Itanagar, Feb 1: Sarkaryavah, RSS, Dattatreya Hosabale while upholding ancient culture and traditions called for reviving them while emphasising on sustainable living.
“The ancient traditions are the only ones on earth to have recognized feminine divinity. Also, these traditions emphasise family values and sustainable living in common way of life. Reviving tradition, ecological knowledge and collaborative governance are very much required for shared sustainable prosperity. Sustainable development can be ensured only through sustainable consumption,” he said.
The RSS functionary was speaking at the valedictory function of the 8th Triennial International Conference and Gathering of Elders by International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) at Dibrugarh on January 31.
Hosabale, who has been a part of ICCS Conferences since 2003 from its first event, stated, "This movement of global indigenous ancient traditions is flourishing and spreading as far as its dimensions and coverage is concerned.” 
Highlighting on the theme of the conference, he said, it has the prominent term 'prosperity', he said, the question is how should prosperity be sustained for a long time. Prosperity should not happen at the cost of exploitation of Mother Earth.
“The planet provides for everyone sufficiently. Now, it is our responsibility to preserve this divinity. Spirituality is the soul of our culture and tradition. All culture have commonalities. The ancient traditions are the only ones on earth to have recognized feminine divinity. Also, these traditions emphasise family values and sustainable living in common way of life. Reviving tradition, ecological knowledge and collaborative governance are very much required for shared sustainable prosperity. Sustainable development can be ensured only through sustainable consumption. Complementarity is essential for sustainability. Prosperity has to be shared equitably. Earning and distribution have to be equitable,” Hosabale said.
Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein were also present at the function. 
The Valedictory ceremony started with a auspicious prayer by one Yezidi Elder, which meant, “Thanks to Mother Earth, Birds, Ocean, Sun, Moon, and Star beings that shine, the creator of things, the creator of life. Thanks to participants and organizers for the good thoughts and feelings that happened here. Thanks to our ancestors..”.  
Dr. Shashi Bala, President ICCS, Bharat chapter, felicitated the guests and other dignitaries on the dais. Diganta Das, International Coordinator of ICCS, gave a summary note of the conference. The conference was attended by 125 foreign delegates from more than 33 countries representing their ancient traditional wisdom. A picturesque public rally in Dibrugarh was held on January 28 with all these diverse traditions. The total number of delegates to the conference (Indian and foreign) was 400. 
Academic seminars, workshops and cultural programs with their faith demonstrations were organized during the conference. The leaders of Indigenous communities had an occasion to churn the future roadmap of their respective communities as well as the different activities ICCS. Continental conferences, regional conferences, get-togethers, etc. were planned. 
The Dibrugarh Declaration was read by a representative from the Yoruba tribe who lives in the United States.

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