New Delhi, July 31(KNS): The National Mission for Unity and Brotherhood, based in Gurgaon, will be hosting a significant seminar titled “Revival of Shaivism and Sufism: Interfaith Dialogue for Spiritual and Cultural Reawakening” at the India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi.
The event will bring together spiritual leaders, scholars, parliamentarians, and cultural figures in a collective effort to rekindle Kashmir's composite spiritual heritage and promote interfaith harmony.
The program will feature Dr. Karan Singh as the Chief Guest, with distinguished guests including Aga Syed Roullah, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Srinagar, and Vivek Tankha, Rajya Sabha MP. An interfaith discussion panel will be led by Gadi Nasheed of Ajmer Sharif, Haji Syed Salman Chishty, alongside spiritual leaders from diverse faiths such as Dr. A.K. Merchant from the Bahá’í community and others.
Kashmir has historically been a crucible of rich spiritual traditions, where Trika Saivism and Kashmiri Sufism flourished side by side, shaping the region’s philosophical, cultural, and ethical identity. This shared heritage, represented by figures like Abhinavagupta, Lal Ded, and Nund Rishi, gave rise to Kashmiriyat—a unique ethos of pluralism, tolerance, and coexistence.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
However, the region’s spiritual fabric faces challenges from rising extremism, cultural erosion, and identity crises. The seminar will explore the continued relevance of Shaivism and Sufism in responding to contemporary issues such as ecological degradation, youth alienation, and social division.
The event will include scholarly presentations, pedagogical discussions, cultural performances, and traditional Kashmiri Pandit cuisine typically prepared during Shivratri, symbolizing Kashmir’s inclusive traditions. Discussions will focus on the ethical and mystical values of both traditions, with recommendations to integrate these teachings into education and governance frameworks.
One of the core aims is to reintroduce the integrative wisdom of Kashmir’s mystic traditions into public discourse—emphasizing love, humility, self-realization, and divine remembrance as paths toward a more compassionate society.
Organizers hope that this initiative will not only revive cultural memory but also serve as a step toward healing and unity in a divided world.(KNS).