Philosopher & bestselling Author Spoke to the Media at Delhi Airport.
New Delhi: Renowned philosopher and bestselling author Acharya Prashant returned to India on Sunday after presenting eloquently on Indian philosophy, Vedanta and Upanishads at renowned global forums like Oxford University, Cambridge University and the UK Parliament. A large crowd gathered at Indira Gandhi International Airport to greet him with the tricolor, welcome messages, and congratulatory letters.
Speaking to the media at the airport, Acharya Prashant said, “Western countries are understanding our country’s knowledge tradition and civilization, but our own people are moving away from it. We are least attentive to the knowledge that needs to be understood the most.” Acharya Prashant, founder of the Prashant Advait Foundation, said that India’s ancient knowledge tradition is not merely a religious or cultural heritage, but a profound philosophy that establishes a balance between human life, nature, and society. According to Acharya, the teachings contained in Vedanta, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita offer effective solutions to environmental crises, mental stress, social imbalance, and life’s struggles. He emphasized that solving the environmental crisis is not possible through mere technological measures; rather, a transformation in human thinking, lifestyle, and consciousness is essential. Acharya Prashant said that modern society often readily accepts traditions that are linked to entertainment, identity, or social convenience, while self-inquiry, self-realization, and the profound messages of the Upanishads are simply sidelined in the name of respect.
At Oxford, Cambridge, and the UK Parliament, Acharya Prashant presented Vedanta as a vibrant stream of knowledge that offers solutions to the challenges facing modern humanity. He said that after a camp in the NCR, he will return to London, where he will address several prestigious institutions, including the London School of Economics and King’s College London.
