During a profound legal conclave, Minister for MSME and NRI Affairs, Kondapalli Srinivas, alongside Telangana High Court Judges Justice T. Madhavi Devi and Justice Surepalli Nanda, eloquently articulated the enduring power of the epic Ramayana. They highlighted its unwavering role as a moral compass for generations, stressing the critical importance of integrating Dharma into daily life. Parents were earnestly encouraged to foster a love for the Ramayana in their children, allowing them to absorb the noble virtues and exceptional administrative wisdom of Lord Rama, thereby nurturing them into responsible and principled individuals.
The Valmiki Research Centre, an initiative of the Sri Ramanarayanam temple in Vizianagaram, proudly hosted this illuminating one-day legal conclave. The gathering aimed to meticulously explore the rich tapestry of morals, ethics, legal principles, and administrative tenets embedded within the Ramayana, and to examine their indelible impact on the very foundations of the Indian Constitution.
On this momentous occasion, Mr. Srinivas extended heartfelt commendation to the NCS Charitable Trust for its visionary establishment of the Valmiki Research Centre, praising its dedication to fostering a continuous and deep study of the Ramayana. Justices Madhavi Devi and Nanda passionately reiterated their call for young minds to be inspired by and adopt the profound principles articulated in the epic, seeing it as a blueprint for leading lives filled with purpose and integrity.
Adding their esteemed voices to the discussion, former Andhra Pradesh High Court judges Justice G. Yethirajulu and Justice U. Durga Prasad affirmed that the Ramayana continues to offer invaluable insights into effective governance, public administration, unwavering justice, profound morality, and fundamental rights, remaining a beacon of wisdom through the ages.
N. Nageswara Rao, Chairman of the NCS Trust, along with managing trustees Narayanam Srinivas and Narayanam Murali, shared their family’s unwavering commitment to realizing the cherished dream of their late father, Narayanam Narasimha Murthy—to disseminate Lord Rama’s philosophy and virtues throughout the nation. Furthermore, Damodram Sanjivayya National Law University Vice Chancellor D. Surya Prakash noted that such legal conclaves are instrumental in encouraging budding advocates to delve into these ancient epics, gaining a deeper comprehension of historical legal and administrative frameworks.
The Valmiki Research Centre’s Director, Hanumanthu Lajapathirai, proudly announced future plans to offer specialized research courses, a collaborative effort with the prestigious National Sanskrit University, Tirupati. The conclave saw widespread participation, including Thavasmi Ramayana Academy Director R. Sri Rama Chakradhar, NCS Charitable Trust members N. Neerajavalli and Nirthya Narayanam, dedicated research scholars A. Sarada Deepthi and K. Jahnavi Reddy, alongside numerous retired judges and legal practitioners from across the country, all contributing to a vibrant exchange on the epic’s legacy.