Monday, 05 AUGUST 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Patanjali Yogpeeth general secretary Acharya Balkrishna’s birthday was celebrated as Jadi-Booti Diwas at the institution on Sunday. Swami Ramdev and Balkrishna exhorted the people gathered on the occasion to plant trees for a healthy individual, healthy family, society, nation and world. Balkrishna also donated blood on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Ramdev said that Balkrishna’s life has been that of meaningful work. “Imbibing the values of Sanatan culture in his life, he has worked hard for more than 50 years for the greater good.”
Expressing his views, Balkrishna said, “The birthday is just an excuse, our aim is to plant trees while working to serve the nation. This is an occasion to present one’s annual report card and contemplate about the future,” he said.
On the occasion, Ramdev and Balkrishna also launched the world herbal encyclopaedia portal. Balkrishna informed about the exhaustive information presented regarding herbs on the portal. A total of 887 units of blood were donated on the occasion while 280 persons received free eye examination and specs. Further, 412 persons received free dental checks and dental kits. A large number of medicinal plants were distributed and planted on the occasion. A three-day conference on surgery ‘Sushrutkon’ was also inaugurated later in the day at the University of Patanjali.
