Atmanamvidhi. Know thyself and you would be poised to render the greatest service to the world, so say the Upanishads. Universities have, for long, been seen as portals to great learning liberty and success. It is time for the Universities to repurpose higher education to inspire students towards self-discovery. As much as it is important to throw open for our young students the roads for new learning, it is also important that they be prepared for their journey inward.

By means of fulfilling the higher purpose of its birth which was nothing short of providential, the 150-year old institution has always risen to the occasion to promote the universal values of brotherhood, selfless service., equality and respect for all…