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In this special message, **Pujya Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri**, Vice-Chairman of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math and President of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, shares his reflections. As Amma’s senior-most disciple, Swamiji has devoted his life to sharing Amma’s vision of compassion and spiritual uplift. He has been residing in **Amritapuri Ashram** since its inception in the late 1970s.

Swami Paramatmananda Puri reflects on the **profound influence role models have in shaping our character,** especially the responsibility of parents and professionals to set noble examples. Through the story of Bhishma from the Mahabharata, the article highlights **selflessness, respect for parents, and the courage to place dharmic values above personal desires.** It encourages us to follow high-minded role models who lead us toward **truth, selflessness, and lasting happiness.**

This year’s International Day of Yoga theme, **"Yoga for Self and Society,"** highlights yoga’s power to transform both individuals and communities. As Amma emphasized, yoga is not merely physical exercise but a path to mental peace, spiritual growth, and self-dependence—a state where true happiness and security arise from within, unaffected by external circumstances. By supporting physical and mental well-being, yoga becomes especially relevant in today’s world, helping reduce stress, cultivate awareness, and create a ripple effect that contributes to a healthier, more balanced society.