Media, Press & Public Engagements

Explore verified media coverage, published articles, interviews, podcasts, conference contributions and public engagements featuring Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti and Being Shiva Foundation.

This Media Centre provides journalists, researchers, educational institutions, civil-society organisations, event organisers and prospective partners with source-linked information about the Foundation’s work in Yogic Science, Dharma, individual consciousness, holistic wellbeing, cultural knowledge and global harmony.

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At a Glance

Organisation: Being Shiva Foundation
Founder: Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti
Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia
Status: ACNC-registered Australian charity
Areas of Work: Spiritual initiation, guidance, Yogic education, Dharma, holistic wellbeing and consciousness
Global Reach: Spiritual and Dharmic initiatives reaching people across multiple countries

Featured Media and Public Engagements

Discover selected articles, interviews, conference contributions and international engagements that reflect the vision and public work of Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti and Being Shiva Foundation.

World Association for Vedic Studies USA

A wisdom article authored by Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti for Vedic WAVES, USA, a Multidisciplinary Academic Society about Dharma/Ethics for humanity.

~ 30th April, 2024

Featured in Vishvasya Vṛttāntaḥ Sanskrit Daily

Publication: Vishvasya Vṛttāntaḥ, Surat, Gujarat, India
Published: 25 July 2024
Format: Sanskrit-language newspaper coverage

The Sanskrit daily featured Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti in its coverage of Ekadash Rudramanthan and her reflections on Rudra, time, fear, struggle and human transformation.

Research and Conferences

Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti contributes to conferences, educational forums, spiritual dialogues and public-interest initiatives connecting Yogic wisdom and Dharmic principles with contemporary human and social challenges.

WAVES Conference 2024, USA
Research Publication

Location: United States
Theme: Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution
Engagement Type: Conference and research publication

Authors: Adiguru Prakriti

Publication date: 2024

Journal: World Journal For Vedic Studies

Volume: 29

Issue: 1

Description:

Conflict epitomises the coexistence of opposing forces, ideas, or qualities, reflecting the inherent duality in life and existence. This duality manifests within individuals and extends outward to encompass larger entities such as communities, organizations, or nations. Conflicts originate as internal struggles within individuals and ripple outward, manifesting in speech, actions, and reactions between individuals, communities, organisations, states, or countries.

Books and Published Works

Be a True Yogi

Written by Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti, Be a True Yogi provides spiritual seekers with a clear and practical foundation for understanding the spiritual journey and the disciplined life of a Yogi.

Global Civil-Society Engagement

Being Shiva Foundation’s C20 Brazil Engagement

Being Shiva Foundation describes its 2024 engagement with G20 Brazil through Civil 20 policy-reform initiatives. Guided by Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti’s Dharmic vision, the Foundation’s engagement addressed three areas:

Integrated Health
Education and Culture
Philanthropy for Sustainable Development

The engagement brought universal Dharmic principles—including compassion, non-violence, truthfulness, non-exploitation, conscious responsibility and responsible resource stewardship—into civil-society policy dialogue.

Think Tank and Strategic Thought Leadership

SIGA Centre: Indian Wisdom for a Changing Indo-Pacific

A Being Shiva Foundation Initiative

Initiated and chaired by Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti—professionally known as Prakriti Nigam—SIGA Centre, the Shakti Initiative for Geostrategic Affairs, is a Melbourne-based think tank connecting Indian civilizational wisdom with contemporary geostrategy, security, diplomacy and public policy.

SIGA extends Guru Maa’s vision of raising consciousness beyond individual and social transformation into the strategic and institutional domains. It explores how wisdom-rooted thinking, ethical responsibility and conscious leadership can contribute to regional stability, conflict prevention and a more peaceful global order.

Areas of Strategic Focus

Indo-Pacific security and changing power dynamics
Cognitive, narrative and information warfare
Maritime security and the blue economy
Defence strategy and multilateral diplomacy
Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and strategic technology
Space security and emerging geopolitical frontiers
India–Australia strategic cooperation
Dharmic perspectives on conflict, ethics, leadership and peace

From Wisdom to Strategic Action

Through research papers, policy briefs, strategic publications, expert dialogues, courses, workshops and institutional partnerships, SIGA seeks to:

Produce actionable, wisdom-rooted strategic analysis
Connect Indian philosophical thought with modern statecraft
Strengthen dialogue between civilian, diplomatic and defence communities
Develop future Indo-Pacific researchers and strategic thinkers
Challenge disinformation, psychological manipulation and cognitive warfare
Advance conscious, resilient and cooperative approaches to security

Full Name: Shakti Initiative for Geostrategic Affairs
Type: Indo-Pacific Think Tank and Being Shiva Foundation Initiative
Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia
Chairperson: Prakriti Nigam—Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti
Guiding Vision: Regional Stability. Global Dialogue.

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Invite Guru Maa or Propose a Media Collaboration

Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti may be approached for selected interviews, podcasts, conferences, educational dialogues and public-interest collaborations aligned with the work and values of Being Shiva Foundation.

Relevant subjects include:

Spiritual initiation and the spiritual journey
Meditation, Karma and consciousness
Yogic Science and Vedic philosophy
Dharmic values and ethical societies
Mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
Conflict prevention through consciousness
Cultural and civilisational knowledge
Responsible philanthropy and global harmony

Please include the organisation’s name, proposed topic, interview or event format, intended audience, publication platform, expected duration, proposed date and contact information.

Media and Collaboration Enquiries: BeingShivaFoundation@outlook.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Being Shiva Foundation?

Being Shiva Foundation is an ACNC-registered charitable organisation headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Founded by Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti, it advances spiritual growth, Yogic education, Dharmic values, holistic wellbeing and the raising of individual and global consciousness.

Who is Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti?

Guru Maa Adiguru Prakriti is the founder of Being Shiva Foundation and a spiritual teacher whose work focuses on spiritual initiation, meditation, Yogic Science, Dharma, Karma, consciousness and personal transformation. Read more about her Spiritual Journey.

What topics is Guru Maa available to discuss?

Potential subjects include spiritual initiation, meditation, Karma, consciousness, Yogic philosophy, Dharma, relationships, human suffering, holistic wellbeing, ethical leadership and global harmony.

Can journalists or podcast hosts request an interview?

Yes. Journalists, podcast producers and recognised media platforms may submit an interview request containing the proposed subject, format, audience, platform, recording date and expected publication schedule.

Can organisations invite Guru Maa to speak at an event?

Educational institutions, conferences, civil-society organisations and aligned public-interest bodies may submit speaking or dialogue proposals. Each invitation is assessed according to subject alignment, audience, format, timing and available capacity.

Is Dharma being used to mean religion?

No. Being Shiva Foundation defines Dharma as a set of universal values and life-sustaining principles, including compassion, non-violence, truthfulness, non-exploitation, moderation, conscious responsibility and charity.

Can media organisations reuse photographs or video clips?

Only approved assets should be used, and all usage must comply with the Foundation’s media and content-licensing terms. Image credits, permitted uses, and download formats should be provided in the official Media Kit.

How can I submit a press or collaboration enquiry?

Email BeingShivaFoundation@outlook.com with your name, organisation, proposed topic, intended audience, format, dates, platform and contact information.