spiritual Guru <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sadhguru">Sadhguru</a>&nbsp;Jaggi Vasudev and Isha Foundation have urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and the Leader of the Opposition MK Stalin to free temples that are controlled by bureaucrats and politicians. The Isha Foundation head said that thousands of temples, under government control, are being ruined and noted that the governments have no right to control religious places, according to the Indian Constitution.&nbsp;,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/want-to-do-your-own-thing-you-must-pay-a-price-sadhguru-on-family-marriage-and-astrology">'Want to do your own thing, you must pay a price': Sadhguru on marriage, infidelity and astrology</a>,Using a hashtag of '#FreeTNTemples,' Sadhguru in a tweet said,&nbsp;“We cannot preside over decades of neglect &amp; apathy. Amounts to spiritual suicide for Community.” The spiritual leader launched the movement a couple of weeks ago and&nbsp;has urged Palaniswami and Stalin to include the promise in their election manifestos.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/kangana-ranaut-credits-sadhguru-for-introducing-her-to-the-culture-people-of-tamil-nadu">Kangana Ranaut credits Sadhguru for introducing her to the culture, people of Tamil Nadu</a>,On Wednesday, Sadhguru on Twitter said that he will put out 100 tweets 'just out of deep pain' and said, "Anguished cry of the community must be heard."&nbsp;,According to&nbsp;the special Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, states have control over Hindu temples, even though all religions manage their own spaces of worship.&nbsp;,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/isha-mahashivratri-2021-sadhguru-launches-missed-call-campaign-to-freetntemples-from-state-control">Isha Mahashivratri 2021: Sadhguru launches Missed Call campaign to #FreeTNTemples from state control</a>,Sadhguru said,&nbsp;“The State government has admitted before the Madras High Court around 1,200 idol images (Murthis) of various temples have been stolen.&nbsp;A police officer has said in many temples, fake idol images have been reinstalled,” The New Indian Express quoted.&nbsp;,Temples are not mere buildings, they have been 'souls of a tradition' for a thousand years, the Isha Foundation head said.

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<ul>
 <li>Thousands of temples, under government control, are being ruined, Sadhguru said</li>
 <li>Sadhguru referred to the eroding sanctity and vitality of temples under state control</li>
 <li>Sadhguru said that he will put out 100 tweets 'just out of deep pain'</li>
</ul>

'Temples are pride of humanity': Sadhguru urges Tamil Nadu govt to free places of worship

TamilNaduElection2021

EdappadiPalanisamy

Actor Kangana Ranaut has been receiving wonderful feedbacks for the trailer of <a href="https://opoyi.com/neeta-lulla-on-why-thalaivi-was-one-of-her-most-difficult-projects-calls-kangana-the-perfect-fashion-muse">‘Thalaivi’ that has been released</a> on her birthday on March 22. In the biopic, the actor plays the role of late former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa.,The latest to congratulate the actor is <a href="https://opoyi.com/isha-foundations-mahashivratri-pips-grammys-viewership-to-become-most-watched-livestream-event">Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation</a>. “Talents are inherent but accomplishments have to be gleaned. May the best be with you.Congratulations and Blessings. -Sg@KanganaTeam #BirthdayWishes,” he wrote.,Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/fix-the-inside-sadhgurus-single-mantra-for-happiness">'Fix the inside': Sadhguru's single mantra for happiness</a>,To, which Kangana replied, “Thank you@SadhguruJV ji As a @ishafoundation volunteer you introduced me to the wonderful culture and people of Tamilnadu and look where are we today with that #ThalaiviTrailer,In one of the blogs posted on Isha Foundation’s official website, Kangana shared her experience with Isha. She opened up on how, at the peak of her career as an actress, she hit rock bottom as an individual. Find out how she first met Sadhguru, and how she has experienced her journey with Isha so far.,Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/want-to-do-your-own-thing-you-must-pay-a-price-sadhguru-on-family-marriage-and-astrology">'Want to do your own thing, you must pay a price': Sadhguru on marriage, infidelity and astrology</a>,<a href="https://opoyi.com/thalaivi-trailer-kangana-ranauts-portrayal-of-jayalalithaa-will-give-you-goosebumps">‘Thalaivi ‘ also stars</a> Aravind Swamy and will release on April 23.

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<ul>
 <li>The founder of Isha Foundation congratulated the actor on her birthday</li>
 <li>Talents are inherent but accomplishments have to be gleaned, wrote Sadhguru</li>
 <li>&nbsp;In reply, Kangana thanked him for introducing her to the wonderful culture of Tamil Nadu</li>
</ul>

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