Nalanda University's revival symbol of commitment to re-establish its glory in modern form: Murmu
Rajgir (Bihar) (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the revival of Nalanda University is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish its glorious heritage in a modern setting.
Addressing the convocation ceremony of the university here, she said the ancient Nalanda university had established itself as a great centre of knowledge for about eight centuries, and its fall was a very big loss not only for India but for the entire world.
"Its revival is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish the university's glorious heritage in a modern setting," Murmu said.
Conferring degrees to the graduates, the President said the students of the institute receive a "shared inheritance" of humanity.
"Students graduating from here receive two things -- a degree and an inheritance. While the degree is their personal achievement, the heritage of humanity they inherit here is a shared one," Murmu added.
She expressed happiness that over half of the graduating students this year comprised students from more than 30 countries.
On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the President said, "Lord Mahavir and the Buddha spread the message of non-violence, compassion and love to the entire humanity from this region of Bihar."
She also took part in a tree-planting event before the convocation ceremony, and praised the university's commitment towards achieving the goal of net-zero emissions.
"This campus reflects a commitment to sustainability in its journey towards becoming a net-zero campus. Institutions of higher learning must definitely lead by example," Murmu added.
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World becoming more multi-polar, democratisation of global order underway: Jaishankar
Rajgir (Bihar) (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday observed that a "democratisation of global order" was being witnessed across the world, which was "becoming more multi-polar" since many cultures and societies were "making their voices heard".
The remarks were made in his brief speech to the convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir in Bihar, which was attended, among others, by President Droupadi Murmu.
"The world is becoming more multi-polar because there are many more societies and many more cultures that are making their voices heard. The Nalanda tradition can be a powerful influence in this democratisation of world order", said Jaishankar, referring to the ancient seat of learning which was known to attract students and scholars from far and wide.
He added, "the very term Nalanda evokes memories of India's intellectual heritage and cultural grandeur. A revival of that tradition in this institution is an indicator of the rise of not just India but Asia itself".
The minister also noted that there were "intense debates" about "future directions of growth and progress in the world".
"Much of that understandably centres around technology. But as the Nalanda spirit reminds us, we should never forget that there is always a human side", added Jaishankar.
The minister expressed hope that "international students" would do their bit in promoting "understanding of India in their respective countries when they go back".
"All of you, I know, have given your best here and, and I know equally well that you are taking a part of India back with you", added Jaishankar.
