Speeches/Talks/Discourses/Publications
2006
Dr. Samprasad Vinod Topic: Yoga for stress management Organizer Mr. Ashok Punde Place: AESSEAL Co., Pune, on 15/04/2006
Dr. Samprasad Vinod presided over the session "Emotional Intelligence to Spiritual Intelligence - the winning way of tomorrow" sponsered by Ramkrishna - Vivekanand Intenational Foundation & Suryadatta Group of Institutes at Hotel Le Meridian, Pune on 25/07/2006
Dr Vinod was the chief guest at the lecture "Seva Aani Sadhana" organized by S.S.Y. at Ambar Hall, Karve Road, Pune on 23/07/2006.
Dr Vinod was the guest speaker at Hindutwa Vichar-Aajchya Sandarbhat organized by RSS at BMCC college on 10/09/2006.
Dr. Vinod's article "Marathichi Naal" was published in Daily Sakal on 11/06/2006.
Dr Vinod was the chief guest at the conference on Yoga organized by Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane at Manohar Mangal Karyalaya, Pune on 16/09/2006 & 17/09/2006.
Dr Vinod was the chief guest at the conference on Yoga organized by Indian Red Cross Soc.'s High School for the Deaf and Dumb at the Institute Premises, M. G. Road, Pune-411001 on 19/09/2006.
Dr. Vinod's article "Marathichi Naal" was published in Daily Sakal on 11/06/2006.
Dr. Vinod's article "Importance of Vyas Paurnima" was published in Daily Lokmat on 06/07/2006.
Dr. Vinod's article "Guru-Shishya Sambandh" was published in Daily Loksattta on 10/07/2006.
Dr. Vinod's article "Bhramniras" was published in Daily Sakal on 16/07/2006.
Dr. Vinod's article "Navnathche Yash- Ek Bodh" was published in Daily Sakal on 06/08/2006.
Dr. Vinod's article "Khare Saundarya" was published in the Diwali Issue 2006 of the magazine Majhi Maitrin Magazine.
Dr. Vinod's article "Laadane" was published in Chatura Supplement of Loksatta in Dec 2006.
Dr Vinod was the chief guest at the Vishal Hindu Sammelan Program organized by R.S.S., Parvati Division at Marathon Bhavan, Pune on 10/12/2006.
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2007
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Dr. Vinod's article "Manasachi Achuk Parakh" was published in Daily Sakal on 12/02/2007.
Dr. Vinod's article "Mukya Pranyan-vishayi Aashta" was published in Daily Sakal on 14/02/2007.
Dr. Vinod's article "Prayogshilata Haach Swabhav" was published in Daily Sakal on 15/02/2007.
Dr. Vinod's article "Garajvantanach" was published in Daily Sakal on 16/02/2007.
Dr. Vinod's article "Tikau Manashanti Kashi Prapta Karavi?" was published in Daily Sakal on 17/02/2007.
Dr Vinod spoke at the conference "Study Skills" organized by Rotary Club - Dist 3130 Interact Conference at Muktangan School, Pune on 18/02/2007.
Dr. Vinod spoke at the "Yoga for Mother and Child Health" conference organized by Morarjibhai Desai National Yoga Institute on 2/03/2007.
The Portuguiese edition of 'Nine Secrets of Successfull Meditation', a book written by Mg. Trustee, was published in Mar. 2007. The translation is done by Mr. Eduardo for the Sarculo De Litoris Publication Company.
Dr. Vinod was the main speaker at the conference "Anandi aani Nirogi Jeevanachi Mukhya Sootre" organized by Pudhari Group of Newspapers and Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospital, Kolhapur at Shahu Memorial Hall, Dasara Chowk, Kolhapur on 12/05/2007.
Dr. Vinod's article "Khel Ek Sadhana" was published in the Special Journal published by Dnyanprabodhini, Nigdi on 16/06/2008.
Dr. Vinod's article "Hindutva Vichar – Ek Aadhunik Vishwadharma" was published in ‘Vimarsh’Smaranika on 28/06/2007.
Dr. Vinod was the main speaker at the conference on Yogasadhana organized by Lokmanya Hasya Club, Lokmanyanagar Branch, Pune at Jogging Park, Lokmanyanagar, Pune on 09/08/2007.
Dr. Vinod was the main speaker at the conference on 'Yoga and Patents ' organized by Legal Cell, Symbiosis College at Garware College, Pune on 26/08/2007.
