SAMARASA VEDIKE (An inter Religious harmony movement) of
Vidyaniketan, Dharwad conducted A Inter Religious meet on the theme “The
responsibility of religions towards harmonious Society” on the 11th
of March 2017.
Mr Mahadeva Horatti, the President of Basava peace mission
inaugurated the programme.In his inaugural address he said that ‘religions
today must reintrospect their role and responsibility towards our humanity and
environment’
His holiness Sri Mallikarjuna Swamiji of Muruga math, one of
the key speakers of the day said that ‘our life as religious person must not
restrict to our words rather must flow into action and the value of humans
without humanity’.
Fr Dr.Melwin Pinto SJ in his lecture said that with the
selective hearing we cannot work for harmony. We have lot religiosity in our
country but lack spirituality. We must transcend from our shrunken mindset of
religion and accept the larger world
view of humanity.
Dr. Miranayak, the principal of Anjuman college in his
address said that As human beings we are interdependent, so in order to lead a
healthy and harmonious life we must respect and accept others.
Most Rev (Dr) Peter Machado, Bishop of Belgaum in his
Presidential address said that whenever we read about other religions we must
read the whole text, know its context and learn the pretext. All the
dignitaries were felicitated during the programme.
Fr. Prashanth D’souza SJ, the convenor of the programme
welcomed the gathering. Mrs Angelina Xavier anchored the event and Sch.
Joswin Periera proposed the vote of thanks. All the members of SAMARASA VEDIKE
were present.
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