No 'sadhana' complete without self-discipline: UP CM Adityanath to kanwariyas
Lucknow (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said comprehensive arrangements have been made in coordination with the Centre for Kanwar Yatra and emphasised the need for self-discipline among devotees for its smooth completion.
"The Kanwar Yatra during the Shravan month is renowned worldwide. During this period, Shiva devotees from across the country, including North India, engage deeply in the rituals of Mahadev, showing their devotion by performing 'jalabhishek' at Shiva temples," Adityanath said in a statement issued here.
He urged the devotees to not only enjoy the 'yatra' but also contribute in making it a success by practising self-discipline and maintaining faith.
"No festival, celebration, or 'sadhana' is complete without self-discipline. To ensure a smooth and safe journey, we must be devoted not only internally but also externally. 'Shivo Bhutva Shivam Yajet' (to worship Shiva, first become Shiva)," he said.
Although Adityanath did not elaborate, there have been a few stray incidents of violence involving kanwariyas since the yatra began.
Adityanath said the central and state governments have coordinated to provide comprehensive arrangements for a safe and orderly Kanwar Yatra.
Measures, including enhanced patrolling, cleanliness measures and health camps, have been put in place to prevent any problems, chaos, or playing with faith, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister said.
Provisions have been also made for surveillance and flower showers from drones and helicopters as needed, he added.
The Kanwar Yatra began on July 22 and ends on August 6.
A large number of devotees travel from various places with 'kanwars' carrying holy water from the Ganga to perform 'jalabhishek' of Shivlings during the Hindu calendar month of 'Shravan'. Many believers shun consuming meat during the month they consider holy. Many don't even consume meals containing onions and garlic.
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Xi, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China's foreign ministry
Beijing (PTI): Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world, and reached a series of new common understandings, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
Xi and Trump, who is on a three-day visit to China, met twice on Thursday and discussed a range of bilateral and global issues.
Trump is due to leave on Friday after a luncheon meeting with Xi.
Summing up the outcomes of Trump’s visit to Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the two presidents had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world and reached a series of new common understandings.
They agreed on a new vision of building a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability to provide strategic guidance for bilateral relations over the next three years and beyond.
The two presidents also agreed to promote the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US relations, and bring more peace, prosperity and progress to the world, said a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson.
Trump visited China at the invitation of Xi.
The two presidents are meeting in person again for the first time since their Busan meeting last October, and it is the first visit to China by a US president in nine years, the statement said.
On Thursday, President Xi held a welcome ceremony and a banquet for Trump, held talks and visited the Temple of Heaven with him.
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