Gita Jayanti at Kukukshetra on December 11 in 2024 to be marked by conference on the scripture of the Bhagavad Gita

 


For the last several years, the International Conference on Bhagavad Gita at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana) is held on the occasion of Gita Jayanti. In 2024,  the festival falls on Wednesday, 11 December.

According to ISKON, Gita Jayanti is the auspicious day of the advent of Srimad Bhagavad-Gitaon which Lord Krishna imparted the essence of Vedic knowledge to Arjuna over 5000 years ago and enlightened him about the ultimate goal of life.

According to the university, the conference is supported by the Government of Haryana and outcomes of discussions shall provide new ideas and way forward for developing Kurukshetra as a land of Bhagvad-Gita.

 Earlier, for the conference, papers on the suggested themes or related themes can be submitted. Full papers shall be 3000-5000 words shall include name(s) of author(s), affiliation, postal and email address. Papers can be written in English/Hindi/ Sanskrit. Participants are encouraged to submit the original research and strictly avoid plagiarism.

Papers are expected from Sanskrit, Tourism, Philosophy, English, Management, Commerce, Law, Environment Science, Technology, Physical Education and all Arts and Science streams.

Some other themes of the conference had been as follows

  • ·         Business Ethics and Sustainability: Insights from Bhagavad Gita
  • ·         Integrating the spirit of global harmony and the Bhagavad Gita in Tourism and        Hospitality
  • ·         Music & Dance for Concept of Social Harmony in Shrimadabhagvad Gita
  • ·         The Great Song of Universal Fraternity and Social Harmony: Shrimadbhagavad Gita
  • ·         Yoga for Global Peace, Harmony and Wellness
  • ·         Empowering People and Communities: The Massages from Bhagwad Gita
  • ·         Strategies for Sustainable Global Wellness in the Realm of Shrimad Bhagvad Gita
  • ·         Science & Technology for World Peace, Progress and Prosperity
  • ·         Concept of Universal Peace in Shrimad Bhagwad Gita
  • ·         Historicity of Shrimad Bhagwad Gita and Mahabharat
  • ·         Bhagavad Gita for Sustainable Corporate and Managerial Excellence.

International academicians, researchers, scholars, writers, thinkers, industry experts and students often attend the seminar.

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