Former President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly established Nature Cure Centre on the Rishi Bhumi Yoga Ashram campus in Ghurdaur in Manali subdivision on Monday. He was accompanied on the occasion by his wife and daughter. Spiritual leader Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj welcomed him in the ashram.
Following the inauguration, the former President participated in a havan-yajna organised on the ashram premises. A large number of devotees and dignitaries present on the occasion also took part in the yajna.
Addressing the gathering, the former President emphasised on the deep and inseparable bond between nature and humanity. He said, “We must move forward by respecting nature and establishing harmony with it. Living in the proximity of nature inspires discipline, peace and a balanced life, as nature is a true friend of humankind.”
The former President also warned against the consequences of encroaching upon mountains, rivers and streams for short-term gains, stating that such actions ultimately manifest in the form of natural disasters and nature’s fury. He stressed that environmental conservation and the balanced use of natural resources were the need of the hour.
During his three-day sojourn in Kullu, the former President also participated in a meditation camp and learned about various activities being conducted at the ashram. The event was attended by dignitaries from various fields, devotees and local residents.
