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The 24th Universal Peace Conference occurred from October 20 to 22, 2024, in collaboration with the Mahavatar Babaji Meditation Centre Trust at the Mahavatar Babaji Meditation Centre in Palampur. The entire conference was streamed live online, allowing participants worldwide to join virtually. 

The Universal Peace Conference was more than just an event; it provided a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from individuals of diverse backgrounds and beliefs who shared their wisdom and experiences. This free and exclusive gathering fostered unity across various fields, including religion, yoga, spirituality, science, and technology, all to promote universal peace and prosperity. The conference envisioned a world of peace, unity, harmony, and brotherhood on Earth and beyond. Participants experienced the warmth and closeness of a family gathering, as past conferences have consistently brought people together in a profoundly fulfilling way.

UPC 2024 Day 1 Sessions

Inauguration

Integrative Health Solutions and Wellness Management

The Causes of Global Warming and Strategies for Correction

The Influence of Media and Art in Cultivating a Peaceful Mind

Cultivating Spiritual Insight in Today’s Youth Through Education

Special Guest Talk

Cultural Program

 

UPC 2024 Day 2 Sessions

Fostering Harmony: Ahimsa and Conscious Food Choices

Implications and Considerations of AI and Robotics

Preserving Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Harmonious Humanity

The Role of Nari and Yuva Shakti (Women and Youth Strength) in Shaping a Peaceful Humanity

Harmonisation of Spiritual Practices and Religions

Special Guest Talk

Cultural Program

Day 3: 22nd October 2024

Strategies for Overcoming Severe Mental Health Issues and Addictions

Sustainable Ecological Agriculture: Fostering Peace and Prosperity

The Psychology of War and Peace

Special Guest Talk

Celebration of UPC2024 Participants

Honoring Session

Cultural Program

Speakers Schedule

Day 1: Sunday, 20 October 2024

Time (IST) Session Speakers Video Gallery
10:00 – 11:00 am Inauguration Yogiraj Amarjyoti Babaji , Shakti Durga , Sunyogi Umasankar Watch Video
11:00 – 12:30 pm Integrative Health Solutions and Wellness Management Lakshmi Venkatachalam , Nicolas Xuan Vinter , Meenal Jaisswal , Dr Prabal Chakraborty Watch Video
02:00 – 03:30 pm The Causes of Global Warming and Strategies for Correction Prashant Bhatt , Shashanka Mouli , Ra Castaldo , Dr. Gopi Chand Watch Video
03:30 – 05:00 pm The Influence of Media and Art in Cultivating a Peaceful Mind Axel Johansson , Shashanka Mouli , Harshit Om Bhardwaj , Crystal C.C. Goh Watch Video
05:30 – 07:00 pm Cultivating Spiritual Insight in Today’s Youth Through Education Dr. Sujit Kumar Surroch , Smita Chatterjee , Marie-Ginette Lichère , Dr. Kamal Taori Watch Video
07:00 – 08:00 pm Special Guest Talk Sunyogi Umasankar Watch Video

Day 2: Monday, 21 October 2024

Time (IST) Session Speakers Video Gallery
10:00 – 11:30 am Fostering Harmony: Ahimsa and Conscious Food Choices Vipin Pathak , Akanksha Arya, Lakshmipriya , Meena Bindal Watch Video
11:30 – 01:00 pm Implications and Considerations of AI and Robotics Bhavana Gesota , Dr. Jim Lai , Cristiana Eltrayan Watch Video
02:30 – 04:00 pm Preserving Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Harmonious Humanity Dr. Neena Sharma , Dr. Kamal Taori , Dr. Gopi Chand, Dr. Amit Chawla Watch Video
04:00 – 05:30 pm The Role of Nari and Yuva Shakti (Women and Youth Strength) in Shaping a Peaceful Humanity Smita Chatterjee , Tiyasa Sardar , Julie Gerland , Reema Sonkar Watch Video
06:00 – 07:30 pm Harmonization of Spiritual Practices and Religions Shakti Durga , Vedananda Babaji , Dr. Anita Surroch Watch Video
07:30 – 08:30 pm Special Guest Talk Shakti Durga Watch Video

Day 3: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Time (IST) Session Speakers Video Gallery
10:00 – 11:30 am Strategies for Overcoming Severe Mental Health Issues and Addictions Silvia Straub , Prashant Bhatt , François Gerland , Dr Kiran Kiranmaye Jayaraman Watch Video
02:30 – 04:00 pm Sustainable Ecological Agriculture: Fostering Peace and Prosperity Dr Niranjan K. Verma , Nitin Ahuja Watch Video
04:00 – 05:30 pm The Psychology of War and Peace Prashant Bhatt , Amrendra Bhatt Watch Video
06:00 – 07:00 pm Special Guest Talk D. R. Kaarthikeyan , Prof. Dhruv Kumar Watch Video

Topic Abstracts

Day 1

1. Integrative Health Solutions and Wellness Management

This session explores blending modern medicine with ancient practices like Ayurveda and Naturopathy to treat the body, mind, and spirit. It focuses on managing wellness, reducing stress, and offering long-term preventive healthcare solutions for optimal well-being.

