Excellent article that touches upnon the different initiatives Nehru took to popularise yoga. One contribution that’s missed is that it was Nehru who helped the violinist Yehudi Menuhin (a personal friend of his) get in touch with BKS Iyengar. Menuhin was one of the first westerners (and certainly the most influential) to recognise Iyengar’s brilliance and it was he who invited the yoga guru to the West, which in a very big way triggered the worldwide interest in the practice of this discipline.
If Yoga is Mr Nehru’s legacy, why hasn’t the 50 year old Duffer taken that “legacy” forward?
Isn’t Duffer supposed to be the “Gandhi scion”, the Prince in waiting, the “young leader with a vision”?
Or is Dodo Dufferington so stupid that he isn’t even aware that Yoga is his great grandfather’s “legacy”?
These tin pot publications like The Print and these Rs 50 journalists can only criticize – they are incapable of seeing the transformation that PM Modi is trying to bring about in India and simultaneously build India’s brand image.
You morons at The Print – don’t you realize that the collective damage of the 60 odd years of Congress (mis) rule cannot be undone in 6 years.
Give the man a chance – India is fortunate to have a once in a generation world class leader.
The thesis falls flat on its face. Good attempt, however there is not much strength to the argument. Nehru did this, that and the other and fell short of getting it UN recognition, is a bit think. The argument as Shekar Gupta puts it, clever by half. One can make and justify arbitrary claims by providing very weak evidence. Yeah Nehru probably liked performing Yoga and perhaps encouraged a few people. If he thought it was really a great contribution, why did he not institute that it be taught in all our Schools? He had the power. After all he was considered GOD in India and still is by many. Come on now….
i will classify Nehrus efforts as endeavours that neer fructified internationally.
efforts of Modi jee however resulted in a massive international achievment . Thus bringing in Nehru in the Narrative is trying to forcfully endow nehru with a crown he does not deserve . he is at best have tried my best variety achiever in many fiels including yoga .
How can any one say that Yoga popularisation is a Nehruvian legacy…. had it been so…then it would have been more popular than the Rose on his coat… or the Childrens day celeberations… Yes may be he did have a good word for yoga… but he was never pro active in promoting it…. possibly fearing backlash from the both minority communities… possibly fearing it may lead to hinduisation of the country….
U may say anything but its evident Modi is trying to be Nehru. U envy ur intelligent n stylish neighbor but do everything to look like him.
Nehru has made everything for himself and his family. What about the country?
Modi is doing same thing only for country.
Natural that many would come rushing to share credit.This is especially so when the opponent hogs all the limelight for right reasons.
Surprised that Nehru did and advocated yoga so much. Huh, there is no business like show business. Modi has proved to be a better showman than Nehru.
Excellent article that touches upnon the different initiatives Nehru took to popularise yoga. One contribution that’s missed is that it was Nehru who helped the violinist Yehudi Menuhin (a personal friend of his) get in touch with BKS Iyengar. Menuhin was one of the first westerners (and certainly the most influential) to recognise Iyengar’s brilliance and it was he who invited the yoga guru to the West, which in a very big way triggered the worldwide interest in the practice of this discipline.
Good try little fellow. Good trick to get recognition but remember satyameva jayate. Next time stick to religion only
If Yoga is Mr Nehru’s legacy, why hasn’t the 50 year old Duffer taken that “legacy” forward?
Isn’t Duffer supposed to be the “Gandhi scion”, the Prince in waiting, the “young leader with a vision”?
Or is Dodo Dufferington so stupid that he isn’t even aware that Yoga is his great grandfather’s “legacy”?
These tin pot publications like The Print and these Rs 50 journalists can only criticize – they are incapable of seeing the transformation that PM Modi is trying to bring about in India and simultaneously build India’s brand image.
You morons at The Print – don’t you realize that the collective damage of the 60 odd years of Congress (mis) rule cannot be undone in 6 years.
Give the man a chance – India is fortunate to have a once in a generation world class leader.
The thesis falls flat on its face. Good attempt, however there is not much strength to the argument. Nehru did this, that and the other and fell short of getting it UN recognition, is a bit think. The argument as Shekar Gupta puts it, clever by half. One can make and justify arbitrary claims by providing very weak evidence. Yeah Nehru probably liked performing Yoga and perhaps encouraged a few people. If he thought it was really a great contribution, why did he not institute that it be taught in all our Schools? He had the power. After all he was considered GOD in India and still is by many. Come on now….
i will classify Nehrus efforts as endeavours that neer fructified internationally.
efforts of Modi jee however resulted in a massive international achievment . Thus bringing in Nehru in the Narrative is trying to forcfully endow nehru with a crown he does not deserve . he is at best have tried my best variety achiever in many fiels including yoga .
Should we change name yoga to NEHRU GANDHI FAMILY. I SUPPORT THIS IDEA. PERHAPS HISTORY BOOKS SHOULD BE UPDATED WITH THIS INFO.
How can any one say that Yoga popularisation is a Nehruvian legacy…. had it been so…then it would have been more popular than the Rose on his coat… or the Childrens day celeberations… Yes may be he did have a good word for yoga… but he was never pro active in promoting it…. possibly fearing backlash from the both minority communities… possibly fearing it may lead to hinduisation of the country….