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PROGRAMME : MAY - 2016

MAY 4 : INDIA , HUMAN RIGHTS CRADLE

India, except when she was ruled by non-Indians, has always practiced human rights, a
philosophy that is deep rooted in her values and traditions since ancient times. ―Vasudaiva
Kutumbakam‖, is unique to Indian ethos, said Justice R C Lahoti, former Chief Justice of
India.
He was speaking after releasing the book of another legal luminary, Dr. Rama Jois, titled
―Human Rights Bharatiya Values‖ published by Bhavan.

It is painful to see that India, the mother of several great religions of the world, should
come to be painted as an ―intolerant‖ nation. This is because of political opportunism, and
the denigration of the great ideals of India. It would be belittling the concept of Hinduism if it
were to be construed as ‗religion‘ in its narrow and conservative sense, he said.

―The expanse of the word Dharma as understood in Samskritam, is much deeper than
what is conveyed by the English word ‗religion‘. The English language does not possibly
have a word which can fully encompass within its fold the meaning of the word Dharma!‖
Justice Lahoti lauded the variety and range of subjects on which Dr. Jois has written.
He complimented BVB for publishing the book ―which is of great relevance to contemporary
society‖. The book is a renovated scripture which conveys the essence of ancient scriptures in
modern terminology to suit the youth, he pointed out.

The book launch was held at the Bengaluru Kendra May last. D H Shankara Murthy,
Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council, presided. Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee, Chief
Justice of the High Court of Karnataka, and Sanjay Sahay, ADGP, spoke. K G Raghavan,
Hon. Secretary, BVB, introduced the book to the audience.

Justice R.C. Lahoti, former Chief Justice of India
lighting the lamp while other dignitaries on the dias joins