Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Department of Educational Studies, Central University of Jammu Under the Shiksha Shastrarth Platform, organized a Special Lecture on “Cultural Dynamism of the Gupta Age”. In his introductory remarks, the Head of the Department Prof. Asit Mantry extended his thanks to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain for his constant support and guidance in promoting academic interactions with distinguished scholars for the benefit of CUJ students.
The programme aimed to enrich the understanding of the students of the cultural developments during the Gupta period, often regarded as the Golden Age of early India, particularly in the fields of art, literature, science and religion. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Vishal Baloria, Assistant Professor, GDC Ramban, who shared his scholarly insights on the cultural efflorescence of the Gupta period.
Dr. Aarushi Baloria, coordinator of the programme, formally welcomed the guest speaker and introduced him to the audience. During his lecture, Dr. Vishal Baloria elaborated upon the remarkable achievements of the Gupta Age in literature, education, temple architecture, sculpture and scientific advancements. He also highlighted the contributions of great scholars like Kalidasa and Aryabhata and explained how the period witnessed significant growth of Sanskrit literature and the development of classical Indian culture.
The session was highly interactive as students asked several insightful questions regarding the administrative efficiency of the Guptas, the reasons behind the cultural prosperity of the period. Responding to these queries, Dr. Baloria explained that strong political stability, economic prosperity and royal patronage of art and learning played a crucial role in the cultural dynamism of the Gupta Age.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Aarushi Baloria, who expressed her sincere gratitude to the guest speaker for delivering an insightful and enriching lecture. She also thanked the faculty members and students for their active participation in making the programme a great success.
