Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Patanjali CEO Highlights India-Nepal Cultural Ties Beyond Political Borders
Acharya Balkrishna spoke about the close relationship between India and Nepal.
He said the countries have a political border, but their people share deep cultural and social connections.
He made these comments while Nepal was suffering from deadly floods.
Balkrishna said he felt upset about the tragedy.
He explained that Gautama Buddha was born in Nepal and became enlightened in India.
He also described Patanjali’s work in Nepal.
The organization says it has more than 100,000 yoga teachers in about 77 districts.
It also provides free yoga and health services and offers training in yoga, farming and Ayurveda.
Acharya Balkrishna said India and Nepal are politically separate but deeply connected by shared culture, society and beliefs.
He made the remarks at the NDTV World Summit Anviksha while Nepal was facing floods that had killed hundreds.
Balkrishna cited Gautama Buddha’s journey from Lumbini in Nepal to enlightenment at Bodh Gaya and sermons at Sarnath.
He said Patanjali has more than 100,000 yoga teachers across about 77 districts of Nepal providing free yoga and health services.
Balkrishna said Patanjali also supports Ayurveda, agriculture, herbal activities and training for people from Nepal in India.
- Who
- Acharya Balkrishna, the CEO of Patanjali, spoke about India-Nepal relations and Patanjali’s activities in Nepal.
- What
- He said the two countries are politically separate but remain closely connected through shared culture, society, beliefs and history.
- When
- He spoke at the NDTV World Summit Anviksha while Nepal was dealing with devastating floods.
- Where
- The discussion took place at the NDTV World Summit Anviksha; his comments also referred to activities across Nepal and training in India.
- Why
- Balkrishna was expressing solidarity with Nepal after the floods and explaining Patanjali’s cultural, health, agricultural and educational activities there.
- Speaker
- Acharya Balkrishna, CEO of Patanjali
- Event
- NDTV World Summit Anviksha
- Flood impact
- The article says Nepal’s floods had killed hundreds.
- Yoga network
- More than 100,000 Patanjali yoga teachers operate across about 77 districts of Nepal.
- Services
- Patanjali says it provides free yoga and health services in Nepal.
- Other activities
- The organization is involved in Ayurveda, agriculture, herbs and training people from Nepal in India.
- Cultural example
- Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya and preached in Sarnath, according to Balkrishna.