:dateline:Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh has strongly condemned the motives of making yoga a national�trend, which he believes has also engulfed the Sikhs in it.
He said that the Sikhs shouldn�t start following Yoga merely on�recommendation of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal. He added that Hath-Yoga doesn�t hold any place in Sikhi and Sikhs need to emphasize on �Shastar and Shaastar (knowledge)� to control their minds.
He said that Gurbani scriptures are witness to the view of Sikhi on�Yoga, in which Guru Sahibs have strictly prohibited Yoga for spiritual uplifting. He added that basic principle of Sikhi were �Naam Japo, Kirat Karo and Vand Shako�.
He appealed the Sikh masses to boycott state�policies which were against Sikhi. He revealed the principles depicted by Guru Gobind Singh �Pooja Akaal Ki, Parcha Shabad Ka and Deedar Khalse Ka� should be followed by all Sikhs.