2. The Causes of Global Warming and Strategies for Correction

This talk examines the major contributors to global warming, such as fossil fuels and deforestation. Strategies to address this include shifting to renewable energy, reforestation, promoting sustainable behaviour, and stabilising temperatures.

3. The Influence of Media and Art in Cultivating a Peaceful Mind

This session explores how media and art can foster empathy and peace by promoting understanding. It highlights the role of responsible journalism and creative expression in healing societal divides and encouraging peace.

4. The Role of Nari and Yuva Shakti (Women and Youth Strength) in Shaping a Peaceful Humanity

This session celebrates women and youth as agents of peace. It discusses how empowering them in governance, activism, and social reform strengthens peaceful societies.

Day 2

1. Fostering Harmony: Ahimsa and Conscious Food Choices

This session highlights how plant-based diets and reducing food waste align with Ahimsa (non-violence). Speakers will discuss how conscious food choices foster sustainability, compassion, and personal well-being, deepening the connection between humans and nature.

2. Implications and Considerations of AI and Robotics

This session examines the impact of AI and robotics on society, the economy, and ethics. Discussions will focus on benefits like innovation and efficiency, and risks such as job displacement, privacy concerns, lethargy, and encouraging responsible use of these technologies.

3. Preserving Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for a Harmonious Humanity

Speakers emphasise the importance of biodiversity for human survival. Strategies for conservation, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use will be discussed, showing how a balanced ecosystem supports long-term peace and prosperity.

4. Cultivating Spiritual Insight in Today’s Youth Through Education

This session explores integrating spiritual education into formal and informal learning to foster empathy and mindfulness in youth. Practical methods for embedding spiritual teachings in schools and communities will be shared to cultivate future leaders.

Day 3

1. Harmonization of Spiritual Practices and Religions

This session highlights common principles across spiritual traditions that promote peace and unity. It will explore how interfaith dialogue and everyday practices can transcend religious divides and foster mutual respect.

2. Strategies for Overcoming Severe Mental Health Issues and Addictions

This session addresses mental health and addictions through a holistic approach, combining medical treatments, meditation, and community support. Experts will discuss destigmatising mental health and providing recovery strategies for those in need.

3. Sustainable Ecological Agriculture: Fostering Peace and Prosperity

Speakers discuss sustainable farming practices that protect the environment and support food security. Methods like organic farming will be explored to reduce hunger, get healthier food and promote peace.

4. The Psychology of War and Peace

This session explores the psychological factors driving conflict and war, offering insights from sociology and psychology. It will also discuss how empathy, emotional regulation, and nonviolent communication can cultivate lasting peace.

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Yogiraj Amarjyoti Babaji

Yogiraj Amarjyoti JI Babaji is a revered spiritual saint from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Renowned for his profound spiritual wisdom and mastery of yogic sciences, Babaji has dedicated his life to pursuing spiritual awakening and enlightenment. His teachings encompass a broad spectrum of spiritual practices. Babaji Maharaj is celebrated for his deep meditative states, ascetic lifestyle, and compassionate guidance, helping seekers worldwide discover their inner divinity.

In addition to his spiritual pursuits, Babaji is known for his commitment to humanitarian work, promoting peace, love, and harmony. His ashram in Palampur has become a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual growth and solace. Through his discourses, he continues to inspire countless individuals on their spiritual journeys, emphasizing the importance of self-realization and Cosmic Consciousness. Babaji Maharaj’s presence and teachings illuminate many, guiding them toward inner peace and spiritual fulfilment.

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Shakti Durga

Sacred musician, spiritual healer and teacher, former lawyer, Shakti Durga is the founder of Shanti Mission, a movement for peace incorporating various projects. She is a disciple of Yogiraj Amar Jyoti, founder of Maha Avatar Babaji Meditation Centre.

The Well Being Initiative is her Australian charity providing Lift meditation technique and prevention of burnout in partnership with health authorities for health workers. www.thewbi.org

Shanti Mission America focusses upon the Path of Ease and Grace, a 9 seminar series to provide spiritual, mental and emotional tools for the attainment of peace.  (website being updated)

She Co-founded the consciousness connection with her daughter Dr Gayatri Anderson PhD. www.theconsciousnessconnection.org

Her deep love is Ancient wisdom which gives vast access to peace tools.  She runs a mystery school for seekers of deep spiritual transformation incorporating Eastern and Western mysteries. She developed Ignite Your Spirit, a therapy based in a mix of transpersonal psychology and shamanic based healing techniques that brings profound peace and often seismic shifts in one’s state. Shakti Durga has trained thousands of healers and scores of spiritual teachers and has shared wisdom in China, UK, India, USA, Canada and Australia in how to embed our spirituality into everyday life so as to be a competent, grounded and empowered peace maker. www.shaktidurga.com

Shakti Durga and some of her team will be offering free healings for peace during our program. She is a mother of two adult children, author of 5 books, numerous meditation and chant CD’s and 3 sets of inspirational cards. She is part of the Shift Network faculty, USA. She is founder of the Harmony Centre, a spiritual centre near Sydney Australia. www.harmonycentre.com.au

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Sunyogi Umasankar

Country: India, West Bengal

Sunyogi Umasankar was born in 1967 in West Bengal, India. He developed an early interest in yoga, and by 1996, he mastered the practice of Sunyoga, a method for connecting to the divine supreme soul by establishing direct contact with the Sun. At age 5, Sunyogi got frustrated with all the misleading spiritual teachings he encountered and received a message from Mahavatar Babaji: “Build a national highway!”. Since then, his life has focused on sharing an effective spiritual path for humanity. Sunyogi has lived an extraordinary life. He spent over six years barefoot, walking across all the states of India with no possession, living long periods without any food, deriving all his sustenance directly from the Sun.

