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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Conclave 2024
The transitioning world order brings with it a trove of opportunities for the betterment of humanity. Actions that are taken today will shape the world for centuries to come, therefore leaders must make responsible decisions. To discuss and deliberate on the issues of the present world order and the potential of the new one, Jyot (a not-for-profit and an apolitical NGO) organised two conclaves titled ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ki Oar’ in 2022 and 2023.
These conclaves play a vital role in promoting special education, on the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family), thus preserving and propagating the rich heritage and values of Indian culture.
Coming to 2024, the year marked a unique convergence of three landmark milestones in India’s constitutional history. India was in the 75th year of its Constitution, which is said to establish its sovereignty as an independent republic. It marked the 51st year of the Basic Structure Doctrine, laid down in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case, a principle that delineated the scope of the State’s power to amend its foundational principles. Additionally, this year marked the 30th anniversary of the S. R. Bommai judgement, which recognised secularism as a key element of the Basic Structure of the Constitution. Each of these milestones represents a vast field of jurisprudence.
Additionally, the year marked the 2550th year after the Nirvana of Tirthankar Shri Mahavir Swami, signifying a profound convergence of constitutional and spiritual milestones.
And so, this year the conclave returned with ‘legal’ and ‘geopolitical’ themes in its ‘third edition’. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ki Oar 3.0 witnessed a gathering of legal luminaries, geopolitical scholars and thought leaders under the aegis of the 79th successor of Tirthankar Shri Mahavir Swami, His Holiness Shri Yugbhushansuriji.
Considering the significance of this unique convergence, the conclave returned with ‘legal’ and ‘geopolitical’ themes in its ‘third edition’ this year.
‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ki Oar 3.0’ witnessed a nuanced gathering of legal luminaries, geopolitical scholars and thought leaders under the aegis of the 79th successor of Tirthankar Shri Mahavir Swami, His Holiness Shri Yugbhushansuriji.
The inaugural legal theme focussed on 'Sovereignty, Basic Structure Doctrine and Secularism', while the geopolitical theme addressed 'Global Trust, Multipolarity and the Role of Vishwabandhu Bharat'.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ki Oar 3.0’ witnessed a nuanced gathering of legal luminaries, geopolitical scholars and thought leaders under the aegis of the 79th successor of Tirthankar Shri Mahavir Swami, His Holiness Shri Yugbhushansuriji.
The conclave was organised by Jyot in association with a host of partners, at Gitarth Ganga, Ahmedabad on 14th and 15th December, 2024.
DAY 1
LEGAL
The legal theme, ‘Sovereignty, Basic Structure Doctrine, and Secularism’, focussed on the incisive questions sent to the panellists prior to the event. The questions shared were relevant to contemporary times and explored both national and international jurisprudence. The panel critically and objectively evaluated the current legal frameworks, emphasising that laws and jurisprudence must reflect the traditions, beliefs, and cultures of the people they serve.
DAY 2
GEOPOLITICAL
The theme of ‘Global trust, multipolarity and the role of Vishwabandhu Bharat’ continued the exploration of a new, free, fair, and just world order. With a focus on implementing ideas from previous conclaves, this edition addressed the challenge of declining global trust and its impact on shaping a multipolar world, while highlighting the key role Bharat (India) could play as Vishwabandhu, in this evolving order.
OUR PARTNERS
Joining Forces For A Better Tomorrow
Jyot, in association with Vivekananda International Foundation, India Foundation and Gitarth Ganga, cordially invites you to witness the third edition of this historic initiative, which will take place at Gitarth Ganga, Ahemdabad on the 14th & 15th of December, 2024. We eagerly anticipate your presence and participation at ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ki Oar 3.0’ as we strive to foster a fair and just global order.
