In an era of environmental degradation and social challenges, pursuing ecological harmony and social responsibility has become crucial for sustainable living. This talk by Radhanath Swami will explore the vital connection between ecological balance and social welfare. Drawing from his extensive experience and transformative leadership in developing the UNEP-recognized, multi-award-winning Govardhan Ecovillage in Maharashtra, India, he will demonstrate how integrating traditional wisdom with innovative technological practices fosters sustainable communities. Radhanath Swami will discuss the Ecovillage’s profound impact on local communities, highlighting educational initiatives and humanitarian projects that promote self-sufficiency and well-being. The talk will cover success stories and practical insights from various national and international projects guided by Radhanath Swami that advocate for sustainable living. Overall, actionable strategies for building resilient and thriving communities worldwide, inspiring global efforts toward ecological harmony and social responsibility, will be shared.
Radhanath Swami is a prominent spiritual leader, author, community-builder, activist, teacher, and humanitarian. His Holiness Radhanath Swami has been a monk in the Bhakti tradition for over 50 years. Radhanath Swami founded the Govardhan Eco Village (GEV) at Wada, Maharashtra. Under his leadership, GEV has received various awards/honors from numerous national/international organizations like UNESCO, UNEP, etc. Radhanath Swami has also guided a number of acclaimed social action projects, including Midday Meals, which daily serves more than 260,000 plates of sanctified vegetarian food to the children of the slums of Mumbai. He has been invited for talks at various national/international organizations like NASDAQ, Harvard University, MIT, Cambridge University, Princeton University, UK parliament, EY, BBC, Ford, etc.
He has also worked to establish missionary hospitals and eye camps, schools and ashrams, an orphanage, and a number of emergency relief programs throughout India. Radhanath Swami has carefully nurtured many cultural communities both in India and around the world for more than four decades. Radhanath Swami has captured his journey hitch-hiking across Europe & Asia to spiritual India in his best-selling autobiography, “The Journey Home.” Many of his key teachings, based within the Bhakti tradition, are found within his New York Times best-selling sequel, “The Journey Within.” Radhanath Swami regularly travels throughout India, Europe, and North America, sharing the teachings of Bhakti-yoga to form a stable community and promote sustainability.