DESCRIBE YOUR SELF

Brief Background: Academician, Humanitarian, Educator, Conscious Awakener, Peace Builder, Atiashrami, Teacher, Astrologer, Nadi Vijnani, Marmani, Yoga Shiromani, Motivational Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Spiritual Thinker, Mystic, Author, NLP Trainer, Acupuncturist R. Venugopalan is known as Maitreya Rudrabhayananda and fondly called Maitreya. He is a revered Master, healer, author, humanitarian, visionary and prominent Spiritual Leader, following the path of Krï Alílā Tākn. A Messenger of the Divine, rooted as strongly in mundane and pragmatic matters as he is in Conscious Experience and Wisdom. He works tirelessly towards the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of all. His mastery of the mechanisms of life, an outcome of his profound experience of the Self, guides in exploring the subtler dimensions of life. He expounds the deeper essence of life that brings about direct and powerful self-transformation. Belonging to the most ancient lineage of Avasi Adva, Maitreya incorporates and presents what is most valid for the contemporary life from the core of the Conscious Natural Sciences and Therapies. His vision and understanding of modern cultural, social and economic issues have allowed him to traverse seamlessly from the ancient to the ultramodern allowing Seekers of Truth to explore and experience the deepest dimensions of Life and Consciousness. He is a prolific writer and has authored more than 75 books and 5000 articles for Seekers of Truth to realise and accept the core of Self in the most beautiful and deep manner. Soul Searchers: Dr. R Venugopalan is founder and chairperson of Soul Searchers, a charitable organisation functioning since 1996. Love, care and meditation are the essence of R. Venugopalan’s service. Charity work: • Providing support & sustenance to the underprivileged for the last 25 years with a reach across Delhi NCR, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, etc.: o Annadaan - Providing food (cooked meals & dry ration) o Distribution of clothes, blankets and other essentials. o Extensive healthcare support and healing given for medical checkups, eye camps, blood donation camps, leprosy centres, chemotherapy treatments and cataract surgeries for senior citizens. o Education support for underprivileged children – ▪ Akshara Prakalp: Program to improve health of slum children by conducting regular medical tests, providing nutritious and wholesome meals, health supplements. The children are mentored on health and hygiene and are monitored regularly for infections, deficiencies and malnutrition. ▪ Inducting slum children into practices like yoga, meditation, nutrition and hygeine ▪ Introducing rural children to computers, media, photography, art, etc. • Soul Searchers has provided extensive support to people throughout the Covid pandemic (displaced migrant workers, daily wage earners, etc.) by way of cooked meals, dry rations, hygiene kits and essentials. • R Venugopalan has personally conducted multiple meditation sessions for prisoners at Tihar Jail. • Supported and facilitated marriages of underprivileged orphan girls Universal Centre for Spiritual Research and Development (UCSRD): R. Venugopalan is the founding partner of UCSRD, an education and training entity. U.C.S.R.D conducts Art of Breathing, Caitya Yoga, Raál, Mahashunya Kriya, Divya Chetana, Svara Vijnana, Nav-Dhyan, Kundalini Yoga, Prana Kriya, Stress Management, Cosmic Mass Healing. • R Venugopalan has developed more than 20,000 meditation programs for schools, colleges, community centres and corporate environments. • He has specially developed meditation techniques for children. Children’s Raal, Navdhyan, Divya-Chetana, Ananth for children are some examples where children learn to be stable at mind, body and emotional levels. Regular practice leads to increased retention and memory, sharpened power of mind, reduced emotional vulnerability or dependence, enhanced abilities to be productive team players and leaders. • Special modules customised and developed for all levels of employees in various kinds of corporate setups for Stress Management, Art of Breathing, Enhanced Productivity, Successful Relationship Management, amongst others. o IIT (Chennai), SAMSUNG, EPF (Provident Fund), DTRTI (Income-Tax Dept), Lady Irwin College, Lady Irwin School, Gulf Ocean Shipping, Expo Machineries, Vinchip Systems. • Training in Software, Motivation, Meditation techniques, Soft Management Skills provided to over 2 lakh people Educational Qualifications: 8 Honorary Doctorates and 3 Medical Degrees [BNYS, MD (Acu), BASM (Alternative Medicines), DSMS (Doctorate in Siddha Medical Sciences)] Additional