{"id":115184,"date":"2025-03-29T08:44:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=115184"},"modified":"2025-03-29T08:44:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:44:44","slug":"quest-sa%e1%b9%81vada-podcast-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=115184","title":{"rendered":"QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da Podcast News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<html lang=\"en\"><br \/>\n<head><br \/>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"><br \/>\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"><br \/>\n    <title>QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da Podcast News<\/title><\/p>\n<style>\n        body {\n            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n            line-height: 1.6;\n            max-width: 800px;\n            margin: 0 auto;\n            padding: 20px;\n        }\n        h1, h2, h3 {\n            color: #333;\n        }\n        .highlight {\n            background-color: #ffffcc;\n        }\n        .underline {\n            text-decoration: underline;\n        }\n        a {\n            color: #0066cc;\n            text-decoration: none;\n        }\n        a:hover {\n            text-decoration: underline;\n        }\n        .contributors {\n            margin-top: 30px;\n        }\n        .contributors ul {\n            list-style-type: none;\n            padding-left: 0;\n        }\n        .contributors li {\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<p><\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da Podcast News<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\">1. What is the podcast?<\/h2>\n<p>\n            The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.issdelhi.org\/\" class=\"underline\">Institute of Science and Spirituality (ISS)<\/a> presents the <a href=\"https:\/\/issdelhi.org\/podcast\" class=\"underline\">QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da Podcast<\/a>: <strong>Q<\/strong>uestioning the <strong>U<\/strong>niverse with <strong>E<\/strong>xploratory <strong>S<\/strong>cience and Spiritual <strong>T<\/strong>hought, which planned to dive deep into the realms of knowledge, curiosity, and critical thinking. The QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da podcast aims to engage in the interface of science and spirituality, bringing together experts, scientists, thinkers, and visionaries to explore the profound questions that shape our reality.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n            ISS is the scientific research wing of ISKCON Delhi, India. In December 2022, the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Division of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, recognized it as the IKS Research Center. ISS is comprised of well-established scientists and scholars across the world. Since its inception in 2011, ISS India has organized several international conferences, offered various courses, and engaged in cutting-edge research on Indian philosophy, perception, meditation, reincarnation, and near-death experience, focusing on Srimad Bhagavatam-centric worldviews.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n            The uniqueness of the <a href=\"https:\/\/issdelhi.org\/podcast\" class=\"underline\">QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da<\/a> Podcast is that seasoned professionals from academia and industry are conducting it. To know more, watch the promo video here: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XsHyI3Ag_fY\" class=\"underline\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/XsHyI3Ag_fY<\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\">2. How can the listeners of this podcast benefit?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"highlight\">\n            The <strong>QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da<\/strong> podcast helps listeners see how science and spirituality can work together to explain the universe more completely. It sparks curiosity by challenging common ideas and encouraging deeper thinking about life&#8217;s biggest mysteries. Experts from different fields, like scientists and spiritual thinkers, simplify complex topics, making them easy to understand and interesting. The podcast also promotes critical thinking by combining logic and self-reflection to explore deep questions related to the Indian Knowledge System. Lastly, it helps listeners grow personally by offering insightful wisdom that can be applied to everyday experiences for a more meaningful and purposeful life.\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\">3. What are your future plans?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"highlight\">\n            The <em>QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da<\/em> podcast embarks on a critical yet tradition-rooted exploration of life, the universe, and consciousness. We will delve into the origins of life and the cosmos, critically examine the limitations of the scientific method, and explore profound questions of free will, perception, and sustainable living. Additionally, we will investigate the structure of the universe as described in ancient texts such as the \u015ar\u012bmad-Bh\u0101gavatam, bridging ancient wisdom with modern inquiry. Our discussions will challenge conventional dogmatic perspectives while remaining deeply rooted in time-honored traditions. Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the depths of knowledge and existence!\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\">4. How can anyone contribute?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"highlight\">\n            Anyone can contribute to the QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da podcast in many ways! Experts in science, spirituality, or Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) can join as guest speakers by emailing <a href=\"mailto:contact@issdelhi.org\" class=\"underline\">contact@issdelhi.org<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:issdelhi.info@gmail.com\" class=\"underline\">issdelhi.info@gmail.com<\/a> or fill the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/f8xgQmD4RzqJs88X8\" class=\"underline\">guest form here<\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">\n            Listeners can suggest topics or ask interesting questions for future episodes. Researchers and enthusiasts can share insights, articles, or studies to add valuable knowledge. You can also support the podcast by sharing episodes, engaging in discussions, and spreading the word on social media. If you want to go further, you can sponsor episodes or collaborate to help the podcast grow. Every contribution helps make this platform a richer space for deep exploration and learning!\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\">5. Additional info:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"highlight\">\n            We are excited to launch our inaugural episode of the <em>QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da<\/em> podcast with Dr. Howard Resnick (HH Hridayananda Das Goswami), Ph.D. from Harvard University and Academic Dean of the Bhaktivedanta Institute, USA. In this thought-provoking discussion, he shares his insights on <em>Why Philosophy Matters for Science?<\/em>\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">\n            Watch now: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tVaRjRl47X0\" class=\"underline\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/tVaRjRl47X0<\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">\n            We are actively seeking passionate volunteers to support this podcast in roles such as social media management, graphic design, video editing, and content writing. If you&#8217;d like to contribute, reach out to us here: <a href=\"https:\/\/issdelhi.org\/contact\" class=\"underline\">https:\/\/issdelhi.org\/contact<\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"contributors\">\n<h2 class=\"highlight\">Contributors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"highlight\">Concept &#038; Direction: Prem Kishor Das and Dr. Jyotisvara Das<\/li>\n<li class=\"highlight\">Podcast Host: Dr. Purushottam Das<\/li>\n<li class=\"highlight\">Management &#038; Outreach: Akash Sharma &#038; Inderjeet Laxhaman Das<\/li>\n<li class=\"highlight\">Social media and graphics volunteers: Kapil Lakhera, Neelima, Mayank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da Podcast News QUEST Sa\u1e41v\u0101da Podcast News 1. What is the podcast? 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