The second day of this confluence was devoted to the role of art and literature in driving social harmony.
Bengaluru, 2nd February, 2024 : The second day of Sanskar Bharti “Akhil Bhartiya Kalasadhak Sangam” saw a seminar organized to discuss the role played by arts and literature in shaping social harmony. Padma Shri Malini Awasthi, RSS Pracharak and Samajik Samarasatha Samyojak Ravindra Korkore, Former Lalit Kala Head of Jaipur Dr. Indushekhar Tatpurush, Popular folk artist Anil saikia from Assam and Dr. Aditi Paswan from Delhi University participated.
Ravindra Korkore pointed out that it is because of art that even after thousands of years Lord Ram remains relevant and impactful. We find that even in contemporary context of today, timeless wisdom of Mahabharat provides answers to several questions. Social harmony needs to always focus on equal opportunities, equal contribution, and equitable conduct. The pride that our culture invokes in us has seen the contribution of every section of society in building it, propagating it, and preserving it.
Anil Saikia of Assam dwelled on the role that art has played in the diversity of east India. He stated that art has played a significant role in societal bonding and emphasized that it was the strongest pillar.
Aditi Narayan of Delhi University in her presentation on Mithila culture showcased the role of various sections and castes.
Dr. Indu Shekhar, while speaking about social harmony said that an excellent example in the world of art is Ramayan and Ramcharitra Manas. He called Prabhu Shri Ram the perfect role model for fostering social harmony.
Padma Shri Malini Awasthi stated that Lord Ram is the soul of the country given the fervor across the country. She said that social harmony is the natural disposition of our culture and diversity is the hallmark of our rich heritage. The role art has played in bringing together people from all walks of life cannot be done by any other medium. The ideal society of Bharat is always centered on unity and social harmony.
The main highlights of day two were the divine renditions of Hindav Sahodara, the musical performance of social harmony chants, folk art, povada, gondhal, rasdo performance and a play on social harmony in the context of Bal Shivaji.
On the third day of Akhil Bharathiya Kalasadhak Sangham RSS Sarasanghachalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat will be present in Bharata Muni Award Ceremony and address at National Meet of Samskar Bharati.
