GreaterKashmir.com (press release) - Srinigar,India
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Governor, Lt. General (Retd) S K Sinha on Saturday said “Kashmiriyat is a strong tool to conquer divides and unite the boundaries.”
Inaugurating Centre for Kashmir Studies in Kashmir University this morning, the Governor exuded confidence that this Centre will become a vibrant forum for carrying out extensive research and deep study of all facets of Kashmir including its history, culture, philosophy, spiritualism and art.
“Let the rich ethos of Kashmiriyat herald a new era in this beautiful valley and make Kashmir a true paradise on earth,” the Governor said, hoping that this Centre will help in disseminating the message of peace and brotherhood, “as enshrined in the concept of Kashmiriyat, across the world.”
General Sinha said that Kashmir has been a centre of learning and wisdom through ages where humanism, peace and love flourished and traveled to different parts of the world. With the advent of Islam, he said, Sufism dawned in the Valley which is the anti-thesis to fanaticism, fundamentalism and extremism.
He also referred to the “Kashmiriyat being rooted in Sufi Islam, Mahamaya Buddhism and Kashmir Shaivism. This made the valley of beauty and bounty, unique in the world on the strength of its rich cultural heritage.”
He made a mention of the great contribution of mystic poetess Lala Ded in 14th century followed by the message of love and harmony by Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, revered as Nund Reshi by the Hindus, and said that their preaching and high values have served as a beacon for generations through centuries, he added.
General Sinha, who is also Chancellor of Kashmir University, expressed his gratitude to Government of India and University Grants Commission for sanctioning a grant of Rs 1.29 crore for running the centre. ‘My dream has become a reality’, he said while congratulating the Vice Chancellor and Faculty on the launch of the Centre for Kashmir Studies.
The Governor said that every day from the Raj Bhavan he saw the ruins of Pari Mahal and drew inspiration from its history. It was here that the great Mughal Prince, Dara Shikoh presided at a seminary where scholars studied and translated scriptures of different religions.
Ever since he took overs as Governor in 2003, General Sinha said that he has been trying to promote “Kashmiriyat.”
Welcoming the Governor, Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdul Wahid said that the Centre is intended to be an academic forum for studying and debating the various aspects of life in Kashmir with focus on the study of its rich heritage. He said the University plans to utilize the expertise of scholars in the relevant fields, in and outside the university, to enable the Centre to eventually become a great forum of intellectual discourse so that it can address all issues of contemporary relevance and also promote better understanding of the distinctive characteristics of Kashmir heritage.
The Vice Chancellor said that the Centre for Kashmir Studies will soon procure rare books and manuscripts, prepare a bibliography of Kashmir, create a website of Kashmir Studies, translate some Persian and Sanskrit classics, publish an inter-disciplinary journal and organise seminars on themes of contemporary relevance.
The Registrar, Prof Mehraj-ud-Din described the Centre for Kashmir Studies as the brainchild of the Governor and expressed gratitude on behalf of the University for his tireless efforts in realizing this vision. He made a request to the Governor for delivering a key note address at an international seminar proposed to be organised on ‘Approaches to Kashmir Studies’.
General Sinha accepted to deliver the keynote address.
Director, Centre for Kashmir Studies, Prof Mohammed Ishaq Khan gave a brief introduction of the newly established Centre.
A scintillating Sufiana Programme was held to mark the inauguration of the first ever Centre on Kashmir Studies in the University.
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GreaterKashmir.com (press release) - Srinigar,India
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Governor, Lt. General (Retd) S K Sinha on Saturday said “Kashmiriyat is a strong tool to conquer divides and unite the boundaries.”
Inaugurating Centre for Kashmir Studies in Kashmir University this morning, the Governor exuded confidence that this Centre will become a vibrant forum for carrying out extensive research and deep study of all facets of Kashmir including its history, culture, philosophy, spiritualism and art.
“Let the rich ethos of Kashmiriyat herald a new era in this beautiful valley and make Kashmir a true paradise on earth,” the Governor said, hoping that this Centre will help in disseminating the message of peace and brotherhood, “as enshrined in the concept of Kashmiriyat, across the world.”
General Sinha said that Kashmir has been a centre of learning and wisdom through ages where humanism, peace and love flourished and traveled to different parts of the world. With the advent of Islam, he said, Sufism dawned in the Valley which is the anti-thesis to fanaticism, fundamentalism and extremism.
He also referred to the “Kashmiriyat being rooted in Sufi Islam, Mahamaya Buddhism and Kashmir Shaivism. This made the valley of beauty and bounty, unique in the world on the strength of its rich cultural heritage.”
He made a mention of the great contribution of mystic poetess Lala Ded in 14th century followed by the message of love and harmony by Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, revered as Nund Reshi by the Hindus, and said that their preaching and high values have served as a beacon for generations through centuries, he added.
General Sinha, who is also Chancellor of Kashmir University, expressed his gratitude to Government of India and University Grants Commission for sanctioning a grant of Rs 1.29 crore for running the centre. ‘My dream has become a reality’, he said while congratulating the Vice Chancellor and Faculty on the launch of the Centre for Kashmir Studies.
