The Department of Distance Education
Virtual academic unit under the aegis of Bhaktivedanta Institute, Kolkata.
Kolkata
Bhaktivedanta Institute, a non-profit organization with its registered office at Kolkata, India, has been spearheading the academic campaign towards a mature understanding of the reality through the integration of modern science, philosophy and spirituality (Vedanta).
Dr. Singh authored more than 30 publications as monographs, dialogues and books in the field of science-spirituality synthesis and its application for a holistic personality, organization and even society with optimal constitution of peace and prosperity enriching traits. Dr. Singh launched “Savijnanam – Scientific Exploration for Spiritual Paradigm” journal, which is distinctive in its theme with rich philosophical and academic inputs on the exuberant subject matter of science-spirituality.
Many other projects of Dr. T. D. Singh have rich academic flair and competence. He was also instrumental to launch “Tattvajijnasa” magazine for the upliftment of philosophical and spiritual foundation in the younger generation. Some of his other unique projects that foster science-spirituality synthesis include AISSQ (All India Students’ Conference on Science and Spiritual Quest) conference series, mobile academy providing glimpses of science-spirituality synthesis based on rigorous outreach.
Dr. Singh, the founding director of Bhaktivedanta Institute, had immense concern for the holistic development of the younger generation. He felt that, our younger generations are educated in the latest scientific and technological developments in various disciplines at numerous colleges and universities around the world, but need training in the spiritual foundation to make proper use of them. With this being the central theme, the vision of the Bhaktivedanta Institute is to promote a mature understanding of the reality. Accordingly, Dr. T. D. Singh (Founding Director, Bhaktivedanta Institute) and Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Founder Acharya, Bhaktivedanta Institute) desired to offer value-based science-spirituality related courses and academic programs. The virtual learning portal being developed by the Department of Distance Education of the Bhaktivedanta Institute functions towards the fulfilment of this vision of Dr. T. D. Singh.
Today, some of his sincere followers and well-wishers are continuing his legacy of science-spirituality synthesis in the form of an academic project and as the Distance Education Department of the Institute. Similar endeavours do exist in the institute to realize the relevance and uniqueness of science-spirituality synthesis of Dr. T. D. Singh for the betterment of humankind and promotion of peace, prosperity and selfless purpose. The writings of Dr. T. D. Singh (His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami) along with the world famous ‘Bhagavad Gita as it is’ constitute the core academic content being offered by the Bhaktivedanta Institute in the mentioned Certificate and Diploma programs.