Acharyakulam

The Acharyakulam is a Residential Educational Institute of Haridwar, India.

1. acharyakulam A Residential Educational Institution

2. Founders & Patrons Swami RAMDEV JI MAHARAJ Acharya Balkrishna JI

3. Our Torch-bearers Acharya Pradyumn Acharya – Vaidik Gurukulam , Patanjali Yogpeeth , Haridwar Prof. B.P. Khandelwal Former Chairman – CBSE Former Chairman - UPSEB Prof. J.S. Rajput Former Chairman – NCTE Former Director -NCERT Prof. S.S. Kushwaha Former V.C. – Ranchi University Former V.C. – MGKV, Varanasi Sh. Chamu Krishna Shastri All India Training Head – Sanskrit Bharti Dr. Chand Kiran Saluja Director Academics – Sanskrit Promotion Foundation

4. Goal Of ACHARYAKULAM India has been the leading country in the World in Knowledge, Wisdom, Music, Art and Culture from the very beginning. Philosopher travelers from across the world visited India from time to gain knowledge of its religion, philosophy, literature, medicine, astronomy, astrology and mathematics from its sacred texts. Up to the 18 th century India had been an ideal country in the world in educational, economics, social and spiritual fields. In the 18 th century, our contribution to the world market was 37% and our income was 27% of the total income of the world. The literacy rate in the country was 97%. According to the famous German scholar Max Muller, English scholar G.W Leitner and the then British Government, the number of primary and secondary Gurukuls was 7 lac 32 thousand. The centres of the higher education were 14 thousand where at least 18 subjects ranging from Mathematics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Metallurgy, Philosophy, Surgery and Medical Science, Technology and Management were taught. The British rulers, having a hidden agenda to keep us enslaved for centuries, tried to ruin our rich and prestigious tradition of wisdom by destroying our whole educational system. Today, there are 450 universities, 13 lac primary and secondary schools, 15 thousand colleges in the country. Many institutes of science, management and technologies exist in the country but we are not able to inculcate our tradition and culture amongst the students. We want to make our culture, sanskaras , history, yoga, meditation and good values a part of today’s education system. We want to Indianise it. By awakening the hidden great self and by developing the holistic personality of the students, greatest, fully awakened, able, industrious and ideal human being of the world.

5. Through the University of Patanjali and Acharyakulam we want to creat an example by setting up such a tradition of Vaidic Rishi Sanskriti and Gurukuliya parampara that after Deekshant , Graduates of our institute will not be roaming here and there in search of jobs at the mercy of others rather they themselves will provide health, self dependence and employment by creating job opportunities for others. We want to build up such a foundation of sanskaras in the children of Acharyakulam that, be it the University of Patanjali or any other institute in the world, wherever they go they will not be influenced by the sensual materialism of the West. Rather we want to prepare such fully awakned and consciuos children who will be able to change the course of flow of the current times.

6. Blessings Children are the future of any nation and are at the centre of the dreams and aspirants of the parents. Parents wish to see their children achieve great heights. They aspire to give their children the best of education and the best of values. ‘Acharyakulam’ is the confluence of ancient Vaidic learning and the best of modern education. We wish to bring out leaders with high moral values along with the best modern education through Acharyakulam. The leaders of our Nation used to be nurtures in the Gurukulas in the earlier times, where pupils used to study the Veda- Vedangas along with the art of defense, economic & virtues and thereby gain the ability of critical thinking of what was right and what was wrong. Hence true, austere and self – disciplined people held the supreme place amongst individuals, family, society and Nation. Unfortunately today’s leaders of our country are being groomed in Convent Schools and foreign institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Massachusetts. We have to prepare social, cultural, spiritual, economical, industrial, political, scientific and intellectual leadership through Acharyakulam and other erudite programmes. Unfortunately, in today’s experts, leaders & intelligentsia feelings and values of spirituality, Bhartiyata ( Indianness ) and self esteem who will have the amalgamation of modernization and Bhartiyata . Acharyakulam shall play a pivotal role in nurturing superior and awakened citizens. I heartily wish all the Children, Parents and Guardians a successful, prosperous and pious life ahead.

