Arya Samaj of South Africa
WORLD VEDIC CONFERENCE
29, 30 November, 1 December 2013
CALL FOR PAPERS
from VEDIC SCHOLARS or any person interested in promoting VEDIC CULTURE
The World Vedic Conference is an annual gathering of Vedic scholars and delegates, from around the world to reflect on the eternal wisdom of the Vedic heritage when discussing the challenges in modern society and seeking solutions using the Vedas as a reference point.
Theme: VISHWA MEÑ VEDA” - The Universal Message of the Vedas
Topics for Discussion / Thematic Tracks
1. Exploring the Vedas for Hindu Unity
2. Gender violence, Identity and moral degeneration – new directions through the lens of the Vedas
3. Re-positioning social justice in the context of the Vedas
4. The Vedas and issues relating to the end of life
5. Vedic mantras – alternate paradigms
6. Science in the Vedas
7. International Arya Samaj programmes
IMPORTANT DATES | |
Call for abstracts/presentations | 29 July 2013 |
Final date for abstract/presentation submission | 31 August 2013 |
Notification of abstract/presentation acceptance | 16 September 2013 |
Final date for conference registration for presenters and other delegates | 30 September 2013 |
Note: Prof. Usha Desai President Arya Samaj South Africa would appreciate participation by Vedic scholars, treating these dates as extended and submit their abstracts/papers AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Scholars may contact
Abstracts of not more than 200 words are invited for an oral presentation.
Each presentation will be of 15 minutes duration. Question time will follow at the end of every four Presentations. Presentations should be in Power-Point format.
Please forward abstracts to rambilassb@gmail.com
Successful abstracts will be published in the Conference book of abstracts.
Conference Fees | |
South African Delegates | R 200.00 |
Foreign Delegates | Free |