The recent Global Energy Parliament 2023, hosted by His Holiness Jagadguru Swami Isa and His Excellency, Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, West Bengal, was stupendously memorable in every way.
It was heart-warming to see my GEP family again (since 2010) and meet new GEP members. I experienced Kolkata, India’s first capital during the British occupation, the magnificent historical Raj Bhavan, the Indian museum, the largest museum in Asia, and the Victoria Memorial. It was well worth the grueling 25-hour journey.
While at the GEP, I had two inspiring meetings with Governor Dr. Bose and his wife, First Lady Lakshmi. We discussed the current work the Governor is doing, his love for the people and Indian culture, today’s challenges, the GEP and the Education for Total Consciousness program, and visions.
The Prime Minister and West Bengal are fortunate to have a Governor with such a high consciousness, immense wisdom and knowledge, cultural understanding, and the ability to communicate, resolve problems, and improve living standards. It is no wonder he is so highly respected and much loved.
I also met with Prof. Rajeswari, Director at the Centre for Research and Development for the NVKSD College of Education’s International Seminar on Excellence in Education, in Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Rajeswari invited me to send a recorded speech for their Seminar on 15-16 December. Below is what I relayed in my recorded speech.
The Vision, Mission, Values, and Objectives of the NVKSD College of Education are impressive. They are very similar to those of South Seas University, where I am the CEO. Thus, we have a lot in common. We are uniquely different from other institutes of higher learning because of these valuable attributes.
I am also impressed that part of this school’s Mission is to preserve Indian culture, which is unlike any other and goes back thousands of years.
Culture should always be valued and protected along with the knowledge and wisdom of the elders, including women. At the same time, we need to learn from other cultures and respect their differences.
When confronted with AI and new technology, balance it with culture, knowledge of the elders and farmers, the Laws of Nature, and humanity.
Most of us care about our environment, freedoms, health and well-being, humanity, and future generations. We want to learn and be the best we can be.