Follow naturopathy, yoga to lead healthy life, says Union minister

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal promotes naturopathy and yoga for a healthy life at International Conference on Yoga and Naturopathy.

Union Minister of State for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Friday, said one can lead a healthy life by following naturopathy and yoga.

He delivered the valedictory address at the third International Conference on Yoga and Naturopathy, organised by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Institutions at SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences in Ujire, near Dharmasthala.

He said the human body comprises five natural elements, with water dominating every aspect of life. While the body facilitates food consumption and enjoyment, the mind ignites human values of love, trust, service, and compassion.

Jindal Aluminium Ltd., chairman and managing director Sitaram Jindal, who has established Jindal Nature Cure Institute in Bengaluru, was felicitated with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Institute’s senior student Babina received the award on his behalf. Doctors who have rendered special service in naturopathy, including K.V. Naveen, Kanakasony, Gayathri, Nitesh, Raghavendra Rao, Babina, Manjunath and Akhila, were also felicitated.

Speaking on the occasion, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader said many ailments could be cured without medicine by following naturopathy. The present-day ailments were the results of staying away from nature, he said.

K. Prathapsimha Nayak, MLC, SDM Institutions chairman and Rajya Sabha Member D. Veerendra Heggade, D. Harshendra Kumar, college principal Prashanth Shetty, SDM Institutions secretary S. Satishchandra and others were present.

The week-long conference deliberated the application of naturopathy and yogic science through research and a scientific basis. It also featured exhibition, discussions and dialogue with senior students, cultural competitions and sport activities.