Proceedings of Conference on Indian Culture held in Mumbai University on 16th – 17th September 2011 Organized by Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies in association with Department of Philosophy University of Mumbai PROCEEDINGS OF CONFERENCE ON INDIAN CULTURE Conference held in Mumbai University, Mumbai 16th – 17th September 2011 Organized by Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies in association with Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai Editors Dr. (Mrs.) Meenal Katarnikar Reader, Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai Dr. Debesh C. Patra Member, Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies Contact [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.srisrithakuranukulchandra.com Copyright © Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies 2011 Price: Rs. 125/- GUIDE TO THE PROCEEDINGS Editorial Conference on Indian Culture - vii Confluence of Multiple Streams of Research Dr. (Mrs.) Meenal Katarnikar and Dr. Debesh C. Patra Keynote Address 1. Indian Culture – An Integration of Eternity and Science 1 Dr. Tapan Kumar Jena 2. Education and Spirituality 7 Dr. B.S.K. Naidu Theme 1 : Balanced Growth of a Person 3. Accomplishment, Achievement & Success – Do, Be & Get: Theory 13 of Action as Propounded by Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra Dr. Debesh C. Patra 4. Three Pillars of Man Making Mission 29 Dr. Srikumar Mukherjee 5. Marriage and Procreation : Its Cultural Context 37 Dr. Bharat Vachharajani Theme 2 : Social Dynamics on a Spiritual Foundation 6. Hindu Law of Woman’s Property 60 Dr. Anagha Joshi 7. Status of Woman Ascetics in Jaina and Buddhist Tradition 65 Prof. Archana S. Malik-Goure 8. Social Dynamics in Madhvacarya’s Bhagavata Dharma 78 Mrs. Mita M. Shenoy Theme 3 : Comparative Religion 9. Need for Comparative Study of Religions 83 Dr. Amita Valmiki Theme 4 : Education and Personality Transformation 10. Rising with Education towards Personality Transformation – 92 Ancient Indian Perspective Mrs. Jayanti Suhas Chavan and Mr. Suhas Vasudeo Chavan 11. Education and Transformation of Personality 102 Prof. Dinabandhu Dey iv Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies Theme 5 : Science and Spirituality 12. You are Depicted in All Your Creation in Your Universe 107 Dr. Pracheta Ranjan Chakraborty 13. Impact of Indian Culture on Science and Spirituality 110 Dr. J. Raina 14. Eco-Spirituality in Indian Thought: Organic Vision 118 and Global Message Dr. Rana P.B. Singh 15. Rhythms in Science, Society and Spirituality 137 Dr. Anjan Kumar Dasgupta 16. Science and Spirituality 142 Mr. Sankar Pradhan 17. Bose Einstein Samadhi – The Scientific Basis of Meditation 153 Dr. Deepak M. Ranade 18. Spiritual Intelligence: A Catalyst for Inspirational Leadership 159 and Management Excellence Dr. Deepak K. Kaul, Mrs. Rekha Attri & Prof. Sudeep Saxena 19. Biodiversity, Ecology and Love 169 Prof. Amalendu Chatterjee Theme 6 : Service to Surrounding and Environment – Integral to Individual Existence 20. Existentialism – As Propounded by Sri Sri Thakur 172 Anukul Chandra Dr. Debesh C. Patra 21. Indo-Aryan Existentialism : A New Era of Human Evolution 189 Dr. Srikumar Mukherjee Theme 7 : Contemporary Application of Indian Mythology 22. Contemporary Application of Indian Mythology with 197 Special Reference to Jain Theory of Dreams Dr. Hansa S. Shah 23. Contemporary Application of Indian Mythology 204 Srilakshmi Peddada Theme 8 : Indian Model of Good Governance 24. Democratic Governance and Indian Culture 212 Dr. Tapan Kumar Jena Appendix: Quiz Competition 218 Dr. Tapan Kumar Jena KNOW THE CONTRIBUTORS • Dr. Tapan Kumar Jena, MD (AIIMS), DNB, PGDDE, FARSI Director, School of Health Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi – 110068, [email protected] • Dr. BSK Naidu, Ph. D (Power Engg.), Ph. D (Biz. Management) Fellow Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). Chairman, Great Lakes Institute of Energy Management and Research, Plot no. 815, Udyog Vihar Phase V, Gurgaon – 122016, Haryana, Former Director Gen eral of National Power Training Institute (NPTI) and Central Power Research In stitute (CPRI), [email protected] • Dr. Debesh C. Patra, Ph. D Member, Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies; Chief Manager, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mumbai, [email protected] • Dr. Bharat Vachharajani, MBBS, DCH, PGDSHHM (IGNOU) Retired Chief Medical Superintendent, Nuclear Power Corporation, Mumbai, [email protected] • Dr. Anagha Joshi, Ph. D Asst. Professor, Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, University of Pune, Pune [email protected] • Prof. Archana S. Malik-Goure Asst. Professor, Dept of Philosophy, University of Mumbai, [email protected] • Mrs. Mita M Shenoy Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai, [email protected] • Dr. Amita