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Under the auspices of the Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Celebrations, Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad, in association with AARSH Research Institute, Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gandhinagar, organized a seminar on the topic ‘Fusing Creativity, Spirituality and Technology: From the life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’.
The seminar highlighted Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s unique service of imparting the ancient and profound knowledge of the Upanishads and other Indian shastras to the young generation through the medium of modern technology.
(MOREPIC2)(MOREPIC3)(MOREPIC4)The programme was chaired by Chancellor of the Gujarat Technological University, Prof. Navinbhai Sheth, an eminent educationist and administrator.
After the inaugural prayers and traditional lighting of the lamp, a video highlighting Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s exemplary planning, decision-making and foresight was shown.
(SUBHEAD)Kalpesh Bhai Bhatt, Assistant Professor in Asian Religions at the University of Mary Washington, highlighted how Pramukh Swami Maharaj made effective use of modern technology to infuse spirituality in the younger generations. It was Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s belief that technology, if used prudently, could be advantageous. He employed modern engineering sciences in the construction of the Swaminarayan Akshardhams in Gandhinagar and Delhi.
Other dignitaries present included Registrar of the Gujarat Technological University, Dr. K.N. Kher, and Sandeep Bhai Modi.