The Gujrathi edition of 'Yoga Aani Maan', a book written by Dr. Vinod was published in Sept. 2007. Dr. M. G. Zaveri from Mumbai did the translation work and got it published too. The first edition is essentially meant for the elite and social luminaries from different fields and for the prominent institutes and libraries from the state of Gujrath.
Dr. Vinod was the chief guest at the "Guruvandana" program organized by Suryadatta Group of Institutes at their premises on 13/09/2007.
Dr. Vinod's article "Krutarth Jeevan" - article on Mr. Ram Karandikar was published in Daily Lokmat on 22/09/2007.
Dr. Vinod was the main speaker at the conference "Regional Convention on Educate to Elevate" organized by Ramkrishna- Vivekanand Intl Foundation & Suryadatta Group of Institutes at Maratha Chambers of Commerce, International Centre, Pune on 12/10/2007.
Dr. Vinod was the main speaker at the conference on "Relevance of Astrology in the 21st Century" organized by Brihan Maharashtra Jyotish Mandal at Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Pune on 16/10/2007.
Dr. Vinod was the chief guest at the conference on "Yogadware Atmavikas" orgnanized by Kaivalya Yoga Mandir, Tilakwadi, Belgaon at B.K.Model, Tilakwadi, Belgaon on 08/12/2007.
Dr. Vinod was the chief guest at the conference on "Dhyan and Dhyanmay Yogasane" organized by Kaivalya Yoga Mandir, Tilakwadi, Belgaon at B.K.Model, Tilakwadi, Belgaon on 09/12/2007
Dr. Vinod was a guest speaker at the conference on "Injuries and Fitness of Sportsmen" organized by the Deccan Club, Pune at Deccan Club, Pune on 16/12/2007.
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2008
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Dr Vinod was the main speaker at the conference "Life Style Management for sportspersons" organized by the S.P. College Pune at their premises on 16/01/2008.
Dr. Vinod was the chief guest at the conference "Changing Lifestyle & Yoga" organized by the Raigad Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Mahad & Mahad Co-op. Urban Bank & Shashikala Sawant Smarak Vachan Mandir at Aambedkar Hall Ground, Mahad on 22/01/2008.
Dr. Vinod was the chief guest at the conference on "How to study & to develop ourselves" organized by the Shri Chhatrapati High school, At Varandh, Dist. Raigad at their premises on 22/01/2008.
Dr. Vinod was the main speaker at the conference on yoga organized by the Morarji National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi at their premises on 25/01/2008.
Dr. Vinod was the main speaker at the conference on "Stress Management through Yoga" orgainzed by D.C.P. Ravindra Sengaonkar at the Police Parade Ground, Shivajinagar, Pune on 02/02/2008.
Dr Vinod participated in 'Vasant Vyakhayanamala' series of lectures organised by the Tilak Smarak Organisation in Wai, Satara. Dr Vinod was the main speaker at the session held on 17th May and his topic was 'Yoga and Spiritual Health'. This event was held at Ganpati Ghat in Wai from 7pm to 9 pm and was attended by 900 people. It was oroganised in memory of Dr. Digambar Baburao Umrani and Dr Udhhav Digambar Umrani and was presided over by senior surgeon Dr. Jayghosh Kaddu. The senior reporter and head of Janata Shikshan Sanstha Wai Shri Anil Joshi introduced Dr. Vinod to the audience. Yoga Sadhaks Prashant Sarode and Dhananjay Sharma accompanied Dr. Vinod.
An article by Dr Vinod entitled "Programming Self for performance" was published in the Summer 2008 Issue of YoagTherapy Ireland. It was prominently displayed on the cover of the issue.
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2009
On Mar 19, 2009, Dr. Vinod was persuasively invited to attend an inauguration function of the technical festival ‘Bharati Prabhoo 09’ and also the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of BVU College of Engineering organized by Bharati University College of Engineering at the Educational Complex of Bharati University. The chief guest for this function was Hon. DigvijaySingh General Secretary AICC New Delhi.
Yogi Dr. Sampasad Vinod inaugurated the publication of the book ‘Sad Ghalu Manala – Sukhi Jeevanala’ written by Sou Kumkuma Neurgaonkar a proficient Marathi writer who belongs to Snehal Pariwar. The program took place on Jun 06, 2009 at S. M. Joshi Hall, Pune 30 at 5=30 PM and Shri Yamaji Malkar, Editor, Special Project, Sakal was present as the chief guest.
