Swaminarayan Tradition’s Vedic Heritage and Philosophical Distinctiveness Highlighted at 52nd All India Oriental Conference in Haridwar
Scholars and saints deliberate on the original Shri Swaminarayan Sampradaya’s Sanatan Vedic traditions, spiritual practices and philosophical contributions
Haridwar: The rich historical legacy, Sanatan Vedic traditions, philosophical foundations and distinctive spiritual contributions of the original Shri Swaminarayan Sampradaya were highlighted at a special academic session during the 52nd All India Oriental Conference, organised jointly by Patanjali University, Haridwar, and Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, under the banner of the Bharatiya Vidvat Parishad (BVP).
The session was held with the blessings of 1008 Param Pujya Acharya Shri Rakeshprasadji Maharaj, spiritual head of the Shri Laxminarayan Dev Gadi Peeth, Vadtal. It was presided over by Swami Shri Madhavpriyadasji, President of SGVP, with the inspiring presence of the session coordinator, learned Shastri Swami Dr Santvallabhdasji, Chairman of Vadtal Shri Swaminarayan Temple.
Several eminent saints, Sanskrit scholars and academicians attended the session, including Shastri Swami Shri Harivallabhdasji of Haridwar, Swami Hariomprakashdasji, Director of Vadtal Pathshala, Professor Srinivasa Varakhedi, Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, Professor A. S. R. Aravamudan of LBS University, Professor Y. S. Ramesh, former Director of CSU Jaipur, Professor Ambikadatta Shastri, Professor Sukanta Senapati, former Vice-Chancellor of SSSU, Veraval, Professor Narendra Pandya, Vice-Chancellor of SSSU, Veraval, and B. V. Rampriya, President of Darshanam Sanskrit Sansthan, along with several other saints and scholars.
The session began with an introduction to its theme by renowned literary figure and scholar Dr Balwantbhai Jani. Subsequently, eminent scholars and saints associated with the Sampradaya, including Shastri Bhanuprakashdasji of Porbandar, Shastri Yogeshwardasji of Sardhar and Shastri Swaroopdasji of Rajkot Gurukul, delivered scholarly presentations on various spiritual, philosophical and scriptural dimensions of Sanatan Dharma and the original Shri Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
The speakers elaborated on Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan’s significant contribution to the preservation and advancement of the Sanatan Vedic tradition. They also discussed the Sampradaya’s distinctive form of worship, philosophical principles, scriptural heritage and saintly culture, highlighting its place within the broader framework of India’s enduring spiritual and intellectual traditions.
The proceedings of the session were conducted by Sachin Sharma.
The grand 52nd conference was organised under the guidance and inspiration of Yog Rishi Param Pujya Swami Ramdevji Maharaj and Shraddheya Acharya Balkrishnaji.
