Gautam Buddha Nagar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that Gautam Buddha teachings inspire people to accept problems first in order to be able to find solutions and also to work as a team, adding that working under a single leader is more rewarding. CM Yogi further stated that Buddha gives the message of following the path of religion with wisdom and discretion and acquiring knowledge.
The Chief Minister made the remarks at the convocation ceremony of Gautam Buddha University held in Greater Noida on Sunday, which was graced by Vice President of the country Jagdeep Dhankhar. As Chancellor of the University, CM Yogi welcomed and felicitated the Vice President on the occasion.
During his address, the Chief Minister described the Vice President’s reaching the function on time by road despite bad weather as an inspiration for the youth. The Chief Minister described the Vice President as an ideal example of reaching from zero to zenith.
विश्वविद्यालय…केवल शैक्षिक डिग्री, डिप्लोमा बांटने के माध्यम न बनें, बल्कि समाज व राष्ट्र के साथ उसका कार्यक्रम किस रूप में है, इसका भी उनको सशक्त माध्यम बनना पड़ेगा…: #UPCM @myogiadityanath pic.twitter.com/Fr8l4Fh1b3
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The Chief Minister congratulated all the students of the university who received the degree and wished them a bright and prosperous future. He said that this university has been named after Lord Gautam Buddha, who unraveled several mysteries of life. He said that Buddha’s life is not only inspirational but also shows a new path to the country and the world.
The Chief Minister said that the convocation sermon has come from the Gurukal tradition of India, in which a Guru, after teaching, preaches to his disciple that the essence of whatever knowledge they have acquired is to speak the truth and follow the path of religion.
Buddha also says to take refuge in religion, he pointed out. “Religion is not a method of worship, but a coordinated form of morality, moral values and duty. It remains the same in every country, time and situation. The method of worship varies according to the country, time and circumstances. But religion is an eternal system”, he remarked.
He added: “Buddha has asked each of his followers to acquire wisdom and prudence. Apart from this, he asked them to work with team spirit. Be it university, industry or family, teamwork always gives results. However, only that team, which works under one leadership, gives results. Buddha’s teachings pave the way for the welfare of humanity.”
हर रास्ते मंजिल पर ही पहुंचते हैं, बशर्ते हम स्वयं हिम्मत न हारें… : #UPCM @myogiadityanath pic.twitter.com/m4fmPzs0Eu
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The Chief Minister told the students, who received the degrees that endless possibilities awaited them after university, adding that the young generation has to decide the welfare of the world. He also said that the educational institutions should not be reduced to become mere centres for distributing degrees.
“Educational institutions are built with the money received with the support of the society, so we should be grateful not only towards our mother, father and teachers, but also towards the society”, he stated.
The Chief Minister expressed his appreciation for Gautam Buddha University for carrying out the social impact study of Jewar Airport. “Not only did this provide new experience to the faculty and students, it also brought income to the university”, he remarked.
The Chief Minister said that educational institutions will have to be associated with the industry and work as innovation centers along with research and development.
On this occasion, gold medals were awarded to 8 students of the university. At the same time, degrees were awarded to 7914 students of Vidya Vachaspati, Post Graduate and Under Graduate degree from 8 faculties. Besides, degrees were also awarded to five foreign students from Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Taiwan.
On this occasion, State Government Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Minister Brijesh Singh, Vice Chancellor Prof. Ravindra Kumar Sinha, Dean Academic Prof. MP Malkania, faculty members of the university and students, who received degrees, were present.
