The school provides both academic and experiential education. Young students develop proficiency in Sanskrit as a prelude to classroom study of the Vedic teachings through subjects relevant to modern-day life. Their learning is enhanced through regular participation in such Vedic practices as chanting, worship, and meditation.
Free education, board, and lodging are provided by the school. Students also receive a stipend to take care of other needs, so they can be financially independent of their families. Because the curriculum demands great discipline and rigor, students applying to the school must demonstrate a high level of determination and interest to qualify for admission.
Shanti Mandir provides an opportunity for Holistic education in its pristine environment for a minimum of 9 years to students who enroll in Prathama (Class 9). They go through to Madhyama (Class 12) in a curriculum that has recognition from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board.
Education Department – Government of Gujarat
http://www.gseb.org
The Vidyalaya is affiliated to Shree Somnath Sanskrit University which confers the Bachelors (Shastri) & Masters (Acharya) degree to those who pursue their education further.
http://shreesomnathsanskrituniversity.info/home.html
To read an article on the Sanskrit school in L&T magazine, click here.
To view the Nursery School flyer in pdf, click here.
To view photos of the various activities at the school, click here.
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- Acharya Shyam Sunder Jha – M.A. Sanskrit Literature. The senior most Acharya started the Sanskrit school with 3 students in 2000. He says that his meeting with Baba Muktananda and grace that ensued has prompted the lucid understanding of Vedanta he has. He is revered in the field of Sanskrit for his in-depth knowledge of the language and has many publications to his credit.
SMSMV Group 1:
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- Acharya Dinesh Garkoti Principal
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- Acharya Sharadchandra Sahu Teaching Shukla Yajur Ved Mantras
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- Acharya Satyaraj Regmi Teaching Coordinator 9, 10, 11 & 12
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- Acharya Poornananda Sharma Administration
SMSMV Group 2:
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- Ravi Pratap – Maths, English & Environment
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- Seema Bhatt – Hindi & Science & Technology
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- Madhu Sharma – Librarian
SMSMV Group 3:
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- Nayan Datta – English Teacher
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- Nirmal Mishra – Sanskrit Poetry & Student of Ved
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- Sandeep Bijalwan – Sanskrit Literature & Student of Sanskrit Grammar
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- Swami Prakashananda Saraswati – Music
The educational objectives of the Sanskrit and general school are to:
- Make education accessible to India’s economically challenged
- Establish institutions for education and research that will interpret and adapt the profound knowledge of Vedic scriptures to contemporary needs and contexts
- Promote the use of such knowledge toward creating a society in which the values implicit in Satyam Shivam Sundaram (that which is true, auspicious, and beautiful) are foremost in human thought and behavior
The generous donations of people around the world enable Shanti Mandir to maintain its charitable works.
You are invited to contribute towards any of Shanti Mandir’s charitable activities.
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