"Science and Spirituality for the Modern Age" by Swami Nikhileshwaranandaji Maharaj

Speaker: Swami Nikhileshwaranandaji Maharaj, Adhyaksha, Shri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot, Gujarat
Topic: Science and Spirituality for the Modern Age
Date: Saturday, 15th June 2024
Time: 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Venue: Golden Jubilee Hall, ECE Dept, Gulmohar Marg, IISc.
About the Speaker:
Swami Nikhileshwarananda, the head of Shri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Rajkot, is a prominent monk of the Ramakrishna Order. With an academic background in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, he joined the Ramakrishna Order in 1976. Swamiji has made significant contributions to rural and tribal development, notably guiding the ‘Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra’ project in Ranchi. As the head of the Porbandar center, he led earthquake rehabilitation efforts, constructing 37 school buildings and three colonies, and established the Vivekananda Institute of Values Education & Culture, inaugurated by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. At the Vadodara center, he transformed 'Dilaram Bungalow' into a memorial for Swami Vivekananda. Renowned for his extensive tours, Swamiji has delivered lectures at prestigious universities, including Dhaka University, Tufts University, and Harvard University, and conducted training programs for major companies like Reliance Ltd. and Tata Chemicals Ltd. He has addressed inter-faith and international conferences, including the Parliament of World’s Religions in Salt Lake City and Toronto. His publications, such as ‘Happiness and Peace in Everyday Life’ and ‘Teacher as a Torch Bearer of Change,’ along with over 2000 speeches on TH-cam, highlight his dedication to spreading the universal message of Vedanta.