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Research Partner
Knowledge Partner
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Education Partner
Media Education Partner
Support Partner
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Education Partner
OUR VALUABLE
Supporters
BMK Foundation & Shri Adarsh Kelavani Mandal
Shubhecchak
Pravarsh Group of Companies
OUR ESTEEMED
Advisory Board
Dr. Arvind Gupta
Director, VIF
Dr. Ram Madhav
President of India Foundation
Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale
Department of Foreign Affairs, BJP
advisory & executive committee
Guiding Vision, Driving Excellence
Dr. Shirish Kashikar
Director of National Institute of Mass Communication & Journalism, Ahmedabad
Shri Nikunt K. Raval
Advocate Gujarat High Court, Standing Counsel Union of India
Shri Dhaval Mehta
Managing Partner, Wadia Ghandy
Shri Bhavik Lalan
Counsel at Bombay High Court & Supreme Court of India
Shri Suresh Prabhu
Fmr. Union Minister and G20 Sherpa
“Had a divine and enriching experience while meeting the 79th successor of Bhagwan Mahavir Jainacharya Shri Yugbhushan Suriji in Ahmedabad."
“His Holiness is so enlightened – He
has a vision, he has a mission. He has a clear cut idea as to how the world could become a better place. For a peaceful co-existence we need interdependence and for that the whole world has to be one family, that is what Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is all about. I am blessed by him as well and his blessings will help me in the goal towards making the world a better place.”
advisory & executive committee
Guiding Vision, Driving Excellence
Shri Alok Bansal
Director, India Foundation
Justice M R Shah
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
Shri Aryama Sundaram
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Shri Devadatt Kamat
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court
Shri Gopal Sankarnarayan
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Shri Vikramjit Banerjee
Additional Solicitor General of India, Supreme Court
Chief Justice Mohit Shah
Former Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
Shri Devang Nanavati
Senior Advocate, Gujarat High Court
Shri Achal Malhotra
Ambassador( Retd) & Managing Editor Indian Foreign Affairs Journal
Dr. Aniruddha Rajput
Barrister & consultant with Withers LLP in London
Shri Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
Chief Information Commissioner of India
Shri Percival Billimoria
Senior Advocate
Shri Rajiv Nayan
Sr. Research Associate @MP-IDSA, Sec. Gen. IAIS
Dr J.R. Bhatt
Formerly Advisor at Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India
Dr Saroj Bishoyi
Research Fellow, VIF
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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Ki Oar 3.0
A CONSTRUCTIVE RESOLUTION
Joint Declaration
Under the guidance of Spiritual Sovereign His Holiness Jainacharya Yugbhushansuriswarji Maharaja, we propose twelve pivotal ethics, derived from this philosophy, to be considered at the global level for establishing Global Order based on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Ki Oar 3.0
Conclave Report
At a time of turbulence, the wisdom coming from spiritual leaders provides the calming influence and a hope for the future. The Jainacharya’s vision for the new world order is comprehensive, strategic and practical. The present book contains the key themes of his vision.
– Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF | Vivekananda International Foundation
Shri Suresh Prabhu
Minister of Civil Aviation of India
"His Holiness is so enlightened – He has a vision, he has a mission. He has a clear cut idea as to how the world could become a better place. For a peaceful co-existence we need interdependence and for that the whole world has to be one family, that is what Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is all about. I am blessed by him as well and his blessings will help me in the goal towards making the world a better place.”
Justice M R Shah
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
Justice Mohit Shah
Former Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
Shri Vikramjit Banerjee
Additional Solicitor General of India, Supreme Court
ARYA PARAMPARA
AN EXHIBIT
The exhibition explored the merging of temporal and spiritual sovereignty, its impact on current global turmoil, and constitutional frameworks, with a focus on India’s Basic Structure Doctrine. It examined Eastern and Western views of secularism, featuring insights from Jainacharya, highlighted the global trust deficit, depicted the journey of the world order from multipolarity in the past to the present-day rising multipolar world order, and proposed abolition of the UN Veto as an indicative solution to restore faith. The presentation concluded with scriptural wisdom and messages from His Holiness.