Journey into Yogic Wisdom: Yoga Shastra Sangamam 2025 at Kanyakumari
- Diva
- 2025年6月3日
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//日本語下記
Journey into Yogic Wisdom: Yoga Shastra Sangamam 2025 at Kanyakumari
From February 28 to March 2, 2025, the sacred grounds of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, echoed with timeless wisdom as it hosted the 8th International Conference on Yoga – Yoga Shastra Sangamam. This extraordinary event, rooted in ancient philosophy and spiritual discipline, brought together scholars, teachers, and yoga practitioners from all across India and abroad.
Honoring the Spirit of Yoga & Bharat
We are happy to share that Varada Kulkarni-sensei, a dedicated yoga teacher and Team Leader at Patanjali Japan Foundation, recently presented her research paper at the 8th International Conference on Yoga – Yoga Shastra Sangamam 2025.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, whose words underscored the vital role of Yoga Shastra in guiding individuals towards deeper consciousness. The stage itself carried a powerful message: “Stop Not Till The Goal Is Reached,” — a clarion call from Swami Vivekananda that defined the mood and energy of the entire conference.
This prestigious conference brought together scholars, spiritual leaders, and yoga practitioners from around the world to explore deeper layers of yoga philosophy through classical texts and lived experiences. The 2025 theme focused on Yoga Vāsiṣṭha, one of the most profound texts of Advaita Vedanta.
Our Paper Contribution
Varada-sensei’s paper titled“Negation of material life in Yoga Vāsiṣṭha – An Analytical Study”explores the Vairāgya Prakaraṇa of Yoga Vāsiṣṭha and how dispassion (vairāgya) leads seekers toward self-realization and liberation.
📌 Keywords: Vairāgya, Yoga material life, dispassion, moksha, self-inquiry, Brahman, spiritual liberation
Her paper was selected for oral presentation, and she received a certificate of appreciation from the conference organizers — Vivekananda Kendra, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
🧾 View Certificate (Image below)
Experience and Reflections from the Conference
Here are some personal takeaways shared by Varada-sensei:
🌱 Understood where I currently stand and areas I need to grow in my yogic knowledge.
📘 Learned different interpretations of Yoga Vāsiṣṭha from various scholars.
🔥 A motivational moment: “You are an Asana teacher” – a comment by Swami Niranjan, which reignited her inner strength.
🧘♀️ Attended sessions on āsana, prāṇāyāma, and lectures from revered teachers like Swami Chidananda and Swami Narayanananda.
🙏 Participated in Havan, a sacred fire ritual, helping to burn away negativity and invite positivity.
🧭 Visited spiritually powerful sites such as Ramayana Darshan and Vivekananda Smarak.
🤝 Met many like-minded people, leading to wonderful new friendships and knowledge exchange.
🌺 Discovered the life and contributions of Eknath Ranade Ji, founder of Vivekananda Kendra.
Her presentation was not only an academic contribution but also a transformative personal experience rooted in sincerity and humility.
PJF at Yoga Shastra Sangamam: A Continuing Journey
In 2024, our founder Ashutosh Singh and Director Yumi Kashiwagi participated in the same conference, presenting a paper on dhyan bindu upnishad. This continuity reflects our commitment to blending ancient Indian wisdom with modern life — not just in practice, but in research, academic dialogue, and leadership training.
Event Highlights
The event was inaugurated by the Governor of Kerala, Hon'ble Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, and included participation from monks, scholars, and institutions deeply rooted in yogic and Vedic traditions.
🔗 Day 2
🔗 Day 3
The hall echoed with mantras, Sanskrit verses, deep lectures, and moments of silence — all in the pursuit of truth, wisdom, and moksha.
Gratitude and Looking Ahead
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Vivekananda Kendra organizing team for curating such a profound platform and allowing voices like ours to be heard.
With this, PJF continues to take forward its mission of living, practicing, and sharing authentic yoga knowledge — rooted in philosophy, uplifted by community, and guided by inner light.
🪔 Let the exploration of Yoga Wisdom continue…
If you'd like to collaborate with our research or know more about our programs, feel free to connect with us.
📩 Email: contact@patanjali.jp🌐 Website: www.patanjali.jp📞 Tel: 070-5566-5689
//日本語以下
ヨーガの智慧への旅
Yoga Shastra Sangamam 2025（ヨーガシャーストラ・サンガマム）カンニャークマリにて開催
2025年2月29日から3月3日、南インドの美しい地・カンニャークマリにあるヴィヴェーカーナンダ・ケーンドラにて、インド最大級の伝統ヨーガ学術会議 「第8回 Yoga Shastra Sangamam（ヨーガシャーストラ・サンガマム）」 が開催されました。
一般社団法人Patanjali Japan Foundation（PJF)からは、今年は ヴァラダ先生（Varada Kulkarni 先生） が現地にて参加し、「Yoga Vasistha における物質世界の否定 ― 分析的考察」という研究発表を行いました。
会議の概要
この会議は、天竺（インド）全土から集まったヨーガ指導者・研究者・哲学者たちが、ヨーガの真髄と実践を探究するために毎年開催されており、ヴィヴェーカーナンダ・ケーンドラが主催しています。
今年は アーサナの実践、プラーナーヤーマ、ヴェーダーンタ講話、ハヴァン（護摩）、瞑想、パネルディスカッション など、深く幅広いプログラムが4日間にわたって展開されました。
ヴァラダ先生の発表と学び
Varada Kulkarni 先生は、ヨーガヴァーシシュタという古典における物質否定の概念について、明快な分析と哲学的解釈を共有しました。
ヴァラダ先生の印象的な気づき：
自身の知識レベルと今後の課題を明確に理解できた
様々な視点から「ヨーガヴァーシシュタ」を深く捉えることができた
スワミ・ニランジャナンダ師の「あなたはアーサナの教師です」という言葉が励みになった
同じ志を持つ仲間とつながり、知識を共有できた
アーサナ・プラーナーヤーマの実践から新たな学びを得た
ハヴァンに参加し、ポジティブなエネルギーを受け取り、ネガティブを手放せた
ラーマーヤナ・ダルシャンやヴィヴェーカーナンダ記念堂など、美しい場所を訪れることができた
マハーラーシュトラ出身のエークナート・ラナーデー氏の貢献を知り、誇りを感じた
感謝の言葉
このような貴重な学びの場に、PJFの代表として参加できたことを光栄に思います。知識と霊性の融合を探求するこの場は、今後の日本のヨーガ発展にも大きな示唆を与えるものでした。
Diva
PR Officer
一般社団法人Patanjali Japan Foundation
Congratulations! Varada sensei 🎉 What a transformative experience! Delving into ancient wisdom at the Yoga Shastra Sangamam in Kanyakumari feels truly enriching and inspiring.
🌟 Congratulations! Varada sensei
You’ve taken a powerful step by joining the Yoga Event in India
Many Congratulations to Varada sensei for the great achievement. Representing Bharat in Japan, and vice versa! Its true people to people connect by the knowledge of Yoga!