The ‘Bharat Darshana’ exhibition has been set up as part of the three-day (March 25-27) international seminar ‘Ekatma Manava Darshan’ being hosted at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), organised by Prajna Pravah in collaboration with the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, and was inaugurated by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj, known for crafting the Ram Lalla murthi in Ayodhya.
Addressing the gathering, Arun Yogiraj highlighted the calming influence of Indian tradition in a world currently shadowed by conflict.
Global Harmony: He noted that the philosophy of “Ekatma Manava Darshana” (Integral Humanism) is essential for balancing human needs with nature.
Cultural Duty: He commended the organizers for bringing this profound thought to Mysuru, emphasizing that our heritage is the reason we can find peace amidst global turmoil.
Conceptual Framework: Chiti and Virat
Raghunandan Ji, a member of the Akhila Bharatiya Toli of Prajna Pravah, provided a deeper philosophical context to the exhibition. He described the “Bharat Darshan” display through two distinct lenses:
Chiti (The Soul): Representing the inner consciousness and core values of the nation.
Virat (The Manifestation): Representing the physical and organized expression of those values.
“Just as sculptors like Arun Yogiraj give physical form to abstract spiritual concepts, this exhibition aims to make the invisible strength of India visible to the current generation,” Raghunandan Ji remarked.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event was graced by several prominent figures, ensuring a blend of academic and cultural leadership:
Prof. Sharanappa Halase: Vice-Chancellor of KSOU.
Purnananda Malali: Master of Ceremonies.
As part of the conference, organisers have outlined a set of key objectives aimed at deepening academic engagement with Ekatma Manava Darshan. The discussions will seek to revisit the core philosophy and examine its relevance in the 21st century, while exploring how Bharatiya thought can address contemporary social, economic, political, and technological challenges.
The conference will also present Ekatma Manava Darshan as a development model, positioning it in comparison with materialist and socialist frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Further, it aims to encourage interdisciplinary academic dialogue and promote research rooted in Hindu civilisational wisdom.
Organisers added that the initiative seeks to inspire policymakers, scholars, and students to integrate Dharma-based thinking into governance, education, and broader societal development.
