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A modern degree in an ancient ritual : Art of Living's heritage school

Bangalore, It was a perfect modern day setting at the second
Convocation Ceremony of the Heritage School, Veda Agama Samskrutha
Maha Pathshala where newly graduated students were conferred the
title ‘Sivagama Vidya Nidhi’ in the presence of Art of Living
founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The students of the third and fourth
batches successfully completed the formal seven years integrated
Veda Agama Shastra Course.
The honoured guests were Sri Omkarananda Mahaswamigal, founder of
the Swami Chidbhavananda Ashram at Theni; Sri D.G Nandakumar I.A.S,
Comissioner, HRI & CE, Government of Karnataka; Prof.Mallepuram G.
Venkatesha, Vice Chancellor of Karnataka Sanskrit University; Dr.
K. Picchai Sivacharyar, founder of Sivaneri Kazhagam; N.Ramanuja,
Chairman, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore.
The ceremony began with lighting of the lamp by Sri Sri along with
the other dignitaries. Reflecting upon the significance of the
Sanskrit language and ancient rituals, he expressed, “Our country
remains one because of ancient culture. Forty years ago when people
of north visited south or from south visited north, they were not
able to communicate with each other whereas Sanskrit pundits from
south would go to Kashi and could converse with another pandit in
Sanskrit with ease. Dr. Ambedkar wanted Sanskrit to become our
national language.”
Inspiring the graduating students, he added,“Purohit means one who
does good to mankind. All of you have got a chance to render such
an honorable seva. There is no end to learning.”
Sri D.G Nandakumar I.A.S, Comissioner, HRI & CE, Government of
Karnataka said, “Inspite of many religions of the world having come
and gone away without a trace, Indian culture still continues to
exist and leaders like Sri Sri contribute to this.
On this occasion two books ‘Mahanyasam’ and ‘Padamantram’ were
released by Sri Sri and the Chief Guest , Sri Omkarananda
Mahaswamigal.
Speaking on the occasion, Sri. A.S Sundara Murthy Sivam, Principal,
expressed, “Students of our Patashala follow the traditional way of
learning, coupled with the practice of breathing techniques. Our
students learn this ancient knowledge with commitment, faith and
respect. This commitment is carried out into the society when they
graduate.
The Agama Pathshala was established in October 2002 by Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar. The school offers a seven year training program that
teaches students all over India how to conduct temple rituals:
pujas, abhishekas and other rituals. The course syllabus also
includes study of the Veda, Agama, Sanskrit language, Astrology,
Yoga, music, Sculpture, Epics and Shaivic scriptures.
Along with these, the children are given training in practical
modern subjects, such as a basic knowledge of how to work with
computers. After completion of their seven year training, these
pundits are ready to conduct services and rituals in temples and
homes all across the country.
The second Convocation Ceremony of the
Heritage School, Veda Agama Samskrutha Maha Pathshala was held at
the Art of Living International Centre, Bangalore. Sri D.G
Nandakumar I.A.S, Comissioner, HRI & CE, Government of
Karnataka,Sri. A.S Sundara Murthy Sivam, Principal, l,Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar,Sri Omkarananda Mahaswamigal, founder of the Swami
Chidbhavananda Ashram at Theni,S.K Raja Bhattar,Chief priest of
Kallikamba Temple of Chennai,Chief Priest of Tirupurakundaram were
present at the Occasion.
The Convocation Ceremony began with the
lighting of the lamp by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar along with Sri. A.S
Sundara Murthy Sivam, Sri D.G Nandakumar; Sri Omkarananda
Mahaswamigal
On this occasion two books ‘Mahanyasam’ and
‘Padamantram’ were released by Sri Sri r along with.S Sundara
Murthy Sivam, Principal,Veda Agama Samskrutha Maha Pathshala; Sri
Omkarananda Mahaswamigal
Art of Living Bureau of Communication
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