7. From Principal’s Desk The advent of modern science and technology along with the blind craze for western philosophy of consumerism has made the man so busy that he doesn't have time to think of the very purpose of life. As he cannot recognize the purpose of education. The purpose of life has become as if to collect more and more wealth and resources to maximize comfort and worldly pleasure. That’s why the purpose of education too has become the preparation to be capable to accomplish that goal. But what is more worrying is that the materialistic view towards life has overpowered spiritually so much so that the basic human values like love, honesty, truthfulness, sympathy, etc. have started withering on the vine. The inevitable consequence are alarming social evils like rampant corruption, extreme insecurity of women, communal or political terrorism, reckless environmental, pollution, outbreak of diseases like cancer, AIDS, etc. At this critical juncture of human civilization, quite naturally, the society at large forces the educationalists to introspect on the quality of the human resources they are developing. Educationalist too, being the victim of the same social thinker and Yoga Guru of twenty first century, Pram Pujya Swami Ramdevji and the living legend in Ayurveda and herbal plants Shraddheya Acharya Balakrishnaji could not ignore the expectation of the society from them. Be it the fields of Yoga or Ayurveda , be it the fields of Naturopathy of political reforms or indigenous economic development, their initiative in any fields has proved beyond doubt that they never believe in ordinary thinking or in ordinary way of working. Quite expectedly the duo took the revolutionary step in the field of education – a combination of Sanskrit medium traditional GURUKUL system and English medium modern education – the foundation of a new name in the field of education – ‘ACHARYAKULAM’.

8. Here in the ashramik campus of ‘ACHARYAKULAM’ the teachers are expected not to instruct the young minds, “Do what I say, don’t what I do”. Rather they are expected to become the ‘ Acharyas ’ to teach not just from the books but through their own way of living i.e. ‘ acharan ’ . With this attitude towards their children they are expected to tread on the path of excellence in grooming up: firstly, a good pool of Vaidic intellectuals who will delve deep into the ocean of knowledge stored by our ‘ Rishis ’ to lead the nation as well as the world in different fields; and secondly, the future children of Bharatmata who, with deep-rooted faith in the values of age old ‘ Rishi ’ tradition and equipped with technology laden modern education, will lead the modern nation in different fields. Vandemataram !!

9. Introduction With the divine blessings and guidance of Param Pujya Yogrishi Swami Ramdevji and Acharya Balkrishnaji , an innovative vision in the fields of value based education – ‘Acharyakulam’ – was inaugrated on 26 th of April, 2013. ‘Acharyakulam’, a residential educational institute, is the divine confluence of the age old tradition of imparting wisdom and knowledge in the ancient Gurukulams by our ancestral Rishi & Munies and the ultra-modern Scientific, Professional and IT - enabled system of today.

10. Vision Of Acharyakulam Mission : To groom fully awakened and fully abled souls who will build an awakened, enlightened, developed, family who in-return will enhance the physical, mental, intellectual, spiritual, social, economical, political and scientific society that will enrich the nation and then the world. Objectives of Acharyakulam : To prepare Vaidic scholars- To prepare proven scholars in Grammer , Philosophy, Upnishad , Veda, Vaidic literature, Vaidic Mathematics, Indian proven history and Raj Dharma etc. and to prepare graduates with the power to give social, spritual , econimical , scientific and political ideas leadership. To prepare leaders of modern Bharat- To prepare intellectuals and national leaders who can set new landmarks in different fields like: Technology, Management, Defence , Administrative Services, Police Services, Medicine, Engeering , Games and Sports, Fine Arts, Music, Drama, Agriculture, Industry, Research, etc. We will be instilling in the young minds the glory, utility and attraction of both the expectations. Then a child will get prepared according to his/her

11. Karmashaya , Sanskar and Svabhava . Pujya Swamiji believes that the possibility of reformation in a child decreases by one percent with every passing year of age. And generally from every aspect a child becomes enlightened by one percent every year. But with the help of intellectual efforts we can develop this enlightenment physically, intellectually and spiritually by one to ten percent. Expected behavior of the members of Acharyakulam family: Aspect of Knowledge- To enhance intellectual development of a child is our primary goal. Aspect of Behavior – To ensure that a child remains 100% free from macro behavioral vices. And being aware of the micro vices, he/she endeavors with full determination and honesty to get rid of the same so that we can take pride in saying, "We at Acharyakulam are following the path of our attitude and values as expected from ideal angels, children of Rishi-Rishikas , Veer- Veeranganas and the greatest children of Bharatmata . We should have a strong morale against unethical conduct. We should have the same hatred against micro vices like desire, despair, insistence, impulse, reaction, etc. as we have against macro vices like non-vegetarian diet, malpractices, depravity, violence, addition, etc. We should not welcome any unethical conduct, though it is true that, our Sanskaras and Karmashaya instilled in our soul from previous lives and our attitude and nature of the present life will stand as the biggest challenges in front of us.

