The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Set up by an Act of Parliament) Bangalore Branch of SIRC N e w s l eEnglish t t Monthly e r ` 5/- per copy Volume 04 | Issue 02 | September, 2015 | Pages : 32 For Private Circulation only Heritage of Namma Bengaluru Statue of Kempe Gowda - I in reverential pose in front of Sri Gangadhareshwara Swamy at Shivaganga Temple Kempe Gowda Tower at Ulsoor Military Premises “Your success and happiness depends upon “Constant development is the law of life, your own self. No one person can shape and a man who always tries to maintain the life of another. Think for yourself and his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives have a plan of life.” himself into a false position.” Advt. Advt. Advt. Advt. cannot follow it; I also know what is Adharma (vice/ non- righteousness), but I cannot retire from it.” This means that Guest Editorial Duryodhana was not ignorant but was adamant. He knew what was good and what was bad. He was knowledgeable. But, his What is Good Knowledge? knowledge did not lead to anything good. Many people believe knowledge is neutral. Its goodness or badness Dr. Gururaj Karajagi, is determined by the way it is used. The "neutral" view of knowledge, however, does not emphasize the important fact that Chairman, the more we know the more likely we are to act and do good. In Academy for Creative Teaching other words, knowledge can be used for both good and evil; however, if we employ the tools of statistics or probability we will It is not when truth is dirty, easily show that knowledge is overwhelmingly "good". but when it is shallow, My claim that knowledge is good originates from this simple five- that the lover of knowledge is step reasoning: reluctant to step into its waters. 1. there is one truth - Friedrich Nietzsche 2. knowledge helps reveal the truth 3. the truth about goodness is no different than other truths; i.e. o me Mahabharata has been a fount of knowledge. I am with more knowledge we are more likely to agree what is true mesmerised to see how every modern management concept T and what is good being taught in the prestigious B- schools of the world has been 4. knowledge must therefore act as a universal unifier of value explained with examples at various situations in Mahabharata. systems across all philosophical and religious systems When I was pondering on the issue of “What is good knowledge?”, 5. knowledge is thus increasing the chances we will act "good" to I immediately recollected the famous statement that Duryodhana the best of our understanding of what "good" is. makes. He says, “I know what Dharma (righteousness) is, but I (Contd. on Page 9) Heritage) to create awareness and interest about our natural heritage among students. During 2014-15, about 150 students were exposed to issues concerning conservation of Heritage and Jnanasagara Culture." A newspaper column (2-8-2015) reports: CA. S. Krishna Swamy "India has won the top UNESCO prize 'Award of Excellence' 2015 says for the remarkable conservation efforts of the majestic Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala, the U.N.body announced on Tuesday. "The award recognizes the remarkable conservation effort undertaken at the sacred site which employed age-old rituals and Cultivating Awareness towards conservation techniques drawn from Vastu Sastra focusing on Conservation of Heritage architecture and construction," UNESCO said in a statement. A Special Feature- UNESCO ome CEOs refer in their letter to social concerns, Corporate The cultural sites in India are marked by their brilliant craftsmanship SSocial Responsibility and detail the expenditure incurred on on stone. Most of the temples in India are built in stone without any several projects/also talk above creation of charitable trust besides mortar and with sculpture marked on it. complying with CSR. We are a Secular state, our Constitution in Article 51A- Fundamental duties states "it shall be the duty of every citizen of INDIAN OIL CORPORATION (PSU) 2014-15 India ……………'to value and preserve the rich heritage of our Annual Report (Page 35) composite culture." [Article 51A (f)] "THE INDIAN OIL FOUNDATION You will also notice that the definition of Charitable purpose in sec The Indian Oil Foundation (IOF), a non-profit trust, in collaboration 2(15) of the Income Tax Act refers to with the archeological survey of India (ASI) and the National Culture “[preservation of environment (including water-sheds, Fund (NCF), Government of India, is under taking works to develop forests and wild life) and preservation of monuments or tourist-friendly facilities at various national monuments of places or objects of artistic or historic interest,] and the archeological and historical importance, viz., Sun Temple, Konark (Odisha), Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), Vaishali (Kolhua) (Bihar), advancement of any other object of general public utility.” Kanheri Caves (Maharashtra) and Bhoga- Nandeeshwara Temple The branch journal carries a column 'Heritage of Namma (Karnataka). New projects identified during 2014-15 are Hampi Bengaluru' and month