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More InfoShree Gurujee at Bhubaneshwar Book Fair-21st Feb 2012 |
Addressing the gathering of distinguished littérateurs & avid book readers during the Bubneshwar Book Fair -2012 , on 21st February, Shree Gurujee emphasized the distinctive richness , strength & relevance of Odia language and literature in today`s dynamic world . Shree Gurujee stated that unlike all other major Indian languages which have embraced words from various streams / influences like Persian, Arabic etc , only Odia language continues to retain more than seventy-five percentage of its original sanskritic –pali roots nurturing its richness , traversing centuries which indeed is a creditable achievement for any culture / heritage , more so when relatively viewed in the backdrop of economic-industrial development parameters in Odisha vis a vis other regions . Shree Gurujee also released around thirty-five odd books/ titles authored by leading authors of odhisha and also felicitated noted littérateurs during the function organized in Bhubaneshwar Book Fair-2012, held at Exhibition Grounds , Bhubaneshwar .
Expounding the etymology of the word “sahitya”, Shree Gurujee said that literature / works penned for enrichment / benefiting the upliftment /goodness of maximum number of persons of society to maximum possible extent as reflected in the maxim “ sarvjan sukhay sarvjan hitay” encompassing the society`s holistic growth in its embrace , is “ sahitya” (i.e for everybody`s benefit ) which is in essence the language of Self(development ) arising from the mind . The literature includes both visual (like theatre, arts etc) and audio , which is further again divisible into prose and poem – poem has metre, lyrics, rhythm, fluidity in its syllables all contributing in creation of a work which not only creates but also sustains and maintains/ nurtures the growth of life (work) across centuries. Its this essence of life captured in literature that imparts continuity of relevance to literary treatises /works as reflected in Bhagvat of Shri Jagannath which is part of Odisha`s rich cultural-literature heritage. Shree Gurujee said that attainment of the zenith of sublime (essence) lies in the progress of language. Other works which do-not enunciate the permanence of this holistic principle are soon forgotten . We also have literature that dwell on particular skill development like computer applications and other deliverables which are a source of knowledge to gain livelihood which belongs to different genre per se . Still other works –books provide certain specialized theoretical knowledge that pertain to mundane realm . Shree Gurujee appreciated the efforts put in by organizers to bring all the factors involved with book publishing – publishers, authors, printers , distributors, proofreaders etc – in Bhubaneshwar Book Fair-2012 as each of these factors provide its unique complementary inputs in delivering the ultimate product (book) to its readers . Literature reflects the social conscience . Shree Gurujee stated that He always has witnessed a continuous stream of holding of literary events, book-seminars, festivals, literary gatherings in practically all parts of the State which reflects the innate strength of literature and this would continue to so flourish .Shree Gurujee said that corporate sector too have social responsibility to perform ; a part of the(ir) earning be especially marked towards Corporate Social Responsibility efforts which would be in order . Similarly , the younger generation too can also donate a small part of sum that they spend on personal beautification (products) for the good of society , thereby immensely developing good (values). Shree Gurujee further advised the organizers of Bubhneshwar Book Fair-2012 to acquaint the present generation with rich repository of publications of Odia literature, publications/ book of earlier centuries . Shree Gurujee offered to make available His personal collection of original Odia books , publications of bygone centuries for display purposes to kindle interest amongst readers to learn more about the rich Odia literary heritage . Shree Gurujee hoped that the publishers , distributors would take steps to bring forth and publish titles of famous Odia authors of bygone eras in book fairs thereby providing much needed fillip/stimulus to the(se) authors ( who) in their advanced age are burdened with onerous responsibility of preservation (continuity) of (their) books /titles . This would also enable the young generation to learn about the works of these authors .Shree Gurujee said that Shree Guru Bhagwat reflects the same essence of life that runs in Odisha’s ( Shree Jagannath) culture and infact people outside Odisha are learning Odia to read Shree Guru Bhagwat . Shree Gurujee thanked the organizers of the event, writers, publishers, gathering for their contribution and blessed the devotees .
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