This meeting aims to present the Three Spiritual Pillars for humanity’s progress, known in the Indo-Vedic tradition as Varna-Ashrama-Dharma: an evolved system of socio-spiritual organization and education that represents a viable solution for successfully addressing the challenges of contemporary society.
The topics that will be covered, leaving time for audience questions, are:
- Reflections on the current structural crisis and the need for a profound socio-ethical-cultural renewal.
- Identity crisis of the individual: homologation, loss of values, liquidity of relationships.
- A brief overview of the theoretical foundations of the Varna-Ashrama-Dharma socio-spiritual system and how they can be reconciled with contemporary society.
- Overcoming prejudices about the "caste system": the concept of guna and karma.
- The higher purpose of existence: human and spiritual realization with respect for creatures and creation, and the development of the relationship of Love with God.
- Questions and answers.
Dr. Chinmay Pandya
Dr. Chinmay Pandya currently serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya. He holds multiple roles, extending his contributions far beyond academia. He serves as the Editor of "Dev Sanskriti," an international interdisciplinary journal addressing a broad spectrum of Indian intellectual interests. As the Vice President of the Indian Yoga Association, he leads efforts to analyze and advance the scientific and philosophical understanding of yoga, meditation, and stress management in contemporary contexts. Additionally, he is Chairperson of the International Festival of Yoga, Culture, and Spirituality. Dr. Pandya also serves on the Governing Body of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), and is a member of the Advisory Council of the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), and of the prestigious National Cultural Fund (NCF) of the Indian Ministry of Culture.
Ph.D. Marco Ferrini
Prof. Marco Ferrini is a spiritual guide, philosopher, and the founder of the Institute of Indo-Vedic Studies—Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta. He has given over 3,000 live talks, seminars, and training events.
He is the author of over a thousand publications, including audio, videos, and books, which re-propose the philosophical, psychological, and spiritual thought of the millenary Bhakti Yoga Tradition in a dialogue between East and West.
In his works, he addresses the major themes of personal growth related to the individual, family dynamics, relationships, nutrition, and bio-psycho-spiritual well-being.
He offers practical tools to rediscover one's inherent potential, overcome life's crises and difficulties, evolve, and make decisions with greater self-awareness. In 2012, Marco Ferrini was awarded the academic title Honoris Causa of Ph.D. Doctor in Philosophy by Dev Sanskriti University. The President of India and the Chancellor of the University jointly presented Marco Ferrini with the gold medal and honorary certificate.
