Mahesh Sanskrit Gurukulam
BACKGROUND
Devghat, situated in the middle hill region of Nepal, is a popular sacred pilgrimage site with immense religious, historical and touristic importance. There is a belief that even gods visit this sacred pilgrimage site for taking baths during special occasions. The popularity of such site has been further heightened through the efforts made by academic saints
who preach about sacred Sanskrit writings on Hindu mythology. Mahesh Sanyas Asram, a pure religious and social institution which major aim is to preserve, promote and disseminate Vedic religion, Aryan culture and Sanskrit education for the development of nationalism, humanity and brotherhood. The saint, (Swami) Dr. Ramananda Giri, founder of the institution acknowledges blessings from his teacher (Guru), the saint Maheshananda Giri and the saint Sachchidananda Saraswoti, Khaptad Baba. The Gurukul, instituted under private education trust (Guthi), registered at the related government unit, works as per the Education Act and its bylaws. It adopts principles of ancient Gurukul and provides education on different subjects of Sanskrit including Veda and oriental knowledge and sciences. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Ashram is located at Devghat-2, Tanahu and owns 55 ropni land around which lies a cemented boundary wall. It has a
i) Biddyeswor temple: The God Shiva temple shows the traditional arts and culture of Nepal. ii) Hearth (Hawankunda),
iii) Residence for saints, iv) hostel,
v) residence for devotees, vi) dining hall, vii) library with a stock 13000 publications of ancient Sanskrit literature, viii) school building, ix) teacher’s residence, and x) shelter for cattle. xi)A separate building for college and university level education is under construction. Mahesh Publication Series
It publishes sacred scriptures about religion and culture. Futures of the Gurukul’s Graduates
The students completing their studies from this Gurukul have been successful to enter into jobs in the government and non-governmental institutions. Their contributions have showed that they can be key players in the transformation of the society. The Gurukul believes that the graduates will contribute to maintenance of social and religious ethics. It is hoped that these graduates will
• uphold highest moral conduct themselves and teach the same to the society through their deeds
• disseminate knowledge and science of Sanskrit
• raise public awareness through lectures adopting realities of life and world, and spiritual awakening. provide formal education from lower secondary school to master’s level from a single window
2. provide authentic education on subjects like Veda, Grammer, Vedanta and philosophy, English and optional computer science
3. create special centre for education on eastern philosophy, eternal religion and Aryan culture
4. 24 hour guidance by trained experienced and teachers
5. Daily rituals of worship and meditation, and pray are performed by the students from 4: 00 A.M. under the guidance from the Gurukul Acharya
6. Gurukul emphasises not only on class room education but also on their creative activities and character building
7. Free accommodation, food and education
8. Day to day routine is based on the traditional Gurukul standard
9. Located at beautiful and pleasant place
10. Large library with almost ten thousand books
11. Daily yoga and physical exercises for physical health
12. Special contest: talk program, debates, quiz
13. Overall succeed rate/students’ completion rate: 100%
14. Succeed rate in the high school: 100% with distinction and first division
15. Overall second position in the intermediate, bachelor and masters for the first time and others with distinction
16. Occasional special classes by renowned and special personalities
17. Special meetings and others
• Curriculum
• Information on teachers
• Academic program
• Operational levels
• Programs
Plan & Future Program
Open separate department of Grammer, Philosophy, Literature, Purva Mimansa, Uttar Mimansa (Vedanta), Nyaya, Astrology and Aurveda
Extend current 151 students’ residential accommodation to 500
Establish research centres on different subject and initiate research programs under them. Establish its branches in the other parts of the country
Establish publication centre to disseminate research and periodicals
Collect rare publications on Sanskrit and modern ones and preserve them in the library
Equip the students on practical knowledge of the computers and other modern subjects. Extend the publication of researches and periodicals
Personal Details about the Founder Saint
Swami Ramananda Giri, Ph.D. was born on Dhading District of Nepal on B.S. 2005/02/10. Swamiji had his primary education from his father. Having lost parents at the age of ten, Swamiji moved to capital city Kathmandu for higher education. Swamiji did Analytical Study on the body less or incorporeal principles of the King Janak, for Ph.D, 2041 B.S. Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He was initiated to Sainthood by Swami Maheshananda Giri in 1991 A.D. Regarding to experiences Swamiji taught at different educational institutions and gave lectures on different aspects of philosophy of Adwait Vedanta, eternal religion and culture. The government of Nepal have honoured him with awards such as Panini prize, Dr. Bal Ram Joshi Knowledge and Science Prize, Honour from the King Janak Smriti. Prabal Gorakha Dakshin Bahu
Other various honours and awards. Requests
Gurukul and Ashram operates from the donation given by well-wisher devotees to the founder saint and other financial assistance received in the Ashram. The institution maintains an up to date audited records of its income and expenditure thereby submit the same to the concerned department. The Ashram receives donations in the form of
i)Permanent fund, ii) food grain donation annually, iii) guardianship of the Gurukul students, iv) scholarship or prize, v) assistance to daily/monthly/ annual operation vi) donations for the construction of building or room, vii) land and other donations and viii) assistance to dissemination related activities
