DU VC voices for Work on Bhartiya Drishti and Drishtikon in education

Delhi University held a one-day conference on Understanding Hinduism and ‘Hindu-ness’ at the Center for Hindu Studies

Delhi University’s Centre for Hindu Studies hosted a conference on the topic understanding Hinduism and ‘Hindu-ness’ today, during which DU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Singh said 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 Swami Vigyananand said that 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.