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Report
Golden Jubilee National Seminar
On

Philosophy of Nagarjuna
13-15 January, 2014
Organized By
SoS in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology,
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

In Collaboration With
Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Raipur
Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath
Varanasi (U.P.)

Convener

Dr. Dinesh Nandini Parihar

Head & Director
SoS in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology
Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

Organizing Secretary

Nitesh K. Mishra
Assistant Professor
SoS in Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

Index
1. Report
2. Annexure
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II.
III.
IV.

List of technical sessions

List of invited lectures
Some glimpses of seminar
Press Releases

Summary of the Proceedings

During the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Pt. Ravishankar
Shukla University, Raipur School of Studies in Ancient Indian History,
Culture and Archaeology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur had
organized three day (13,14 and 15th January, 2014) national seminar on
Philosophy of Nagarjuna in collaboration and financial support with
Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath and Chhattisgarh Tourism
Board, Raipur in the holy presence of Nobel Laureate his holiness Dalai
Lama along with warm presence of Dr. Raman Singh Chief Minister of
Chhattisgarh.
In this seminar learned scholars of Indian philosophy, Ancient
Indian Culture and Buddhism will discuss contribution of Buddhism in
general and Acharya Nagarjuna in particular to Indian culture and its
relevance to the contemporary world.

First Day: 13th January, 2014

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Inaugural Session:
Venue-University Auditorium: Time 2.00 PM

Chief Guest - Nobel Laureate his holiness Dalai Lama

Keynote Speaker- Prof. Ngawang Samten, Vice Chancellor,
Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath

Presidential Speech- by Honable Dr. Raman Singh, Chief

Minister Chhattisgarh
Welcome Speech- by Prof. S.K. Pandey, Vice- Chancellor, Pt.
Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
Flower Welcome- by Dr. Dinesh Nandini Parihar, Convener
of Program.
On Monday the 13th January 2014

the National

Seminar on Philosophy of Nagarjuna was inaugurated by

Chief Guest - Nobel Laureate his holiness Dalai Lama by
lighting the lamp and other dignitaries on the dais. It was
followed by the flower welcome and Welcome address by
Dr. Dinesh Nandini Parihar, Convener of the Seminar. The
key note speaker was Prof. Ngawang Samten, Vice
Chancellor, Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath.
The seminar was presided by Honorable Vice- Chancellor of
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Dr. S.K. Pandey.
The Seminar theme Lecture was by Chief Guest of the
seminar Nobel Laureate his holiness Dalai Lama. There was
Presidential speech by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Dr.
Raman Singh.

Chief Guest of occasion his holiness Dalai Lama spoke

about the relevance, importance and life history of
Nagarjuna.
Prof. Ngawang Samten, Vice Chancellor, Central
University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, stated that, Acharya
Nagarjuna has made very important contribution not only
to the development of the Buddhist philosophy but also to
the development of the Indian philosophy in general.
The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Dr. Raman Singh
expressed that it is a great honor for Chhattisgarh that such
a big national seminar is being held and his holiness Dalai
Lama made his auspicious presence here. He also focused
on Acharya Nagarjunas life and his excellent works.

Session- I
Chairperson -

Prof. S.R. Bhatt

Retd. Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Delhi University

Co- chairperson - Dr. Sheshadri Chari, Eminent journalist and Buddhist

Scholar
Resource Persons - Prof. Pradeep Gokhle, Central University of
Tibetan Studies, Sarnath.
Inaugural was immediately followed by several
scholarly lectures. This session was very precious as it was

addressed by six eminent scholars. Prof. Sitaram Dubey ,

Prof. Ambikadutta Sharma , Prof. PradeepGokhale, Prof. R.P.
Pandey, Shri A.K. Sharma and Prof. D. K. Mohanta.

Second Day: 14 January, 2014

Session- II
Chairperson

Prof. R.P. Pandey

Former Vice- Chancellor, Pt. RSU, Raipur

Co- chairperson -

Prof. H. S. Prasad
Department of Philosophy University of Delhi

Resource Persons:-

Prof. S.N. Kapoor,

Retired Prof. of Lucknow university.

