Jamshedpur: NIT Jamshedpur recently hosted an insightful expert lecture titled “Ayurveda in the Indian Knowledge System,” bringing together eminent academicians, faculty, and students.
Honored Guests and Traditions
The event featured a distinguished panel, including:
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Prof. Goutam Sutradhar, Director
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Prof. Ram Vinay Sharma, Deputy Director
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Prof. V. K. Tewari, Former Director of IIT Kharagpur
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Dr. Anand Pandey, Keynote Speaker
The program opened with the traditional chanting of Vedic mantras. Dr. Jitendra Kumar steered the proceedings, welcoming the guests and outlining the session’s core objectives. During the ceremony, Prof. Goutam Sutradhar honored Dr. Anand Pandey with an Angavastram and a copy of the Ishadi Nau Upanishads.
Insights into Indian Heritage
The speakers urged the audience to reconnect with India’s intellectual roots:
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Prof. V. K. Tewari emphasized the value of India’s rich knowledge traditions and challenged students to explore these systems deeply.
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Prof. Sutradhar championed Ayurveda as a “priceless heritage,” highlighting its scientific foundations and its soaring global relevance.
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Dr. Anand Pandey delivered the keynote address, breaking down the scientific principles of Ayurveda and demonstrating how they apply to modern lifestyles.
A Serene Conclusion
The event closed with a formal vote of thanks to the organizing team and participants, followed by a peaceful Shanti Mantra.