In 2009, he completed a two-year retreat high up among the snow peaks of the Himalayas, where he had the fortune to meet for the first time in person Mahavatar Babaji, the ageless saint from whom all the Wisdom of Yoga has its roots. Sunyogi returned to the world with more in-depth knowledge about Sunyoga and how it can be applied to heal oneself and the whole Universe. Between 2021-2024 Swamiji went on another retreat at Bhojbasa, above Gangotri. He has gathered more profound wisdom, which he is ready to share. The message is to create Peace, Prosperity, Wisdom, Good Health, unconditional Love and Enlightenment for a future of Universal Unity and Brotherhood.

More about Sunyogi

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Lakshmi Venkatachalam

Lakshmi Venkatachalam is a teacher of meditation and energy healing for over 30 years. Born and raised in Mumbai in a conventional South-Indian family, she was guided and nurtured by very spiritual and knowledgeable parents and grandparents. In 1994, she became one among India’s first Pranic healing trainers. She is a certified NLP master and trainer. Since 1997 she has been an independent personal growth trainer and energy healer. She conducts meditation classes and self-healing workshops.

Professional Journey
As a Linguist, ELT professional, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master and Trainer, Lakshmi has been successfully helping people improve the way they speak English for over 40 years. Equipped with a postgraduate degree in Applied Linguistics, several international certifications, and global exposure to English language training, she has diverse experience in training employees at several corporate houses and institutions. A polyglot, she has a strong command over English, Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil and can speak elementary French and Sanskrit. She has translated several yogic texts from vernacular to English and vice versa.

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Nicolas Xuan Vinter

Nicolas Xuan Vinter is a certified holistic medicine doctor, psychic medium, traditional healer, meditation teacher, and awarded film director. He grew up in a Vietnamese traditional healing lineage family with food, herbal, martial art, and acupressure therapies. He was a monk in the Himalayas between China and Tibet, where he treated and helped spiritual seekers and ill people. He also works with shamanic Inka healing originating in the Andes, Peru. He has a healing meditation center and communities in Sweden and teaches and treats at festivals, studios, and centers in Bali and Vietnam. His healing, festivals, nature projects, and awarding film and documentary productions include ecology, nature, awareness, women, children, handicap, and charity organizations in local and international communities.

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Meenal Jaisswal

Meenal Jaisswal, a Holistic Immunity Coach from India, is the Amazon bestselling author of “The Inner Immunity Compass.” Through her innovative program, EASES®, she empowers individuals by integrating the elemental powers of Ether, Air, Sun, Earth, and Sea. Meenal has guided over 90,000 people towards sustainable weight loss and a disease-free lifestyle, all without relying on gyms, supplements, or extreme diets.

Her journey underscores her commitment; she shed 23 kgs in just three months using EASES®, significantly improving her health. As a dedicated “talking Guinea pig,” Meenal continually refines her methods through personal experimentation. Her roles as a Reader, Writer, Speaker, Spiritual Seeker, and Practitioner converge in her holistic wellness philosophy, which bridges Ancient wisdom with Modern science, Intuition, and Technology (AMIT) to empower others on their health journeys.

Recognized with national and international awards, Meenal’s mission is to empower current and future generations to embrace holistic physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, preventing dis-EASES. Her work has enabled clients to achieve remarkable health transformations, overcoming lifestyle diseases and chronic illnesses like cancer. She finds joy in travelling, immersing herself in diverse cultures and cuisines with LOVE, and celebrating Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

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Dr Prabal Chakraborty

Dr Prabal Chakraborty has 17 years of industry experience and 9.5 years of teaching experience. He has worked for companies such as Specialty Ranbaxy Ltd Novartis. He has held positions that included Regional Manager of Gland Pharma Limited, Marketing Manager of the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, and Sr. Manager of Mission of Mercy Hospital and Research Centre. Dr. Prabal Chakraborty teaches Marketing and Healthcare Management. Before joining the New Delhi Institute of Management as an associate professor, he was associated with NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur, ICFAI University Tripura, and Budge Budge Institute of Technology.

He also provides consultancy to different organizations. His papers have been published in ABDC A, C, and Scopus-indexed journals and in edited book volumes such as chapters in Sage, Taylor, Francis, Emerald, and IGI Global. Additionally, he has presented papers at more than 30 International and National conferences.

