Swami Parthasarathy, of the Vedanta Cultural foundation, is a foremost thinker of our time. In this once-off public lecture, he will present the eternal principles of life and living that provide clarity of purpose and peace of mind.
Thinking is a technique, a skill that can be learnt and practiced, just as you would learn a sport or musical instrument. Come and learn the technique to build a strong intellect, to overcome the ‘herd instinct’ and guide your life towards material well being and personal fulfillment.
Swami Parthasarathy is a remarkable 84 year old philosopher from India with astounding wisdom. His presentations are both systematic and spontaneous, combining clarity and humour to unfold a deeper understanding of life.A key note speaker at the Festival of Thinkers alongside sixteen Nobel laureates, Swami Parthasarathy has been acclaimed by THE NEW YORK POST, as the ‘Go Getters Guru’.
His exceptional 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, as one of the prominent philosophers of our times.
Ram’s (James Swarts) comment: Yes, he is a guru brother. We both had the same guru, Swami Chinmayanda. He is a big shot in the Vedanta world. Has a big Vedanta school in India, hobnobs with the great and the good. He is a good guy. An aristocrat for sure, but a good guy.
Event Date: 04 August 2011 (Thursday)
Event Time: 19:00 to 20:15
Location : Wits University FNB Auditorium 101, FNB Building, West Campus, Johannesburg
Admission is free. No booking required.
