Call for Articles: Vedanta Wisdom Journal
Greetings to all spiritual seekers and enthusiasts of Vedanta!
The Vedanta Wisdom Journal is a platform dedicated to spreading the timeless teachings of Vedanta and exploring their relevance in contemporary times. As the world faces unprecedented challenges, it is crucial to delve into fundamental questions about the human experience, seek inner peace, and discover the path to a meaningful life. The Vedanta Wisdom Journal will address these inquiries by presenting the wisdom of Vedanta in a context that resonates with modern seekers. It will also share the Vedantic teaching and lifestyle emphasised by Swami A. Parthasarathy.
Our target audience consists of well-educated young professionals across various fields, who possess a scientific and logical bent of mind. If you have an interest in or a basic understanding of spirituality and are eager to explore the teachings of Vedanta, this journal is for you.
The Vedanta Wisdom Journal will serve the following objectives:
- Introduce Vedanta to our readers by providing a thorough understanding of its core principles and its potential to enhance one's life.
- Demonstrate the relevance and applicability of Vedanta in the modern world. Examine real-life scenarios and contemporary challenges to illustrate how Vedanta can provide profound insights and practical solutions.
- Serve as an authentic and credible source for Vedantic teachings. Our content will be curated and reviewed by a team of experts, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Share real life evidence to support the teachings of Vedanta. Showcase ongoing research on Vedantic topics, including scholarly research from institutions within and outside India.
We invite all of you to contribute articles to the Vedanta Wisdom Journal.
You do not have to be an expert to contribute. Feel free to share aspects of your own spiritual journey and insights that you believe will be meaningful to our readers.
We have attached a detailed list of guidelines for submission with this email. Here are some highlights:
- The principal focus of the submission must be Vedanta (including its teachings as well as the associated spiritual journey). Emphasis should be placed on its applicability in today's context.
- Articles should be easy to read and understand. We encourage the use of visual representations, such as cartoons or diagrams, to support the content.
- We welcome articles based on research (statistical, anecdotal or literary/scriptural). A balanced blend of empirical evidence and traditional wisdom will enrich the understanding of Vedanta.
- We also encourage articles pertaining to other spiritual schools as long as they serve to provide a point of comparison with Vedanta, and thus foster a deeper understanding of Vedantic thought.
- Articles should be a minimum of 500 words but no more than 2500 words typed in Georgia font size 12.
- Citations and referencing adhere to APA 7th edition guidelines.
If you are passionate about Vedanta and its ability to transform lives, we invite you to be a part of this transformative journey. Submit your articles to the Vedanta Wisdom Journal and contribute to the dissemination of Vedantic wisdom among the modern spiritual seekers.
The call for articles will be made in January and June in each year.
The articles can be mailed to journal@vedantawisdom.in
Note: The Vedanta Wisdom Journal will be managed by an editorial team which includes subject matter experts in Vedanta. They will review each article and serve as the final decision maker on its suitability for publication. In addition, the editorial team will provide valuable feedback and suggestions. Where possible, they will work with the author to improve the submission or adapt it to meet the requirements for publication.