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“Science and spirituality may take different paths, but both seek the same truth\u2014one that asks us not to control, but to surrender; not to grasp, but to understand with humility.”<\/p>\n

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) Hosts 6th International Saiva Siddhanta Conference Celebrating Tamil Spiritual Heritage<\/p>\n

Chennai and Kattankulathur, May 3, 2025: The 6th International Saiva Siddhanta Conference, jointly organized by the venerable Dharmapuram Adheenam and the Tamil Perayam of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), was inaugurated today at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur. The conference has drawn a distinguished gathering of scholars, spiritual leaders, students, and international delegates in a vibrant confluence of Saiva thought and Tamil spiritual heritage.<\/p>\n

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This year’s conference stands out for its depth of scholarly engagement and cultural significance. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of Hon\u2019ble Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare & Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India and Hon\u2019ble Shri R.N. Ravi, Governor of Tamil Nadu, thereby underscoring the national importance of the gathering.<\/p>\n

Also gracing the occasion were revered spiritual leaders including His Holiness Sri-La-Sri Kayilai Masilamani Desika Gnanasambandha Paramacharya Swamigal (27th Guru Mahasannidhanam, Dharmapuram Adheenam), His Holiness Sri-La-Sri Harihara Gnanasambanda Desika Paramacharya Swamigal (293rd Gurumagasannidanam, Madurai Adheenam), and His Holiness Kundrakudi Ponnambala Adigalar (46th Gurumagasannidanam, Kundrakudi Thiruvannamalai Adheenam), whose presence bestowed spiritual significance and traditional depth to the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cScience and spirituality may take different paths, but both seek the same truth\u2014one that asks us not to control, but to surrender; not to grasp, but to understand with humility.” \u2013 Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST.<\/p>\n

“Religion, at its core, is about being good and doing good\u2014values that align closely with the spirit of science, inquiry, and service. Through initiatives like language preservation, interfaith respect, and global academic exchange, SRM stands as a bridge between tradition and innovation.” \u2013 Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRM Group of Institutions<\/p>\n

\u201cThe objective of this International Shaiva Conference is to promote and practice the divine thoughts of the four Saiva tenets \u2014 Pati, Pasu, P\u0101sam, and Maya. More than 300 research articles are being presented in 12 sessions, and 75 books are being released. Fourteen countries have participated, continuing a tradition started in 1984. This conference is a sacred offering of knowledge and unity, blessed by the presence of Aadheenam heads from Kumbakonam, Madurai, and others.\u201d-His Holiness the 27th Guru Mahasannidhanam of Dharmapuram Adheenam, Sri-la-Sri Kayilai Masilamani Desika Gnanasambandha Paramacharya Swamigal,<\/p>\n

\u201cSaiva Siddhanta is not merely a religious philosophy\u2014it is a profound civilizational force that defines the sacred relationship between the soul, the Divine, and the world. Rooted in devotion, virtue, and the quest for liberation through divine grace, it has deeply shaped Tamil identity and spiritual heritage. Today, as we witness great strides in medical science, there is a meaningful synergy emerging between science, humanity, and religion\u2014each complementing the other in the service of life and higher truth.\u201d- Hon\u2019ble Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare & Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India<\/p>\n

“Saiva Siddhanta should be included in philosophy courses, and texts like the Tirumurai must be recognized as the pinnacle of Tamil literature. Sadly, these treasures are being gradually erased through neglect or ideological bias. Universities must act to preserve and promote them. Saiva Siddhanta should be expanded to a larger canvas and nurtured. Conferences like this stimulate intellectual growth, leading to renewed cultural insight. I commend the organizers and scholars, and encourage more such initiatives from our academic and spiritual communities.”-Hon\u2019ble Shri R.N. Ravi, Governor of Tamil Nadu, thereby underscoring the national importance of the gathering.<\/p>\n

As part of the inaugural celebrations, the World Peace Run, which took place yesterday, spread the message of joy, love, and harmony. The torch relay, featuring 100 athletes, was flagged off from Chengalpattu by Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Nitin M. Nagarkar and Tamil Perayam President Dr. Karunagarasan. The athletes carried the flame to SRMIST, where it was received by Founder Chancellor Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar and the 27th Guru Mahasannidhanam of Dharmapuram Adheenam. The Peace Flame was jointly lit by Dr. Paarivendhar and the Guru.<\/p>\n

On the same day, the SRM Trauma and Emergency Care and the SRM Institute of Cardiac Sciences were officially inaugurated by Hon\u2019ble Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, in the presence of Hon\u2019ble Shri R.N. Ravi, Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar (Founder Chancellor, SRMIST), Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu (Pro-Chancellor, Administration), and Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan (Pro-Chancellor, Academic), marking another milestone in SRMIST\u2019s commitment to world-class healthcare.<\/p>\n

A landmark highlight of the conference is the release of 300 scholarly publications, each shedding new light on the profound spiritual and literary traditions rooted in Saiva Siddhanta. Eminent academics from India and abroad are presenting groundbreaking papers that explore the philosophical, theological, and cultural dimensions of the tradition.<\/p>\n

The event re-affirms the enduring relevance of Saiva Siddhanta in contemporary discourse and its deep connection to Tamil identity, spirituality, and intellectual heritage.<\/p>\n

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“Science and spirituality may take different paths, but both seek the same truth\u2014one that asks us not to control, but to surrender; not to grasp, but to understand with humility.” SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) Hosts 6th International Saiva Siddhanta Conference Celebrating Tamil Spiritual Heritage Chennai and Kattankulathur, May 3, 2025: The 6th […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":26823,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,29,10,13,25,30,38,11,27,15,17,34,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-classifieds","category-corporate","category-education","category-entertainment","category-finance","category-legal","category-new-hopes","category-news","category-politics","category-spiritual","category-technology","category-value-added-services"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26822"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26825,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26822\/revisions\/26825"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/26823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=26822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=26822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}