Bhaktisvarupa Damodar Swami
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Bhaktisvarupa Damodar Swami (1937-2006), born Dr. T.D. Singh Ph.D., is the Director of the Bhaktivedanta Institute which promotes the study of the relationship between science and vedanta. He has organized international conferences on science & religion, and his focus is on the science of love of God, spiritual understanding & compassion.
[edit] Early life
Born in Manipur, India, in 1937, Bhaktisvarupa Damodar Swami overcame great hardship to eventually study at the University in California where he received a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Since then he has been involved in dialogues with scientists and religious leaders such as the Dalai Lama in the quest for a scientific understanding of the world through the vedantic paradigm.
[edit] Science
He organised the first ever World Conference for Synthesis of Science and Religion, where thousands of religious leaders and scientists gathered. His interest in science and spirituality has led to the setting up of a university in Manipur based on the scientific relevance of Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta in the welfare of humanity in the modern world.
[edit] Disciples
- Atma Nivedanam Maharaj - based in London
- Govinda Charan Prabhu - Sydney
- Sukananda Prabhu - Sydney
- Rangarani Devi Dasi - Iran
- Padmalochan Dasa - USA & Italy
- Lilavati Devi Dasi - USA
- Saunaka Muni Dasa - USA
- Manjari Devi Dasi - USA
- Sravanananda Dasa - USA
- NamaSankirtan Dasa - INDIA
- Brajgopal Dasa - INDIA
