The Spiritual Torch Bearer of Indian Culture : Dr Pranav Pandya
A close and direct disciple of Pandit Shriram Sharma Achaya, Dr. Pranav Pandya is renouned world over as a pioneer of scientific spirituality . As the Head of the Organization, he disseminated the message of Indian culture , in its true spirit, across the globe and established branches of Gayatri Pariwar in over 80 countries. Under his dynamic leadership the Dev Sanskriti University at Haridwar is establishing new milestones and reforming the face of modern education .
His Early Life
Dr. Pranav Pandya was born on auspicious day of Roop Chaturdashi (8th of November 1950) in Mumbai to Mr. Satyanarayan Pandya and Mrs. Saraswati Pandya. He obtained his education in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His father was a senior officer in judiciary services. His father is living in Shantikunj Ashram since his retirement whereas his mother is no more alive.
Dr. Pandya’s Education
Dr. Pranav Pandya completed his medical degree (MBBS) from MGM Medical College, Indore in year 1972. From the same institute he completed Doctor of Medicine in December 1975 and obtained a gold medal. In spite of being offered a lucrative offer from USA he preferred to provide his services within motherland India. During his life as a medical student he obtained extensive training in Neurology and Cardiology from renowned specialists in these fields.His articles have been published in various research papers. He took special interest in psychosomatic diseases.
Dr. Pandya’s Job
From June 1976 to September 1978 he served as superintendent in intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar & Bhopal divisions. After that he became member of Indian Medical Association. In year 1963 he came in contact with Shantikunj Ashram. From years 1969 to 1977 he participated in various activities of Gayatri Tapobhoomi, Mathura and Shantikunj Haridwar.
Resigned from his Job
In September 1978 he resigned from his service as a medical officer and permanently got settled in Haridwar. In the guidance of Pandit Shri Ram Sharma ‘Acharya’ he laid the foundation of a research institute called ‘Brahmvarchas Shodh Sansthan’ in June 1978 for the integration of Science and Spirituality. Since then he is the director of the research institute. In the modern laboratory of this institute scientific aspects of spiritualism are being studied. So far research work has been conducted on more than eighty thousand people who have visited Shantikunj Ashram. Institute is equipped with more than fifty thousand books on all important subjects.
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Life Events
1. A Gold Medalist in MD (Medicine), Dr.Pranav Pandya, qualified for US medical services in 1975. But inspired by his Guru seer-sage Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, he gave up the lucrative offer and stayed in India for altruistic cause. This was the beginning of a Guru-disciple relationship that asked for more sacrifice and penance before molding him into a global messenger of Indian culture.
2. He gave up his job with BHEL as the in-charge of ICU (Cardiology) and joined the Yug Nirman Mission at Shantikunj as the Director-Brahmvarchas Research Institutein 1978. Under the noble guidance of Acharyaji he laid the foundation of pioneering work in bringing Science and Spirituality together.
3. He is the Director & Head of All World Gayatri Pariwar, Director of Brahm Varchas Research Institute, Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidylaya, Editor of Akhand Jyoti magazine and President of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Sansthan.
4. He initiated path-breaking research studies on Ayurveda, Psychology, Yagyopathy and therapeutic benefits of Meditation and Pranayam was carried out. He carried out deep study and research in Indian Scriptures and co-authored many books on Scientific Spirituality during the years 1978 to 1990 in close proximity of acharya ji.
5. More significant phase of his life began in 1990 when Gurudev Pandit Shri Ram Sharma Acharya took Mahasamadhi. This time the world was waiting for his treatise on Scientific Spirituality in the light of Indian Culture. As the global head, he established branches of the ‘Gayatri Pariwar’ in 80 countries. In continuance of his efforts he has presented sceintific aspect of Indian culture to the Parliament of World’s Religions in 1993. He has addressed joint session of House of Lords and House of Commons in UK in February 1992.
6. As a global messenger of Gurudev Shri Ram Sharma Acharya ji’s vision of bright future Dr.Pranav Pandya inspired Youths and Talents all over India and abroad to take up the three-fold path of Sadhna (self discipline), Upasana (adoration & adoption of divine values) and Aradhana (selfless service). Under his dynamic leadership the Gayatri Pariwar fraternityhas blossomed into a world-wide organization with nearly 90 million followers.
7. As a futurist he is not only optimistic about a bright future for mankind but also has the courage of conviction to go any length to achieve his goals. His untiring efforts manifested into a unique University of Indian Culture. Established in the year 2002 through an ordinance by Uttarakhand Government and recognised by UGC, this university Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya is being developed on the lines of ancient Gurukuls of Nalanda & Takshshila.
8. Dr. Pranav Pandya is a shining example of a holisitic purposeful selfless life lived in the true Vedic spirit.
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Conferences, Workshops & Seminars attended by Dr. Pranav Pandya: –
Between 1990 and 2005 undertook extensive tours in India and abroad and organized large-scale programmes to disseminate knowledge about spiritual aspects of Indian culture on a scientific basis. Established branches of the Gayatri Pariwar abroad in USA, Canada, UK, Denmark, Norway, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, South Africa & Kenya etc.
Participated in conferences and delievered exclusive lectures at Cambridge University, Oxford University, Harvard University, University of California at Los Angeles and other Universities.
3. Addressed a joint session of the House of Lords and the House of Commons in London in February 1992.
4. In 1994, initiated Watershed Development Scheme, a scheme for harvesting rainwater. This scheme has been extended all over India. 5. Presented scientific aspects of Indian Culture to the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicage (USA) in 1993 and in Cape Town (Republic of South Africa) in 1999.
Accolades and Honours achieved by Dr. Pranav Pandya: –
Honoured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the world famous American space centre, in 1996 as a distinguished scientist and reformer for worldwide dissemination of Scientific aspects of indian Culture.
2. Conferred the ‘Gyan Bharati’ award in 1998 by ‘Prabhu Premi Sangh’ Ambala, Haryana, for distinguished services to the society.
3. Conferred the ‘Hindu of the Year’ 1999 award by FIA (Federation of Indian Association) for dissemination of Indian culture abroad.
4. Honoured with ‘Bhai Shri Hanuman Prasad Rashtraseva Samman’ by Bara Bazaar Library Organization of Kolkata in 2001, which carried a cash award of one lakh rupees along with a citation plaque. The whole amount of the award was donated to the Gujrat Earthquake relief fund.
5. He has been honoured with Life Time Achievement Award at the National Symposium on Science of Holistic Living by SEVAGRAM Vardha.
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