New Delhi, May 18, 2026: In a major congregation of saints, spiritual leaders and representatives of diverse Indic traditions, the Bharateeya Santa Mahaa Parishhad (BSMP) organised its Global Conference at the Ramakrishna Mission on May 18, 2026. The conference witnessed the participation of prominent saints and religious leaders from across Bharat and abroad who gathered with a shared resolve to preserve, protect and promote Bharateeya Samskruti rooted in India’s ancient civilisational ethos.
The conference was organised as a continuation of the historic Lokarpana programme of the Bharateeya Santa Mahaa Parishhad held in Bengaluru on June 16, 2025, which had witnessed the participation of over 1,200 saints from different parts of the world. According to organisers, the Mahaa Parishhad today comprises more than 2,000 saints and spiritual leaders globally who represent traditions originating in Bharat.
While speaking to Organiser, Sri Shashank Acharya, an official of the Bharateeya Santa Mahaa Parishhad, explained that the organisation is not a conventional institution structured around positions such as president or secretary. Instead, he described it as a spiritual confederation and collective congregation of saints belonging to diverse traditions that trace their roots to the sacred land of Bharat.
He stated that the Mahaa Parishhad seeks to unite saints and spiritual leaders from Shaiva, Vaishnava, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist and other Indic traditions under a common cultural and civilisational framework. According to him, the central objective of the organisation is the revival of the lost glory of Bharateeya culture through spiritual awakening, cultural consciousness and social harmony.
Speaking about the purpose of the New Delhi conference, Sri Shashank Acharya said the event focused primarily on two major objectives.
The first objective is the establishment of a value-based uniform general education framework inspired by Bharatiya culture and civilisational values. He said the education model envisioned by the saints aims to reconnect younger generations with Bharatiya traditions, ethics and indigenous knowledge systems while fostering character-building and national consciousness.
The second major objective is the concept of a Uniform Ritual Code. Sri Acharya emphasised that the aim of this initiative is to identify common civilisational values shared across Indic faiths while respecting their distinct traditions, customs and modes of spiritual practice.
He explained that the Mahaa Parishhad seeks to foster a spirit of brotherhood and shared cultural identity among communities whose origins lie in Bharat. He stressed that the initiative is not confined to one religion alone but encompasses all traditions rooted in Indian civilisation.
He further highlighted several common principles that unite Indic traditions, including respect for elders, harmony with nature, patriotism and the concept of ऋण — duties and obligations towards society, ancestors, nature and creation. According to him, such values transcend sectarian identities and form the moral foundation of Bharatiya civilisation.
Referring to the diversity within Hindu traditions themselves, including Shaiva, Agamic, Vedic and regional traditions, Sri Acharya noted that plurality has always been an inherent characteristic of Bharatiya spirituality. The Mahaa Parishhad, he said, seeks to create cultural cohesion and mutual respect among traditions rather than ritual standardisation.
The conference also deliberated upon future initiatives of the organisation. Among the key proposals discussed was the establishment of Sanskar Kendras across India. These centres would work towards imparting cultural education, moral values and civilisational awareness among youth and future generations.
Several eminent saints and spiritual leaders from different sampradayas participated in the gathering. Among those associated with the initiative are leaders from the Nirmal Akhara, representatives from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Jain and Buddhist spiritual leaders, and prominent Hindu saints such as Govind Dev Giri Maharaj along with various saints from multiple traditions.
The conference was also attended by Mahant Raghavendranand of Udasin Bada Akhada and Swami Rushiswaeananda of Chetan Jyothi Ashram, among many other spiritual leaders from across Bharat and abroad.
The gathering concluded with a collective resolve among participating saints to work towards strengthening Bharatiya cultural consciousness, social harmony and the preservation of India’s spiritual and civilisational heritage in the modern era.
