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Akshar-Purushottam Darshan at the World Congress of Philosophy 2024, Rome, Italy

1 Aug 2024 to 8 Aug 2024

Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami met with Professor Luca Scarantino, President of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies (FISP) and host of the 25th World Congress of Philosophy in Rome

Bhadreshdas Swami explained some of the salient features of classical Indian philosophy

Professor Scarantino listened attentively to a succinct overview of Akṣara-Puruṣottama Darśana

Professor Scarantino actively engaged in the philosophical discussion

During the discussion, Bhadreshdas Swami touched upon the enduring relevance of philosophy in contemporary society and the need for continued dialogue and exploration

Professor Scarantino was pleased to engage in the meaningful exchange of ideas and thoughts

Bhadreshdas Swami congratulated Professor Scarantino and the organising committee on the resounding success of the conference

Professor Noburu Notomi, President of the Philosophical Association of Japan (PAJ) and host of the next World Congress of Philosophy, was also present in the meeting

Bhadreshdas Swami reaffirmed his hope that all the participants of the conference would be inspired to continue their philosophical pursuits with renewed vigour

Professor Scarantino and Professor Notomi were pleased to engage in the scholarly dialogue

Professor Scarantino reiterated his belief in the importance of philosophy in addressing contemporary global challenges and fostering a deeper understanding of human existence

Professor Scarantino thanked Bhadreshdas Swami for participating in the conference and presenting Akṣara-Puruṣottama Darśana

Bhadreshdas Swami gifted a set of the ‘Swaminarayan-Bhashyam’ commentaries to President Scarantino

President Scarantino was honoured to have received the commentaries from the author himself, Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami

Professor Notomi continued the philosophical discussion with Bhadreshdas Swami

Professor Notomi was intrigued to learn more about the Akṣara-Puruṣottama school of thought and practice

Professor Notomi concluded the meeting by holding hands with Bhadreshdas Swami

Before departing, Professor Notomi offered a traditional Japanese gift to Bhadreshdas Swami, inviting him to the 26th World Congress of Philosophy to be held in Tokyo in 2028

Bhadreshdas Swami gifted several books to Professor Notomi, thanking him for the invitation

Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami with Professor Notomi and Professor Devarakonda