Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 6: The two-day National Conference on “Rashtriya Saptsindhu Sanskriti: The Foundation of Indian Thought Traditions”, organised at Shri Ranbir Campus, Central Sanskrit University, Jammu, concluded with a grand valedictory ceremony.
The conference witnessed the participation of eminent academicians, researchers and students from across the country, who reflected upon the philosophical, cultural and civilizational foundations of Saptsindhu culture.
The valedictory function was conducted by Dr Hari Shankar Pandey. The concluding ceremony began with the welcome address by Dr Sarvesh Tripathy, Convener, Department of Darshan and Coordinator of the programme, who highlighted the vision and objectives of the conference.
This was followed by the presentation of the detailed conference report by Dr Parveen Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Veda
The valedictory session was presided over by Prof Satish Kumar Kapoor, Director of Shri Ranbir Campus, as Chairman of the programme.
The chief guest, Prof Manoj Kumar Mishra, Devprayag Campus, Uttar Pradesh, in his address emphasized that Saptsindhu culture represents the collective intellectual memory of Indian civilization and provides ethical and philosophical guidance for modern society. He observed that Indian thought traditions must be understood as living knowledge systems capable of offering solutions to contemporary global challenges.
In his presidential address, Prof. Satish Kumar Kapoor remarked that Saptsindhu civilization forms the intellectual backbone of Indian culture and plays a crucial role in shaping national consciousness and cultural confidence. He further reaffirmed the commitment of Central Sanskrit University towards strengthening Indian Knowledge Systems through sustained academic engagement and interdisciplinary research.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Agnishekhar, senior litterateur and expert on Kashmir culture, highlighted the deep cultural unity of the Indian subcontinent reflected in Saptsindhu heritage. He underlined that Kashmir has historically been an integral part of this civilizational stream and has contributed significantly to Indian philosophy, literature and spiritual traditions. He urged scholars to approach Indian heritage with both academic rigor and cultural responsibility.
Dr Anandvardhan, in his address, emphasized the philosophical depth of Indian thought traditions and observed that Saptsindhu culture offers a holistic worldview that harmonizes material progress with spiritual wisdom.
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr Manikant Tiwary, Assistant Professor, Department of Yoga,
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