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WAVES Wider Association for Vedic Studies (Formerly ‘World Association for Vedic Studies, India Branch’) A Multi-disciplinary Academic Society Registered under Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860 Newsletter Issue 11 Year 11 April, 2010 CONTENTS WAVES announces z Thirteenth India Conference Creation and Existence—An Indian Perspective, 14th India Conference New Delhi on “Relevance of Ayurveda and Contemporary Challenges” (AYURYOG 2011) z Sindhu Sarasvati Civilization and Rigveda jointly organized with Department of Sanskrit Studies, University of Hyderabad z Health and Diseases in the Vedas at University of Hyderabad, A.P., India on 21 Jan., 2011 to 23 Jan., 2011 z A Discussion on Sanskrit Vangmaye Dincharyachintanam THIRTEENTH INDIA CONFERENCE z About Introducing Shrimadbhagvadgita CREATION AND EXISTENCE: INDIAN PERSPECTIVE in the Curriculum of an American The 13th India conference of University and its Relevance in Business WAVES was organized in Management association with the Department of Sanskrit, South Campus, University z Yoga in the Vedas of Delhi from December 24 to 26, 2009 at Conference Rooms, Faculty z Honour Received by the Life Members of WAVES of Arts, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi. A number of z Mumbai Chapter, Bangalore Chapter dignitaries were present in the and other Chapters Inaugural session of the three- day Prof. R.K. Sharma welcoming Hon’ble conference on 24th morning. The z List of Life Members of WAVES Shri Vasant Sathe Chief Guest, Hon’ble Shri Vasant Sathe, Former Cabinet Minister, ABOUT OUR WEBSITE Government of India inaugurated the conference by lighting the lamp. www.waves-india.com Mangalacharana was performed by the Students of Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. Dr. Shashi Tiwari, General Secretary, WAVES and Faculty Website of WAVES, India gives member, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi introduced the guests and the information about its history, nature, purpose, theme of the conference- ‘Creation and Existence: Indian Perspective’ (Srishti aims, objectives, chapters, membership, avam Sthiti: Bhartiya Paripreksya). She informed the audience that Shri Vasant conferences, seminars, lectures, other Sathe had also attended the first conference of WAVES along with Hon’ble academic activities, publications, prizes, President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal reports of conferences, newsletter, photo Sharma. Professor Shiva G. Bajpai, gallery, governing council, standing California State University, Los committees, and forthcoming events. Please visit and give your feedback. Angeles, USA and Dr. Veda Pratap Vaidik, Renowned Political Analyst, Please forward your suggestions, New Delhi were the Guests of comments to : Honour. In the inaugural session, DR. SHASHI TIWARI Professor G.C. Tripathi, Former HoD, General Secretary, WAVES Kalakosh, IGNCA, New Delhi graced 54, Saakshara Apartments the occasion as the Keynote speaker. A-3, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi-110063 Ph. : 25265237 Professor Ram Karan Sharma, Prof. Lallan Prasad welcoming E-mail : [email protected] President, WAVES and Former VC, Sanskrit University, Darbhanga, and Prof T.R.N. Rao 1 Newsletter WAVES E D ITORIA L INDIA CONFERENCE Sanskrit University, Varanasi presided the We have great pleasure in presenting inaugural function of the conference. the eleventh issue of WAVES newsletter, Welcoming the guests Dr. Mithilesh covering brief reports of all activities held Chaturvedi, Associate Professor and In- between April 2009 and March 2010. charge, Department of Sanskrit, South Since its formation in 1997, WAVES Campus, University of Delhi laid emphasis has been providing scholarly insights to on the selected theme of the conference. the fundamental principles of ancient There have been two view-points regarding Vedic wisdom, and has continued with creation – one side looks at it from the its pursuit of understanding contemporary Release of Second Publication scientific view, and the other from the of WAVES by Chief Guest worldly issues through the prism of these philosophical view. But in Indian philosophy key Vedic constructs. These values give the creation has been a major point of discussion. This world is in the form us simple, effective and practical of extension of Brahman. It has no beginning and no end. formulae to reorient our lives within the Hon’ble Shri Vasant Sathe released the second publication of WAVES framework of truth, nobleness, non- entitled ‘Harappan Civilization and Vedic Culture’ containing 37 research violence and unconditional love. By papers of the 12th India conference. The book is edited by Dr. Shashi Tiwari walking in the footsteps of realized and prefaced by Dr. R.K.Sharma. Delivering inaugural address in