Next day on Thursday 14th January session began at 9:30 after

breakfast with lecture of Prof. S.R. Bhatt on Nagarjuna on the Doctrine
of Praitityasamutpada after that Prof. L.N. Shastri Asso. Prof. from
Central University of Tibetan studies Sarnath focused on Etymology of
Pratityasamutpada: An Analysis in Madhyamika. Prof. S. N. Kapoor
revealed their thoughts Buddism and Pragya and contribution of
Nagarjuna. Thereafter, Prof. Sandhya Pandey stated Bodh darshan me
nagarjun ka shoonya wadh. Dr. Tashi Tsering from Sarnath expressed
his thoughts on Nagarjunas tradition in India and Tibet. Prof. Abhay
kumar Singh from Rohilkhand university Bareliy, UP spoke on unya vis-

a-vis Purna : Comprehending the Salient Ideas of Ngrjuna and

riKrshna. Prof. Penpa Dorji from Sarnath threw light on Nagarjunas
Concept of dependent origination with special reference to
Prattyasamudpddicavibhanganirdesanmasutra.

Dr.

Kuntala

Bhattacharya from Rabindra bharti University stated on Nagarjunas

Convention-based semantics: A Defence. Many other scholars
presented their thoughts on Philosophy of Nagarguna, the main among
them are- Prof. Mantini Prasad, Prof. Lakshman Prasad Mishra, Dr. D.
Jayasree, Prof. Madumita Chattopadhaya.

Sirpur visit
After the session the scholars had lunch and proceeded for Sirpur
visit (80km approx from Raipur) which was the ancient capital of South
Kosal to see the ancient religious unity, culture and society since
600B.C.

It has many excavated sites and well developed buddist

viharas. A famous brick temple and cave.

Cultural Programme
The event was begun at 7.00 PM to 8.30 PM in the University
Auditorium. Some artists from Indira Kala Sangeet University,
Khairagarh performed classical dances and musical events. All speakers,
delegates and participants are enjoyed the cultural evening.

Third Day: 15 January, 2014

Session- III
Chairperson

Dr. PradeepGokhale
Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath,
Varanasi (UP)

Co- chairperson -

Dr. Vijay Kranti

Senior Indian journalist & Tibetologist an
Photographer

Resource Persons -

Prof. Alok Shrotri,

IGNTOU, Amarkantak.

On Friday 15th January session began at 9:30 after breakfast first

lecture was delivered by Prof. H. S. Prasad from department of
Philosophy University of Delhi. The main attraction of this session was
the presence of his holiness Dalai Lama who participated actively.
Thereafter, Prof. C. S. Gupta from Nagpur University threw light on ARYA
NAGARJUNA AND VIDARBHA. Dr. Byomakesh Tripathi fron IGNTOU

Amarkantak spoke on Buddism in South Kosala with special reference

to Chhattisgarh. Dr. Archana Sharma from BHU Varanasi, Spoke on
Iconometric Study of the Buddha Images: A Case Study at Sarnath
Museum. Also Dr. Arpita Chakravarti from BHU spoke on The Evolution
of Buddhist Vihara. Many other scholars presented their views on
philosophy of Nagarjuna. Main among them are-Shri Vijay Krinti Dr.

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Vatsala Srivastava, Dr. Radhey shyam Shukla, Dr. Mona Jain. The
session ended at 12:30 PM.

Session- IV (Parallel Session)

Chairperson

Dr. Arun Raj T

Superintendent Archaeologist (ASI)

Co- chairperson -

Shri. Rahul K Singh

Deputy Director, Culture, C.G.

Resource Persons:-

Prof. Mantrini Prasad,

Retd. Professor, Panjab University

In this Parallel Stated Dr. B.S. Patel, Dr. Kiran Thakur stated on
Nagarjuna: Father of Iatrochemistry. Thereafter stated Mahendra K.
Premi, Dr. Mangalanand Jha. Scholar Umesh Kumar Khute spoke on
Thought as a substance through and by the mind: A critical study of
ureal reality, and its implication in Nagarjunas Philosophy of emptiness.
Priya Diwan & Dr. ShrutiJha presented their view on Nagarjuna: In the
Light of His Teachings. Dr. Surya S. Raj stated on Nagarjuna AGreat
Sage in Rasashatra. Many others scholar are also presented their
thoughts on Philosophy of Nagarjuan. Main among are Makshood
Ahmed, Dr. Pramod K Shukla, Dr. Asha Chaudhary, Dr R.K. Sukhdev. The
interesting session ended at 12.30 PM there was an arrangement of
lunch for speakers, delegates etc. in guest house.

