Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 14: Kashmir University’s Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS) today organised a one-day seminar on the theme “A Discourse on Abhinavagupt’s Shaiva Philosophy” on the eve of World Philosophy Day 2021.
Noted poet and linguist Prof Shafi Shauq was the keynote speaker. While discussing self realisation by relating different philosophies, he focused on the times of Abhinavgupt and relevance of his teachings in current times.
Prof Shauq also highlighted the western attitude in universalising ancient Indian philosophies in general and Kashmir in particular.
Prof Anil Kumar Tewari from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, delivered the introductory remarks. He deliberated extensively on the topic by focusing on how to teach and disseminate the Abhinavagupt’s philosophy. He focused on the role of Shavite philosophy and how it influenced the whole Indian sub-continent in early medieval times.
In his welcome address, Prof Tareak A Rather, Director CCAS, deliberated on the relevance of understanding philosophy in its holistic approach. He focused on the need and importance of holding such events at the CCAS.
In her presidential address, Prof Nilofer Khan, acting Vice-Chancellor discussed the contribution of Kashmiri scholars and Abhinavagupt’s love for Kashmir and emphasised on the philosophical attitude of Abhinavagupta by assimilating nature and creations on earth. Known as the ‘Man of Millennium’, she said that Abhinavagupt’s Philosophy needs to be taught as an academic discipline in Kashmir.
KU Registrar Dr Nisar A Mir delivered a special address and highlighted the contribution of different scholars by assimilating the teachings of different religions.
Dr Wahid Nasru, seminar coordinator, elaborated on the theme of Abhinavagupt’s Philosophy by focusing on the life events of his times.
During the inaugural function, souvenir of the seminar and a book in Kashmiri titled “Kehn Kasher Masnavi te farsi Adab” (Kashmiri Masnavi and Persian Literature), written by Dr Mohammad Shafi, Research Scholar, CCAS was also released by Prof Nilofer Khan and Dr Nisar A Mir along with other dignitaries.
The event was attended by different faculty members of the University of Kashmir and other dignitaries The seminar proceedings were conducted by Dr Mumtaz A Yatoo, Assistant Professor, CCAS. The seminar was sponsored by Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.
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