The thirteenth Global Energy Parliament (GEP) initiated by Isa Viswa Prajnjana Trust concluded at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata with a ‘Kolkata Declaration’ based on the words of Founder Jagadguru Swami Isa, which stated that science and faith are two action planes of one thought, or two branches of knowledge, not separate nor opposing. A clear vision of the connection between one’s self and the universe is necessary to live as a fully developed humane human being, and both science and faith can contribute to such an enlightened vision, through the I-Theory.
The House resolved that for such a new culture and knowledge to emerge, a global institution of education is the most dire need of the day. It called for the building of a model Universe-City, a Universal University for human beings to live with total knowledge, develop humane qualities, and learn from birth to death, in an energetically balanced environment.
The two-day Parliament attended by more than 120 Members of Parliament deliberated on different aspects of ‘Science and Faith.’
In his concluding remarks Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal Dr C.V Ananda Bose announced that Raj Bhavan will go back to natural farming. Moreover, to commemorate the holding of the historic session of GEP, there will be a GEP garden in the Raj Bhavan.
Five Committees were formed to promote the larger goals of the GEP: the Committee for Global Science Ethics, the Committee on Education, the Committee on Integrated Healthcare, the Committee on Sustainable Economy and the Committee on Arts & Culture. The Committees already started their work in the course of the Parliament; chairpersons were appointed and objectives drawn up for the work of each Committee over the next year, on which each Committee will make a Report to the 2024 Parliament.
Since its inception in 2010, GEP has conducted international sessions in various countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. GEP is organized by the Isa Viswa Prajnana Trust, a charitable organization which holds Consultative Status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
The proceedings of the GEP concluded with a display of Bengali art forms including Chhau dance on the grounds of the Raj Bhavan.
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