Veda Siksha

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Hundreds of years ago, the Vedas were dispersed across the country as Brahmins travelled the length and breadth of the nation, seeking support and patronage. The Brahmins underwent many hardships to preserve the Vedas in a period when writing materials were unknown. To preserve the Vedas, the Brahmins learned them by heart, passed them on, and preserved them through oral recitation, which is why the Vedas are called Sruthi.
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All the philosophical, moral and spiritual values preached by the Hindu religion are derived from the Vedic literature. Like Brahmins, many other sections of the Hindu society have also held the Vedas in high esteem. In fact, many of the charitable endowments created in India state that the objective of creating the endowments is to provide Veda dharma paripalanam.

Although we acknowledge the magnificence of the Vedas, much work is still to be done to ensure their preservation in modern times. Many Hindu associations and noble-minded individuals have worked tirelessly to spread the study of the Vedas, to establish Veda patasalas and to honour Vedic scholars.

In our efforts to further this cause at Sri Brahmavidya Gurukulam, we are committed to imparting authentic Veda Siksha to our Brahmin youth. Through our genuine efforts, we hope to instil in our Vidhyarthis a deep sense of passion and reverence for our Vedas

Ashta Dharma 

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Gnanam  -   Knowledge

Cognition, awareness, attentiveness, familiarity and understanding.
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Kshama  -   Patience

Tolerance, forgiveness, or the ability to handle insults.
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Satyam -   Truth

Honesty, truthfulness, righteousness & proper use of freedom.
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Premai  -   Love

Friendship, care, commitment, bonding, and affection.
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Daya -   Compassion

Sympathy & kindheartedness towards others, including plants & animals.
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Virakthi -   Detachment

Dis-inclination towards personal interests & worldly pleasures.
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Bhakti -   Devotion

Respect, reverence, dedication, and commitment to work & God.

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Shanti -   Peace

Anger management, acceptance, coping with failures & insecurities.
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It is believed that Lord Brahma protects the Vedas. Lord Mahavishnu manifested as the holy sage Veda Vyasa during the Dvapara Yuga and classified it into four branches or Shakas.
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Rig Veda

Agni, the Lord of Fire, is the main deity of Rigveda. Originally called Rik, meaning a hymn of praise, it contains verses praising various Devatas. This Veda begins and ends with a Sookta dedicated to Agni, which some people interpret as fire worship. However, the Sookta refers to the soul’s consciousness or Aatma Chaitanyam.
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Yajur Veda

Surya, or the Sun God, is the main deity of the Yajur Veda, derived from the word “yaj”, meaning worship or ritualistic procedures. The Yajur Veda has two branches- Shukla and Krishna. This Veda is also known to give shape to the Rig Veda hymns through Yajna. A key aspect of the Yajur Veda is that it presents Vedic Karma, which is significant to Advaitins who reject dualism.
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Sama Veda

Vayu, the Wind God, is the main deity of Sama Veda, which translates to peace of mind and the ability to conquer enemies with love. This Veda musically transforms many Rig Veda mantras, making them conducive to the spiritual evolution of one’s self. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna represents Sama Veda, and Devi represents Samaganapriya in the Lalitha Sahasranama.
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Atharva Veda

Chandran, or the Moon God, is the main deity of Atharva Veda, named after the holy sage Atharvan. This Veda comprises mantras that ward off evil and hardships and sings the praises of devatas not mentioned in other Vedas. The hymn Prithvi Sooktam marvels at the creation of the universe. According to Atharva Veda, one must learn Mandukya Upanishad to attain moksha.

Shishyas’    Daily Routine

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  • The routine begins early in the morning.
  • Reading and recitation of the previous day’s lessons for ninety minutes.
  • Performance of Sandhyavandanam and Samithathanam after morning bath.
  • Listening to the day’s tasks for two hours after breakfast.
  • Attending online Sanskrit classes after daily tasks.
  • Attending Sanskrit lessons conducted in person by Sanskrit teachers twice a week.
  • Performance of Mathyanigam before lunch.
  • Revision of lessons as instructed by their Guru, post lunch.
  • Playing in the restricted area after taking their evening milk.
  • Performing rituals similar to what they do in the morning.
  • Attending regular school education taught by appointed teachers.
  • Higher-class students - Attending classes conducted by private teachers for the required subjects.
  • Post dinner, revise lessons to familiarise themselves with the subjects.
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