The present work 'Sura, Man and Society: Philosophy of Harmony in Indian Tradition' is an attempt to throw some light on the broader notion of Sura which can be traced in Indian tradition The Sura or melody does not exist only in the music word, but exists in different fields of the society As melody arises from the harmony among different notes, the melodious life may be attained if harmony in the society is maintained.
The third and fourth chapters of this dissertation were presented in the Departmental seminer of the University of North Bengal. My attention towards some problems was drawn by many of my colleagues at the Philosophy Department, and I am very much grateful! to them
An effort has been made to discuss the theme in a very clarified manner so that one does not feel any difficulty to follow my line of thinking. After giving a new interpretation of this concept I have tried to show that we should not follow blindly that which is given in a tradition. Our mind always runs along old unvarying course We normally do not want to go outside the tradition in order to avoid spending of mental energy on a new way of thought. To be confined within the tradition, I think, is nothing but the effect of mental inertia. It cannot be ignored that the 'tradition' has a prominent role in knowing the culture of a nation, but the static position of mental faculty is not also desirable. Mental inertia is the greatest enemy of any true advancement. As I personally believe in this, I have tried to look into the concept in a novel way which is in conformity with the spirit of the tradition. One may not agree with the interpretation I have presented to the scholars in the field, but the arguments that I have forwarded in defence of my position may seem to be cogent and interesting to them. The blind acceptance of my view-point, as I said earlier, may be described as intellectual inertia, which is not at all desirable. Hence, any suggestion, criticism or opinion would always be accepted thankfully.
I Wish to record my immense gratitude to my colleagues of the Philosophy Dept. In general and Dr. Pabitrakumar Roy in particular for their valuable insights, suggestions, discussions and continuous encouragements during the preparation of the manuscript. I am also indebted to Professor V. N. Jha, Director, Centre for Advanced Studies in Sanskrit, University of Poona and Professor A. Ramamurthy. University of Hyderabad, for their valuable suggestions, appreciations and advices for the betterment of the manuscript. I presented my views on this theme to my former colleagues of the North-Eastem Hill University. Shillong and received much light and guidance, for which I am very much grateful to them. My special thanks are due to my student. Sri Amal kumar Harh. Lecturer in Philosophy. Coochbehar College who went through the proof of the whole book. I thankfully acknowledge the financial support I received from the University Grants Commission for Publication.
At last I convey my respectful gratitude to sri Indu Bhushan Chakraborty. Academic Enterprise, for taking pain to publish the book.
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