Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 30: To promote the traditional culture of J&K and to aware the masses, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan in coordination with Sangam Tru Art Production & National College of Computer Education presented its 141th Friday Series Musical Concert “GURUKUL” (Nukkad Natak) at Rehearsal Hall, Durga Bhawan Janipur Jammu. The Program was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. Anju Dogra, J&K health department, V.K. Magotra, Former Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity, Government of India, Dr. Tara Singh Charak ,Former Deputy Director, Health Department, J&K Government, Mukesh Singh, Media Person were the Guest of Honor. The programe was commenced with songs “Jai Saraswati Maa”, “Tamso Maa Jyotirgamay”, “Guru Bin Gyan Kah Se Aye”, “Bin Guru Giyan Nhi”, “Padho Padho Padho Loko” sung by the renowned artistes & Students of BLSKS & the music was composed by renowned Music Teacher Raju Bajgal. The Chief Guest lauded the role of Teachers & students and also necessity of education. Overall the idea of inculcating a Gurukul system in Indian education is just to assist the children in understanding the concept of a balanced life. This very ideology of balance should be taught to the kids from a young age so that they make informed decisions about work, food, exercise and the way they wish to live there life. Dr. Dogra also underlined the importance of staging of such plays in all parts of the state to generate the awareness of culture of our country & urged the artistes / cultural organization to contribute in enriching the cultural heritage and inspiring the younger generation to follow foot prints of their elders in preserving the composite culture of the nation. The teachers also awarded for here distinguished services in the field of Music & Computer Education.
Earlier welcome address of Dr.M.L.Dogra, former Regional Director, Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, said all were considered equal at the Gurukul and guru (teacher) as well as shisya (student) resided in the same house or lived near to each other. This relationship between guru and Shishya was so sacred that no fee was taken from the students. However, the student had to offer a gurudakshina which was a token of respect paid to the teacher. It was mainly in the form of money or a special task that the student had to perform for the teacher. The main focus of Gurukuls was on imparting learning to the students in a natural surrounding where the shisyas lived with each other with brotherhood, humanity, love, and discipline. The essential teachings were in subjects like language, science, mathematics through group discussions, self-learning etc. Not only this, but the focus was also given on arts, sports, crafts, singing that developed their intelligence and critical thinking. Activities such as yoga, meditation, mantra chanting etc generated positivity and peace of mind and made them fit. It was also mandatory to do daily chores on own with a motive to impart practical skills in them. All these helped in the personality development and increased there confidence, sense of discipline, intellect and mindfulness which is necessary even today to face the world that lay ahead. Teachers are the foundation of anyone’s life. They are the stepping-stones that mould and nourish one’s raw talent and potential.
The singers ,musician ,actors and students of Music and Computer institute who performed in the musical play were Rajni Gupta, M.C. Kotwal, Naiya Digra, Renu Bala , Sudesh Devi, Sanjeev Kumar presented the enthralled performance Master Deepak Kumar presented vote of thanks for successful conduction of the program. |
