Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao today called for integrating spiritual and traditional education to develop the personality and character of students.
"The teachings of Mahavira such as Ahimsa (non-violence), Anekant (respect for plurality of viewpoints) and Aparigraha (non-possession) have the potential to restore peace in the world and lead humanity on the path of enlightenment," Rao said while inaugurating a National Symposium on 'Jain Philosophy and Science in Context of Bhagavati Sutra' at Yogi Sabhagriha at Dadar in Central Mumbai.
"There is a need to integrate spiritual education with traditional education to develop the personality and character of students," he said.
The Governor also released the Hindi commentary of the 5th Volume of Bhagvati Sutra, a Jain Aagama containing scientific aspects of Jainism, on the occasion.
Justice K K Tated of the Bombay High Court, Jain Muni Mahendra Kumar, Namra Muni, Ashok Kothari, Honorary Director of the Symposium and science leaders from various institutions and members of Jain community were present at the event.
