A special lecture on ‘Investigation of Crime in Kautilya’s Arthashastra’ was organised by the Central University of Orissa, Koraput on October 24.
The lecture was organized by the Department of Sanskrit. Debarchana Sarkar, Professor and Coordinator, CASS, Center of Indology, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, delivered the special lecture and the series of lecture. VC Prof Sachidananda Mohanty inaugurated the lecture series.
Prof Mohanty reflected lights on Buddhism and its impact on Indian society and tradition in his inaugural address. He cited the importance of wisdom and knowledge for peace and development. He motivated the students to learn from the ancient tradition and to be a responsible citizen of the country.
Prof Sarkar focused on the law and order during the time of Emporer Mauryagupta and contribution of Chanakya also known as Kautilya to control the crime in his famous creation Arthashastra.
Prof Sarkar also delivered lectures in the Department of Sanskrit language on ‘last meal of Buddha’, ‘Basic of Manuscriptlogy with reference to Sanskrit Research’, ‘Autopsy in the Arthashastra in the light of modern medical science’.
Dr Kapila Khemundu from Department of Sociology talked about the current status of crime in the modern society. Dr Kumuda Prasad Acharya of Sanskrit Department delivered the welcome address and introduced the guests. Dr Birendra Sadangi offered vote of thanks. Faculty members and students were present.