Sattvikata - The missing element in our Sustainable Development Goals : Mr Sean Clarke

Research on the importance of Indian knowledge in Sustainable Development Goals was jointly conducted by Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay and Spiritual Science Research Foundation. The findings were presented at the Rural Economic Forum in New Delhi, India.

Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale is the Guide for this Research

New Delhi – As a Speaker at the Rural Economic Forum, Global Summit 2025, hosted by India Chambers on 12th March 2025 in New Delhi, India, Mr Sean Clarke said – “The 18^th century Industrial Revolution focused on wealth creation with total disregard for the environment. Then, over 50 years ago, at the 1972 UN Conference in Stockholm, humanity first realised that unchecked consumption could destroy our world and coined the word ‘sustainability’. Yet, after 50 years, if we look around us, we are still grappling with the issue, and climate change is upon us like never before. So, while there are many of us with good intentions for a sustainable world, what are we missing ?”

Mr Clarke presented the Spiritual research conducted under the guidance of Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale. The missing part in the puzzle, as per the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and our sacred texts, is that our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are not aligned with increasing spiritual purity and Dharma (Righteousness).

“Infusing sattvikata and abiding by Dharma brings about true sustainability, creating long-term wealth and a circular economy, leading to well-being at all levels”, said Mr Clarke. “Conversely, degradation in sattvikata and increase in unrighteousness lead to a reduced quality of life, increased epidemics, and a spate of natural disasters along with war and conflict, eventually leading to the annihilation of communities; and this can never yield the kind of results we want. Besides infusing sattvikata, one needs to understand that there are some industries like the animal slaughtering and processing industry. Whatever you try in sustainable practices, you will only generate high levels of negative vibrations, which will adversely affect the world. It is even more so if the slaughter includes animals that have a higher level of sattvikata, such as the slaughter of the Indian breed cows.”

Mr Clarke shared that “The spiritual research at Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay (MAV) and Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) using modern biofield measuring tools, Polycontrast Interference Photography (PIP), and the GDV-Biowell has shown that the Indian breed cows emit the most positive vibrations amongst animals, often more than humans in the current era. Every aspect of the Indian cows generates high levels of spiritual positivity and has healing properties and health benefits, which can be a billion-dollar business by itself. In one experiment, the biofields (auras) of three animals whose milk is widely consumed, were measured. Findings showed that in the case of the other two, the positive aura of the room in which the readings were taken (baseline) reduced up to 21%, while in the case of the Indian cows, it increased by 22%.”

Further emphasizing the sattvik and healing properties of every aspect of the Indian cows, Mr Clarke shared a case study and an experiment on Gomutra (Indian cow’s urine). “In case of one subject suffering from skin problems, applying Gomutra subsided itching and rashes within a few seconds to minutes, as opposed to the intake of steroids that worked only after 7-8 hours. An experiment using the GDV-Biowell showed that upon bathing with a few drops of Gomutra, the alignment of the chakras of a subject increased from 65% to 78%, while upon drinking a few drops, it increased to 90%.” He said that using every aspect of the Indian cows for society’s benefit can enhance India’s rural economy manifold.

He shared, “Let’s look at the health industry and see how IKS can help reduce the load of problems like addictions, which cost the US economy over $500 billion per year. Our research shows that the root cause of addictions is often spiritual in nature, and just by repeating a chant (Shri Gurudev Datta), addicts can overcome their addictions without side effects and relapse. Idiopathic diseases like eczema – again, as per IKS – is often due to destiny and ancestral problems.” A case study was shared how 20 years of eczema was cured in three months through chanting, with no relapse.

“Even something as big as climate change and the immense cost it has to the world, IKS suggests that we are approaching it superficially. When there is an increase in spiritual impurity, it adversely affects the Five Cosmic Principles of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether, which actually control the world’s weather and climatic systems.”

“The best way to increase sattvikata in the world is to practise Spirituality as per Universal principles. This singular effort will channel our decision-making to become truly sustainable, underpinned by sattvikata and make us self-reliant ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. This missing sattvik element will make SDG truly effective,” Mr Clarke concluded.

He met many distinguished delegates during the event who appreciated MAV’s unique spiritual research. Particularly, Mr Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles for Bihar applauded MAV’s efforts and research on how the Indian rural economy can benefit by leveraging India’s spiritual resources for healing and preventative healthcare.

– Infusing sattvikata and abiding by Dharma brings about true sustainability, creating long-term wealth, leading to well-being !