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Valedictory Function
After a long & fruitful discussion, Valedictory function started at
2.00 PM in which Shri Ajay Chandrakar Honble Minister of Tourism &
Culture, C.G. State was chief guest and Prof. S. K. Pandey Honble ViceChancellor, Pt. RSU, Raipur was presiding over this function. Flower
welcome was followed with presentation of shawl, shreefal and
memento to all the dignitaries on the dais by Dr. Dinesh Nandini
Parihar, Convener of Programme. Mayor of Raipur, Smt. Kiranmayi
Nayar, Finance secretary D.S. Mishra (IAS), Prof. S.N. Joshi Vice
Chancellor, Kushabhau Thakre University, Prof. N. D. R. Chandra, ViceChancellor Bastar Univeristy, Prof. Gauri Dutta Sharma, ViceChancellor, Bilaspur University and Santosh Mishra (IAS) MD
Chhattisgarh Tourism Board were also present during this function.

Public Lecture by His holiness Dalai Lama

Special Highlight of the Day was Public lecture delivered by Nobel
Laureate his holiness Dalai Lama on wisdom & compassion. The
lecture started at 3.00 PM in the University Auditorium. During
discussion with the audience he accepted to answer all the questions
and beautifully explained and satisfied the curiosity of students, general
public and some foreigners present there.

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Details of Technical
Sessions

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Technical Session-I
Date 13/01/2014. Time 04.00 PM to 06.00PM
Venue: University Auditorium
Chairperson

Prof. S.R. Bhatt

Retd. Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Delhi University

Co- chairperson

Dr. Sheshadri Chari

Session in Charge -

Prof. Namita Bramhe

Recorder

Dr. Priti Suresh

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Title of the Abstract

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Prof. PradeepGokhale

Ngrjunas Dialectics: Its Nature

and Application

Prof. D. K. Mohanta

On No Thesis Argument of
Ngrjuna

Prof. R.P. Pandey

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A.K. Sharma

Nagarjunas impact in Chhattisgarh

Prof. SitaramDubey

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Technical Session-II
Date 14/01/2014. Time 09.30 AM to 12.30PM
Venue: JEAM Training Hall, Ground Floor, Kala Bhavan, Pt. RSU, Raipur
Chairperson

Prof. R.P. Pandey

Former Vice- Chancellor, Pt. RSU, Raipur

Co- chairperson

Prof. H. S. Prasad
Department of Philosophy University of Delhi

Session in Charge -

Dr. Vijaya Koche

Recorder

Prof. Shail Sharma

S.No Name of the Participant

Title of the Abstract

1.

Prof. S.R. Bhatt

Nagarjuna on the Doctrine of Pratityasamutpada

2.

Prof. L. N. Shastri

Etymology of Pratityasamutpada: An Analysis

in Madhyamika

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Prof. S. N. Kapoor

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Prof. SandhyaPandey

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5.

Dr. TashiTsering

Nagarjunas Tradition in India and Tibet

6.

Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh

unya vis-a-vis Purna : Comprehending the

Salient Ideas of Ngrjuna and riKrshna

7.

Prof. PenpaDorjee

Nagarjunas Concept of dependent origination

withspecialreferencetoPrattyasamudpddica
vibhanganirdesanmasutra

8.

Dr. Kuntala Bhattacharya

Nagarjunas Convention-based semantics: A

Defence

9.

Dr. Sonal Sharma

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10.

MadhumitaChattopadhyay Motion Interpreted: Journey from the Empirical to

the Spiritual

11.

Prof. Laxaman Prasad

Nature of Reality, According toNagarjuna

Mishra
12.

Dr. D. Jayasree

Contribution of Acharya Nagarjuna to Indian

Culture

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Dr. Shyam Narayan Singh

Famous Tourist Destination Sirpur and Buddhism

14.

Dr. Sushil Kumar Singh

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Technical Session-III
Date 15/01/2014. Time 09.30 AM to 12.30PM
Venue: C.V. Raman Hall
Chairperson

Dr. Pradeep Gokhale

Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath,
Varanasi (UP)

Co- chairperson

Dr. Vijay Kranti

Senior Indian journalist &Tibetologist an
Photographer

Session in Charge -

Prof. Swarnalata Saraf

Recorder

Dr. Preeti Suresh

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No
1.

