Grateful2Gurus | Dr.Ramesh Rao

INDICA USA is deeply honoured to announce the Gurus being felicitated in Grateful2Gurus 2025 for their exemplary, selfless service in upholding and transmitting Indian Knowledge Systems, Culture, and Traditions.

Grateful2Gurus is our annual flagship initiative that offers seekers and communities a sacred opportunity to acknowledge the knowledge imparted by their Gurus and to express heartfelt gratitude for the transformative journeys they have enabled.

The Guru–Shishya Parampara
In the Indian tradition, a Guru is the enlightened master who selflessly shares wisdom and nurtures the eternal flow of knowledge for lokasangraha (universal welfare). By assessing each Shishya’s readiness, the Guru offers guidance that enables the pursuit of the four Purusharthas – Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.

Our civilizational legacy is illuminated by such Gurus, from Acharya Chanakya and Adi Shankaracharya to Swami Vivekananda and countless others, who have protected and renewed Dharma across generations.

A Humble Offering Since 2016
Since its inception in 2016, Grateful2Gurus has remained an offering of the heart. Whether through intimate ceremonies at a Guru’s home or larger gatherings in Chennai, each felicitation affirms the timeless relevance of the Guru–Shishya Parampara.

As we prepare to honour our gurus, we invite you to join this sacred celebration, an expression of reverence, remembrance, and collective gratitude towards one of our honorees for this year Prof. Ramesh Rao. 

Pujya Swami Sharanananda Ji will deliver the keynote address.

Chief Guest: Consul General Hon. Somnath Ghosh

Date : Sep 06th 2025, 4PM CST

Venue : Chinmaya Abhyudaya Retreat Center, 11S250 IL-83, Willowbrook, IL 60527, USA

Felicitations for Prof. Arvind Sharma will be held at a later date.