Around 1,500 people from different parts of India gathered at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology in Greater Noida for Deepotsav, a two-day Diwali event with philosopher and author Acharya Prashant.
According to the organisers, the PrashantAdvait Foundation (PAF), more than one lakh people have joined the proceedings online.
The first day observed the release a new book on Acharya Prashant’s philosophical framework and an exhibition on the life of Acharya Prashant, who is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad.
The day’s main session centred on verse 28 of the seventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, which speaks of those whose sins have come to an end through virtuous action, and who, freed from the delusion of the pairs of opposites, worship with firm resolve. The day’s main session, with participants sharing their reflections and learnings, continued until 12 midnight and it shall continue on Sunday, with another session at the venue, organisers said.