Valmiki, Ph. D Associate professor and Head of Department of Philosophy, Ram Niranjan Jhun Jhunwala College, Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai – 400086, [email protected] • Jayanti Suhash Chavan Founder President, Institute of Science and Religion, Kharghar, Plot No. 56, Sec tor -20, Navi Mumbai – 410210, [email protected] • Suhas Vasudeo Chavan Research Scholar (Management), JJT University, Rajasthan, [email protected] • Prof. Dinabandhu Dey Professor in English, Khaira College, Khaira, Balasore, Odisha vi Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies • Dr. Pracheta Ranjan Chakraborty. MS, Ph. D, FAIS (Plastic Surgeon) Life Member of Association of the Surgeons of India, Member of Plastic Sur gery Association of India, Administrator of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra Charitable Hospital Trust • Dr. J. Raina, Ph. D Chairman, Integrating Spiritualityand Organizational Leadership Foundation, New Delhi; Former General Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. [email protected] • Dr. Rana P.B. Singh, Ph. D, FAAI Professor, Cultural Geography & Heritage Studies, Banaras Hindu University, & President, Society of Heritage Planning & Environmental Health, Varanasi, [email protected] • Dr. Anjan Kumar Dasgupta, Ph. D UGC Professor in Bio-Chemistry, Calcutta University, Kolkata, [email protected] • Mr. Sankar Pradhan Managing Partner, Career Venture, Former Director, IIMT, Bhubaneswar, Sr. Executive (HR) (Retd), WESCO, [email protected] • Dr. Deepak M. Ranade Neurosurgeon and frequent contributor to ‘Speaking Tree’ column in Times of India, [email protected] • Dr. Deepak K Kaul Director, Core Business School, Indore, [email protected] • Ms. Rekha Attri Asst. Professor, Core Business School, Indore, [email protected] • Prof. Sudeep Saxena Asst. Professor, Core Business School, Indore, [email protected] • Prof. Amalendu Chatterjee, M. Sc, M. Phil, Dip in Meditation & Spiritual Life, Dip in Classical & Modern Interpretation of Bhagavad Gita Associate Professor and Head of Department of Zoology, Bangabasi Evening College, Kolkata • Dr. Srikumar Mukherjee, Ph. D Teacher in Computer Science in Delhi Public School in Ranchi; a researcher and activist of Sri Sri Anukul Chandra’s Philosophy of Life and Mission; earned Ph. D on “Philosophy of Indoaryanism”, [email protected] • Dr. Hansa S. Shah, Ph. D A Scholar in Jainism, [email protected] • Ms. Srilakshmi Peddada Works with Videas Law Associates, Mumbai, [email protected] Keynote Address 1 Indian Culture – An Integration of Eternity and Science Dr. Tapan Kumar Jena Director, School of Health Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi Mukam karoti baachaalam pangu langhayate girim Yat krupa twamaham bande Paramaananda Maadhavam Respected dignitaries on the dais and delegates! I first express my gratitude to the organizers and the Philosophy Department of Mumbai University for giving me an opportunity in this auspicious and historic occasion. Historic because, I feel, this conference will remain as a milestone in the resurgence of Indian culture for times to come. Existential urge is the prime driving force of soul. Whatever ‘ism’ we may preach, whatever nomenclature we may decide for it, existence and growth remains the core objective. It is in the quest of this existential ingredient, human civilization has marched so far; and in the process has imbibed those which has favoured its growth and widened the march towards infinity. This process of acquisition and selection over generations forms the backbone of any culture; and further cultivation helps to refine and withstand the test of time. Indian culture is just an example which has weathered so many ups and downs and ravages of time; and has proved its resilience to withstand all those assaults. We therefore, claim it to be the oldest culture and the path for humanity to follow. But why is it so? Is it a tall claim without any substance? Or it is a fact which has not been given serious attention, rather mocked at in recent times. Let us examine it. I am conscious of the fact that, this is a gathering that wants everything to be scanned through the rigor of academic exercise and research protocols. I want to ask a simple question to this gathering of scientists. The present slogan of democracy looks at majoritarian rule. Some may put the majority target at 50% or some may put it at 80% ─ an indicator of overwhelming majority. Let us also look at the approach followed in research decisions. Here we talk in terms of standard deviations (SD) or percentile figures. Usually we get satisfied with 2 SD that covers 95 percent sample or with 3 SD indicating 99 percent coverage. Indeed the 2 Institute of Indo-Aryan Studies whole world would be happy to declare their satisfaction for a tool that satisfies the level of 3 SD. My question here is ─ ‘should we stop at this