International Seminar on Vachana Literature Begins in Dharwad

Quick Summary

• A one-day International Seminar on “Relevance of Socio Political Perspectives of Vachana Literature” will be held at Shri Mrityunjaya College of Arts and Commerce, Dharwad, on Saturday.
• The seminar is organized in collaboration with Basava Samiti Bengaluru; Basava Kendra Dharwad; Basava Tiluvalike Mattu Sanshodhana Kendra Pune, and Satara Itihas sanshodhana Mandal Satara.
• Arvind Jatti, president of Basava Samiti Bengaluru, will inaugurate the seminar.
• Shashikant Pattan, president of Basava Tiluvalike Mattu Sanshodhana Kendra Pune, will deliver the plenary speech.
• Veeranna Rajur is scheduled to release a book titled “Nela Mareya Nidhana.”
• Steave Roach (chairman) and Shrishail Hadimani (president) from Basava Kendra North America will participate virtually.
• Scholars Subhashchandra Natikar and S.S. Patagundi are among those presenting papers during the event.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The seminar highlights an effort to delve into Vachana literature’s socio-political relevance-a body of work deeply tied to the teachings and ideology of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna. By involving scholars from various organizations across India and engaging international participation through virtual platforms, this academic gathering underscores Vachanas’ timeless appeal as a tool for progressive societal thought. The release of “Nela Mareya Nidhana” further serves as an crucial addition to ongoing research in this field.

Such initiatives have significant implications for preserving India’s cultural heritage while stimulating contemporary debates around equality and justice-values central to Vachana literature.By fostering exchanges between academics globally, such discussions extend beyond regional boundaries to inspire global engagement with India’s philosophical treasures.

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