Navadarshanam Annual Day on 26th January, 2023
Theme: The growing disconnect with nature
As we humans traverse the Anthropocene in what could well be a brief passage into temporal oblivion, there will perhaps be the fleeting sense of sadness that we squandered away one of the greatest gifts of creation – our self-aware rational thinking mind and its sense of relationship to nature. The humility and awe that deeply endeared the planet to us ever more as our only home after seeing the images of the pale blue dot seem like a distant memory – it certainly did not cause us to dramatically shift priorities to protect and nurture this planet that we call home. At the heart of this is a growing and profound disconnect with nature and the loss of the sense of the grand interconnectedness of things.
Please join us in this discussion as we look at three examples of the manifestation of this disconnect and examine the implications:
- Planetary level – the audacity of the push for geo-engineering ideas despite our dismal track record in far simpler ideas of planetary stewardship
- Societal or community level – the pandora’s box of genetically modified foods and the extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence
- Individual level – getting ourselves ensnared in the regimen of modern medicine for lifestyle diseases
Program Schedule
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 10.30 am to 11.00 am | Informal interactions |
| 11.00 am to 11.10 am | Welcome Address |
| 11.10 am to 12.15 pm | Main theme: The Growing Disconnect with Nature – Gopi Sankarasubramani |
| 12:15 am to 12.30 pm | Group Yoga Session – Murthy Jarugumilli |
| 12.30 pm to 1.10 pm | Interpreting the songs of Kabir – Vinay Varanasi |
| 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1.15 pm to 3.00 pm | Sale of Navadarshanam food items and Tula clothing – please bring your own carry bags. |
| 3.15 pm to 3.45 pm | Tea and informal gathering |
| 3.45 pm to 4.00 pm | Farewell |
Registration:
Navadarshanam is a not-for-profit that is run solely on contributions from residents, visitors and friends.
There is no set fee for attending this event. However we encourage visitors to contribute generously based on their inclination and affordability so that we may continue to host such events.
**Please note that the proceeds from the sale of food items goes solely towards supporting rural livelihoods and is completely separate from any contributions to be made to Navadarshanam.
Venue : Navadarshanam Campus
4/70 Ganganahally hamlet, Gumalapuram village Thally block, Tamil Nadu 635118.
Google maps shows the accurate location to Navadarshanam as well.
RSVP: This year we are exploring the options of arranging a bus – we will keep you posted. Meanwhile, please do fill out accurate information in case we end up having to coordinate carpooling.
If you plan to attend this event, please RSVP by providing your details as well as ride sharing information by clicking on the link to the form below. RSVP is of crucial importance for our planning to enable adequate food preparation, yet no wastage.
In order to RSVP, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/iZSdaTNtgqrJP9327