IIT-G conference on ancient knowledge

TNN / Oct 10, 2024, 04:29 IST

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Guwahati: A three-day international conference, “Unraveling Indian Knowledge Across Asia, UNIKAA 2024,” was held at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati from Oct 3 to 5, featuring a series of enlightening sessions that delved into the intricate connections between ancient wisdom and modern challenges across various fields.
Assam governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony, emphasized the importance of rediscovering and integrating India’s ancient knowledge systems with modern science and technology as India and Asia progress towards a new era of development.
Governor Acharya praised IIT-Guwahati as a vibrant hub for research and innovation, expressing pride in the institute’s hosting of this significant conference, which brings together scholars from diverse fields to celebrate and explore India's vast intellectual traditions. He highlighted the global influence of Sanskrit texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, The Ramayana, and The Mahabharata, emphasizing the timeless relevance of their teachings on morality, duty, and truth.
The governor stressed India’s rich heritage of wisdom and non-violence, referencing India’s adherence to “Buddha’s principles” over the “path of war”. He passionately emphasized the significance of this conference as a vital platform for scholars to bridge ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary science, fostering collaborative efforts towards innovative solutions for societal progress.

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