INDIAN KNOWLEDGE TRADITION IS THE FOUNDATION OF HUMANITY’S ETERNAL JOUNEY: PROF. KRISHNA KANT SINGH

INDIAN KNOWLEDGE TRADITION IS THE FOUNDATION OF HUMANITY’S ETERNAL JOUNEY: PROF. KRISHNA KANT SINGH

15-MAY-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR---------------------------The first day of a two-day international seminar, organized on the theme "Humanity in the Indian Knowledge Tradition: An Eternal Journey," commenced with a grand inauguration on Tuesday at the Manas Auditorium of Maharshi Vishwamitra College. The program was inaugurated in a dignified atmosphere, marked by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the garlanding of the statue of Maharshi Vishwamitra.

Presiding over the seminar, the college Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Krishna Kant Singh, stated that the Indian Knowledge Tradition is not merely a collection of principles, but rather a humanistic way of life.

He further remarked that the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) provides a humanistic foundation for modern science, and that this tradition remains highly relevant even today.

The keynote speaker, Prof. Ramesh Chandra Negi, while shedding light on the synthesis of Indian and Buddhist philosophies, observed that compassion and wisdom are the core elements of Indian knowledge—qualities that inspire an individual to become a global citizen.

Prof. Shri Prakash Rai, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Veer Kunwar Singh University, identified *'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'* (The World is One Family) as the supreme humanistic value within the Indian Knowledge Tradition. He asserted that the fundamental objective of literature and philosophy is the preservation of humanity.

Prof. Ravikant, Dean of the Faculty of Education, discussed the significance of ancient pedagogical methods in the context of the National Education Policy 2020, stating that education should not merely be a medium for acquiring information, but rather a process of character building.

Prof. Vachaspati Dwivedi, Head of the Department of English, delivered a lecture on the subject of 'Spiritual Humanities,' highlighting the profound influence that Indian philosophy has exerted upon global literature and writers.

During the second session, held after the lunch break, Prof. Uday Shankar Ojha of Jayaprakash University described folk knowledge and oral traditions as the true heritage of humanity, emphasizing the need to accord them their rightful place within academic discourse. During this technical session, approximately 40 research scholars from various universities presented their research papers.

The proceedings of the program were anchored, and the guests introduced, by the Co-convener, Dr. Priti Maurya, while Dr. Om Prakash Arya presented the introductions of the keynote speakers. The program's introduction and outline were presented by the Convener, Priyesh Ranjan. Finally, the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Ravi Prabhat, delivered the vote of thanks.

A large number of teachers, research scholars, and students attended the seminar, including Prof. Sanjay Kumar Tripathi, Prof. Subhash Chandra Pathak, Dr. Shyam Ji Mishra, Dr. Mohan Lal Srivastava, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Tiwari, Dr. Krishna Ali Albert, Dr. Vijay Raj Kumawat, Dr. Anand Bhushan Pandey, Dr. Satendra Kumar Pandey, Dr. Ankita Mishra, Dr. Vandana Kumari, Dr. Smriti Chaudhary, and Dr. T. N. Pandey.

The second day of the seminar is scheduled for May 13, during which the University's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shailendra Kumar Chaturvedi, will participate as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, a compilation of texts from the college will also be released. Additionally, representatives from the Tolaram Group will join the event online as Special Guests. The program will conclude with a technical session and the distribution of certificates.