Balasaheb Pantpratinidhi, the visionary ruler of Aundh, practising Surya Namaskar. Photo courtesy: Wikipedia Balasaheb Pantpratinidhi: Pioneering Surya Namaskar from Aundh's Royal Throne Portrait of Balasaheb, the Aundh ruler who brought Surya Namaskar to the masses. Yoga's ancient origins trace back to India, where it blends body, mind, and spirit. Few know that in early 1900s British India, a Satara princely state leader—Raja Bhawanrao Shriniwasrao Pant Pratinidhi, affectionately called Balasaheb of Aundh—played a pivotal role in breathing new life into Surya Namaskar. A King Devoted to Yoga and Reform Ruling Aundh Sansthan from the Pant Pratinidhi lineage, Balasaheb blended governance with yogic discipline. His days started with Surya Namaskar, a habit he championed among residents and far beyond. As a writer and visionary, he linked physical fitness to India's future strength. He pioneered its inclusion in local schools' routines, a bold move that for...
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