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Gauranga Das highlights Indian diaspora impact at IGF London
The Indian spiritual leader, during his address, reimagined progress through the lens of Dharma, cultural wisdom, and inner balance.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 23, Jun 2025
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Spiritual Leader Gauranga Das at IGF London 2025 / Indian Global Forum
Spiritual leader and ISKCON monk Gauranga Das, on the final day of IGF London 2025, shared insights on the transformative contributions made by India's diaspora. He discussed both what Indians have contributed and what Indians could now potentially contribute.
On the final day of IGF London 2025, spiritual leader and ISKCON monk Gauranga Das shared insights on the transformative contributions made by India's diaspora. He discussed both what Indian have contributed and what Indians could now potentially contribute.
Das noted the scale of Indian diaspora and said, "Today we have 36 million Indians globally. Almost 16 million NRIs, 20 million of Indian origin. Out of the Fortune 500 companies in America, 22 are led by Indian CEOs who employ 1.7 million people and represent a net worth of $1 trillion. More than 60% of hotels in America are owned by Indians, and 72 out of 650 US unicorns are led by Indians."
He continued, "Indians across the world are having immense impact in terms of Artha or economy. I stand here to testify that Indians also have a powerful role to play in the transformation of Dharma."
Das defined Dharma as 'Samaan,' the principle of respect, and appealed to act against the deepening crisis of digital addiction, loneliness, and anxiety. He said, "We have a huge problem. Globally, 230 million are addicted to social media. In Bharat alone, 70% of teenagers spend seven hours daily online. One in seven people around the world is suffering from mental health issues."
Sharing his own transformative journey—from an IIT Bombay student to a spiritual teacher, he said "I went to IIT in the same batch as Sundar Pichai. Years later, we met, and he said, "You look younger than me." I replied, "You deal with Google, which creates stress. I deal with God, who releases stress.""
The forum forms part of IGF London 2025. With over 100+ speakers, 1000 participants, and events across iconic venues in London, IGF London 2025 encompasses a spectrum of topics - from technology and trade to culture and commerce.
This year's edition marks a powerful milestone - a decade since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark 2015 visit to the UK, and the two nations have finalised the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement. IGF London is the first major international platform to celebrate and analyse this historic achievement, unlock new opportunities that emerge from its conclusion, and shape the next phase of UK-India collaboration.
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