There should be work on Bhartiya Drishti and Drishtikon in education: Prof. Yogesh Singh

A one-day conference on Understanding Hinduism and ‘Hindu-ness’ was organized at the Center for Hindu Studies of DU

Delhi, 02 April.
A one-day conference on the topic Understanding Hinduism and ‘Hindu-ness’ was organized at the Centre for Hindu Studies, University of Delhi on Tuesday, April 2. In the inaugural session of this conference DU VC Prof. Yogesh Singh was the chief guest, while Swami Vigyananand, founder and global chairman of the World Hindu Foundation, was present as the special guest and keynote speaker. On this occasion Dean of Colleges Prof. Balram Pani and Director of South Campus, Prof. Shri Prakash Singh was present as special guests. A booklet on the activities undertaken by the Center for Hindu Studies was also released on the occasion. Chief guest Prof. Yogesh Singh said in his address that work should be done on Bhartiya Drishti and Drishtikon in education.
Referring to the ancient Indian philosophy, Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh said that in ancient times, forts in India were built with such technology that no energy like electricity was required to keep them cool. But today, on the lines of foreign countries, multi-storey glass skyscrapers have started being built in India too. In the countries where this technology is available, there is less sunlight and this technology is used to bring in maximum sunlight, whereas in India there is sufficient sunlight in most of the months of the year. In such a situation, it takes four times more energy to keep these buildings cool. He said that India also has a very rich tradition of commerce and trade. Today, universities should work on what can be expanded from that point of view in the growing economy of India. If this Hindu Study Center conducts such experiments then its significance will be proved.
The Vice Chancellor said that we could not keep India and the Indian knowledge tradition alive in the universities. This was a huge shortcoming which now is the right time to remove it. Now the time is right, the arrangements are right and support is also available, so now we should not miss it. He said that Bhartiya Gyan Prampara is not only for humans, but we have to take care of animals, birds and all nature. Our culture is one that has good feelings for everyone. This is Dharm, this is Niti, this is truth, to have good feelings for everyone.
Special guest and keynote speaker of the conference, Swami Vigyananand, while presenting his address, said that the Bhartiya Gyan Prarampara was very developed in ancient India. There were universities like Nalanda, Takshashila and Vikramshila in our country. But the structure of education in India has not been strengthened in the last hundreds of years. Today 18-20 lakh students from India are going to study abroad. He said that Hindu religion is based on knowledge. Hindu Study Center of DU has to tell its society that our religion is based on knowledge. Referring to women’s respect in Hindu religion, he said that in ancient Indian culture, there is talk of women’s honour and respect for women everywhere. Discussing the environment, Swami Vigyanananda said that trees are protected and worshiped in Indian culture. Mountains and rivers are worshiped and circumambulated. There is a tradition of honoring them. The sun gives energy, so in Indian culture there is a tradition of offering water to it. He called upon the Hindu Study Center to educate the society about Indian knowledge, only then the society will stand up.
At the beginning of the program, guest of honour Prof. Shri Prakash Singh, while presenting the introduction of the conference, presented information about the establishment of the Center for Hindu Studies and the programs being run here. Guest of honour Prof. Balram Pani threw light on Hindu religion and Indian culture in his address. At the beginning of the inaugural session, conference convener Dr. Prerna Malhotra welcomed the guests and at the conclusion, Director of the Center for Hindu Studies. Omnath Bimli presented the vote of thanks. Former Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Punj was the chief guest on the valedictory occasion. chairperson of DU Culture Council Anoop Lather was present as a guest of honour. Many academicians, scholars and students were present on this occasion.