We need to work to enhance happiness index. People expect Government to enhance happiness index which is not right and urged them to strive hard to achieve it on their own. He assured all assistance from Government to reach all the necessary amenities to the people and help them in this venture.This was stated by the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant after the launch of “Har Ghar Dhyan” at a function organized by the Directorate of Art & Culture in collaboration with Art of Living at Durbar Hall Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula today.
The Chief Minister said Meditation brings in us clarity of mind, thought and action. Yoga and meditation are important in our life.We need to develop positivity among us which is possible with yoga and meditation. Development of positivity among the people is possible only by practicing yoga and meditation, he said.
The Chief Minister seeking coperation of everyone to take up this campaign at every doorstep said the stakeholders of school, colleges have an important role in this endeavour. With the practice of meditation, we will be able to create happy family, people with peace of mind and positivity. Lets work together to elevate happy index in our State, he remarked.
Art of Living Goa Head Shri Prasanna Prabhu addressing said mind has to tackle more, being basic faculty. Yoga and the practice of meditation helps to overcome stress of mind and also leads to enhance our inner strength as well. We can address the problems of mind with the help of meditation, he pointed.
Shri Prabhu further said everything which comes in our action is because of mind. If we do meditation, we enjoy peace and calmness. Meditation will help to become good human being. Therefore we have to take this campaign at nook & corner of Goa in the interest ofthe people.
Meditation Coach Shri Santosh Ghodge spoke about importance of meditation and how to practice.Demonstrating yoga, he said bringing mind in present moment is meditation. Everytbody in search of peace which is within us. Therefore we have to practice meditation. This helps to become stress free, he added.
Director of Higher Education Shri Prasad Lolyenkar IAS, Art of Living Shri Prasanna Prabhu, Director of Art & Culrture Shri Sagun Velip, HODs of various Government Departments and others attended the function.