The Governor said that every day from the Raj Bhavan he saw the ruins of Pari Mahal and drew inspiration from its history. It was here that the great Mughal Prince, Dara Shikoh presided at a seminary where scholars studied and translated scriptures of different religions.
Ever since he took overs as Governor in 2003, General Sinha said that he has been trying to promote “Kashmiriyat.”
Welcoming the Governor, Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdul Wahid said that the Centre is intended to be an academic forum for studying and debating the various aspects of life in Kashmir with focus on the study of its rich heritage. He said the University plans to utilize the expertise of scholars in the relevant fields, in and outside the university, to enable the Centre to eventually become a great forum of intellectual discourse so that it can address all issues of contemporary relevance and also promote better understanding of the distinctive characteristics of Kashmir heritage.
The Vice Chancellor said that the Centre for Kashmir Studies will soon procure rare books and manuscripts, prepare a bibliography of Kashmir, create a website of Kashmir Studies, translate some Persian and Sanskrit classics, publish an inter-disciplinary journal and organise seminars on themes of contemporary relevance.
The Registrar, Prof Mehraj-ud-Din described the Centre for Kashmir Studies as the brainchild of the Governor and expressed gratitude on behalf of the University for his tireless efforts in realizing this vision. He made a request to the Governor for delivering a key note address at an international seminar proposed to be organised on ‘Approaches to Kashmir Studies’.
General Sinha accepted to deliver the keynote address.
Director, Centre for Kashmir Studies, Prof Mohammed Ishaq Khan gave a brief introduction of the newly established Centre.
A scintillating Sufiana Programme was held to mark the inauguration of the first ever Centre on Kashmir Studies in the University.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Governor, Lt. General (Retd) S K Sinha on Saturday said “Kashmiriyat is a strong tool to conquer divides and unite the boundaries.”
Inaugurating Centre for Kashmir Studies in Kashmir University this morning, the Governor exuded confidence that this Centre will become a vibrant forum for carrying out extensive research and deep study of all facets of Kashmir including its history, culture, philosophy, spiritualism and art.
“Let the rich ethos of Kashmiriyat herald a new era in this beautiful valley and make Kashmir a true paradise on earth,” the Governor said, hoping that this Centre will help in disseminating the message of peace and brotherhood, “as enshrined in the concept of Kashmiriyat, across the world.”
General Sinha said that Kashmir has been a centre of learning and wisdom through ages where humanism, peace and love flourished and traveled to different parts of the world. With the advent of Islam, he said, Sufism dawned in the Valley which is the anti-thesis to fanaticism, fundamentalism and extremism.
He also referred to the “Kashmiriyat being rooted in Sufi Islam, Mahamaya Buddhism and Kashmir Shaivism. This made the valley of beauty and bounty, unique in the world on the strength of its rich cultural heritage.”
He made a mention of the great contribution of mystic poetess Lala Ded in 14th century followed by the message of love and harmony by Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, revered as Nund Reshi by the Hindus, and said that their preaching and high values have served as a beacon for generations through centuries, he added.
General Sinha, who is also Chancellor of Kashmir University, expressed his gratitude to Government of India and University Grants Commission for sanctioning a grant of Rs 1.29 crore for running the centre. ‘My dream has become a reality’, he said while congratulating the Vice Chancellor and Faculty on the launch of the Centre for Kashmir Studies.
The Governor said that every day from the Raj Bhavan he saw the ruins of Pari Mahal and drew inspiration from its history. It was here that the great Mughal Prince, Dara Shikoh presided at a seminary where scholars studied and translated scriptures of different religions.
Ever since he took overs as Governor in 2003, General Sinha said that he has been trying to promote “Kashmiriyat.”
Welcoming the Governor, Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdul Wahid said that the Centre is intended to be an academic forum for studying and debating the various aspects of life in Kashmir with focus on the study of its rich heritage. He said the University plans to utilize the expertise of scholars in the relevant fields, in and outside the university, to enable the Centre to eventually become a great forum of intellectual discourse so that it can address all issues of contemporary relevance and also promote better understanding of the distinctive characteristics of Kashmir heritage.
The Vice Chancellor said that the Centre for Kashmir Studies will soon procure rare books and manuscripts, prepare a bibliography of Kashmir, create a website of Kashmir Studies, translate some Persian and Sanskrit classics, publish an inter-disciplinary journal and organise seminars on themes of contemporary relevance.
The Registrar, Prof Mehraj-ud-Din described the Centre for Kashmir Studies as the brainchild of the Governor and expressed gratitude on behalf of the University for his tireless efforts in realizing this vision. He made a request to the Governor for delivering a key note address at an international seminar proposed to be organised on ‘Approaches to Kashmir Studies’.
General Sinha accepted to deliver the keynote address.
Director, Centre for Kashmir Studies, Prof Mohammed Ishaq Khan gave a brief introduction of the newly established Centre.
A scintillating Sufiana Programme was held to mark the inauguration of the first ever Centre on Kashmir Studies in the University.
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