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Selected stories about Indian diaspora from our website www.theindianeye.com

MOHAN BHAGWAT

RSS chief to visit

US, Canada and UK

ashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
(RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rwill visit the United States,
Canada and the United Kingdom
from August 25, according to sources.
Dr Bhagwat is scheduled to un-
dertake the overseas visit at the in-
vitation of various local associations promotion, preservation, and advancement of Sanskrit language, literature, and
and organisations associated with the traditional knowledge systems in India. It operates under the Ministry of Edu-
Indian diaspora. cation, Government of India.
The visit comes at a significant
The honor ceremony took place at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham,
time as the RSS is observing its cen- New Delhi. The event was attended by Param Pujya Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna
tenary year. During his visit, Bhagwat Theertha Swamiji of the Pejavara Adhokshaja Matha in Udupi; Prof. Srinivasa
is expected to interact with members Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University; Prof. Sukanta Ku-
of the Indian diaspora and represen-
mar Senapati, Vice-Chancellor of Shree Somnath Sanskrit University; Prof. V.
tatives of local organisations. Narayanan; Prof. Omnath Bimli; Prof. Muralikrishna; Prof. Ganesh T. Pandit;
Further details regarding his itinerary and engagements are expected to be and other distinguished scholars.
announced subsequently. On this occasion, Param Pujya Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swami
In a post on social media platform X, RSS Prachar Pramukh Sunil Am- Maharaj, a revered saint of the Madhvacharya tradition, heartfeltly praised Dr.
bekar said, “Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) Sarsanghachalak (Chief) Bhadreshdas Swami’s philosophical brilliance and highlighted the true signifi-
Dr Mohan Bhagwat will be visiting the USA, Canada and the UK from 25th cance of the award.
Aug 2026 on the invitation from overseas local associations and organisations. Prof. Srinivasa Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University,
This coincides with the occasion of the ongoing Centenary year of RSS.” elaborated on the reason for conferring this honor, stating that Mahamaho-
Earlier, Bhagwat addressed the youth at the 15-year celebration of India’s padhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami’s contribution in firmly establishing the classical
International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) in Mumbai. framework of Akshar-Purushottam Darshan within the Sanskrit Prasthantrayi
Noting that protest is also a method to have consensus in a democracy, RSS tradition is particularly remarkable.
Chief Mohan Bhagwat said that any agitation should be aimed at improving the Expressing his sentiments, Prof. Sukanta Kumar Senapati, Vice-Chancellor
system and that Gen Z and Gen Alpha is more honest than the existing gen- of Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, shared that Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami has
eration and an honest appeal of patriotism and service works with them. The become a globally renowned scholar today owing to the grace and blessings of
RSS chief said the young generation has an approach different from the older his gurus, Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj.
generation and seek logic. Prof. V. Narayanan read the official citation (sanman-patra), which was re-
“As far as my experience about Gen Z goes, when we were their age, we ceived with warm applause from those in attendance.
were habitual of accepting whatever the elders said, we never questioned them. Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami dedicated the honor to Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Now, Gen Z and Gen Alpha questions, they want logical answers and love...In and to his gurus, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj and His Holiness Ma-
democracy, this is the method. They call it ‘debate’ in English, we call it ‘shas- hant Swami Maharaj.
trarth’ - there is no debate there but there are two sides there: ‘poorv’ and ‘ut- Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami is an internationally respect-
tar’. We look at all aspects and everyone has their own perspective, so a new ed, renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher. He holds multiple academic
dimension comes to light in every subject. So, we get so many opinions and distinctions, including an M.A., Ph.D., D.Litt., and an honorary Doctor of Sci-
counter-opinions, they together form total view of the truth. This should indeed ence (D.Sc.) from IIT Kharagpur.
happen,” he said.
MANISH SRIVASTAVA
DR. BHADRESHDAS SWAMI Professor Named Associate Dean at

CSU Honors B.A.P.S. Scholar with Michigan Tech

“Vedantavidya-Vishwaguru” ichigan Technological University’s College of Business has appointed

n August 9, 2026, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, conferred the Manish Srivastava as its new associate dean, effective July 1. Srivas-
nation’s highly distinguished title of “Vedantavidya-Vishwaguru” upon Mtava, a professor of strategic management and innovation and holder
OMahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami. This honor was awarded of the David and Marilyn Bernard Endowed Professorship in Business, brings
in recognition of Swamiji’s extraordinary contributions to the study, research, nearly two decades of experience at Michigan Tech to the leadership role.
and global promotion of Vedanta, Sanskrit literature, and the Indian knowledge In his new position, Srivastava will collaborate with College of Business
tradition. Central Sanskrit University is a premier institution dedicated to the Dean Sri Beldona on strategic initiatives and oversee graduate, certificate, and
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