12. However, with awakened consciousness, firm determination and enthusiasm and with practice of yoga, devotion and such other methods we can come out of such difficulties and make our evil sanskaras ineffective. Faculty : Great importance is attached to the quality of the staff at Acharyakulam. Trained, highly qualified and experienced teachers are appointed to impart education. Compassion, devotion to duties, good manners, helpfulness, dedication and strong belief in spiritualism are some of the prerequisites of teachers at Acharyakulam. Enhancement of teacher’s skills is a constant phenomenon here. Since teachers live on the campus, there is an open teacher-taught interaction. The teachers interact with the students to give them the much-needed academic and emotional support to make them feel at home.

13. SALIENT FEATURES As the pathfinder of a different education system Acharyakulam integrates the eternal and sacred heritage of oral Vaidic learning along with the latest developments in modern education in a world class leaning ambience, facilities with the best hi-tech multimedia learning tools with NCERT syllabus. As a part of traditional Vaidic Gurukul system the children master the subjects ranging from Sanskrit, Veda- Vedangas , Upanishad, Vaidic Mathematics, Philosophy, etc. Same way as part of modern education they also develop proficiency in English languages, English conversation, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art & Craft, Sports, etc. However, inculcationg Vaidic Culture, Ethics and Sanskaras lies at the centre of the whole concept. Multifaceted and Comprehensive development of the individual’s personality is the objective of education. A truly holistic development – i.e. the development of physical, intellectual, spiritual and emotional faculties od a child is the goal here at Acharyakulam and regular practice of yoga and hawan by the whole of its family plays a significant role to achieve this goal. As part of Rishi tradition of our country all the Rishiputras & Rishikanyas of Acharyakulam have their Upnayan Sanskar before Vedarambh . Acharyakulam is a confluence of the best of the Eastern and the Western systems and concepts of Education. With special emphasis on sirituality and character building, Acharyakulam has been established as the breeding ground for Social and National leaders of tomorrow. To inculcate the indomitable love for the Motherland and the Mother Nature the young children here are taught how to follow Swadeshi way of life based on Yoga and Ayurveda with satvik and nutritious food.

14. 8. Children, here, are blessed with regular sessions and guidance from world’s top educationalists, visiting facilities and Gurus. 9. The institution always encourage innovative & creative programmes. 10. In order to achieve different co-curricular objectives very often the children are taken to different educational, excursion and adventure tips. Our FACULTY MEMBERS : Subrata Kundu B.A. ( Hons ), M.A. (Eco), B.T. Vice Principal cum Off. Principal B.V. Krishna Bhatt M.A. (Sanskrit), Rigveda Ghanapaati , Shroutha Vidwan , Saamratha Vidwan Vice Principal, Vaidic Shraddha S. M.A. (Sanskrit), Vyakaran & Meenansa Acharya Head, Vaidic Department Jahnavi S.B. M.A. (Sanskrit), Vyakaran Acharya , Sangeet Prabhakar Geetha Prasad M.A. (English), M.Ed., M.S. (Counseling & Psycho Therapy) Headmistress Kunal Singh M.A. (English), B.Ed., PGDIM, CTET, UPTET, UTET Administrative Officer Adarsh Saxena M.SC. (Environmental Studies), B.Ed. Dr. Ram Singh Rawat M.A. (Hindi), B.Ed., RTET, SET, NET, Ph.D , N.S.S. Deepa Devi M.A. (Hindi), B.Ed., CTET, UPTET

