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BOOK LAUNCH
Vedas are the source of Hinduism,
says Maj Gen Bakshi at the launch of his
book on the oldest religion
Chief guest and scholar Rajiv Malhotra emphasizes the pioneering ideas of Indian civilization;
and Guest of Honor Dr Vivek Kaul says the book is written in the most logical manner
which can be understood by any person
OUR BUREAU
New Delhi
he packed Dr BR Ambedkar
Auditorium at the Delhi Tech-
Tnological University in New
Delhi listened in rapt attention to
Major General Gagandeep Bakshi
(retired) when he delivered an in-
sightful speech after the launch of his
book titled, ‘A History of Hinduism:
An Inside the Tradition View’ here
on Tuesday (August 27). On this oc-
casion were present many luminaries,
including Prof Prateek Sharma, Vice
Chancellor, DTU; Prof Madhusudan
Singh, Registrar DTU; Chief Guest
Rajiv Malhotra and the Guest of
Honor, Dr Vivek Kaul.
After the event, Maj Gen Bakshi
(retd.) posted on X, “We released
my book a History of Hinduism at
the Delhi Technological Universi-
ty Auditorium today. Grateful to
the VC Dr Pratik Sharma and Dr
Gautam for organising the houseful
function. Rajiv Malhotra was the
chief guest along with Dr Kaul and Maj Gen Bakshi (retd) delivering his lecture on History of Hinduism
Col Kini. The students listened with
keen interest to a book on Indian
philosophy. Hinduism is based on
EXPERIENTIAL SPIRITUALISM
on Anubhav, Anubhuti and Darshan
and not some blind belief or dogma,
said the author. It wants us to veri-
fy the great truths in our own beings.
We need to return to our roots in the
Vedas. We need to grow Patches of
Tapovan forests in each village, town
and city where we can practise medi-
tation. Forests will help reverse glob-
al warming, cool the earth and calm
our minds.”
To a packed house, full of es-
teemed guests, students at Delhi
Technological University and NCC Chief Guest Rajiv Malhotra speaking at the event Guest of Honor Dr Vivek Kaul at the book launch
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