Club Name: Nirvana

About The club

Nirvana is a thriving community in IIIT Sri City dedicated to empowering students with the transformative fusion of ancient wisdom and modern knowledge. Our mission is to facilitate profound discussions, share insights, and inspire personal growth by exploring the rich tapestry of traditional Indian Knowledge Systems and their deep-rooted relationship with contemporary science.

Our objectives encompass three essential aspects of life:

Meditation, Yoga, and Adhyatma - We champion the practice of meditation and yoga, complemented by the wisdom of Adhyatma, to guide students towards a harmonious and stress-free existence.

Material Success: We believe in achieving a well-rounded life, harmonizing academic and professional excellence with inner well-being.

Seek Beyond: Beyond the hustle and bustle of daily life, we encourage a quest for self-discovery, unveiling the mysteries of the universe and embracing life's profound purpose.

Our diverse events offer avenues for growth:

Yoga & Meditation Sessions (Yog) - Regular relaxation, stress relief, and music-infused meditation sessions.

Lecture Sessions by Guests (Upadesh) - Engaging sessions with contemporary spiritual and thought leaders.

Reading and Discussion Sessions (Shastrartha) - Delve into ancient epics and scriptures, and contemporary literature, and explore research in neuroscience, meditation, and psychology.

Join us to unearth the timeless wisdom of the ages and connect it with today's evolving knowledge landscape. Together, we embark on a journey towards balance, success, and enlightenment!

Small Summary of activities conducted throughout the year:

Throughout the year, Nirvana Club at IIIT Sri City hosted a diverse array of enriching events. They delved into ancient wisdom with sessions on Upanishads, celebrated Indian culture through quizzes and Saraswati Puja, and commemorated great figures like Swami Vivekananda and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Collaborations with clubs like GDSC and institutes such as IIT Madras brought about engaging competitions and talks, while workshops on personal insights and collective wisdom provided transformative experiences. These events fostered learning, introspection, and community engagement, making for a vibrant and intellectually stimulating year.

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Core Team Members
Name and email id Role Image
Divyanshu Jha
divyanshu.j21@iiits.in		 Club Lead
Himanshu Saraswat
himanshu.s22@iiits.in		 Club Co-Lead
Priyansh Singhal
priyansh.s21@iiits.in		 Club Co-Lead

Club Name: Nirvana The Adhyatmik Club

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Piyush Joshi
Club Head: Raghavendra CVS
Asst Club Heads: Himanshu Saraswat and Aahnik Daw

Objectives
  • Use meditation, yoga, and adhyatmika to
    • live a stress-free life.
    • achieve material success.
    • and finally, seek beyond.
  • Explore traditional Indian Knowledge Systems and their relationship with modern science.
Events

1. Yoga & Meditation Sessions (Yog)

  • Biweekly or monthly sessions.
  • Relaxation and stress relief through yoga and meditation
  • Conduct music listening and meditation sessions

2. Lecture Sessions by Guests (Upadesh)

  • Bimonthly lecture sessions.
  • Invite contemporary spiritual and thought leaders to deliver talks and interact with us.

3. Reading and Discussion Sessions (Shastrartha)

  • Understanding our itihasa like Ramayana and Mahabharata
  • Puranas like Bhagavatam
  • Eternal teachings like Bhagavad Gita
  • Contemporary works like AI and Power (Rajiv Malhotra), Indistractible(Nir Eyal), Deep Work(Cal Newport), Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for 21st Century (Yuval Noah Harari), and more.
  • Reading research papers on neuroscience, meditation, and other fields that relate to the human mind, consciousness, and psychology.
Inspiration

We were deeply inspired by spiritual and nationalistic clubs of various reputed institutions such as:

  • IIT Bombay Yogastha
  • IIT Kanpur Vivekananda Samiti
  • IIT Madras Vande Mataram
  • Bits Pilani Sovesa
  • IIT Kanpur & IIT Patna Bhaktivedanta Club
Collaboration
  • We look forward to collaborating with various organizations of National Importance such as
    • ISKCON
    • Isha Foundation
    • Ramakrishna Mission and Vedanta Society New York
    • Art of Living Foundation
    • Infinity Foundation
    • Patanjali Yog Peeth
  • We would like to invite guests from these organizations to deliver talks to spread their ideas and conduct hands-on workshops.
  • Work closely with SLCs and provide adhyatmik support for various Pujas and festivals celebrated throughout the year.
  • Collaborate with technical clubs of our college for the development of apps, APIs, and websites that promote yoga, meditation, and knowledge of shastras.
  • Work with cultural clubs to celebrate Indian traditional music and dance that is deeply intertwined with adhyatmika during various festivals.
Future Vision
  • Pan IIIT Collaboration: Inspire other colleges to form similar clubs and help them start.
  • Meditation Room: a silent room with a proper ambiance to meditate. Can be used as a community room during Festivals.
Core Members (2023-2024)
  • Shashwat Gupta
  • Divyanshu Jha
  • Biswajit Maitra
  • Priyansh Singhal
  • Kaushik Ponnapali
Core Team Members
Name and email id Role Image
U Yugander Club Head
Rohith Alla Assistant Club Head
D Madhukar Core member
G Yashaswi Core member
B Chetan Core member