Name of the Participant

Title of the Abstract

Dr. Archana Sharma

Iconometric Study of the Buddha Images: A

Case Study at Sarnath Museum

2.

Dr. Kuntala Bhattacharya

Nagarjunas Convention-based semantics:

A Defense

3.

Prof. H. S. Prasad

Nagarjunas Ethical Holism of Emptiness:

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A Journey from Passion to Dis-passion to

Com-passion
4.

ARYA NAGARJUNA AND VIDARBHA

Prof. C.S. Gupta

&Adityashekhar Gupta

5.

Dr. ByomakeshTripathi

Buddhism in South Kosala with special

reference to Chhattisgarh

6.

Dr. R N Vishwakarma

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7.

Prof. AlokShrotriya

The Prjna-parmita concept and its influence

on Chinese Buddhism.

8.

Dr. ArpitaChatterjee

9.

Shri.VijayKranti

The Evolution of Buddhist Vihara

REBIRTH AND RESTORATION OF 'LOST' SCRIPTS OF
ACHARYA NAGARJUNA AND OTHER INDIAN
SCHOLARS

10.

Dr. VatsalaShrivastava

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Dr. Radheshyam Shukla

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Dr. Mona Jain

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Technical Session-IV (Parallel)

Date 15/01/2014. Time 09.30 AM to 12.30PM
Venue: JEAM Training Hall, Ground Floor, Kala Bhavan, Pt. RSU, Raipur
Chairperson

Dr. Arun Raj T

Superintendent Archaeologist (ASI)

Co- chairperson

Shri. Rahul K Singh

Deputy Director, Culture, C.G.

Session in Charge -

Prof. Rita Venugopal

Recorder

Prof. Vijay Koche

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S. Name of the Participant

No
1. Dr. Kiran Thakur

Title of the Abstract

Nagarjuna: Father of Iatrochemistry

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2.

Dr. B.S. Patel

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Mahendra K Premi

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4.

Dr. MangalanandJha

5.

Dr. Mukesh Singh

6.

Sudhir Kumar

Philosophy of Sunyata

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Dr. R.K. Sukhdeve&

Nagarjunas Contribution in Medicine

Dr. Sudhir Sharma

8.

Dr. Asha Chaudhary

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9.

Dr. Pramod K Shukla

Madhyamika Buddhism: A Philosophical Study

Dr. Priyanka Shukla

Vijay Borkar

10. Umesh Kumar Khute

11. Makshood Ahmed

Thought as a substance through and by the

mind: A critical study of ureal reality, and its
implication in Nagarjunas Philosophy of
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12. Dr. Ajay Kumar Pandey

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13. Dr. Surya S. Raj

Nagarjuna AGreat Sage in Rasashatra

Dr. V. Shreeshananda Sharma

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Some Glimpses of Seminar

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National Seminar on Philosophy of Nagarjuna (13th Jan-15th Jan 2014)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the inauguration of the National Seminar on
the Philosophy of Nagarjuna at Pt. Ravishankar Shulkla University in Raipur

Dignitaries listening to His Holiness Dalai Lama

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Unveiling of the Seminar Souvenir

The chief Minister inaugurating the university anthem along with his holiness Dalai
Lama and Vice Chancellor and Registrar of Pt. R.S. U.

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The chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh Greeting His holiness Dalai Lama

Dignitaries During Inauguration

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Technical session in Progress

3rd Technical session on 15th January 2014 in Progress with the participation of His
holiness Dalai Lama

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Arrival of His holiness Dalai Lama on 15th January 2014

Helping His holiness Dalai Lama to his chair with Vice Chancellor Prof. S. K. Pandey

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All the dignitaries on the dais during the valedictory function

The Audience during the valedictory function

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Flower Welcome by Vice Chancellor Prof. S. K. Pandey

Speech by Culture and Tourism Minister of Chhattisgarh during valedictory Function

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Mayor of Raipur Dr. Kiranmayi Nayak greeting His holiness Dalai Lama

Vice Chancellor Prof. S. K. Pandey speaking at the valedictory function

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Audience during valedictory function

Audience during Public lecture

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Press releases
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