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Chandigarh 30 October 2019

Professor Kapil Kapoor in his seminal lecture critically examined the coordinates of the Bharat-Bodh, which are manifest in its plural knowledge-traditions and also explained how the diversity of Bharat- Bodh is integrated into a Unity through a remarkable continuity and recovery of Indic knowledge systems despite several invasions and
onslaughts. He illustrated this phenomenon by relating the dissemination of knowledge in India to the metaphor of “ Bodhi- Tree”. Thé branches of the Bodhi Tree or the Tree of Enlightenment , situated
at Bodhgaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, was taken to
Anuradhapura ( Sri Lanka) by Ashok’s son, Mahendra and daughter ,
Sanghamitra, from Anuradhapura a branch of the same tree was brought
to Sanchi in 2008 by Shri Mahendra Rajpakshe, suggesting the
continuity of Bharat- Bodh or the Awareness of India. Indic knowledge-
systems influenced the entire South- East Asian knowledge- traditions.
For example, China not only borrowed Indian knowledge systems but also
translated the Sanskrit and Pali texts into Chinese and thus preserved
for posterity. This is how the major Indian of Hindu monuments are
still preserved and kept the epics – The Ramayana and the Mahabharata
at the centre of public life. are Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam,
Indonesia, , Bali, Java, and Sumatra, are grounded in the coordinates
of Sanatan (eternal) dharma- centric values and cardinal principles of
life ( purusharthas – righteousness or dharma, artha or wealth, kama (
desire) and moksha ( liberation). Moreover, Bharat/ India as a geo-
cultural and political- social- historical entity is marked by
differences which are eventually integrated into a cultural entity.
Bharat as “ Desh”, became “ Rashtra” only because of its great
knowledge- traditions which flowed and flowered throughout India. In
such fields as astronomy, astrology, mathematics, atomic physics ,
chemistry, medical sciences, surgery and biology etc knowledge- texts
were composed not only in Sanskrit but also in other Indian languages.
God example, the Bhakti saint poets translated the Vedic knowledge
into the languages of the people ( from the Rigveda to the Guru Granth
Saheb). About the “ Soch or Thought / Wisdom” of India, Bharat/ India
offered an alternative of “ advaita or non- dualism” as well as “
polytheism” and “ polyphony” , to the dominant anthropocentric,
monotheistic, oppressive, anti- nature world- view of the west. Like,
the west, we, the Indians, did not destroy or massacre the natives or
aborigines to make a new “ nation”. Our “ Bharat- Bodh” offers a
cyclic notion of time or Kaal- and therefore , history is not a series
of moments arranged in linear progression . That is why , “ history “
is “katha” – a narration of time tied to an ethical aim of life.
Through the concept of “ Rta( truth that manifests in the cosmic order
) thé self, the local, and the global or the cosmic – realities at all
levels are inseparably interlinked. Through the philosophy of karma of
action , a very practical method of action without attachment-
bringing about contentment. Our “Soch” implies unity , not uniformity,
pluralism embedded in its unity. The all embracing vision and practice
of “ dharma “ ( ethical duty) is central to us , and we can never be “
dharma- nirapeksha of secular India this western sense. “ Samyam”(
restraint), “Niyam”( Discipline), and “ “Sadachara”( noble conduct)
lié at the centre of Bharat- Bodh or the Meaning of India.

Professor Chaman Lal Gupta, eminent writer and Vice Chairman , IIAS ,
Shimla was the Guest of Honour on the occasion and he ulnderlined the
idea , giving examples from literature and history, that without a
proper and holistic understanding of Indian culture, the knowledge of
the world ( Vishwa- Bodh) is impossible to be attained. This Vishwa-
Bodh and Bharat- Bodh are interdependent and not exclusive of each
other.

Professor Shankar Ji Jha , the Dean of University Instruction and
officiating Vice Chancellor, in his Presidential Address, summed up
the theme and underlined the increasing importance of the
understanding of Bharat to know who we are and what the world is .

Dr Teerthankar Bhattacharya gave a vote of thanks. Distinguished PU
faculty members and students enriched the session with their
participation.

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 ‘Integrity is doing right things even when no one is watching’ said Justice (Retd.) Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma, Hon’ble Lokpal
Punjab while speaking on “Integrity – A way of life”, theme for lecture during Vigilance Awareness Week being celebrated at Panjab University from 28 October-2 November, 2019 in line with the nation-wide initiative of the Central Vigilance Commission.

            Mr. Sharma expounded issues concerning corruption, especially concerning society in India. According to him strengthening of laws, effective enforcement and appointing of the right officers would lead to increased transparency, accountability and integrity in the system. The vision to Integrity is possible only if we are able to prevent, resist, and hopefully reverse corrupt practices. He added that integrity is built in us and one has to develop the character
around this honestly and not look for shortcuts.

            In his presidential address, the Officiating Vice Chancellor and Dean of University Instructions, Prof. Shankarji Jha
emphasized that today’s lecture theme is central theme of Indian culture and cited a number of ways in which probity and integrity in the working of the University can be ensured. He talked about Dharma which upholds the society. He also mentioned about the transparency in thoughts and behaviour to lead to Dharma.

Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, P.U., stressed on the seven teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji which everyone has to follow in his/her life which includes integrity, patience, robust mind, knowledge, being fearful, hard-work and love.

Dr. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examination emphasized that professional ethics is most important to practice integrity. He urged to revoke the strengths which lies within to understand yourself fully. Integrity is not only for one week but to be practiced for whole life.

CA Vikram Nayyar, Finance & Development Officer associated Integrity with the financial propriety and emphasized that integrity means strong moral values which is based on honesty in every aspect of life. He added that people are instrumental in making a system or a society. He urged all to continue strengthening the integrity till integrity
becomes integral part of life.

Earlier, Prof. Rattan Singh, Chief Vigilance Officer, P.U., in his welcome address highlighted the importance of Integrity in every one’s life and emphasized on ethical conduct in everyday life.

The Lecture was attended by the senior functionaries of the Panjab University including administrative officers, students and staff members of various departments/offices.

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Chandigarh October 29, 2019

 It is for the information of the general public and students of Panjab University Teaching Departments/Colleges in particular that result of the following examinations have been declared:-
1.      B.Sc(Medical Technology Anesthesia and Operation Theatre Techniques)3rd
Year,July-19
2.      BE(Mechanical)-4th Semester,May-19

        The students are advised to see their result in their respective Departments/Colleges/University website.

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