On Jun 09, 2009, from 3=30 pm to 5=00 pm at New English School, Tilak Road, Pune Dr. Vinod delivered a speech on ‘Yoga & Mental Stress’ before a group of teachers belonging to the schools that come under Pune Zilla Parishad (District Council) as part of their training program. This program which was well received by 500 teachers who attended it became possible because of the initiative taken by Sumedha Karmarkar. Sou. Pradnya Kelkar accompanied Dr. Vinod to this lecture.
On Aug 09, 2009, in the evening from 5=00 PM to 7=00 PM at Sane Guruji Hall, Sadhana Saptahik Karyala, there was an inauguration function of books publication organized by Gayatri Sahitya Prakashana. The function was presided over by the noted Marathi humorist Shri D M Mirasadar and DR. Vinod was invited as the chief guest. The inaugural publication of the following books was done by Shri Mirasadar
Charlie Chaplin Charitra and Chitrapat (Biography of Charlie Chaplin and his Films) – Author Ravindra Gurjar
Sahaj Suchala Mhanun – Author Pandurang Kulkarni
Dr. Vinod as the chief guest did the inaugural publication of the following books
The Secret Behind Universal Energies and Total Health – Author Prashant Devgaonkar.
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2010
Feb.
On February 2, 2010, Dr. Vinod was invited for a discourse in the concluding session of the centenary celebrations of ‘Brahmi Vidyavachaspati’ Shri Datta Maharaj Kavishwar. The programme was conducted in Shri Ganesh Sabhagruha, Karve Road between 6 and 8 pm and the occasion was also graced by the presence of honourable Swami Shri Vidya Abhinav Shankar Bharati, Shringeri Math Maha Sansthan. Shri. Mohansing Rajpal, Mayor-Pune and Corporator - Smt. Medha Kulkarni were also present. Shri Kaka Maharaj Dhekane expressed his thoughts to begin with. The function was attended by 300-400 sadhaks. The discourse of Dr. Vinod was very well received by the audience. He was felicitated with a shawl and coconut as a mark of honour.
Under the aegis of ‘Yog Vidya Dham, Dhule’, a conference on ‘Yog Chetana’ was conducted on 6th and 7th February in the Yog Bhavan premises of Shankarrao Chawan Swasthya Kendra.
Dr. Vinod was invited as the chief guide for the conference. The conference was inaugurated at 10 am by Loksabha Member Shri. Sharad Patil. Honourable Shri. Kishore Bhayya was also present. Dr. Barcheney gave the inaugural address and Dr. Vinod presided over the session.
From 11 am to 12 noon, Mr. Rahul Patil, disciple of Dr. Vinod conducted a session on ‘Shavasan Dhyan’. Dr. G D Barcheney lectured on the subject of ‘The Nature of Yog and Dhyan’. Another disciple of Dr. Vinod, Mr. Pravinbhai Waghmare elaborated on the topic ‘Dhyanamaya Yogasana’ – simple movements in a meditative state. Dr. Vinod presented his reflections on ‘Atmabodh Sadhana’. Shri. Dhananjay Sharma, another close disciple of Dr. Vinod demonstrated and provided guidance on how to perform ‘Dhyanamaya Yogasana’.
In the next session, Mrs. Lata tai Hirawkar dealt with the questions – How should one approach Yog, Is Yog a means to ‘Mukti’ or is it for ‘Atmabodh’? Dr. Shrikant Wadile expressed his thoughts thereafter as the chairperson of the session.
‘Is there a need for other therapies alongside Yog’ was the subject of discourse by Dr. Jitendra Bhamare. This session was chaired by Shri. Giridharbhai Gujarati.
Mr. Arun Ekbote of Nasik spoke on the topic ‘Acu-Yog’. Mr. Avinash Dharmadhikari was the Chairperson for the session. The concluding session was chaired by Professor Smt. Sharada Gevtekar and the chief guest was Babasaheb Kunal Patil.
The conference was attended by about 150 delegates from Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar. The presentations of Dr. Vinod and his associates were very well appreciated, especially the naturalness inherent in the concept was very well liked by all. Advocate Giridharbhai Gujarati had made excellent food arrangements. The programme was prominently publicised with photograph by ‘Dhule Sakal’.
