Dara Shukoh’s writings refreshing source for social harmony : Naidu

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New Delhi : Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on February 20, 2018, said that Prince Dara Shukoh’s writings can come as a refreshing source for infusing peace and harmony, whenever we are confronted by the narrow walls that tend to divide humanity and conflicts that result in needless violence. He was addressing a gathering after visiting the exhibition that showcases the forgotten Prince of yesteryears Dara Shukoh organized by Francois Gautier at Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts in New Delhi.

The Vice President called the exhibition most timely and might help us better understand humanity’s eternal quest for peace, harmony and love. He said that Prince Dara Shukoh, one of the sons of Emperor Shahjehan, grew up under the unmistakable influence of the teachings of the Sufi Saint Shaik Muin-uddin Chisti. His message is relevant for all times, he added.

The vice President said that principles of Sufism are highly relevant to break down narrow prejudices and bring people together especially in today’s world of materialism, consumerism and growing religious fundamentalism. He further said that all religions seek to unite people and the common strand in each of them including Sufism is spiritualism, tolerance and respect for others. There is a greater need today to put into practice some of the meaningful teachings of Sufi saints to bring harmony between all groups of society and break down divisive walls between communities, he added, according to a PIB release.