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Prashant Bhatt

Country: India

Prashant Bhatt has a Graduate in Law and a Master’s in Business Administration in International Marketing. He is currently working with the Government of Uttar Pradesh State, one of the most populous states of India, in the Finance department as a financial advisor. As a spiritual practitioner, his journey started at the age of 14. Since then, the journey has continued. He has completed Level-4 of Sunyoga. He is also a level 3 teacher of Sunyoga. He successfully gives classes regularly in different places in India and has been guided by Sunyogi to spread the message of Universal Peace and Spiritual Politics. He has researched various fields and developed robust solutions for society, which he has been sharing with Sunyogi.

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Shashanka Mouli

Sashanka Mouli is an upcoming Indian Telugu film actor and stand-up comedian. He acted in over 30 movies and has done hundreds of stand-up shows in India and the US.

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Ra Castaldo

Raffaele-Antonio Castaldo, also known as Ra Castaldo or “Ra ji” comes from a long line of Hereditary mystics from Lake Nemi, Italy and throughout the Mediterranean known as the Tanarric mystics or the ” Benandanti, ” which means “goodwalkers”. Known as the ones who pass down and preserve the Stellar mysteries. Ra is a born intuitive and has been doing his own unique Solar Meditations using song and various other techniques and has spent over 30 years following the path of the knowledge he has absorbed from the light of the Universe and the Sun.  This has led him into everything from metalworking to songwriting and over 30 years of experiencing and researching the sacred writings of all cultures from the Vedas to the Hopi and even spending many years in advanced Solar Sciences and Plasma Physics. He has come to find many of the ancient sages of the past as well as Umasankar, the Sun Yogi of today, are actually revealing deep mysteries to humanity. Deep mysteries that only some of the most advanced sciences of today are just now starting to reveal. These mysteries contain vital information for our survival, that we need so we can once again live in harmony with nature and the Universe.  It is a pleasure and honor for him to be able to share his life experience and work with the Universal Peace Conference and has been a supporter and follower of Swami Ji Umasankar for over 10 years.

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Axel Johansson

Axel’s journey is as diverse as his background. Hailing from Sweden, he studied Biotechnology (Food & Health) at Chalmers University. Before finding his home in the Yoga practice, he had different jobs. After his studies, he worked as a professional poker player for ten years and has done part-time forestry work. This unique blend of experiences, from academia to professional poker and forestry, has shaped his journey and makes it all the more intriguing.

His journey took him to many countries, each contributing to his self-development. During these travels, he discovered Sunyoga, which has since become the focal point of his life. Axel’s dedication to the Sunyoga Organization (Universal Peace Centre) is unwavering. He is committed to its mission of spreading Universal Peace, Unity, and Brotherhood, which he actively supports. He is often seen travelling with Sunyogi, assisting in conducting the Sunyoga courses, and his leadership as the financial director of the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Universe-city inspires confidence.

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Harshit Om Bhardwaj

Harshit Om is a trained literary critic (University of Liverpool, UK). A published author ( Harpercollins India) and a publisher by profession. Presently building Tathaastu Bharat- a spiritual startup that aims to make Bharat’s wisdom accessible to all. A sadhak and seeker, Harshit has been initiated in the parampara of Om Swami’s lineage.

Crystal C.C. Goh

Country: United Kingdom and Malaysia

Crystal Goh, B.A.(Hons), MSc., is a certified hypnotherapist, evolutionary coach and speaker, FESIG founder and initiator. Crystal who currently lives in London, was a resource speaker (Mind-Mastery Coach, Mentor and Consultant for the CEOs) with Vistage.co.uk (The World’s Largest CEO Membership Organization) at TEC Asia. A qualified teacher, an entrepreneur, she was a WPP Group of companies’ PR Director and a Business Innovation Consultant to spiritual and health tourism projects, an interpretive master planner in generating, building and implementing visionary ideas. She developed her own spiritual 6-star spa resort project, the Aesculapian Sanctuary, a sustainable, alternative energy powered Spiritual Intelligence center. As a self-starter entrepreneur, she has set-up at least 5 companies whilst operating her own video/film production firm and a training facility in the past. As a passionate consciousness activist, she has founded and started a number of humanitarian and charitable initiatives, and has initiated fundraising campaigns and successfully raised money to help the underprivileged for >25 years.
Since young, she had learnt to meditate from Tibetan Lamas, Hindu yogis and spiritual gurus. A protege of The Father of Hypnosis, Dr. Gil Boyne and Gerald Kein since the early 90s, she pioneered in Hypnotism in Malaysia and was renowned there having taught self-hypnosis to thousands, she became a Mind-Mastery Coach for the CEOs, mentoring and coaching them on IQ, EQ, SQ in management.
Having resettled in the UK, she founded FESIG, the Free Energy Special Interest Group, in 2016 after initiating the True Vision of Peace. FESIG is a platform where Science meets Spirituality, to share ideas, knowledge, inform, update, discover, work together to develop and build futuristic technologies on alternative (free) energy, healing and human sustenance.

