The word “Poorna” in the name of the Foundation has its genesis in the doctrine of “Poornawad”, a unique doctrine propounded by Dr. R. P. Parnerkar in India in 1947. “Poorna” is a Sanksrit word which can be loosely interpreted in the English Language as “Absolute.”
Poorna Foundation is an international non-profit social engineering organization that has as its goal the all-round development and growth of an individual.
To enable every individual, irrespective of his/her caste, creed, ethnicity, religion, economic or social background, to achieve an all round and complete experience of Life.
To enable Human Life to achieve goals and derive joy & satisfaction while living a complete and harmonious life on all fronts- Material, Psychological and Spiritual and Divine.
Dr. Parnerkar Life Management Foundation strongly believes in the management of One’s Life Paths And choices to attain the desired goals Through Life Coaching. The Organization’s Goal is to enlighten Individuals and Families to achieve their Life Milestones.
Pursuing continuously just one aspect of life creates an imbalance that is seldom understood by the individual until its quite late. Life itself it the only and most precious gift that one has. An Life is muti-faceted, multi- dimensional and ever changing and evolving.
Dr. Parnerkar states just as science is important to understand the various facets and intricacies of Life, as each life is unique, applying that understanding to live and lead a successful and complete life is very much an Art and hence he famously quoted- Life is an Art.
Creating an awareness about the “Why” of Life Management
Demonstrate the “How” of Life Management- An essential practice to live life efficiently and satisfactorily
Imparting the Learning of Life Management- A critical success factor for leading a happy and successful life
Showcasing the comprehensive, all inclusive, approach to Life- Where Material, Psychological, Spiritual and Divine pursuits are all included as an essential ingredient for a happy and successful life
Provide a Forum for individuals, families, volunteers and society at large, to discuss challenges, day to day problems, experiences in relation to life management and life skill development
Dr R.P. Parnerkar (nee 16th July 1916, Indore, India) was an acclaimed scholar, philosopher, economist, gemmologist, sociologist and Spiritual preceptor (Sadguru) in his own right who led a social movement against the back drop of Indian Independence and its successive years to empower the down-trodden and the masses in the remotest parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh provinces of India. Born in a traditional Hindu vedic family, his unique philosophy called: “Poornawad” propounded in 1947, was a philosophical marvel, often cited as the Fifth Veda.
Poornawad or Absolutism is an all-inclusive philosophy and approach to life that dethroned the hitherto popular causal effect relationship between the creator and the creation and established successfully that the mind and matter are two sides of the same coin, both which cannot exist independently without the other. Dr. R. P. Parnerkar was conferred with the coveted Doctor of Philosophy degree by India’s oldest-All India Sanskrit and Spiritual University at Varanasi in 1948 for his revolutionary doctrine of Poornawad.
Dr Parnerkar, who spoke fluent English, Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit besides foreign languages like German, had previously attempted to submit a thesis on the Origin of the Universe to the Berlin University, which was unfortunately destroyed in transit during the Second World War. Dr. Parnerkar continued to write his books and writings in a broad spectrum of languages throughout his life. His books and talks reduced in writing are a treasure house of knowledge that continue to inspire and enlighten generations of people.
Dr. Parnerkar travelled India extensively and brought about a radical change in the lives of the people. A realized being, his mere presence or a glance from his eye would transform people and bring about an immense change in their life.
As an accomplished economist he propounded his theory of Pure Economics, in the 1960s, addressing a concept hitherto not addressed in Economics- determining the valuation of Labour and the inefficiencies in the distribution of Food. Currency notes and fiat money used much in circulation today has no intrinsic value but is the most sought out commodity is a fact that he highlights and points out a way to reduce the spiralling inflation in the economy by an effective means of food distribution.
A connoisseur of Fine arts and music, Dr Parnerkar was an accomplished signer and a well-known poet. His most famous composition in poetry remains- “Abhinav Abhang”, a collection of 21 couplets in Marathi, that philosophers, litterateurs and lyricists consider to be a masterpiece. The 21 Couplets are orchestrated on 21 different Raags of the Indian classical music that further aid in bringing out the subtle meaning of the words used in the couplets.
An Epoch maker and a gem amongst gems, Dr Parnerkar lived a very successful and complete life surrounded by his family and ever-growing number of disciples, both in India and abroad, whose lives and whose future generations he had shaped. He merged in the Absolute and passed away peacefully, at the age of sixty-four years, in April 1980 at Indore leaving his son and most able successor Adv. Dr. Vishnu Ramchandra Parnerkar to continue his noble work across the globe.
Adv. Dr. V. R. Parnerkar (nee 29th June 1939, Amalner, India), was born as the eldest child of H.H. Dr. R. P. Parnerkar and his wife Manakarnika R Parnerkar. An acclaimed scholar, philosopher, economist, gemmologist, sociologist and Spiritual preceptor (Sadguru) in his own right, he expanded the work of his father across the world.
Adv. Dr. V. R. Parnerkar who began his career as an attorney with the High Court of Judicature at Indore, had an extra-ordinary successful legal practice that he voluntarily gave up after his father’s demise, to work extensively for the noble cause of Poornawad.
He is an accomplished National level wrestler and had been active and successful in his college days in politics, which he obediently gave up, on the advice of his father. An orator par excellence he continues to attract masses at his talks and speeches across the world where people gather fervently to listen him speak.
Adv. Dr. Parnerkar speaks fluently a broad spectrum of languages, in which he too continues to write like his father. His writings along with those of his father have been collectively published together in twelve volumes of the Complete Writings of Dr. Parnerkar for the benefit of the readers.
As a philanthropist, he has successfully established schools and colleges in the remotest parts of the State of Maharashtra and co-operative banks for the marginally weak economic sections of the society. His talks have inspired a generation of entrepreneurs to give up their jobs and start their own ventures much before start-ups were in the age.
He has been conferred with various awards and recognitions most notably- Rugved Bhushan- For his work and dedication towards the Vedas and Vedic culture, Saint of Modern India Award and honorary doctorate degrees from various universities have been conferred upon him in recognition of the immense humanitarian work that he has been ceaselessly doing for over six decades both in India and abroad.
Adv. Dr. Parnerkar has successfully established over 211 Centres and places of worship and learning dedicated to Dr. R. P.Parnerkar and his maxim-“Life is an Art” globally. These centres are a powerhouse of energy, inspirations, thoughts and ideals for the common man who seeks refuge in these, so as to empower him.
A connoisseur of fine arts and music like his father, he continues to convene the Annual Poornawad International Convention, now in its 72nd year, commenced by his father, that attracts artists, musicians, thinkers, philosophers, economists and leaders from across the world each year in May at Parner, a town made famous by him, about 90 kilometres from the City of Pune.