Dr Ashok Yende, Professor and Head
Department of Law, University of Mumbai
I feel delighted to write foreword message to a book on The Veracity of Truth, written by Dr Jagannath Patnaik, the vice-chancellor of Kalinga University. There is acute scarcity of living role models like Dr Jagannaath B Patnaaik. He is widely acclaimed as the Bhishma Pitamah of state politics, with a rare combination of a scholar, journalist, litterateur, a wily and successful politician, erudite Sanskrit scholar, visionary and moreover a great human being.
The work of author is original and is an outcome of own experiences. The author has enlightened us about his contribution in politics, commitment to the nation, his spiritual powers, his life and journey and his admiration to the cause of society. The autobiography of such great persons has always been a source of inspiration and motivation for generations to come, and explored many insights of which we are ignorant. This will enlighten common people to overcome their problems and struggles in life. The name “Jagannaath” meaning “Lord of the Universe” itself indicates deep feeling of spirituality and reverence.
The book will help common people to explore their hidden talents and potential. Vice Chancellor Dr Patnaaik deserves to be congratulated for this commendable work, produced after intensive research and presented with honest expression, serious purpose and in a simple and lucid language.
I am sure that the book will prove to be great a intellectual asset, life-changing experience, and will open the eyes of young generation to see the truth.
