Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Ramdev urges youth to look to parents, not film stars
Swami Ramdev, a famous yoga teacher, celebrated a big festival called Guru Purnima in Haridwar.
He told young people that they should look up to their parents and elders instead of movie stars.
He said that movies can distract them from good values.
Acharya Balkrishna, another teacher, said the festival shows how to stay positive and wise.
The event had more than a thousand students and many teachers, all learning about the old teacher‑student tradition.
Swami Ramdev celebrated Guru Purnima at Patanjali Yoga Bhavan, Haridwar.
He urged young people to model after parents and elders, not film stars.
Ramdev criticized cinema’s influence and promoted Vedic values and mantras.
Acharya Balkrishna highlighted Guru Purnima as a symbol of positivity, perseverance, and wisdom.
The ceremony included 1,176 students and senior Patanjali officials.
- Who
- Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna
- What
- Celebrated Guru Purnima and urged youth to model after parents
- When
- During the Guru Purnima festival at Patanjali Yoga Bhavan
- Where
- Patanjali Yoga Bhavan, Phase II, Haridwar, India
- Why
- To promote the Guru‑Shishya tradition and Vedic values over film‑star influence
- Event
- Guru Purnima celebration
- Location
- Patanjali Yoga Bhavan, Phase II, Haridwar
- Key Figures
- Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna
- Participants
- 1,176 Acharyakulam students
- Purpose
- Promote Guru‑Shishya tradition and Vedic values