Debate ignites over chanting Om during yoga
- 4 years ago
Ministry of AYUSH has circulated a common yoga protocol, saying the participants should chant vedic mantras and Om before starting the 45-minute session in order to enhance the benefits of yoga. This circular has sparked a controversy as the Narendra Modi government has been accused of pushing Hindutva agenda. But the question is how fair is it to connect Yogic chanting with religion that erupt controversies?