Crystal’s webpage 

FESIG webpage · FESIG Youtube channel · FESIG’s Facebook profile

Dr. Sujit Kumar Surroch

Dr. Sujit Kumar Surroch, born November 15, 1965, is a distinguished academic and administrator with over 28 years of experience in higher education. He currently serves as the Principal of WRS Govt. Post Graduate College Dehri, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Dr Surroch holds an extensive academic portfolio, including an MA, M.Phil., PhD in Sociology, and Political Science and Social Work degrees. He has authored 20 textbooks and published numerous research papers in prestigious journals. His administrative acumen is demonstrated through his roles as Registrar at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, and coordinator of various academic and administrative committees. A seasoned organizer, Dr. Surroch has convened multiple international and national conferences. His contributions to sports include being a certified international judge and gold medalist in Karate. Dr. Surroch’s diverse expertise spans teaching, administration, and sports, making him a versatile leader in the academic community.

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Smita Chatterjee

Smita Chatterjee, 49 years old, hails from Bardhaman, West Bengal, and recently served as the Universal Peace Centre president for three years. She is an entrepreneur in the education sector, working as an administrator and actively involved with nine different Institutions. Smita attended the National University, where she obtained a Master’s degree in history and education, and she is now studying to complete her Doctorate.

Smita’s professional journey is complemented by her deep love for books, particularly novels and spiritual texts. Her collection even includes letters from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Her spiritual journey began in childhood, influenced by her grandmother’s spirituality and her family’s devotion to Durga Ma. Over the years, she has been guided by several significant spiritual mentors. Her first major guide was Vibhabananda Maharaj in 2005. She later received Diksha from Shri 1008 Soham Babaji and learned Kriya Yoga from Subhas Chakraborty.

The most profound influence on her spiritual path has been Sunyogi Umashankar Ji, who entrusted her with the presidency of the Universal Peace Centre (2021-2024). His teachings have helped her discover her inner light and capabilities, which she now dedicates to serving the ashram and her community. Smita’s life combines professional dedication, spiritual depth, and community service.

 

 

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Marie-Ginette Lichère

Country: Canada and France

Marie-Ginette works as a psychotherapist, a coach, and a trainer. She has consulted and conducted seminars in Europe for more than 15 years on the innovative concept of psychobiology. Her work and modalities come from her desire to help people gain a better knowledge of their inner world, expand their consciousness, and increase their well-being while fulfilling their unique human and spiritual potential.

Guested as a member and representative of the Universal White Brotherhood, she will address the topics by sharing the thoughts of Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov. The Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov is a French philosopher and pedagogue of Bulgarian origin. His work addresses the many aspects of the Initiatic science. During his life, he gave more than 5000 improvised lectures. Many of them have been published by Prosveta and have been translated into more than 30 languages. His teaching is at the heart of a vast and profound philosophy that takes the sun as a model and gives essential keys to solving any problems of existence. It aims at broadening the consciousness of the human being by daily work to bring down the Spirit in him, to vivify, comfort, illuminate… not only for himself but collectively so that together we can make the earth a garden of paradise.

 

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Dr. Kamal Taori

Dr. Kamal Taori is a retired IAS officer who has served as the former Secretary to the Government of India and Vice Chancellor of Panchgavya Vidyapeeth in Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is the National Chairperson for the UNACC (United Nations Alliance of Civilizations) in India. An accomplished author, Dr. Taori has written sixty books focusing on themes of diversity and climate emergencies. His expertise extends to promoting diversity-based investment opportunities aimed at addressing climate challenges. As a trainer and motivator, he is associated with the International Institute for Holistic Research and Voluntary Action in Germany, serving as a Bharat partner. Dr. Taori’s multifaceted career reflects his commitment to public service, education, and sustainable development, making him a prominent figure in social change and environmental advocacy.

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(Life Coach & Holistic Trainer)

Vipin Pathak is a life coach and holistic trainer with over 20 years of expertise in human capability enhancement. As the Managing Partner of Exploring Brain, a unit of Inner Quest Edusys Pvt. Ltd., he specializes in brain development, life coaching, and modern holistic techniques. His unique approach integrates Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), energy healing, chakra balancing, and subconscious mind programming to help individuals unlock their full potential.

Vipin has successfully led numerous transformative programs focused on positive attitude cultivation, stress and anger management, and performance enhancement. His interactive and dynamic coaching style empowers participants to achieve measurable results and personal growth. He is passionate about helping individuals and organizations attain higher productivity, self-confidence, and mental well-being.

With a focus on unlocking life-changing insights, Vipin’s sessions cover a wide range of topics such as mindful parenting, habit management, mastering mind power, and creative visualization, designed to bring about lasting positive change.

Website: Exploring Brain

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Lakshmipriya

Lakshmipriya has diverse academic foundation and far-reaching global influence which set her apart. She holds a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, an M.B.A. in Human Resources, and an M.Sc. in Psychology, alongside a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Her intellectual curiosity spans Indian Knowledge Systems, Holistic Wellness, and Astrology, giving her a rare ability to blend modern science with ancient wisdom.

