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JULY, 1972
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“What we need now is a new authoritative statement of values... The large-scale violence, uncertainty and unrest prevalent in the world at the moment is a strong indication of a general feeling of insecurity and lack of faith in any definite values or ideas. Philosophers should evolve a way of thinking that will be acceptable and meaningful to modern minds... I believe that contemporary Indian philosophy should have roots in our ancient traditions and yet be able to meet the requirements of our time without being merely clever reinterpretation of the Scriptures." (Statesman, Calcutta, March 26, 1971).
From a speech delivered on the occasion of Mahavira Jayanti.
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