American Founders and Yogic Political Realization
by Chanakya Ganguly (American Independence Day: July 4, 1776)

Yoga can manifest the virtues that Benjamin Franklin listed (DOB: January 17, 1706)
https://www.yogapedia.com/2/6198/self/truth/5-yoga-virtues-that-create-success
Benjamin Franklin had these names of virtues with their Precepts: Temperance, Silence,
Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness,
Tranquility, Chastity, Humility. Yoga can manifest these virtues namely: Integrity,
Trust, Passion, Love, Respect, Endurance to go the distance & be blessed with Success.

Yoga can increase alertness & awareness like John Madison (DOB: March 16, 1751)
https://wanderlust.com/journal/independence-pose-yoga-freedom/
John Madison wrote, “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian
of true liberty. No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.”
A non-Yogic mind is at war with itself. Yoga can help deal with complacency, servile
minds, deculturization, mental chatter, conflicts & keep building internal order within.

Yoga can raise the level of Safety Consciousness like John Jay, the first US Chief Justice
https://www.yogabasics.com/connect/yoga-blog/7-ways-to-find-equanimity-through-yoga/
John Jay wrote, “Among the many objects to which a wise and free people find it
necessary to direct their attention, that of providing for their safety seems to be first.”
Yoga is a scientific tool, that works in enhancing the ethics, mind, and health of a human
being. One keeps calm, neither elated by success nor discouraged by disappointment.

Yoga can lead us towards Life, Happiness & Spiritual Liberty (July 4, 1776)
http://myfiveminuteyoga.com/4145/life-happiness-and-the-pursuit-of-liberty/
These are the times that try men’s souls, Paine wrote. The sun never shined on a cause
of greater worth, we have it in our power to begin the world over again. Paine also
supported the French revolution to become mature. Yoga can bring the next revolution.
It is time we introspect deeply on transforming mental & spiritual misery through Yoga.
Without Yogic Freedom of Mind, Political and Economic Freedom will be meaningless.

Yoga can provide Eternal Freedom & Vigilance as Jefferson stated (DOB: April 13, 1743)
https://goop.com/wellness/mindfulness/unlocking-the-mind-with-yoga/
Jefferson wrote, “It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and occupation which
give you happiness. ” Yoga takes us to higher states of No-Thought which is the root of
truth, ethics, clarity & wisdom and actually establishes us in the seat of calm & reason.
Yoga clears the emotional fuel of the Mind. It can prevent one from getting swayed.

Yoga raises capabilities & increases efficiency like John Adams (DOB: October 30, 1735)
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/301024
John Adams wrote, “Let frugality and industry be our virtues. Fire (our children) with
ambition to be useful. Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish
to keep them in working order.” Yoga can make us keep working on our weaknesses
and imperfections, and make the best use of our memory, ability, strength & sharpness.