After more than a decade programming machines, Lakshmipriya answered a deeper calling to transform lives. Since 2006, she has been a catalyst for personal and professional growth, impacting students and executives across continents—from Canada to Japan, Malaysia to the USA. Her specialized expertise in performance amplification, leadership, stress management, and work-life balance has empowered countless individuals to unlock their highest potential.

Her career trajectory reflects her leadership acumen. Starting as a software expert at Zoho, she rapidly advanced to Team Lead at Wipro, and holded influential roles as CIO of New India Foundation, Strategist at HLP, Board Director at Shakti Foundation, and now Co-Founder of ‘Self to Self.’ Lakshmipriya’s unique fusion of technical prowess and psychological insight has redefined the paradigm of holistic human development, making her a visionary force in empowering individuals globally.

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Meena Bindal

Country: India

Meena prefers to share only what she has learned on Earth through self-realization. In her own words:
“Everything that belongs to me is temporary: my name, degrees, achievements. Or it is all to show to others. It means the world outside wants to know my temporary collocation on Earth. Not want to see who I am. My profile, what can it be? Which takes me away from who I am. It takes me away from my co-travellers because I have a specific collection.
If I look at my certificates and degrees, they say I am not learning.
Only I can say here: I am a student learning when my lesson here ends. I am no longer here. Only the wisdom and self-realization – this is what I am sharing.”

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Dr. Jim Lai

Senior Executive Director & Advisory Practice Leader
Grant Thornton Consulting

Dr. Jim Lai serves as the Senior Executive Director and Advisory Practice Leader at Grant Thornton Consulting, where he leads initiatives in strategic advisory and management consulting. With a wealth of experience spanning multiple industries, Dr. Lai is a trusted advisor to clients seeking innovative solutions to complex business challenges. His work focuses on guiding organisations through transformation, optimising operational efficiencies, and fostering sustainable growth in a rapidly changing global market.

Throughout his career, Dr. Lai has demonstrated a deep commitment to creating positive social and economic impacts. His expertise extends to areas such as corporate restructuring, deals, and business turnarounds, making him a vital thought leader in the consulting space. He is recognized for his ability to bridge cultural and corporate divides, fostering collaboration and peace through practical, strategic actions.

Dr. Lai holds several professional qualifications and is frequently consulted for his insights on the intersection of business, innovation, and societal well-being.

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Cristiana Eltrayan

“Life transformations come from integrating our spiritual side and our souls’ choices into the social plane.”

Cristiana Eltrayan works as a therapist, international holistic speaker, and author. She often travels to open and maintain energy portals along the planet. Her workshops and classes have as a central theme energetic nourishment, the Taoist emotional intelligence, and pranic methods of healing and recalibration, converging to the consciousness of unity. She combines ancient knowledge with modern scientific discoveries to create a complete picture of the unlimited nature of human potential.

She has created several projects, including the Pranic Consciousness Summit, the Pranic Festival in Romania, the Pranic Festival in India, the Pranic Consciousness Process, the Energy in Harmony holistic educational program for children in schools, and more than 14 charity and ecology campaigns called It’s Better with Love. She is a board member of the Global Pyramid Societies Movement, an organization teaching meditation worldwide, with 22000 pyramids built for meditation all across the globe.

After pursuing and achieving professional success in management, she has oriented herself towards the self-balancing and spiritual development field, which she has studied and practised for years with Yoga, qi-gong, and other biofield practices meant to make us a purer channel for The Divine.

Cristiana Eltrayan is also a Peace Ambassador at The Embassy of Peace, an international NGO created to help those interested enjoy personal and spiritual development programs through her workshops and video programs.

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Dr. Neena Sharma

Dr. Neena Sharma is an esteemed Associate Professor of Zoology at SCVB Govt. College, Palampur, with over 27 years of dedicated teaching experience. A specialist in entomology, she earned her PhD and M.Phil. from HP University, Shimla, where her research focused on the biological and behavioural studies of predatory wasps and the defensive behaviours of honey bees. Her commitment to education is reflected in her dynamic teaching methods and her mentorship of M.Phil. students, guiding them to successful research outcomes.

Dr. Sharma has made significant contributions to the field of entomology, authoring three research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. She has also served as an examiner for M.Phil. theses at various universities, ensuring academic excellence. An active participant in numerous international and national conferences, Dr. Sharma has presented her research and engaged in interdisciplinary discussions with experts worldwide.

In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Sharma has played a pivotal role in organizing international conferences and workshops, facilitating the exchange of cutting-edge research and fostering academic collaboration. Her commitment to professional development and leadership in academic settings has made her a respected figure in her field.

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Tiyasa Sardar

Tiyasa is 24 years old and lives in Serampore, Hooghly. She participated in the Basic Level Sunyoga Course in April 2021 and the Acupressure Class in March 2021. Since then, she has practised acupressure on herself, and thanks to it, she has cured some problems. Now, she gives free service to others and practices acupressure on four patients.
Tiyasa loves reading storybooks and is an author who writes poems and stories. She also gives free service and helps anyone in need.

