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Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages
SavitribaiPhule Pune University
International conference on
SCIENCE AND ARTS OF YOGA : THEORY AND PRACTICE
(YOGA,HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT)
24-27 February, 2016
Dear Scholar/Mr./Ms..
Regards.
Aswe all know the word Yoga has great prestige value. It is frequently associated
with the acquisition and exhibition of supernatural powers. It is customary to look at yoga
as a curious ancient teachings, which combines a set of religious beliefs with a strange and
mysterious practical discipline. To the orthodox Hindu mind, it represents something very
high, beyond the ken of the man on the street-indeed, something very auspicious and to be
achieved only by virtue (puya) gathered over many past lives. It is an amazing fact that,
even in the land of yoga, superstitious and fanciful notions of the subjects seem to have of
its aspects. The reasons for this profound ignorance are not far to seek.
First, yoga is full of facts of which the scientific background is as yet very imperfectly
understood. Years ago it was very hard going to say that the subject of yoga has
implications, which could be approached with modern scientific procedures. Thanks are
due to the pioneering efforts made by Swami Kuvalayanandato arouse an interest in yogic
research. This approach is not yet fully developed, however, and much experimental work
will be required before we can assess the value of claims made by the followers of yoga.
Many of its concepts are indeed still enveloped in obscurity. Second, it is the lesser
followers of yoga who usually emerge before the masses as Yogins, and what they say
and do becomes popularly known as yoga. Third, there is no general agreement among
present-day workers in the field about the subject matter of yoga itself. Until this is
achieved on the basis of scientific information, yoga is bound to be mixed up with myth and
superstition.Recently the first World Yoga Day was celebrated on 21st June 2015. On this
day our beloved Prime Minister appreciated the universal relevance of Yoga. In his words:
"Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. This tradition is 5000 years old. It
embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony
between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about
exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By
changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. Let
us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day."
Focal theme
These are merely indicative,and one can choose any topic related to the theme as per ones
choice. Paper may be written in Sanskrit, English, Hindi, and Marathi Languages. The presented
papers will be published in a special volume in the Golden jubilee series by the Centre.
Registration:
Duly filled in Registration Form along with a brief summary of the research paper and the
Demand Draft drawn from any Nationalized Bank infavour of the Registrar,SavitribaiPhule Pune
Registration fee:
The soft copy of the complete papers should be senton E-mail to dalaibk56@gmail.com and hard
copy to Prof. B.K. Dalai, Director, CASS, S.P.Pune University,/ Prof. R. A. Muley, Convener and
Coordinator, / Dr. ShailajaKatre, HOD, Deptt. Of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages, Ganeshkhind,
Pune-411007, India.
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