15. Shalini K.Bhatt M.A. (Sanskrit) Udaya Kumara Bhatt M.A. (Sanskrit), B.L.I.Sc ., B.Ed., UPTET, CTET Swati Laxmi Pandey M.P.Ed ., M.A. (Yoga) Sumit Sharma B.P.E., B.P.Ed ., M.P.Ed . Govind Singh B.Com ., B.Lib . & I.SC., PGDCA Radha Bisht M.A. (Music Vocal), B.Ed., N.S.S. Certificate course in dance ( Kathak ) Sanjay Kumar B.F.A. (Painting), M.F.A. Dolly Bhati B.Tech . Mahima Kushwaha M.Sc. (Zoology), M.A. (Education), B.Ed., UPTET, CTET, NCC – ‘C Certificate Ekta Tripathi M.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Ed., P.G.D.C.P., CTET Neha Saxena M.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Ed ., UPTET, CTET Bhupendra Gahtori Acharya ( Sahitya ), B.Ed., Diploma in Yoda, NSS ‘C’, CTET Shambhu Prasad M.A. (Sanskrit), B.Ed., CTET Biswanath Ghosh M.A. (English), B.Ed., M.A. (Journalism & Mass Com.), WBTET Shan Ahmed B.A. & B.Mus.

16. GENERAL RULES Boarders shall not be permitted to go home during the school term except Summer Vacation and Mid-term Vacation. In case of unavoidable circumstances or any emergency a child may be granted leave of maximum five days in an academic session with prior permission from the school Principal. If a child does not report in time after going on a sanctioned leave his/her result will be affected. If a child remains absent from the school for 15 days or more at a stretch without written information to the Principal his/her name shall be struck off the Admission Register. If a child remains absent on the last working day before a break/vacation or in the first working day after a break/vacation his/her result will be affected. If a child remains absent on medical ground on any of those special days the photocopy of the prescription of the doctor, not below diploma qualification should be submitted along with the application at the time of reporting back. Otherwise his or her result will also be affected. Parents/guardians may meet their ward only on the second Sunday of the month between 4-6 pm at a specific place in the school campus. Other than this, unless it is an unavoidable situation, the parents will mot be allowed to meet the children. Any kind of damage to the school property will be charged to the student’s ‘ Imprest Amount’. They can even be penalized in case of reckless damage. The school will take all possible care for physical fitness of the students. However the school does not accept any responsibility, legal or otherwise, for accidents or mishaps, The school will remains indemnified against claim on this ground. Any sort of discrepancy, false statement or misrepresentation of facts by parents at the time of admission, when discovered, would result in dismissal of the student from the school.

17. Discipline, decency and decorum should be maintained by each student. Any act or mischief, breach or rules, disobedience or disloyalty to the institute by the student or parents can be considered as an act o9f indiscipline. The school reserve the right to expel a student on the grounds of misconduct, indiscipline or disregards of school rules and regulations. Students shall not keep mobile phone or any other electronic gadget or any cash in their possession in hostel. If found, the same will be confiscated and will not be given back either to the students or parents or any guardian, Disciplinary action wi8ll also be taken against the child. Parents are advised not to give any costly jewelry to their ward. School management will not be responsible for any loss thereof. Parents/guardians should not offer cash or kind to any employee of the school. Any such incident coming to management’s notice would result in disciplinary action being taken against the ward. Any charge in the address or telephone or mobile number of the parents must be immediately informed by the parents to the school authority in writing. Parents are expected to attend all PTM’s (Parent – Teaching Meetings). Any student caught cheating in any FA shall get zero in that test. However, in case of SA, the child shall get zero in the tests of all the subjects of the series. Time to time important information will be sent via SMS or E-Mail to the parents/guardians. Hence they are requested to check them regularly. For Transfer Certificate, one week notice in writing should be given to the office. Parents are requested not to enter ant classroom or any hostel room without prior permission of the Principal. Parents coming to meet their wards or to participate in any programme of the institute have to arrange their accommodation food on their own. They may avail of the facility of free accommodation & food at Maharishi Balmiki Dharmasala or paid accommodation at any other guest houses of the trust as per norms. Children may make phone calls from the school for a period of 10 minutes in a fortnight. A minimum amount will be charged for this from their ‘ Imprest Amount’.

