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SESSION EXCERPTS
SESSION VIII - 4 OCT 2019
Nature of Mind, Matter, Spirit and Consciousness and the methods of Meditation like Yoga, Vipassana, Pranayam, Namaz, Prayer, Chanting etc. to develop positive thinking and mindset(Young Saints)

Swami Nikhileshwarananda

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The Swami spoke about how the ultimate aim of life, that is peace, is being subsumed by the material desires of the world. Students are told to look out for their practical requirements and not their spiritual ones. Universal happiness and universal brotherhood are the requirements of the age we find ourselves in. He further stressed on the unity of the message all religions wish to inculcate among its followers. He recited a poem written by the last Mughal emperor which supported his point of view.

Prof Rajesh Bhutkar

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The speaker spoke about spirituality and the soul in the context of his field of excellence which is quantum mechanics. He drew parallels from quantum theory to Advaita philosophy as mentioned by Sant Tukaram. He postulated that meditation is necessary for the soul like science is necessary for the mind

Sayed Salman Chisty

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The learned Syed started by explaining the practicality utility of orthodoxy and dogma as evinced by ritual incantations, ritual ablutions and ritual practices followed by people. He spoke about the greatness of India in the context of always understanding spirituality to be no less than science and fomenting birth of them. He spoke of the oneness of all religions.

Devi Vaibhavshree

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The learned scholar trued to elaborate upon the concept of perfect enunciation from a scientific perspective.  She explained what meditation does for the body and the soul and defined the aspects of meditation and spirituality in a simple yet elegant manner. She also touched upon certain ecological issues as well, specifically the use of plastic which she considers a great evil.

Swami Abhishek Brahmachari

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The learned swami firmly believes that the solutions to life cannot be found in science or politics but only in religion and spirituality. He believes that to understand and be at peace with life one needs to follow a religion or a guru or even yourself, but always to realise that science is merely a tool, an instrument and nothing more.

Dr Deepak Ranade

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The doctor explained the utility of meditation from the point of medicine. The doctor quoted multiple examples when patients responded very efficiently to meditation. He also explained how quantum physics ensures that there is no hard reality and this in turn helps understand the purpose of meditation and spiritual upliftment.

Dr Meeran C Borwankar

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The speaker spoke of how her religion, which can be construed to be public service as a police officer, and how it is influenced by the soul. She spoke of instances when she had to order firing and simultaneously request the injured to come forward so they can be treated as well as recuing minors forced in prostitution is akin to meditation for her and it fulfilled her immensely.

Dr Hansa Yogendra

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The learned speaker spoke of the benefits of yoga and how yoga is akin to duty since it aids people interact with each other and aids in calming down their soul, something which is essential for community living. She elaborated on these principles via 5 duties that one much imbibe. The mind and the soul needs training and that training can be provided to it by yoga.

Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi

Wednesday

9.30 am to 11.00 am

The speaker spoke eloquently of the beauty and significance of the world peace dome. Then he spoke about how Namaaz, in any format and any religion is excellent as it means bowing before a power greater than you. He further states that all religions claim that there is but one god and the strife occurs when people believe that their religion and god is the better one. He spoke that all religion is a pursuit of humanity and nothing more and that message should never be compromised. We are all one and so is god, there are many ways to reach that power and that is all right.

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