Baba Ramdev Talks About The Beginning Of Patanjali

Baba Ramdev, born Ramkishan Yadav, is a name that resonates with yoga, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Hailing from a humble village in Haryana, his journey from borrowing books to learn about yoga and India’s cultural history to establishing a global business empire is nothing short of inspirational. In a special episode of Stories from Bharat, our Editor-in-Chief Kamiya Jani had the incredible opportunity to meet this iconic figure. To know all about it, tune into the video on our YouTube channel

Baba Ramdev Talked About The Journey Of Patanjali

During their conversation, Baba Ramdev shared the compelling story of how Patanjali was born. Inspired by the vision of keeping India’s wealth within the country, he resolved to challenge foreign monopolies by creating affordable, quality products deeply rooted in Indian traditions. The foundation of Patanjali was driven by a simple philosophy: the country’s money should serve the nation.

Baba Ramdev revealed that Patanjali Yogpeeth, the heart of their operations in Haridwar, houses over 2,500 doctors, researchers, and vaidyas. These experts rigorously follow thousands of research protocols to develop products that marry ancient wisdom with modern science. This unique approach has made Patanjali a powerhouse, with a current valuation of ₹1,00,000 crore.

Kamiya’s visit to the Patanjali Yogpeeth campus was a revelation. Spanning kilometres, the sprawling campus features a Patanjali store, Yog Bhawan, wellness centres, research facilities, schools, and more. 

Baba Ramdev also invited Kamiya to step into his world for a day. Rising at 3:30 am, she joined him for a 5 km jog, marvelling at his unmatched stamina at nearly 60 years old. This was followed by a live yoga session, where his passion for yoga’s transformative power was evident.

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The Impact Of Patanjali

The episode wasn’t just about Patanjali’s business success but also about its cultural and social impact. Baba Ramdev and his co-founder Acharya Balkrishna emphasised how the group provides employment to over one lakh people and has established state-of-the-art research facilities blending ancient Indian knowledge with modern science.

Through this candid conversation, viewers get a glimpse into the man behind the brand—his values, vision, and unwavering commitment to a healthier and self-reliant India. If you haven’t already, don’t miss this fascinating episode of Stories from Bharat. Watch the full episode on the Curly Tales YouTube channel.

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