Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday released the book ‘Upanishadic Darshan Bodh’ written by Prakash Suman Dhyani at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan located at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office. Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan and former Governor of Maharashtra and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Bhagat Singh Koshyari were present on the occasion of the book release.
Wishing Prakash Suman Dhyani, author of the book ‘Upanishadic Darshan Bodh’, the Chief Minister said that he is establishing a new identity as the carrier of Indian Vedic philosophy and Sanatan culture. Through this book, he has written the complex and profound mysteries of the Upanishads in a simple manner. Various dimensions of the Indian knowledge tradition have been placed before everyone. The Upanishads are an invaluable treasure of Indian culture and philosophy, which has shown the path of knowledge and consciousness to the whole world. Our knowledge tradition considers the whole world as Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Upanishads are the source of spiritual thinking and also provide practical life vision to humanity.
The Chief Minister said that the way knowledge and science is progressing, the knowledge of Upanishads and Vedas becomes even more relevant for us. In the midst of increasing competition in life, the glare of materialism, the search for Atma and Brahma will definitely inspire us. This book will also inspire everyone for self-development, self-reflection and self-discovery. He said that our state is an important center of spiritual thinking along with being Devbhoomi. Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda and sages made this holy land their refuge. He said that this book will prove to be important for taking our glorious tradition forward.
Former Governor of Maharashtra and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Bhagat Singh Koshyari said that Prakash Suman Dhyani deserves congratulations for writing the book ‘Upanishadic Philosophy Bodh’ after studying biology and reaching self-realization. He said that it is a big thing to lecture on a subject like Upanishad. Today the whole world is coming towards ‘spirituality’, the faith, treasure and pride of India. He said that spiritual intelligence is at the core of India. Spiritual intelligence is the fame of our country. India is going to give the knowledge of spirituality and yoga to the world.
Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan said that through the book ‘Upanishadic Philosophy Bodh’, the author has made a commendable effort to connect the common people with the Upanishads and Vedas. Our Vedas, Upanishads and ancient scriptures are becoming the need of the 21st century. These scriptures teach us how to live life. It is important to connect the future generation with our moral values. It is important to connect our scriptures with children and the general public in simple language. It is important to contemplate the soul and connect with God. A commendable effort has been made in this direction through this book.
On this occasion, MLA Savita Kapoor, BJP district president Siddharth Agarwal, author of the book ‘Upanishadic Philosophy Bodh’ Prakash Suman Dhyani, Ganesh Khugshaal and people associated with literature were present.
