Gita Conveys a Message of Environmental Protection to the World: Dattatraya
Gita is a Legacy of India’s Cultural History: Arif Mohammed Khan
Inauguration of the 9th International Gita Conference at Kurukshetra University
Chandigarh, December 5 – The Bhagavad Gita conveys a message of environmental protection to the world. It is a sacred text for the welfare of all humanity, offering solutions to all the challenges related to human life.
These sentiments were expressed by Haryana Governor, Shri Bandaru Dattatraya and Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, while addressing the gathering as the chief guest at the 9th International Gita Conference on the theme “Balanced Nature-Pure Environment based on Srimad Bhagavad Gita” organized by Kurukshetra University and the Kurukshetra Development Board at the auditorium hall.
Before the address, the Governor and other dignitaries formally inaugurated the conference by lighting a lamp and unveiling the conference’s souvenir.
Governor Shri Dattatraya said that the central government, in alignment with the message of the Gita, will play a key role in reducing carbon emissions by producing 6,000 MW of electricity through solar energy by 2035. The Haryana government is also contributing significantly to environmental balance by controlling carbon emissions through solar energy. He urged the youth to read the Gita to solve social problems.
On this occasion, the distinguished guest at the international seminar, the Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammed Khan said that the Gita is a legacy of India’s cultural history and a scripture for the welfare of all humanity. It reflects the unity and integrity of India. The Gita plays an important role in environmental conservation, and it is essential to spread its environmental protection message worldwide. The Gita encapsulates the essence of the Upanishads and Vedic texts.
In his address, the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, emphasized that the Gita represents the essence of the philosophy of life for all humanity. He noted that coming to Kurukshetra, the land of religion and knowledge, brings a sense of completeness.
The 18-day International Gita Festival, organized by the Haryana government, will help the world understand the teachings of the Gita. The knowledge in the Gita guides us to the right path in life, helping us overcome confusion, dilemmas, and doubts. The Gita is a religious and moral text that provides strength, clarity, and the ability to make the right decisions in times of crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has awakened the world to the Gita’s teachings and has declared it the heritage of the world.
Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, a scholar of the Gita, said that the Bhagavad Gita contains a global message of environmental protection. Kurukshetra, the sacred land of the Gita, is the birthplace of these teachings. Balance is essential in every area of life, and the Gita provides solutions to all problems.
At the international conference, TM Mwita, Minister of Youth and Cultural Affairs from Zanzibar, Tanzania, stated that there is a deep connection between India and Tanzania in the fields of education and agriculture. The sacred land of Kurukshetra is where Lord Krishna delivered the message of the Gita to Arjuna. Such events will strengthen the relationship between Tanzania and India, benefiting areas like culture, agriculture, health, trade, education, research, and more.
Satish Kumar, co-organizer of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch and renowned economist, emphasized the need to implement the Gita’s environmental conservation principles worldwide. Dr. Pawan Kumar, Director of IHM, Trichy, urged that we should keep the Bhagavad Gita close to us. With its 18 chapters and 700 shlokas, the Gita teaches us to eliminate unnecessary impurities from our lives.
