Dr Shankar Vasudeo Abhyankar, President of Aditya Pratishthan, is a distinguished scholar, educator, and cultural ambassador. With multiple postgraduate degrees, including M.A. in Sanskrit and English, and a Ph.D. on Swami Vivekananda's educational philosophy, he has received numerous accolades, such as two D. Litt. degrees and prestigious awards like the 'Jeevan Sadhana Gaurav Award' from Savitribai Phule Pune University and the 'Nanaji Deshmukh National Award' from the Madhya Pradesh Government. His literary and philosophical contributions span decades, including authorship of 70 books, University-level textbooks, and the unparalleled five-volume Encyclopaedia of Devotion in three languages.
A celebrated orator and cultural advocate, Dr. Abhyankar has delivered over 10,000 lectures across India and internationally, with notable appearances at conventions in the USA, UK, UAE, and Australia. His remarkable achievements include presenting a paper at an international seminar in Spain and being a key resource person at numerous national and state-level seminars. He is also a lyricist for the iconic ballet Janata Raja on Shivaji Maharaj and has contributed to encyclopedias and various spiritual media programs.
Dr. Abhyankar has been honored for his lifelong dedication to Indian culture with awards like the 'Surya Ratna' and the 'Samarth Ramdas Swami Award.' His creative endeavors include producing over 1,500 slide shows, authoring texts like Geetasagar and Pathway of Devotion, and commentaries on Indian epics like the Valmiki Ramayan. As the founder of Aditya Pratishthan and Vaishwik Sant Vidya Peeth, he continues to inspire global audiences with the message of peace and humanity through Indian culture and philosophy.
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