Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 9: ‘Vichar Aaushad’ – a collection of essays by veteran writer Santosh Sangra was released today by Hemant Sharma, Divisional Commissio-ner, Jammu in a function organized by Dogri Sanstha, Jammu.
A large number of writers, theatre personalities, stage artists and prominent citizens were present in the simple but impressive function.
Hemant Sharma lauded the efforts of Santosh Sangra who has penned down these thought provoking and inspiring essays in the book and appreciated Dogri Sanstha, which has been providing platform to creative writers to bring forth their works. He said, these essays, which are aimed at strengthening the moral and social values, form the basis of civilized societies and should be reiterated time and again.
Earlier, Prof Lalit Mangotra, president of Dogri Sanstha, said that Santosh Sangra is a multifaceted and very talented writer artiste who has proved her mettle in various fields of art and literature. She is exceptional radio and stage artiste and a well-known short story writer, who has now come up with this collection of essays, which reflect her contemplative nature and her social and moral concerns. He hoped that these essays will be a source of inspiration and spiritual enlightenment, which is the aim of the writer.
Prof Veena Gupta, a well-known scholar-critic, read a paper on the released book in which she dealt in detail with the literary merits of the book. According to her, the book contains many ideas and thoughts which are very original and compel the reader to reflect deeply on them.
Santosh Sangra, the author, read one essay from the book and also shared her experiences and ideas with the audience.
Dr Nirmal Vinod, general secretary of Dogri Sanstha, conducted the programme and Dr Chanchal Bhasin, secretary of the Sanstha presented vote of thanks.
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