Merging ancient Vedic knowledge & latest science advancing Indian knowledge tradition: Murmu
PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Haridwar
President Droupadi Murmu said that education with the vision of the spirit of universal brotherhood, integration of ancient Vedic knowledge and cutting-edge scientific research, and resolution of global challenges is advancing the Indian knowledge tradition in modern contexts. Speaking at the second convocation of the University of Patanjali here on Sunday, she said that India’s great personalities have made invaluable contributions to the development of human culture. Maharishi Patanjali, the greatest of sages, removed the impurities of the mind through Yoga, of speech through grammar and of the body through Ayurveda.
The President noted that the University of Patanjali is advancing education and research in the fields of Yoga, Ayurveda and naturopathy. She said that it is an appreciable effort that is instrumental in building a healthy India. Murmu was happy to note the India-centered educational vision of the University of Patanjali. She said that students who have received education in accordance with the ideals of this university must have realised that protecting the environment and adapting their lifestyle to nature is essential for the future of humanity. She expressed confidence that they will always be ready to face global challenges, including climate change.
The President said that the wish for universal well-being is the hallmark of our culture. This well-being paves the way for harmony and inclusive development. She was confident that the students of this university would put the life value of harmony into practice.
The President said that nurturing individuals leads to nurturing families, which leads to society and nation building. She noted that the University of Patanjali has adopted the path of nation-building through individual development. She expressed confidence that the students of this university would make significant contributions to building a healthy society and a developed India with their righteous conduct.
Governor lieutenant general (retd) Gurmit Singh said that Patanjali had ushered a revolution through Yoga and Ayurveda. He expressed happiness in observing that the youths today are eager to adopt the ancient India knowledge, Yoga, Ayurved and spirituality.
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the event organised by the University of Patanjali is a matter of pride for the State. He expressed confidence that the university students will also play a role in developing a model Uttarakhand.
University chancellor Swami Ramdev said that the university students are moving forward not only with education but also with a sense of nation building. These students are job creators not job seekers, he claimed.
Vice chancellor Acharya Balkrishna said that the university had successfully implemented the National Education Policy-2020. He further said that the Patanjali Research Foundation is also doing its bit in the spheres of Yoga, Ayurveda and integrated health sciences. The university is also progressing in the spheres of sports culture and research along with academics, he added.
