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Need to preserve symbols of Nath sect's practices digitally: Yogi

Gorakhpur, Mar 25 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that traces of India's spiritual practices can be found from Tibet in the north to Sri Lanka in the south and from Indonesia and Bangladesh in the east to Afghanistan in the west.
Addressing a national seminar at Deendayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University on Tuesday as the chief guest, the CM said that there is the need to collect and digitally preserve the symbols and relics of the Nath Panth's sadhana practices. "By doing so, India's rich spiritual heritage and knowledge can be passed on to present and future generations," he said.
He said, "India's knowledge tradition has gone beyond materialism to explore the mysteries of the universe. The Nath Panth's sadhna practices have carried forward this spiritual legacy with a focus on public welfare."
Yogi said that institutions like the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Research Centre and the Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath Research Centre at Gorakhpur University can play a crucial role in this effort. He stressed the need to familiarise both present and future generations with these sadhna practices.
He said, "To take pride in our heritage, it is essential that we introduce our spiritual traditions to the younger generation."
He also warned that if these traditions are not preserved in time, there may be struggles similar to the patent issues seen with yoga. Referring to Maharashtra's deep connection with the Nath Panth, he said that the tales of the Navnaths are narrated there with the same reverence as the recitation of the Sundarkand in North India.
The CM said that India's knowledge traditions can be seen in three major dimensions, Buddhism, Adi Shankaracharya's teachings and Mahayogi Gorakhnath’s practices. "The influence of the Nath Panth has continued through various Nath Yogis and Siddhas over time. In Tibet, the spiritual tradition is closely linked to Gorakhnath, the Navnaths and the 84 Siddhas. Besides, remnants of the Nath Panth's legacy can still be found in monasteries, temples, caves and sacred sites across India," he said.
He said that the Nath Panth tradition originates from Lord Shiva and was later systematised by Mahayogi Gorakhnath after Yogi Matsyendranath. "It is believed that Mahayogi Gorakhnath is a yogic form of Lord Shiva himself. Gorakhnath made the Nath Panth's spiritual practices accessible to all, regardless of caste, region or gender," he said.
He said that Gorakhpur holds a special place in this tradition, as it became a centre for Mahayogi Gorakhnath's meditation and spiritual pursuits. "The city itself is named after him," he said.
Speaking about the uniqueness of yogic practices, Yogi said that only an enlightened yogi can truly impart the essence of yoga. "When a Siddha Yogi accomplishes the impossible for the welfare of society, people are naturally drawn to the miracles he performs," he said.
He described Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath as one such enlightened yogi, who arrived in Gorakhpur in the 1870s and took initiation from Mahant Gopalnath of the Gorakhnath Temple. "After years of intense meditation and spiritual practice across places like Kashi, Prayagraj and the banks of the Narmada, he attained the highest level of yogic mastery. However, his powers were always used for the greater good of society," he said.
The CM also credited Baba Gambhirnath for playing a crucial role in the revival of the Gorakhnath Temple and guiding Mahant Digvijayanath Ji to lead its restoration efforts. "His disciples, spread across several states, continue to honor his teachings. Even today, 108 years after his samadhi, followers from Bengal, Gaya, Ranchi, Dhanbad and other places visit the Gorakhnath Temple during major events to express their gratitude," he said.
The CM further mentioned that India’s knowledge tradition has always embraced technology and innovation. "To say that Indian wisdom ignored technology is incorrect. Our sages were codifying knowledge over 5,000 years ago when the world was in darkness," he said.
He highlighted the contributions of Maharishi Ved Vyas, who systematised India’s knowledge for humanity's benefit and is revered as the 'Guru of Gurus'. He said out that the Mahabharata, written by Ved Vyas, is the only scripture in the world that elaborates on all four pursuits of life, Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires) and Moksha (liberation).
He said, "No other text in the world covers these aspects so comprehensively. The Upanishads are the ultimate source of wisdom for understanding the mysteries of the universe."
Reflecting on India's resurgence, Yogi said that the past decade has witnessed a transformed India. "Today, the world wants to connect with India. Those who know India feel a sense of pride," he said.
He said, "While most nations operate within material limits, India is the only country that has transcended these boundaries to explore the mysteries of the universe." UNI AB SSP
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