Qualifications: Prof(Hons), D. Litt(H), 8 PhD(Hons), PhD(Management-Pursuing), M.Phil(Yoga), M.D. (Acu), BNYS, DSMS, MA(ECO), MA(SANSKRIT), MA(YOGA), MSc(NAT), MA(PSY), MBA(IT), MBA(DM), MBA(Hosp. Mgmt), PGDBA,PGDMA, PGDSM, PGDIC, PGDiHom, DiHom, DYT, ND, PGD Astrology, PG in KP Astrology, PGDAS, JYOT. ALAN, JYOT. VISH., PGDVc, ND, PGDSAc, PGDAcu, CAHS, PGDiHom, DiHom, DYT, ND, RYT500 R.Venugopalan has been recognised for his continuous selfless service to society over the past 25 years. He has been felicitated with mulititude of International and Indian Awards. Category Award NOMINATION 1. NOMINATION FOR PADMASHRI 2022 Education 1. RNTalks Dr. Radha Krishnan Exemplary Leader Award, 2021 2. Hope International- Best Innovative Professor, 2021 3. IBRF Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Award For Excellence In Yoga And Naturopathy, 2021 4. Acharya Devo Bhava Award Dr Sarvapalli Radha Krishnan Certificate Of Excellence By Rishihood University And G-Cil Organization, 2021 Yoga 1. Yoga Shiromani By Bhs, 2019 2. Yoga Shri By Bhs, 2018 3. Young Scientist Award For Contribution To Yoga And Kundalini By “NIASANI”, 2002 4. Awarded For Contribution Of Yoga By Global Academy Of Science, Culture And Spirituality At Pragyan University, 5. Life Time Achievement Award For Contribution To Yoga By Indian Institute Of Oriental Heritage, 2020 6. Mother Teresa Award For Contribution To Yoga And Spirituality By GEPRA 7. Certificate Of Appreciation From Vivekananda World Peace Foundation, 2021 8. Young Achievers Of India Award, Friends Forum Scientific Field And Health Care 1. Indian Achiever” S Award For Excellence In Healthcare 2. Awarded Sr. Scientist Award At SNMC, Agra 3. Award From Bharat National Holistic Health, 2020 4. National Health Award From NNHSA 5. Wac Hero Of The Year 2020 From Wac Book Of Records 2020 6. Global Frontline Warrior-Creative Book Of International Awards, 2021 7. Best Doctor Award, From Wac World Record, 2021 8. Young Achiever Award INSC, Bangalore 2020 Social Work 1. Lifetime Achievement Award, Dk International Research Foundation, 2020 2. Awarded By All India Radio & National Excellence Award By Air Radio And Art Production 3. Real Super Hero Award For Social Work By Fsia 4. International Sewa Ratan Award, Hope International 5. Vivekananda World Peace Foundation Certificate Award For Social Work 6. Wac Humanitarian Award From WAC 7. Frontline Warrior Honour -2021 From Gac Charitable Welfare Council 8. Corona Warrior Award From Shri Dada Saheb Phalke Intl Award Film Foundation-2021 9. #Dettolsalutes Protectors Appreciation By Dettol India 10. International Youth Icon Award From WAC People Council, 2020 Peace Award 1. Mother Teresa Foundation Award By Friendship Forum, Delhi, 2020 2. Rajiv Gandhi Unity Awards, Friends Forum 3. Nelson Mandela International Peace Prize, Hope International World Record 4. International Youth Icon Award From WAC 5. Global Ambassador-2021 DPRMI 6. Excellence Award As Peace Advocate Certificate Of Recognition From Lead, Philippines Astrology Award 1. Astrological Life Time Achievement Award from International Astrology Federation Inc., 2020 2. International Fellowship In Astrology From International Astrology Federation, USA. 2021 3. Astrological Achievement Certificate- 2021- International Astrological Federation 4. Astro-Vaastu Global Achievement Award 2021, Maa Sharda Jyotish Anushthan, Ujjain Acupressure/ Acupuncture 1. Lifetime Achievement Award In Acupressure From Acupressure/Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine Institute, 2021 2. Appreciation Certificate- Acu Care-India 3. Acupuncturist Ratna Award From AAYUSH Excellence Award 1. Gold Medal (Certificate Of Excellence) For The Year 2019. 2. Bharat Excellence Award 2019 By Friendship Forum 3. Best Leadership Award 2020 From CBG Edu International 4. International Personality Of The Year 2020, Friends Forum 5. Excellence Entrepreneur Award By NCN India, 2020 6. Jewel Of Asia Award, Friends Forum 7. India Icon Of The Year Award, Friends Forum 8. Global Achiever Award 2021 From Global Achievers Magazine 9. Holistic Global Award "Excellence Award 2020" From HHTTO 10. Humanitarian Excellence Award From IBRF, 2020 11. Indian Legacy Award From G-Sil Education Society, 2021 12. Asia's Very Extraordinary Personality From Asian Status Award For Intellectual People, FF, 2020 13. Certificate Of Appreciation From Federal Police Chaplaincy International, Usa-2021 Soul Searchers Awards Received Soul Searchers Awards: 1. NCN Best Social Organisation Soul Searchers, 2020 2. Wac Best Humanitarian Organisation - Soul Searchers 2020 3. Amazing Book Of Record- Amazing Humanitarian Efforts And Achievement Award 4. Indian Nobility Award 2021