the sages, we learn how to shed our conference Honorable Shri Sathe said that Vedas are the foundation of limitations and live constantly in the knowledge. Upanishads present the essence of Vedas and Gita is the gist blissful core of self. of Upanishads. The whole essence lies in the verse ‘Ishavasyamidam This year we organized the 13th India Sarvam’. There is one Supreme Entity – one Supreme Being. ‘Ma Gridhah Conference on ‘Creation and Existence: kasyasvid Dhanam’ was the motto of life. There are hundreds of suns in the Indian Perspective’ at South Campus, Milky Way. One cannot imagine the vastness of the universe. It is human University of Delhi, Dec. 2009. The intellect only that perceives Brahma in any form. We look at God as human conference received a wholehearted being with greater powers. Lokmanya B. G. Tilak has proved the period of response from scholars and students Aryans through astronomical calculations. There was not idol worship in from different parts of India and abroad. Vedas. Indian philosophy encompasses the entire knowledge. Quoting Tagore, In addition to this, WAVES organized five he said ‘the mind should be without fear…let my country awake.’ other programs this year at Delhi. Professor Shiva G. Bajpai, Guest of Honor released the souvenir of the Activities held under the banner of conference consisting of 125 abstracts of the delegates. Referring to the WAVES Chapters are also mentioned in California textbook controversy he informed that the reference to Indian this newsletter. civilization in a school textbook had been very derogatory. He specified the Our members will be delighted to note need to present our religion and philosophy in such a way that is impressive that the proceedings of the 7th India and inspiring. Professor G.C. Tripathi, presented the keynote address. The Conference held at Pondicherry and the topic is very comprehensive, and it is not possible to describe it in a small 12th India Conference held at New Delhi time, he said. ‘Kastvam Ko’ham Kutah aayatah’- every philosophy has tried are printed in two different volumes in to narrate its own view. The origin of world lies in pure consciousness ‘Sat’. 2009 and 2010 respectively, by Pratibha While the seer of ‘Nasadiya Sukta’ comprehends it in the form of one which Prakashan, Delhi. is neither Sat nor Asat. That which remains thereafter is the cause of this As of this writing, WAVES is a strong world. God not created this world but himself entered the world. The notion academic body with 189 life members. of rebirth is based on Karma theory. The Vedic philosophy inspires us to rise Suggestions, comments and articles above the material world and from members would be appreciated to meet the Supreme Entity. further strengthen and keep the positive Dr. Veda Pratap Vaidik in momentum going forward, in order to his address discussed the accomplish our intention of opening new fundamental question – how vistas of learning in the field of Vedic this creation came into Studies. existence? The answer has not yet been found. This very thought directs the activities of THE EDITORIAL BOARD life. This is the basic question Dr. Shashi Tiwari under deliberation in all the Mrs. Shashi Prabha Goel philosophies. In presidential address Professor Ram Karan Dr. Aparna Dhir Release of Souvenir by Sharma quoting Shankara, Prof. S. Bajpai and Prof. G.C. Tripathi 2 Newsletter WAVES INDIA CONFERENCE DU; Prof. Shashi Prabha Kumar, Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, JNU, Delhi; Dr. Ramchandra Sharma, Nyaya – Vaisheshik Dept., SLBSRSV, Delhi; Prof. Bhaskarnath Bhattacharya, School of Vedic Studies, Ravindra Bharti University, Kolkota; Dr. Soma Basu, School of Vedic Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata; Prof. Ganesh Dutt Sharma, Former Principal, Latpat Rai College, Ghaziabad; Dr. Urmila Chaturvedi, Philosophy Dept. BHU, Varanasi; Prof. Pushpendra Kumar, Former HoD, Department of Sanskrit, DU; Dr. Krishnaji Srivastava, Hindi Department, University of Lucknow; Dr. Urmila Rustagi, Miranda House, DU; Dr. Vedawati Vaidik, Sri Aurobindo college, DU; Prof. Asha Rani Tripathi, Former HoD, Sanskrit, NEHU, Shillong; Prof. K.K. Mishra, Former, HoD, Sanskrit, NCERT, Delhi; Mrs. Shashi Prabha Goel, Former Reader, SCERT, Delhi; Prof. Usha Choudhuri, Former Prof., Department of Sanskrit, DU. Dr. Saroj Gulati, Laxmi Bai college, DU; Dr. Sunita Scholars interacting in the 13th India Conference Gupta, Gargi College, DU; Dr. Om Nath Bimali, Rajdhani College, DU; Dr.Asha Lata Pandey, Sanskrit Department, raised the question – whether ocean and wave is different DPS, New Delhi; Dr. Pratibha Shukla, Sanskrit Department., or indifferent. Whatever is pratyaksha, that is truth. With the Hindu Girls College, Sonepat; Dr. Meena Kumari, Miranda combination of certain elements, this creation takes place. House, DU; Dr. Sateesh