GUWAHATI: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the three-day Bharat Bodh Conclave, Guwahati Edition, at the Madhavdeva International Auditorium in the city today.
The conclave, organized by educational institutions such as JNU, is centred around understanding India's rich civilizational heritage and its contributions to global knowledge.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Acharya highlighted India's timeless legacy as a land of knowledge. "India's knowledge tradition has nurtured the entire world. When the rest of the world wandered in ignorance, India's sages and saints spread the highest form of wisdom, shaping humanity with refined values," he remarked. He expressed his happiness over holding the international seminar, namely Bharat Bodh, which focused on exploring the essence of India.
Governor Acharya further said that Bharat Bodh is more than just an idea-it is a profound experience and a valuable deliberation encompassing multiple dimensions of India's heritage. He said that the brainstorming session would encourage discussions on India's civilization, culture, education, economy, history, science, and much more, thereby providing a holistic view of the nation's intellectual and cultural legacy.
Governor Acharya urged the delegates and participants to view India through an indigenous lens and honour and explore the intricate tapestry of India's cultural heritage through an engaging blend of intellectual discussions, cultural performances and exhibitions. The Governor observed, "There have been efforts to distance our society from its roots by viewing India through a Western lens, which led to confusion in our identity. However, India's essence remains unshaken and consequently reflects the resilience of the nation in the face of various cultural and political invasions throughout history".
The Governor also took the opportunity to shed light on India's extraordinary achievements in the ancient world. India is the world's oldest civilization, having been a beacon of cultural and intellectual advancement long before many other civilisations. "Our ancient universities, like Takshashila and Nalanda, were the cradles of knowledge that drew scholars from all corners of the world," he added. Further emphasizing India's ancient knowledge, Governor Acharya remarked on the groundbreaking discoveries that India had made thousands of years ago, which are now being rediscovered by modern science, a press release said.
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