Julie Gerland

Country: France

Following a profound enlightenment experience at 16, Julie has spent her life empowering people to access their deep, authentic Selves. On discovering the Teachings of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov at 22, she dedicated her life to changing the global paradigm on the life-long impact of early prenatal development. Her advocacy at the United Nations culminated in this change through the groundbreaking document Nurturing Care: A Framework for Early Childhood Development. She is an inspiring visionary, thought leader, pioneer, teacher, international lecturer and advocate. Julie has received several international awards, an honorary doctorate, appeared in the media, TEDx, co-authored three award-winning celebrity anthologies and published her own Amazon best-seller expert anthology, Womb To Thrive: The Missing Keys to Heal Yourself, Your Family and the Planet. Julie and her husband, François, are creating the global movement Birthing The New Humanity and BirthTheChange® programmes.

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Reema Sonkar

I am the founder and director of two start-up companies working in the domain of Finance & recycling. I have rich experience growing funds, developing customer bases, and handling diverse leadership functions. I am a Growth-oriented leader with high-quality standards and an exemplary track record of cultivating talent teams. I am skilled at establishing strategic partnerships to generate essential business opportunities. I have clarity of purpose, honesty in action & fearlessness in my thoughts. I wish to create a sustainable, happy world.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemasonkarminters/

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Vedananda Babaji

Sri Vedananda Saraswathi Ji, also known as Vedananda Babaji, is a revered spiritual leader whose teachings and actions are deeply rooted in love, peace, and service to humanity. Born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, Babaji’s spiritual journey began early, inspired by his devout mother. Over the years, he has undertaken a three-fold mission aimed at the welfare of society, encompassing spiritual literature, fire rituals, and charity.

Through the Aksharayagna initiative, Babaji has been sharing his wisdom for over 20 years via the Telugu monthly magazine “OM SAIRAM,” reaching devotees nationwide. His literary contributions include several books on life management and spiritual philosophy, with his most notable work, “KAILASH – In Quest of the Self,” being translated into five languages and highly praised for its profound insights into the mystical Himalayas.

Babaji also conducts Agnikarya, or fire rituals, to promote global peace and prosperity. Annadanam, a tradition of feeding the poor, reflects his deep commitment to the Datta tradition’s emphasis on compassion. Additionally, he has constructed several temples in the Himalayas, inspired by divine visions, to further spiritual upliftment.

His message of unconditional love is spread through *Satsanga Yagna*, where Babaji has led over 5,000 satsangs and spiritual gatherings across India. His tireless efforts inspire and transform lives as he guides people to lead peaceful, contented lives while addressing their karmic responsibilities.

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Dr. Anita Surroch

Dr Anita Surroch, born on January 26, 1968, is an esteemed Associate Professor of Sociology at the Government Post Graduate College Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. With a rich academic background that includes an M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. in Sociology, a Master of Social Work, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga, Dr. Surroch has been a dedicated educator since 1999. She has co-authored 20 textbooks and presented 78 research papers at international and national conferences, including prestigious venues like the University of Manchester and Stockholm, Sweden. Her scholarly contributions include 15 papers published in UGC-approved, peer-reviewed international journals.

As an active member of the Indian Sociological Society, the North West Indian Sociological Association, and the Sociological Society of Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Surroch is deeply engaged in the academic community. Her travels to countries such as the United Kingdom, Italy, and Sweden have further broadened her perspectives. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Dr. Surroch is a prominent figure in sociology, contributing significantly to academic and social discourse.

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Silvia Straub

Born in 1967, Silvia Straub is a dedicated psychotherapist and educator specialising in integrating psychotherapy and spirituality. With over 30 years of experience in various therapeutic methods, including deep psychological therapy and systemic counselling, she has amassed more than 10,000 hours of meditation practice. Her participation has profoundly influenced Silvia’s journey in a spiritual 12-step program and daily Vipassana meditation for over two decades.

She trains future therapists as a certified psychotherapist and lecturer, sharing her extensive knowledge and insights. Her holistic approach combines traditional therapeutic tools with authentic spiritual practices, fostering inner peace and growth in her clients. Silvia has also worked in psychosomatic clinics, supporting individuals’ healing journeys.

In addition to her therapeutic practice, she has served as a hospice coordinator, leading caregiver training and supervision groups. Silvia’s work is rooted in unconditional positive regard, helping individuals navigate their growth processes and discover new solutions for their challenges.

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François Gerland

Country: France

François Gerland has spent his life pursuing the mysteries of an enlarged state of consciousness where accessing the subconscious and superconscious are harnessed to achieve his ideal of universal brotherhood as taught by his spiritual Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov. He has helped countless people heal trauma, transform their lives and find empowerment and has trained professionals to do the same. His sense of humour is his special ingredient as he weaves his magic through a professional career as a commercial pilot, global advocate, pioneer and leader in creating a thriving human family and planet from even before conception. François and his wife, Julie, are co-creators of the global movement Birthing The New Humanity and the BirthTheChange® programmes. His work has earned him an honorary doctorate in Holistic Medicine.

