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In the parallel session Dr. Laxmesh Joshi narrated the history of Nyay and Vaisheshik philosophy and its contribution in the philosophical history of Gujarat. It was a critical and historical narration of nyay philosophy and a valuable contribution made by Gujarati thinkers right from Hemchandracharya to the present day. Prof. Bombaywala made a unique contribution by presenting the paper on Sufism in Guajart. Dr. Siddharth Bhatt introduced Gandhi as an apostal of Indianness who constructed Indian identity.
Dr. Ishanand narrated the Christian impact on Gandhi's thought. Dr. Urmila Bhansol read her paper on Durgashankar Metha's contribution in Vaishnavism.
In the last session philosophical thoughts of Neo-Gandhian - Mashruwala were discussed by Dr. Ramesh Dave. Dr. Niranjana Vora read her paper on Sundaram and narrated and his transcendental flight. Dr. Preeti Pancholi presented her paper on the contribution of noted musician Avinash Vyas in the philosophical thought of Gujarat on music. Dr. Parul Mankad presented her paper on Ambubhai Purani and his unique construction of philosophical thoughts.
On the second day the seminar started with the benediction of Sadhvi Shri Suvrata Shriji, Dr. Balaji Ganorkar presented his paper on the development of the unique philosophical thoughts of Gujarat from ancient time to the present day. He honoured the tatva Jigyasa of Gujarati people. Dr. Purnima Mehta presented her paper on Kaka Saheb Kalelkar. Dr. Vasant Bhatt presented his paper on Yashovijayji and his contribution to the philosophy of language. Dr. Makrand Mehta dealt with Mahipatram Roopram and Ramanbhai Nilkanth's contribution. To him both brought enlightenment values of rationality and also brought philosophical and social revolution in Gujarat. Dr. Chandrakant Sheth in his unique way presented his paper on 'Umashankar Joshi's philosophy of life.'
Prof. C.V.Raval narrated mystical thoughts in Makrand Dave's poetry. · Dr. Upendra Dave in his paper on 'western impact on Gandhi's thought discussed Tolstoy, Ruskin's & Thoro's impact on Gandhi. Dr. Prabodh Parikh narrated the crisis in Kishorlal Mashruwala's thought.
