Respected Maha Mahimji,
Some time back I had been to Vrindavan. There I had the privilege to meet an enlightened Yogi, educationist and visionary, the founder of VRAJA ACADEMY at Vrindavan. In the course of our discussions over the present concern of educationists about the future of the country in general, and the shape and content of present and future education in particular, the Saint pointed out that there may be many political problems in many forms but the underlying root cause for the present decline lies in our way of life which is drifting rootlessly under western influence steeped in materialism. The paramount need now is to go to our ancient heritage and cultural source. India, for centuries, has been able to survive successive onslaughts because of its unique tradition and centuries-old culture. Probably, this is the reason that many people who came to India as invaders were absorbed by this country and became part of this land. Unfortunately, the British through discreet and devious means and ways, and more particularly through their education policy, could make some inroads. Even after the British left we have not been able to evolve an educational system appropriate to our needs.
What is important to this country according to me and also according to Babaji is the preservation of Indian cultural and traditional values, which can only be achieved through the medium of educational institutions with proper orientation. I am sending herewith a note of Babaji, which serves as the foundation material for future Educational needs of the country. Under the auspices of Vraja Academy, Vrindavana, continuous thrust is being given through Seminars on a regualar basis, wherein intellectuals, educationists and Administrators have participated and discussed broad policy details. The present Seminar on the Theme "Education and Human Transformation", being held at Kumbhanagar, Ujjain, during Simhast '92 (the final Kumbha of this century) is a further step in this direction to emphasise that the function of real education is to cultivate in the minds of the educated and the intelligensia, the importance and scientific basis of the ancient traditions and institutions like the Kumbha, symbolizing the legendary ambrosial churning.
Should you consider it appropriate, you may direct Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Universities and other cultural/educational / research institutions in Madhya Pradesh to proceed in the matter expeditiously, and participate in this endeavour at nation building. While Vraja Academy will organize the event, we would suggest that one of the major Universities should act as the nodal Agency to coordinate and monitor the Seminars, and implement the recommendations. It would be ideal that the Seminar be held immediately after the culmination of Simhast '92. Your esteemed presence is earnestly solicited to inaugurate the function, and enlighten the assembly.
With esteemed regards,
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Emeritus S.K. Agarwal
Secretary association of Indian Universities
And Project Co-Ordinator, Simhasta Seminar-92
for Vraja Academy, Vrindavan
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