18. 18. Students should not bring any eatables in the school, except what is permitted but the Principal[al. If a student is found keeping any such item in his/her possession without permission of the Principal, It will be confiscated and distributed amongst other and disciplinary action will also be initiated against the child. 19. Parents can authorized maximum three more persons in the Guardianship From with their photographs and signature as the parents/guardians will be allowed to meet or take the child when the child goes home. In unavoidable situation if none of the parents/guardians can come the child may be allowed to go with anyone coming with a letter signed by ant of the parents or authorized guardians. 20. Parental co-operation can never be overlooked. Understanding between the teachers and the parents is essential for the comprehensive or holistic development of a child. It has been proven by the researches that the performance of a child depends immensely on the parents’ direct involvement with the school. 21. Students shall be bound by different rules and regulations framed from time to time by the Management for smooth running of the institute. 22. To enhance intellectual development of a child is our primary goal. To fulfill this objective here young children are taught how to adopt Swadeshi way of life cemented on Yoga and Ayurveda with Satvik and nutritious food. Naturally it is expected that the parents of the child should have the inclination towards the same. All disputes are subjects to the jurisdiction of Haridwar Court of law only.

19. A Day At ACHARYAKULAM SL. TIMING DURATION ACTIVITY 1. 4:45 am Wake UP 2. 4:45 am to 5:15 am 00:30 Freshen Up 3. 5:15 am to 5:55 am 00:40 Yoga 4. 5:55 am to 6:40 am 00:45 Bath 5. 6:40 am to 7:25 am 00:40 Sandhya & Hawan 6. 7:25 am to 8:05 am 00:40 Vaidic Period-1 7. 8:05 am to 8:20 am 00:15 Dress Change 8. 8:20 am to 8:50 am 00:30 Breakfast 9. 8:50 am to 9:10 am 00:20 Assembly 10. 9:10 am to 9:50 am 00:40 Modern Education Period-1 11. 9:50 am to 10:30 am 00:40 Modern Education Period-2 12. 10:30 am to 11:10 am 00:40 Modern Education Period-3 13. 11:10 am to 11:20 am 00:10 Break 14. 11:20 am to 12:00 noon 00:40 Modern Education Period-4 15. 12:00 noon to 12:40 pm 00:40 Modern Education Period-5 16. 12:40 pm to 1:20 pm 00:40 Lunch 17. 1:20 pm to 1:55 pm 00:35 Family time 18. 1:55 pm to 2:35 pm 00:40 Modern Education Period-6 19. 2:35 pm to 3:15 pm 00:40 Vaidic Period-2 20. 3:15 pm to 3:55 pm 00:40 Vaidic Period-3 21. 3:55 pm to 4:15 pm 00:20 Snacks & Dress Change 22. 4:15 pm to 5:35 pm 01:20 Games 23. 5:35 pm to 6:05 pm 00:30 Bath 24. 6:05 pm to 6:15 pm 00:10 Gayatri Jap 25. 6:15 pm to 7:05 pm 00:50 Self Study/Prep-1 26. 7:05 pm to 7:45 pm 00:40 Supper & Strolling 27. 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm 00:45 Self Study/Prep-2 28. 8:30 pm to 8:45 pm 00:15 Milk & Shayana Mantra 29. 8:45 pm to 4:45 am 08:00 Sleep

20. SYLLABUS CLASS SPECIAL SANSKRIT SYLLABUS 5 th std. Sandhya-Hawan & Saswara Mantra Chanting (Memorizing main suktas & Mantras of Veda), Vyavaharabhanu , Varnocharana-Shiksha , Spoken Sanskrit & Memorizing Ashtadhyayi Sutras. 6 th std. Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita & Yog -Sutra memorizing, Sanskrit Writing, Hitopadesh ( Panchatantra ), Vaidic Mathematics and Basics of Panini Grammar. 7 th std. Introduction to Rig Veda, Vidur-Niti , Neeti-Shatakam , Vyakaran-Prathama-Vritti . 8 th std. Introduction to Yajur Veda, Manu- Smiriti & Chanakya-Niti , Pratapvijay . 9 th std. Introduction to Sama Veda & Atharva Veda, Introduction to Ramayana & Mahabharata, Classical Sanskrit Literature & Alankaras . 10 th std. Introduction to Nighantu-Nirukta , Chandas , Jyotish & Kalpa ( Shrouta & Smarta ), Introduction to Vedangas , 16 Sanskaras & Shukanasopadesh . 11 th std. Introduction to the Six Darshanas & Upnishads , True History of Bharat, Introduction to Sanatan Vaidic Principles. 12 th std. Introduction to Upaveda & Brahmana Texts, Essence of all Philosophies & Religions, Introduction to Ayurveda & Veda Bhashyas and Pratishakhya .