Dear LIS Friends, Librarians did not find themselves lagging behind in celebrating the ‘International Yoga Day’ on June 21. Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) joined with with Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) and Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) to celebrate the yoga day by organizing a lecture on ‘Yoga and Work-life balance’ by Dr. H.L. Chandrashekar, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Mysore, Mysuru. 'Yoga helps in controlling the mind and its turbulence' said Dr. Chandrashekar. Quoting from Adi Shankaracharya’s Viveka-Cuda-Mani, he said Deer (Kuranga), elephant (Matanga), moth (Patanga), fish (Mina) and wasp (brmga) all die from their attachment to one of the five senses, sound etc., and so what about the man who is attached to all five! He said yoga helps to some extent to control the temptations from the senses. He said yoga is not just asanas (body postures) but is the goal of life for Indians which is self realization. Yoga is a natural trait for Indians, but unfortunately we have reached a stage where we had to import it from other countries. He commended the efforts of the Indian Government for promoting the principles of yoga to all humankind. Dr. C.P. Ramasesh, Executive Committee Member, MyLISA, Mysuru, welcomed the gathering and introduced the speaker. Dr. Sunil M.V., Joint Secretary, KALA, presented the vote of thanks. Sri. K.L. Basappa, Librarian, SJCE, Mysuru and members of the organizing institutions were present. This is for your kind information. With regards, Sunil M.V. Joint Secretary, KALA and Librarian, SDMIMD, Mysuru -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.