Blend wisdom, knowledge with core values: RSS chief

Nagpur: People should blend wisdom and knowledge with core values of dharma and continue efforts to attain enlightenment. For the world to function, the set rules of dharma must be understood and followed, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday.
He was speaking at the unveiling ceremony of a model of Sri Sri Gurukul Ved Pathshala and Vaidic Anusandhan Kendra that is coming up at Dahegaon, off Kalmeshwar Road. The function was organized by The Art of Living at Suresh Bhat Sabhagruh, Reshimbagh.
Vice-chancellor of Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrut University Srinivas Varakhedi was the guest of honour. Mayor Nanda Jichkar, Swami Harihar, Sarang Gadkari, MP Vikas Mahatme and trustee of Vaidic Dharma Sanstha Prashant Kulkarni were present.
Bhagwat said, “Dharma means disposition and responsibilities. Lately, we have related the terms like devotion, discipline and worship to it. It is our duty to work as one big unit to bring about changes in the society and be of advantage to the mankind and re-establish supremacy of the Vedas.”
He said, “One can see the body and mind with the help of science. We need to go beyond this and look within self to identify the personal essence of our existence in order to be truly happy.”
He said, “The rules on which The Art of Living thrives on are the Vedas.” He also released a video clip which showcased the blueprint of the proposed institution.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living, addressed the audience through a video clip. He said, “The origin of dharma is Veda which should be protected at any cost. This, in turn, will help protect dharma and the nation. The objective behind establishing this institution is to conserve India’s culture by educating thousands of pupils.”
In his welcome address, Kulkarni said, “It is essential to safeguard and propagate the knowledge of the Vedas to children of the present generation.”
Jichkar said, “It is an honour to host the centre of learning at Nagpur. An institution that advocates the power of spirituality is needed for the betterment of the society.”
Varakhedi said, “India is a pioneer in edifying the art of living with the help of Vedas which brings consciousness to one’s soul.”
The unveiling ceremony was followed by a melodious concert by Bhaskar Das on flute, Satyendra Singh Solanki on Santoor and Gautam Dabir from Sumeru Sanghya.
Shweta Shelgaonkar hosted the programme. Navin Khanorkar proposed a vote of thanks.