Punjab Newsline, Bathinda, January-
The Central University of Punjab celebrated Lohri and Makar Sakranti with a thought-provoking special lecture delivered by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari. The lecture, titled 'Contextualizing Ancient Indian Education System,' provided deep insights into the traditional knowledge frameworks and their relevance in modern education.
Addressing the faculty and staff members, Prof. Tiwari explained the 'Pancha-Kosha-Vishleshana' concept from the Taittiriya Upanishad, which describes the five sheaths of human existence: Annamaya Kosha (physical body), Pranamaya Kosha (vital energy), Manomaya Kosha (mind), Vijnanamaya Kosha (intellect), and Anandamaya Kosha (bliss). He emphasized how this holistic model integrates intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development, highlighting the importance of balance in education.
Prof. Tiwari elaborated on the 'Four Purusharthas' — Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation) — and emphasized blending material and spiritual learning for a fulfilling life. He cited the first sloka of the Badrayan Brahma Sutra, “Athato Brahma Jijnasa..” (अथातो ब्रह्म जिज्ञासा..), underscoring the importance of curiosity and inquisitiveness in the teaching-learning process.