{"id":15591,"date":"2026-01-09T17:37:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15591"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:07:54","slug":"union-minister-sarbananda-sonowal-calls-for-integration-of-modern-education-and-spiritual-values-at-krishna-guru-spiritual-university-convocation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15591","title":{"rendered":"Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Calls for Integration of Modern Education and Spiritual Values at Krishna Guru Spiritual University Convocation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Calls for Integration of Modern Education and Spiritual Values at Krishna Guru Spiritual University Convocation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nSatriya exponent Padma Bhushan Jatin Goswami conferred honorary doctorate for lifetime contribution to Indian classical dance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Governor of Assam Laxman Prasad Acharya attended the event as the Chief Guest<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 22 DEC 2025 7:55PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal\u00a0urged students to pursue spiritual education alongside quality modern learning, saying such a balanced approach is essential for building a developed, self-reliant and value-driven India during the Amrit Kaal.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sarbananda Sonowal was speaking at the first convocation ceremony of Krishna Guru Spiritual University held at Na-Satra in Barpeta district of Assam. The Governor of Assam, Laxman Prasad Acharya graced the occasion as the chief guest.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Degrees including doctorates, postgraduate degrees and other academic qualifications were conferred on students from various disciplines. Gold medals were also awarded for outstanding academic performance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

During the ceremony, eminent Satriya dance exponent and Padma Bhushan awardee Jatin Goswami was conferred an honorary doctorate (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his lifelong contribution to Indian classical dance, culture and spiritual aesthetics. The award drew prolonged applause from the audience, acknowledging Goswami\u2019s role in preserving and promoting Assam\u2019s rich cultural heritage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Addressing the gathering, Sarbananda Sonowal said India is a youth-dominated nation and the responsibility of shaping the country\u2019s future rests largely on students. He emphasised that education must not be limited to degrees and technical competence but should also nurture inner strength, ethical values and social responsibility.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAlong with quality modern education, students must illuminate themselves through spiritual learning. Only then can we build a strong society and a developed India,\u201dSarbananda Sonowal\u00a0said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Recalling his own life experiences, the Union minister said he had learnt invaluable lessons from Param Guru Krishna Guru. \u201cWhatever public service I have been able to render in my life, I have done by remembering my Guru. His teachings on humanity, compassion, harmony with nature and service to society continue to guide me at every step,\u201dSonowal said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sonowal said institutions like Krishna Guru Spiritual University give a new dimension to the vision of holistic education by blending spirituality with academic excellence. He noted that when Krishna Guru Sevashram was established, the Na-Satra region was flood-prone and underdeveloped, and building a strong civilisationalcentre there was a formidable challenge. \u201cToday, that vision has blossomed into an institution that spreads light and values in society,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Calling upon students to shoulder greater responsibility, Sonowal said graduates from such institutions must reflect their training through their character, conduct and commitment wherever they serve. He urged students to use time wisely in an intensely competitive world and to continuously upgrade their skills in the era of smart classrooms, smart teachers and smart cities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sonowal also highlighted the importance of yoga for holistic development, noting that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga has gained global recognition as a means of strengthening the body, mind and soul.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Referring to India\u2019s demographic advantage, Sonowal said while many countries such as China, Japan and South Korea face the challenge of aging populations, India\u2019s youthful population has the potential to transform the nation into a global power. He called upon students to understand and contribute to the ambitious youth-centric initiatives launched by the central government.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In his address, Governor Acharya underscored the central role of spirituality in social and national reform. \u201cSpirituality is about values and \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0915\u093e\u0930 (sanskar). To reform society and the nation, one must first reform oneself,\u201d he said, expressing confidence that the graduating students would internalise this principle.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The governor said that historically, India\u2019s educational institutions were global centres of intellectual and spiritual thought. Beyond formal curricula, they emphasised character building, ethical conduct, compassion and holistic development. He said preserving and revitalising this tradition is crucial for building a strong and prosperous Assam and India.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Praising the felicitation of Jatin Goswami, Acharya said that witnessing the 93-year-old maestro\u2019s energy and discipline was deeply inspiring. \u201cBy honouring such a personality, it is not just the individual who is honoured\u2014the institution itself becomes honoured,\u201dhe said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Acharya also lauded Sonowal\u2019s address, saying it reflected simplicity, depth of knowledge and sincerity rather than conventional political rhetoric.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The convocation ceremony was attended by spiritual leader\u00a0Guru Krishna Shri Shri Premananda Prabhu, Bhaktimata and Chairperson of the Krishna Guru Foundation Trust,Kuntala Patowary Goswami, Vice-Chancellor\u00a0Prof. Mohan Chandra Kalita, senior academicians, trustees, students and their families, along with other distinguished guests.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Calls for Integration of Modern Education and Spiritual Values at Krishna Guru Spiritual University Convocation Satriya exponent Padma Bhushan Jatin Goswami conferred honorary doctorate for lifetime contribution to Indian classical dance Governor of Assam Laxman Prasad Acharya attended the event as the Chief Guest Posted On: 22 DEC 2025 7:55PM by …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15592,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15591"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15591\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15594,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15591\/revisions\/15594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/15592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}