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Dr Kiran Jayaraman

Dr Kiran Jayaraman is a seasoned Medical Doctor for the last 30 years, a Consultant Emergency Physician currently employed in a University Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and a Certified and Registered Energy Medicine & Naturopathy practitioner. She is a certified professional trainer for acute life support programmes such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Trauma Life Support. Dr.Kiran has successfully coordinated numerous mass blood donation drives, First Aid, CPR training for the public as well as multiple humanitarian medical aid to flood victims in the country in the past.
Dr Kiran has the knowledge, skills and competency in both Allopathy as well as Traditional Medicine that enables her to integrate and complement both fields in a safe and effective manner. She uses a combination of non-invasive methods to provide holistic healing that has produced remarkable results for many of her patients. Dr Kiran is also a dedicated practitioner of Vipassana Meditation for 25 years, Chakra Meditation and Sun Meditation, disciplines that align with her holistic approach to health and wellness. She has also received basic training in Pranic healing and Reiki in the past and continues to pursue her passion in integrating modern medicine with traditional medicine.

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Gavyasiddhacharya Doctor Niranjan K. Verma

Born on June 1, 1968, Niranjan K. Verma, known as Gavyasiddhacharya Doctor, pioneered promoting Panchgavya—a traditional Indian medical system utilising cow-derived products. He envisioned transforming Bharatiya gaushalas into autonomous entities, establishing Panchgavya as a recognised medical therapy in 2011. Verma’s journey began as an editor for Pallava Times before shifting his focus to organic farming and Gosewa in 2000. As the founder of Panchgavya Vidyapeetham and the Panchgavya Doctor’s Association, he has been instrumental in training over 6,000 Panchgavya experts. His initiatives include creating Panchgavya medical centres and promoting ancient agricultural practices. A recipient of advanced degrees in Ayurveda and Panchgavya, Verma is dedicated to reviving India’s traditional medical systems and working to train lakhs of Gavyasiddh by 2030. He can be reached at gomaata@gmail.com.

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Nitin Ahuja

Country: India

Nitin was born in 1981 in Haryana, India. He received his B.E. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering from MDU Rohtak, Haryana, in 2002 and then completed his Master’s in Technology in Instrumentation Engineering from NIT, Kurukshetra, in 2004. After that, he joined a college as a lecturer. Next, he worked for different companies as an Automation Engineer. His work profile was Software Developer for Testing Machines. He was more diverted toward Spiritual Life during his last 7-8 years. He aims to know the Science of Spirituality – the Mother of All Sciences in this Universe. As a scientist, he wishes to serve the whole world. He has been associated with one spiritual group called “PanchKosh Yogic Science” since 2016 and is trying to learn the science of the 5 Bodies related to ourselves. As Nitin says, that course refined his angle of vision a lot. In 2017, he did a Master’s Diploma in “Panchgavya Therapy.” In that course, he has learned the importance of the Indian Breed Desi Cow (with A2 Milk) and its five products (cow’s dung, urine, milk, curd, and ghee), applicable in our daily Life, and their usefulness in purifying our inner self. He met Swamiji Sunyogi Umasankar during that course and started practising “Sunyoga” in 2017. Like a coin, science also has two faces – theory and practice. Now, by combining theory and practice, from all these spiritual practices, he tries to fill his missing inside in every aspect and help others.

D. R. Kaarthikeyan

D. R. Kaarthikeyan, hails from a small agricultural village called Devarayapuram in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India. He was born in 1939 and pursued a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Agriculture from Annamalai University and a Bachelor of Law degree from Madras Law College. He subsequently enrolled as an Advocate in the Bar Council of Madras. His distinguished career in the Indian Police Service includes serving as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Director General of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Kaarthikeyan is best known for leading the Special Investigation Team that investigated the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. His extensive career also saw him holding roles such as the Chief of Intelligence and Security in Karnataka, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force, and a diplomat in the Indian Embassy in Moscow. He authored the bestseller “Triumph of Truth – Rajiv Gandhi Assassination” and has been honoured with the Padma Shri, Police Medal, and President’s Medal for Distinguished Services for his exemplary service to the nation.

He serves as the President of the Foundation for Peace, Harmony, and Good Governance and remains active in various educational and interfaith initiatives. He has also been a visiting professor at several prestigious institutions, continuing to influence and inspire through his vast experience and commitment to public service.

Prof. Dhruv Kumar

Prof. Dhruv Kumar began his spiritual journey in 1965 at the young age of 16, embarking on an inner search for deeper truths. For five years, he lived as a monk in Ananda Marga, but finding no answers, he pursued higher education, eventually earning post-graduate and M.Phil degrees in English. His quest for spiritual fulfillment continued throughout his student years, during which he practiced Vipassana meditation intensively.

From 1977 to July 2006, Prof. Kumar served as a professor, a period during which he explored various religious organizations and delved deeply into the teachings and techniques of Osho. His exploration of spiritual paths led him to a profound realization: the awakening and vertical ascent of kundalini energy, coiled at the base of the spine, is essential to fully uncover the mind’s emotions, desires, and impulses. Without this, a person cannot truly connect with the Absolute.

Prof. Kumar’s life has been dedicated to both education and his ongoing spiritual exploration, striving to merge intellectual knowledge with inner awakening.

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