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Avula Parthasarathy, popularly known as Swamiji (born 8 June 1927), is an Indian philosopher and exponent of Vedanta, one of the ancient philosophies of India. He translates the subtle philosophical themes into a practical technique of living. He has multiple degrees in literature, science and law, and completed a postgraduate degree in international law from London University. Renouncing a shipping business early in life, he has dedicated his life to study, research and propagation of Vedanta. His writings, discourses and seminars have featured in international press and television media. Business, sport and film celebrities regularly seek his counsel.
Vedanta
Vedanta is derived from two words, veda knowledge and anta end. Vedanta means the culmination of knowledge. It presents eternal principles of life and living, equips one with the strength of intellect to meet challenges and live a life of action and peace. Above all, its philosophy leads one to the ultimate goal of Self-Realisation.
Lifetime
At 94 years, Swamiji follows a daily schedule of yoga and jogging. He is also an accomplished sportsman, regularly winning most-valuable player awards for his Academy cricket team.
In over five decades of service, Swamiji's contribution has been the translation of subtle philosophical themes into practical techniques of living. An exercise that has reduced stress and increased productivity among human beings.
His personality and lifetime effort has been profiled in books prescribed for students in India:
101 Great Indians who have made India proud in the last century.
101 Great Indian Saints (portrayed on the front cover).
101 Great Indian Authors and Poets.
The Mind of the Guru, foreworded by the Dalai Lama.
Books
Swamiji has written twelve books, including three best sellers. The Complete Works of Swami Parthasarathy was released in 2012 as a single book. It contains all of Swamiji's publications:
The Fall of the Human Intellect
The Holocaust of Attachment
Governing Business & Relationships
Select English Poems
Vedanta Treatise: The Eternities
Bhaja Govindam
Atmabodha
Bhagavad Gita
Choice Upanishads
The Symbolism of Hindu Gods and Rituals
Thesis on God
Citations Tributes Quotes
Vedanta Academy
In 1988, he founded the Vedanta Academy which runs continual three-year residential courses to disseminate Vedanta to students from India and abroad.
The Vedanta Academy offers three year full-time residential courses for students regardless of race or religion. They are taught a range of texts on Vedanta philosophy which includes select works from English literature and poetry as well. The academy's educational system is focused on the development of the human intellect and not merely providing intelligence on a subject. The medium of instruction is English with a module in Sanskrit language. On completion graduates are awarded a diploma in Vedanta philosophy.
Corporate guru
Swamiji's lifetime research has formulated Self-management courses for corporations worldwide. He has been acclaimed as one of the leading corporate gurus for international institutions such as the Young Entrepreneurs' Organisation, Young Presidents' Organisation, World Presidents' Organisation, World Economic Forum and distinguished business schools.
= Self-management
=After decades of research, Swami Parthasarathy has developed practical techniques of Self-Management that increase productivity, reduce stress and develop the essential components of leadership.
His teachings develop the clarity in thinking needed to
Reduce stress in everyday living
Increase productivity at work
Maintain harmony in relationships
Master the technique of living
= Speeches
=He has spoken to
The Festival of Thinkers as a keynote speaker alongside sixteen Nobel laureates
The Aspen Ideas Festival, also as a keynote
The Young Presidents' Organization
The World Presidents' Organization
The World Economic Forum
Harvard
Wharton
NASA
Microsoft
Ford
Indian cricket team
Press coverage
Swami Parthasarathy has been featured in print and electronic media worldwide including
Time
The New Yorker
BusinessWeek
CNBC
The Sunday Times
New York Post
The Times of India
References
External links
Vedanta Academy
Vedanta Elearning Course
"Applying Swami Parthasarathy's Vedanta to Boardrooms". Forbes India. (February 20, 2013).
"Swami, How They Love Ya". Time. (October 18, 2007).