after month identifies a heritage site which (Karnataka), Golconda Fort (Rajasthan) and Brihideswara Temple, is commendable . Tamil Nadu. EXCELLENCE IN REPORTING - BEYOND NUMBERS In the line with its objectives, IOF has also launched a programme (Contd. on Page 10) titled CATCH ( Cultivating Awareness Towards Conservation of 4 Bangalore Branch of SIRC of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India UNESCO World Heritage Convention recognized places of importance of cultural or natural heritage and Chairman’s Communique... declared them as World Heritage Sites. It was specifically noted that the cultural sites in India are Dear Esteemed Member, marked by their brilliant craftsmanship on stone and most of the temples of India stated in the list were built Namasthe, in stone, without any mortar and with sculpture carved Heritage our National Pride – on it. The Convention went beyond the Religion and ecently, ICAI has come out with a CSR policy, classified them as World Heritage Sites. Rthe brain child of our immediate past president The Government of India has a separate Ministry of CA. K. Raghu, which inter alia, includes adoption Culture with the first agenda in its Mission Statement of Section 135, Item (v) of the Schedule VII of the as “Maintenance and conservation of heritage, historic Companies Act 2013 states: sites and ancient monuments” followed by “Promotion (v) protection of national heritage, of institutional and individual non-official initiatives in art and culture including restoration the fields of art and culture” of buildings and sites of historical “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India importance and works of art; setting to value and preserve the rich heritage of our up public libraries; promotion and composite culture” – states Article 51 A(f) of the development of traditional arts and Constitution of India as one of the Fundamental handicrafts; Duty. India is the largest repository of heritage monuments; The Branch News Letter carrying information about the each one is a tangible link to our glorious past. Heritage monuments is doing one of its fundamental Conservation of Heritage sites could be effective duties as stated in the Constitution. only when awareness about the same is created by Our ancestors possessed special skills with respect to appropriate propagation of information. the construction of temples. They had perspective of Performing a fundamental duty of creating awareness size and spatial imagination. They were intellectually about a heritage monument, which could also be driven people. They derived satisfaction from their endorsed as a CSR activity, should be welcome and achievements and accomplishments that were encouraged by one and all. beneficial to the Society. They treated all religions I am happy to inform you that the Bangalore Branch has alike. All religions flourished in this land and were taken steps in this direction which is being appreciated complimentary and supplementary to each other. by many Members. “Religious Courteousness & Harmony” are the precious contributions to the Universe made by the Indian * * * * * September Follow us on www.facebook.com/bangaloreicai 5 2015 Culture; the great virtue that has been demonstrated methodology and technology. His article has further to the world is the precious “Religious Concord”. enhanced the esteem of our News Letter. For our ancestors, the meaning of Secularism was JNANADAYINI : ICAI National Conference: different – Acceptance of all religions and respecting all religions as their own. On 29th & 30th of August 2015, Jnanadayini: ICAI National All Kings nurtured all religions and had full belief in Conference was conducted at Jnanajyothi Auditorium, God. Hence we have innumerable number of religious Bengaluru. The Conference was jointly hosted by All places dedicated to various deities. the Branches of Karnataka and was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Dr. B.T. Rudresh and the Guest of Honour When we start the journey to know about our Heritage, CA. Manoj Fadnis, President, ICAI. in the chronological order, incidentally and inevitably we come across Temples. Thousands of Temples are During the inaugural session, on behalf of the there in Bengaluru and only those Temples having high Bangalore Branch, we also submitted a Memorandum heritage value are selected. When details about such to the honorable President of ICAI, requesting for a Temples are published it should not be construed as special status for the Bangalore Branch with respect to promotion of a particular religion and colour it as non the Infrastructure Purchase Policy. secular. I am grateful to our immediate past president These Temples are nothing but Heritage Signature CA. K. Raghu for his invaluable advice and Monuments. encouragement. I also thank the Managing Committee members and the Regional Council Members for One should fully appreciate the magnificence of supporting me. the historical significance embedded in such monuments instead of paradoxically looking for a On behalf of the Bangalore Branch I sincerely thank the particular religion.