An Enlightened Journey of Science, Spirituality & Global Peace at MIT World Peace University, Pune.

Rooted in the timeless teachings of Philosopher Saints Shree Dnyaneshwara, Shree Tukaram, and Swami Vivekananda, the 30th Endowment Lecture Series 2025 - organised under the prestigious UNESCO Chair Programme for the “Culture of Peace”—successfully concluded at MIT World Peace University, Pune.

The inaugural ceremony was illuminated by the presence of Hon’ble Padma Shri Dr. Pramod Kale, Former Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre & Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, and India’s Resident Representative at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. He was accompanied by Hon’ble Dr. C. K. Bhardwaj, noted author, researcher, and spiritual scientist. Their insights set a powerful foundation for a week dedicated to understanding peace through knowledge, culture, and human consciousness.

Event Highlights

Six transformative days of discourses on peace, spirituality, scientific inquiry, culture, interfaith harmony, and technological progress

Daily Yoga Sessions fostering mental clarity, physical wellbeing, and inner balance

20+ Esteemed Speakers representing science, governance, spirituality, arts, academia, and industry

Key Daily Sessions

Day 2 :

• Session 1 : मी, माझे हट्ट आणि मनःशांती
• Session 2 : Inner Engineering through 'Amritam Gamaya' - March Towards Immortality
• Session 3 : Modern Life & Spirituality

Day 3 :

• Session 1: Idea Generation for outstanding Research
• Session 2: संत शिरोमणी ज्ञानेश्वर माउली ते विश्वधर्मी मानवतातीर्थ भवन : 'एक उत्तुंग ध्येयाची भरारी
• Session 3: भीष्म पितामह – धर्म, कर्तव्य और विश्वशांति का आदर्श
• Session 4: Medicines 25, Roots in Traditional Knowledge and Peace

Day 4 :

• Session 1 : Life Transformation Centre — A Noble Initiative of MIT-WPU
• Session 2 : विश्वधर्मी मानवतातीर्थ भवन निर्मिती : 'एक आव्हान'
• Session 3 : गीत के सुर, शांति की ओर
• Session 4 : Atmanirbharta in Defence Technologies — A Step Towards Vishwaguru Bharat

Day 5 :

• Session 1: संत साहित्य आणि राष्ट्रीय एकात्मता
• Session 2: मन करा रे प्रसन्न
• Session 3: जनसेवा मे विश्वशांती

Day 6 :

• Session 1 : OM to Quantum Computing - A Pathway for World Peace

Valedictory Ceremony

The concluding session was blessed by Revered Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad, Founder President of MIT-WPU and UNESCO Chair for Human Rights, Democracy, and Peace. He delivered a visionary address and was honoured for his exceptional leadership in nurturing the Endowment Lecture Series for 29 enriching years, building a legacy grounded in peace, wisdom, and human upliftment.

The event was graced by eminent dignitaries at Valedictory session:

Chief Guest : Hon'ble Shri. Vishwas Patil; Elected President, 99th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, Acclaimed Marathi novelist & playwright | Author of Panipat, Sambhaji, Mahanayak

Chairman : Hon'ble Shri. Vivek Sawant, Chief Mentor, MKCL, Chief Architect of India’s 1st supercomputers – PARAM, Pune

The event was enriched by the presence of Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Managing Trustee & Executive President, MIT-WPU Pune; Dr. R. M. Chitnis, Vice-Chancellor, MIT-WPU Pune; and Dr. Milind Pande, Pro Vice-Chancellor, MIT-WPU Pune.

A significant milestone of the event was the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence for Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge System, symbolising MIT-WPU Pune’s dedication to advancing India’s cultural and intellectual heritage through interdisciplinary education.

The 30th Endowment Lecture Series continues to serve as a beacon that unites scientific discovery with spiritual understanding—nurturing generations committed to fostering peace, compassion, and global unity.