Panjab University discusses Swami Vivekananda’s Ideas on consciousness and nation-building
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, October 12, 2026: The Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies at Panjab University, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Baba Fateh Singh Study Circle, organised a special discussion on “Swami Vivekananda and Consciousness”, focusing on human values, ethical thinking and nation-building.
Dr. Paramjit Kaur Sidhu, Academic In-charge of the department, welcomed the keynote speaker, Dr. Nikhil Yadav, Deputy Head of Vivekananda Kendra, Uttar Prant, and introduced the theme.
She highlighted the contemporary relevance of consciousness, meaningful thinking and ethical values in building a healthy society. She said Swami Vivekananda’s spiritual outlook, humanistic message and ideas had influenced Indian society and encouraged young people to develop self-confidence, self-respect and a sense of responsibility towards nation-building.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Yadav discussed Vivekananda’s philosophy and its relevance to contemporary society. He spoke about Vivekananda’s regard for Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji as an ideal personality and highlighted the spiritual leader’s visit to Punjab.
Dr. Yadav also discussed the influence of Vivekananda’s ideas on India’s freedom movement, noting that revolutionary Bhagat Singh had referred to his ideas in one of his writings.
The programme was attended by Tomir Sharma from the Department of Sanskrit; Rajesh Maudgill of Swami Vivekananda Kendra, Panchkula; K. Pushpinder Singh, Founder-Director of the Baba Fateh Singh Study Circle; Convener Dr. Paramvir Singh; and Co-convener Karan Kumar Sama, along with a large number of students.
The organisers concluded the programme by presenting a book to Dr. Yadav as a token of appreciation.