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Vijender Gupta inaugurates SAU auditorium, releases Maj Gen Bakshi’s book on Vedic science

New Delhi, Nov 2 (UNI) Emphasising the need to reconnect younger generations with India’s intellectual and civilisational heritage through research and fresh perspectives, Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday said that the future of the country’s intellectual legacy would depend on the questions young people were willing to ask.
“The future of our civilisation’s intellectual heritage depends upon the questions the younger generation is prepared to ask,” Gupta said while inaugurating Auditorium 2 at South Asian University and launching the book Vedas: Language of Life – From Sacred Sound to DNA-RNA, authored by Major General (Dr) G D Bakshi (Retd), as the Chief Guest.
Addressing scholars, faculty members, and students, Gupta said universities should not limit themselves to disseminating established knowledge but must also create an environment conducive to fresh ideas, research and intellectual exploration.
“Universities must go beyond imparting existing knowledge to generate new ideas and advance intellectual inquiry,” he said, underlining the importance of questioning, research and openness to new perspectives in preserving and advancing India's knowledge traditions.
Congratulating South Asian University and its Faculty of Arts, Media and Design on the inauguration of the new auditorium, Gupta said such facilities were much more than physical infrastructure, as they provided platforms for the exchange of ideas and expression of creativity. He expressed hope that Auditorium 2 would develop into a vibrant centre for academic discussions, cultural activities, artistic expression and intellectual engagement.
Referring to Bakshi’s book, the Speaker described the Vedas as an invaluable repository of India's civilisational heritage, encompassing diverse areas of knowledge, including philosophy, language, poetry, mathematics, cosmology, nature and fundamental questions about life.
He said the book attempts to explore the relationship between Vedic language and contemporary scientific thought, bringing together subjects such as DNA and RNA, mathematical language, information, biological development, Vedic poetry, and literature. The work, he observed, offered an opportunity to examine possible intersections between ancient knowledge systems and modern scientific concepts.
Gupta also acknowledged Bakshi's distinguished military career, which included 37 years of service in the Indian Army and participation in the 1971 war. He referred to the author's association with his spiritual guide, Swami Pranavananda Saraswati, observing that meditation and spiritual reflection had helped him explore new dimensions of thought and self-discovery.
Calling upon students to take an active interest in India's intellectual traditions, Gupta said that preserving the country's civilisational legacy required more than simply inheriting ancient knowledge. It had to be accompanied by sustained research, critical inquiry and a willingness to explore ideas from contemporary perspectives.
He further stressed that while the world was becoming increasingly interconnected, it was important for young Indians to remain rooted in their cultural and intellectual heritage while remaining receptive to new discoveries and possibilities.
Congratulating Dr Bakshi on the publication, Gupta expressed hope that the book would stimulate wider academic engagement with India's ancient knowledge systems and encourage discussions on their relevance in the contemporary world.
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