Convocation ceremony mentioned in Upanishads, says SSU VC
Hindustan TimesThe vice-chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University in Varanasi, Prof Bihari Lal Sharma, stated that Samavartan is one of the 16 sanskars. Prof Bihari Lal Sharma inspecting the ancient building for the convocation Convocation is not just about receiving the degrees and medals, but it also makes us aware of our mythological traditions, said Prof Sharma after reviewing the preparations for the university’s convocation ceremony scheduled on November 25. Prof Sharma highlighted the significance of Samavartan, stating, “The convocation ceremony is not merely about receiving degrees and gold medals; it also acquaints us with our mythological traditions, as mentioned in the Puranas and Upanishads. Prof Sharma further said that this convocation ceremony is like a festival for all the people of the university family.