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Ancient Wisdom for Global Crisis

The Bhagavad Gita:
Love, Peace and Harmony in the 21st Century

A free public lecture by
Dr. G. Lakshman

12-1:30 p.m. - July 6, 2007
Tucker Forum, Gannett Hall, Room 85
University of Missouri-Columbia

A physicist by training, Dr. Lakshman has spent decades developing innovative solutions to environmental and resource-related problems. In 1986, he established System Ecotechnologies Inc., an environmental biotechnology company at Innovation Place, a prestigious research park on the University of Saskatchewan campus. He recently participated in a multi-faith forum on environmental sustainability and religion.

Dr. Lakshman believes the Bhagavad Gita, the ancient Hindu text, has valuable lessons for today - both in resolving personal strife and finding solutions to the "global crisis" of violence, bigotry and socio-economic conflicts.

"The solution to the present-day crisis appears to be in the rediscovery of human values, a shift from the current emotion-based behavior to value-based conduct," he says. "The Gita exhorts us to realize the oneness of the human spirit and bind the humanity with love and understanding."

Dr. Lakshman will talk about how the lessons of the Bhagavad Gita can strengthen the inner spirit, "guide us through the maze of confusion" and help create a world of love, peace and harmony.

Refreshments will be served

For directions
For Dr. Lakshman's devotional schedule

Presented by the Cultural Association of India

Hosted by the Center on Religion & the Professions. For more information, see the Center's Web site, call (573) 882-2770 or e-mail whiteab@missouri.edu.

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