Acharya Prashant addresses the question of whether Yoga is India's greatest contribution to the world. He begins by stating that in its popular, modern form, it is not. He clarifies that this statement is not entirely incorrect if one understands the true meaning of Yoga. He distinguishes between the commonly practiced Yoga, which is largely a set of physical postures celebrated on Yoga Day, and the real, spiritual Yoga. He asserts that if Yoga is merely considered a physical activity, then it is neither India's greatest contribution nor its most significant export. To explain the true meaning of Yoga, Acharya Prashant delves into Indian philosophy, specifically the six Astik Darshanas (theistic schools) that originate from the Vedas. Among these, he identifies Vedanta as the most prominent, calling it the very heart of the Vedas. He explains that the real meaning of Yoga must be understood in the light of Vedanta. The true purpose of Yoga is the union of the mind with the Atma (the Self). The Atma is described as the purest and highest state of the mind. Therefore, he concludes that India's greatest contribution to the world is the concept of the Atma, and by extension, the authentic Yoga that leads to this realization. Without the Atma, Yoga has no meaning. Acharya Prashant criticizes the commercialization and distortion of Yoga, particularly in the West, where the concept of Atma is largely absent. He laments that Yoga has been reduced to physical exercise, a part of the 'fitness cult,' and its spiritual essence has been lost. He refers to the Bhagavad Gita, where Shri Krishna explains that Yoga is about becoming 'Nistraigunya' (transcending the three Gunas of nature) and achieving 'Samata' (equanimity). This equanimity arises from a profound love for the highest truth, the Atma, which makes all worldly dualities seem insignificant. He concludes that the popular form of Yoga, focused on the body, is a great disservice to its real purpose, which is the purification and liberation of the mind.