The Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies (AYOS) organised an all-India seminar on “Dhyana and its Perspectives” here to mark the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The seminar was inaugurated by Swami Sivachidananda Saraswati. Eminent Sanskrit scholar Pandit Govinda Chandra Mishra was guest of honour.
The meeting was presided over by AYOS president Sudarsan Nayak. AYOS member Mihir Kumar Mishra welcomed the guests and the audience and AYOS director Dr Indulata Das delivered an introductory speech.
Swami Sivachidananda Sarawati discussed the process and necessity of Dhyana from various angles. Govinda Chandra Mishra said that when one realises how tiny he is and surrenders at the feet of the lord only then he practises real Dhyana. Sudarsan Nayak said it is great that the whole world is aware of the greatness of yoga now. Prof Pramod Chandra Mishra thanked the audience and the guests by his instantly composed Sanskrit Slokas.
Many research papers like “Dhyana Yoga in the Dharmasastra”, “Dhyna Yoga in the Bhagavata”, “Dhyana Yoga, an Analysis”, “Dhyana on Gayatri”, “Discussion on Dhyana Yoga from various dimensions”, “Relevance of Dhyana in the modern age, “Dhyana and the Problem of Individuality” were discussed in the seminar. Reputed scholars from various universities and other institutes contributed their papers for the seminar.
The valedictory function took place with former bureaucrat Sundar Rajan and journalist Sugyan Choudhuri as guests. Sundar Rajana said it is a great thing that a seminar is being held on a great topic like Dhyana. Choudhury said. “This is an opportunity for Satsanga or association with spiritual . Satsanga yields tremendous results.”
Dr Indulata Das said, “We have discussed very worthy papers which will take the form of a book and will be published very soon.”