On February 9, 2010 G S College of Kaivalyadham, Lonavala held a programme on ‘Meditation – Concept, Practice and Implications in Modern Life’. Dr. Vinod spoke as a guest speaker at the event. Approximately 150 students of the Diploma in Yog Education and Certificate Course attended the meet. Dr. Vinod travelled in the vehicle of Mr. Rahul Kulkarni.
‘National Yog Week’ was celebrated from 12 to 18 February 2010 under the joint auspices of The Morarji Desai Rashtriya Yog Sansthan and AYUSH – organisations engaged in the study and training relating to the Indian Systems of Treatment. Dr. Vinod was especially invited for the occasion. Doctors, Yog experts, Researchers from all over India expressed their thoughts and views on the subject of Modern Lifestyle and its influence on overall Health. Over 450 Yog experts, teachers and student delegates participated in the proceedings.
Dr. Vinod supervised a couple of lectures on February 14, 2010 from 9.30 to 10.30 am. The session was chaired by Dr. B. P. Gaur, Chancellor, University of Ayurved, Rajasthan. Professor Dr. Bhagtawar and Dr. Shantaram Shetty – CMD, Santacruz Yog Sanstha, Mumbai delivered the keynote address.
During the Guest Speakers’ session held on 15 February 2010 between 2 pm and 4.30 pm, Dr. Vinod defined Mental Stress and elaborated on the Approach towards Mental Stress with a view to manage it. The session was presided over by Swami Dharmanandji, the chief of Aadhyatmic Sadhana Kendra, Delhi. Other speakers in this session included Dr. B N Gangadhar – Head, Psycho Therapy Dept., NIMAAHS, Bangalore; Dr. R S Mogul of G S College of Yog, Kaivalyadham; Dr. Darpan Bhatt, HOD – Yog and Naturopathy Centre, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
Other distinguished speakers who participated in various sessions over the week included Dr. M V Bhole; Dr. Meenakshidevi Bhavnani and Dr. Anand Bhavnani from Pondicherry; Dr. Indulata Das, Odisha; Dr. C B Singh, Delhi University; Dr. Amarjeet Yadav, Lucknow University; Dr. B Joseph – Head, National Naturopathy Centre, Pune; Dr. B R Sharma, Kaivalyadham; Dr. Venkat Reddy, Hyderabad; Dr. Ganesh Shankar Giri, Sagar University; Dr. Vasant Mutthuswamy from ICMR; Dr. Nagaratna, Bangalore; Dr. Mangal Teerath, Dr. Kartikeyan, Dr. S P Manchanda from Jharkhand; Dr. Bijlani, Heart Specialist – Arvind Ashram, Delhi; R L researcher Dr. Sherri and others.
Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Mr. S G Selvan; S. Jhala, Secretary – AYUSH and many other dignitaries registered their attendance by participating in the various events held during the week.
On June 18, 2010, the ‘Yoga Training Session’ for Bhave School Students commenced. The training was held in three sessions.
1)11:00am -12:00pm
2)12:00pm-1:00pm
3)4:00pm-5:00pm
Approximately 150 students from std 8 and 9 attended these sessions. Each session began with the introductory lecture by Dr. SamprasadVinod on the importance of classical science of Yoga. Mr. SudhirBapat, MrsLalitaAgashe and Dr. Mrs. Mukta Bhagat guided these three sessions respectively. The assistance was given by Mrs. Pradnya Kelkar, MrsGauriWalimbe and MsSanhitaKarmalkar. In these sessions Shavasana Meditation and the basic movements of neck and shoulders were taught. All the students participated actively and even the teacher’s cooperation was noteworthy.
On 4th July 2010, a certified course on Yoga training commenced in Thane which was organized by Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane in collaboration with the Parivar Mahila Nivas, Pune. The Maharashtra government authorized program began with the honorable presence and speech by Dr. Samprasad Vinod. Dr. Vinod expressed his thoughts on ‘Satsangatwe…..’ which is a part of the Stotra ‘Bhajgovindam’ written by Adishankaracharya. A renowned and experienced Yoga teacher Mr. Shrikrishna Vyavahare chaired the event. Many other office bearers of Ghantali Mitra Mandal like Dr. Ulka Natu, Sucheta Bhide, Dr. Ajit Oak, Mr. Baheti, Ninad Athale, Shrikrushna Mhaskar, Suresh Dighe were also present for this occasion. Approximately 100-150 Yoga lovers and practitioners and 40 participants of the certified course attended the program.