Ideals propounded by Basavanna remain timeless truths: V-C K.B. Gudasi
Vice-Chancellor K.B. Gudasi emphasized the timeless relevance of 12th-century reformer Basavanna's philosophy during a radio program event. The discussion highlighted the importance of equality and selfless service in modern education.
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Promoting historical social philosophies can influence contemporary discourse on equality and social responsibility.
Vice-Chancellor of Sri Murugarajendra University, Chitradurga, K.B. Gudasi has said that the ideals propounded by 12th Century social reformer Basavanna remained timeless truths applicable across all castes, regions, and generations.
He was speaking at the programme organised to mark the 250 episodes of ‘Vachanamruta’, a radio programme based on vachanas of the 12th Century ‘vachanakaras’, produced by Basava Peetha of Karnatak University and broadcast by All India Radio, Dharwad in Hubballi on Sunday.
He observed that Basavanna taught that authority was not about power or domination but a profound responsibility to lead society on the path of equality.
He added that incorporating Basavanna’s philosophy into modern education was both appropriate and essential.
He said that ‘Basava Peetha’ (Basava Study Chair) of Karnatak University and All India Radio, Dharwad, had played a vital role in taking the ‘vachanas’ of the 12th Century ‘sharanas’ to every household.
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