Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 24: School of Languages, Central University of Jammu, in collaboration with Indian Council for Philosophical Research and Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal, Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Prant, organized a national seminar on `Advaita Vedanta: Paradigms and Intersectionalities’ as part of Indian Philosophers Day celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, here today.
Prof R C Agnihotri, former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, was the guest of honour and Prof Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, CU Jammu was the chief guest in the inaugural function.
Prof Bhavatosh Inder Guru, Head, Department of English, Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, was the keynote speaker. In his address, Prof Guru dwelt at length about the seminal issues of Advaita Vedanta and underscored the presence of Brahman in each being. Further, he elucidated Adi Shankara’s philosophy which does not discriminate between knowledge and has the core essence of interconnectedness.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Agnihotri underlined the continuity of knowledge traditions in India which need to be researched in Indian Universities.
Prof Sanjeev Jain highlighted the role of teachers in the growing era of technological advancement which needs persistent learning, relearning and unlearning. Further, Prof Jain said India has a glorious tradition of Guru-Shishya Parampara which needs to be carried forward.
Speaking on the occasion, CUJ Registrar, Prof Yashwant Singh highlighted that the university is conducting research in sync with the Indian Knowledge Traditions and Adi Shankaracharaya’s philosophy is always relevant.
In the welcome address, Prof Vandana Sharma, Dean, School of Languages highlighted that the seminar is beginning in the direction of developing and understanding Adi Shankaracharya’s philosophy of Advaita Vedanta among young scholars and researchers.
Prof Deepak Pathania, Dean Research Studies, and Prof Asif Mantri, Head, Department of Educational Studies, evaluated the posters prepared by the students. Dr Vijendra presented the vote of thanks and Dr Vandana Sharma, Dept of Hindi conducted the proceedings.
As part of Vyas Pujan, teachers from University of Jammu, Kendriya Vidyalaya Rahya, Higher Secondary School Rahya and Principal of Jammu Sanskriti School were honoured.
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