Pranav PandyaDr. Pranav Pandya [(Gold Medalist in Medicine (MD)], qualified from U.S. Medical Services in 1975. But, inspired by his Guru seer-sage Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, he gave up the lucrative offer and stayed in India for altruistic cause. He gave up is job with BHEL as the in-charge of ICU (Cardiology) and joined the Yug Nirman Mission at Shantikunj as the Director, Brahmavarchas Research Institute in 1978. He initiated path-breaking research studies on Ayurveda, Psychology, Yagyopathy and therapeutic benefits of Meditation and Pranayam was carried out. He carried out deep study and research in Indian Scriptures and coauthored many books on scientific spirituality in close proximity of Acharyaji. As the global head, he established branches of the Gayatri Pariwar in 80 countries. In continuance of his efforts he has presented scientific aspect of Indian Culture to the Parliament of Worlds' Religions in 1993. He has addressed joint session of House of Lords and House of Commons in UK in February 1992. His untiring efforts manifested into a unique University of Indian Culture. Established in the year 2002 through an ordinance by Uttaranachal Government and recognized by UGC, this University, the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyala, is being developed on the lines of ancient Gurukulas of Nalanda and Taxila. Dr. Pranav Pandya is a shining example of a Holistic Purposeful selfless life lived in the true Vedic spirit. He has attended /organized number of conferences/workshops and seminars in India and abroad. He has also received number of prestigious national and international awards. " Read More Read Less