Referring to Ramesh Jhalla's letter dated 3 June, I would like to explain that I have referred only the matter of elimination of Christian crosses by government that came in the way of its plans, and not the crosses being destroyed by vandals.
I also agree to the author's view that if anybody's religious structures are demolished, he has the right to oppose and thereby to defend his religion; that's why people feel, the indigeneous learned Hindus defend the destruction of their Ram temple originated years ago in India.
The author felt that Hindus instead of following science and technology sit on yogasan and seem to do nothing but truly speaking, while they consciously breathe deeply during yogasan and pranayam, billions and billions of cell skins, blood etc – all the constituents of the body are oxygenated, enriching them during the blood circulation. And defend against fatal diseases like cancer. Rishis in ancient times were inspired to follow this natural and innocent method for health and happiness. The Hindus trait of tolerance, ahimsa and giving respect to all religions is formed through yoga.
The UN has recognised the need of yoga for physical and mental sustenance and survival over and above the western life surviving technology which are found comparatively laborious, costly and futile by experts some time.
R N Patel
Essex
