Sponsored and organised by: Varnasrama College Foundation (VCF)
📍 VENUE
The Daiva Varnasrama Symposium will be held at the
Varnasrama College Foundation (VCF) Campus,
Sri NandiGram, Sridham Mayapur,
Nadia District, West Bengal, Bharat.
📅 DATES
The two-day event will take place during the second weekend of Kartik:
Saturday, 18 October, and Sunday, 19 October, 2025
🎯 OBJECTIVES
To critically examine and offer scholarly insights on the doctoral thesis titled:
"Vedic Vaishnava View of Sociology — Its Application in the 21st Century"
The symposium will focus on the following five themes:
1. Vedic Metaphysics
2. Vedic Education
3. Vedic Polity
4. Vedic Economics
5. Vedic Technologies
👥 PARTICIPANTS
Papers may be submitted only by qualified scholars holding degrees from recognized modern or traditional institutions.
A panel of scholars will review all submissions.
*Only 10 selected papers will be presented at the symposium.*
🏨 ACCOMMODATION
Selected presenters will be hosted by the Varnasrama College Foundation (VCF)
and provided with free boarding and lodging for three nights:
Friday, 17 October; Saturday, 18 October; and Sunday, 19 October, 2025
📝 PAPER SUBMISSION
Eligible candidates must submit their papers electronically by the specified deadline.
After evaluation, selected candidates will receive a formal invitation to present their paper at the symposium.
Presenters will deliver a verbal presentation at the venue as per the scheduled time.
📆 IMPORTANT DATES
📤 Submission Deadline: 20 September 2025
🧐 Review Period: 20 September – 5 October 2025
✅ Final Selection Notification: 5 October 2025
📄 SUBMISSION FORMAT
Language: English
Script: Roman letters
File Format: .doc or .docx (Microsoft Word)
Word Count: 5,000 to 10,000 words
Abstract: Maximum one page
References: Use endnotes only (no footnotes)
Originality: The submission must be the author's original work
📛 Note: Submissions generated using Artificial Intelligence tools will not be accepted.
Formatting Guidelines for papers:
Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
📞 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION
For any queries or assistance, kindly contact below:
Email - dvsymposium2025@gmail.com
Bharat Chandra Das: +91 90085 83733
Jayadeva Das: +7 777 789 65 44
Amala Harināma dāsa : +91 98153 04230 (WhatsApp/Telegram)
Secretary,
DVS2025 Steering committee
dvsymposium2025@gmail.com
