Mukul Kanitkar
World Record for Surya Namaskar
On September 19, 2004, in Gwalior, India, around 15,000 children from 180 schools set a world record by performing 180,000 surya namaskars (sun salutations). Organized by the Vivekananda Centre and presided over by Madhya Pradesh CM Babulal Gaur, the event aimed to promote holistic personality development and unity among children. Mukul Kanitkar, the organizer, highlighted the global promotion of yoga through the event. A seven-year-old participant, Mridul Gupta, vowed to serve the nation. Surya namaskar is widely recognized as an effective exercise for fitness and weight loss.
Mukul Kanitkar
Shri Mukul Kanitkar is the Akhil Bharatiya Joint Organizing Secretary of Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal, an organization dedicated to evolve indigenous model of education. He has conducted innumerable workshops on personality development, and research for National Resurgence in IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi University, MS University Vadodara etc. He trained and motivated 29,973 School students to perform Mass Suryanamaskar at Gwalior in 2005 to create a world record duly entered in the Guinness World Records.
Mukul Kanitkar is a renowned Indian educationist, author, and thinker, celebrated for his efforts to integrate cultural and spiritual values into the Indian education system. He serves as the National Organizing Secretary of the Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal (Indian Education Council), a prominent organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that focuses on reshaping Indian education with an emphasis on indigenous knowledge and values. Mukul Kanitkar envisions an education system that balances modern science and technology with the rich traditions and ethos of Indian culture. He has consistently emphasized the importance of intellectual freedom, cultural revival, and self-reliance in shaping India's future.
Banaye Jeevan Pranvahan" is an inspiring and thoughtful book by Mukul Kanitkar, focusing on maintaining balance, vitality, and positivity in life. The book explores the harmony between ancient Indian philosophy, spiritual perspectives, and modern lifestyle practices. The primary aim of the book is to help readers understand the importance of sustaining the smooth flow of energy (Pranvahan) within the body and mind. It emphasizes the role of a balanced lifestyle, yoga, meditation, and ethical values in achieving this.Through simple yet effective techniques, the book offers practical guidance for incorporating these principles into daily life, enabling individuals to lead a more harmonious and meaningful existence.
