Indian Institute of Finance hosted the 22nd IIF Webinar series on “Essence of Life and Growth” by Guru Maestro Dr. Shovana Narayan, Padamshri, IAAS 1976 (India), Kathak Maestro and deciple of Guru Birju Maharaj; formerly Special Director General, Commonwealth Games 2010, INDIA; formerly Director General , International Centre for Info. Systems and Audit (ICISA), CAG of India; Padamshri award by President of India in 1992; Sangeet Natak Academy Award 1999-2000 in 2001 and Advisory Council Member, Indian Institute of Finance, INDIA . The Webinar was moderated by Prof. Aman Agarwal, Professor of Finance & Dean (IR) Indian Institute of Finance (www.iif.edu) and Executive Editor, Finance India (www.financeindia.org). The Webinar was attended by over 48 global participants from USA, Finland, Japan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and others.
Guru Shovana Narayan said life is full of challenges and challenges help one to grow in life. Life is a constant learning from experiences. If one have an optimistic approach to life one would enjoy life. We should always have faith, positivity, sensitivity in one’s life and develop ourselves continuously. According to her, in time of uncertainty, one should be prepared mentally and emotionally to overcome the challenging time by enjoying every moment and challenges of life. Change is the only constant factor and we should find ways and avenues to find the inner peace.
India does not lack in potential, will power and resources and is capable to deal with any uncertainty in future. All self-employed artists are suffering right now but still they are cheerful because of their way of living. Despite of the difficulties currently people are supporting each other. We will survive but we need to pull up our socks to achieve the desired goals and prosperity. We have the will and potential. Never loose sight of moral and ethics in the journey of life said Dr. Narayan.
Youth should never loose moral, ethics and ability to learn in life and always accept the criticism which helps one to grow and build inner peace and strength in life. They should go in depth in whatever they are doing feels Kathak Dancer Dr. Shovana Narayan. She said that Life is Beautiful, full of diversity, emotions, experiences, colours and challenges. Optimism and positivity in life will bring forth happiness and sustained growth. Music and dance for ages has been the way to enlighten life and induce growth with Faith, Trust, Spirituality and Care for others. One must enjoy every moment, every relationship , every day and be optimistic in life to truly celebrate Life.
Large number of Questions from amongst over 48 participants were asked by Prof. Dr. Junzo Watada (Waseda University, JAPAN & Petronas University, MALAYSIA); Dr. Poonam Sethi (Hindu College, University of Delhi); Dr. Yamini Agarwal (IIFBS, AKTU, INDIA) and many others.
Indian Institute of Finance has initiated the interactive IIF Webinar Series on “Essence of Life and Growth” with the prime objective to bring forth positivity of life based on the life experiences one has gained over 3-4 decades of personal life experiences, professional life, the nation, the economy and the world at large, having seen different colours of life based on ups and downs one has witnessed.