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Vidyant Hindu PG College, Lucknow, marked the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic address at the World Parliament of Religions and Mahatma Gandhi’s launch of the Satyagraha Movement in Africa with a special lecture series titled “Development of Human Civilization in the 21st Century.” The event was organised by the Department of Hindi at the Vivekananda Auditorium.The programme was inaugurated by Swami Muktinathananda of Ramakrishna Mission, who underlined Vivekananda’s vision that young minds must research spirituality, science, and technology for a better future. On this occasion, Prof. Amritanshu Shukla, a noted nuclear physicist of international repute, was felicitated for his outstanding research.The event brought together several eminent personalities, including Prof. Dileep Agnihotri, State Information Commissioner; Prof. Ripusudan Singh of BBAU; Prof. Dharm Kaur, Principal of VHPG College; and senior academicians and researchers.Speakers highlighted India’s civilizational journey, its material and spiritual prosperity in ancient times, and the role of leaders like Vivekananda, Gandhi, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in reshaping India’s image during colonial rule. Prof. Agnihotri described Prof. Shukla as a role model for youth, aligning with the ideals of India’s great leaders. Prof. Ripusudan Singh emphasised that Vivekananda, Gandhi, and Bose countered the West’s misconceptions and showcased India’s spiritual wisdom.Other speakers, including Prof. Rajeev Shukla, Prof. Mamta Bhatnagar, and Prof. Manoj Pandey, discussed Vivekananda’s influence on Indian industry, social justice, and global peace. They stressed that his teachings, along with Gandhi’s ideals of truth and non-violence, continue to be relevant in addressing modern challenges.Concluding the program, organiser Prof. Brijesh Srivastava described Vivekananda as a symbol of India’s “Himalayan confidence” who transformed the course of modern civilization, inspiring both Gandhi and Bose to carry forward his legacy of strength, peace, and human unity.
