Auro University to Host International Conference on Discovery & Application of Vedic Knowledge in February, 2026

The major International Conference on the Discovery and Application of Vedic Knowledge has been announced at the AURO University in Surat and will be held between February 12th-15th, 2026. The conference will be conducted in a hybrid mode, with the participants being allowed to attend on campus in Surat, or anywhere in the world online. It aims to show how Vedic knowledge would address contemporary issues in education, wellbeing, society, leadership and personal development.

Dates, Format and Key Highlights

• Dates: February 12–15, 2026
• Mode: Hybrid – both offline (on campus at AURO University, Surat) and online
• Focus: Vedic knowledge, spiritual traditions, and their application in modern life
• Participants: Academics, researchers, students, spiritual practitioners, and professionals interested in Indian knowledge systems

Conference Schedule

1. February 12, 2026 (Thursday): Seminar on The Secret of the Veda.
2. February 13, 2026 (Friday): Conference – Panel discussion and paper presentation. 
3. February 14, 2026 (Saturday): Conference – Panel discussion and paper presentation. 
4. February 15, 2026 (Sunday):  Valedictory and Maha Shivratri Celebration

What  is this International Conference about? 

The conference will unite scholars, researchers, teachers, students, and practitioners that study or practice Vedic ideas in the contemporary world. The topics are going to be based on the fact that the ancient Indian wisdom can provide practice-based solutions to the problems of stress, mental health, education values, sustainable living, and inner development. Over four days, talks, paper presentations, interactive sessions, and workshops will be hosted.

The event has its inspiration in the vision of Sri Aurobindo and will explore the Vedic knowledge as not merely history or philosophy, but living knowledge that can be used to help mankind live in the 21st century.  

Topics for Research Papers and Presentations

1. Sri Aurobindo on the Veda
2. Toward a New Science of Language
3. Vedic Imagery in Savitri.
4. The Vedic Sacrifice and Surrender in Integral Yoga
5. The Mother in Integral Yoga and Aditi in the Veda
6. Planes of Consciousness
7. Involution and Evolution in the Veda
8. The Vedic Rishis – who are they?
9. Foundations of Indian Culture
10. The PurnaYoga of the Gita and the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother

Who Should Attend This International Conference?

This global conference will be useful in:  

• Students with interest in Indian philosophy or Vedic studies or spiritual thought.  
• Educators and professors in the humanities, social sciences, education, philosophy or religious studies.  
• Indian knowledge system, Indology, psychology and culture Researchers.  
• Counsellors and spiritual practitioners who would like to relate practice with research.  
• Broad-minded individuals who are interested in knowing how Vedic wisdom can help in contemporary living.  

Since it is hybrid, anyone can join the session online because it is not limited by the geographical region and time zone, and everyone in different countries and time zones can participate.  

How to Participate ?

Those interested can:  

1. Visit the official conference page on the AURO University website.  
2. Abstract and paper checking instructions.  
3. Register as a presenter (when you have a paper to submit) or a delegate (when you are attending).  
4. Decide between online and on-campus.  

Note: interested candidates should register early, particularly on-campus participants because the number of seats is limited.  

This is a valuable conference for anyone seeking to understand how the classical knowledge of Vedic wisdom can be used in making significant change on the contemporary world. It provides students, scholars and professional people with an opportunity to study, exchange and relate with the international society that is interested in the spiritual and intellectual background of India.