NSU Dance Event Brings Bhagavad Gita to Life

Fast Summary

• A dance programme titled ‘Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum’ was held at the National sanskrit University (NSU) campus in Tirupati on August 10, 2025.
• The event, organised during the ongoing Sanskrit Week celebrations, explored themes from the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on it’s role as a guiding light for humanity and Lord Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna.
• The programme was conducted in collaboration with Sri Annamayya Dance Academy and Andhra Pradesh Private Unaided School Managements Association (APPUSMA).
• NSU in-charge Registrar K. Sambasiva Murthy emphasized the global value of Bhagavad Gita for all individuals regardless of faith.
• National Telugu Book of Records (Malaysia) State Coordinator Narayana Swamy highlighted links between Sanskrit and Telugu literature.
• Expert jyothisha Sastra scholar S. Sriramachandra Murthy elaborated on the theme showcased through performances.
• Various academic leaders including Rajanikanth Shukla, Bharat Bhushan Rath, and others were present at the event.
• Students from local schools participated by attending ballet performances and a Gita recitation session.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The dance programme ‘Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum’ underscores India’s rich cultural heritage by creatively interpreting philosophical concepts from foundational texts like the Bhagavad Gita. Through visual arts like dance, this initiative built bridges between classical knowledge systems – such as Sanskrit literature – and contemporary audiences. The inclusion of students reflects a meaningful effort to pass down cultural values to younger generations, ensuring their sustainability over time.

The emphasis placed on cross-linguistic connections between Sanskrit and regional languages like Telugu also highlights India’s linguistic diversity while fostering gratitude for its shared literary traditions. Programming such events within educational ecosystems can serve as important tools for promoting intergenerational learning and inclusivity across faiths.

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