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Gurukula

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The act of shaving one’s hair o... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

The act of shaving one’s hair on the scalp is known as tonsure and it has been associated with a multitude of religions throughout history. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Students take river bathe durin... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Students take river bathe during Brahma muhurta. This is an auspicious period of 48 minutes that begins 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise and ends 48 minutes before the sunrise. Central channel of life energy in our body remains active during this time. This is the best time for meditation as well. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Gurukula teaches "Embrace ... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Gurukula teaches "Embrace the lap of mother nature, care for your environment". Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Ancient seers developed the con... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Ancient seers developed the concept of tree worship in order to promote conservation of forests apart from discussing the merits of plantation. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Yajna, the Vedic sacrifice, is ... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Yajna, the Vedic sacrifice, is elaborately described in Yajurveda and fire has been venerated as a symbol of spirit. Yajna transforms two biggest energies i.e. sound (as Vedic hymns) and heat (as kindled in Yagna Kund) into another form of beneficial energy which is for the physical, psychological and spiritual well being of humans. This has connection with Prana Yoga. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Classrooms are mainly used only... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Classrooms are mainly used only when the blackboard is essential for teachers to explain some subjects. Otherwise classrooms are optional. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Brahmacharya is the first of fo... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Brahmacharya is the first of four Vedic ashrama (age-based stages) of a human life, with grihastha (householder), vanaprastha (forest dweller), and sannyasa (renunciation) being the other three asramas. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

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Gurukula is oblivious to outer ... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Gurukula is oblivious to outer distractions which helps students build a strong sense of camaraderie. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Forests have always been centra... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Forests have always been central to Indian civilization and represented the feminine principle in 'Prakriti' or pure nature. In the Hindu pantheon, forests have been worshipped as Vedic god 'Aranyani' and forests are the primary source of life and fertility. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Om-Shantidhama promotes playful... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Om-Shantidhama promotes playful learning that is crucial for supporting children's social and emotional development and creativity, which supports later academic achievement. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

According to Rigveda, the water... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

According to Rigveda, the water as a part of human environment occurs in five forms - Rain Water (Dvyah), Natural Spring (Sarvanti), Wells and Canals (Khanitrimah), Lakes (Svayamjah), Rivers and Oceans (Samudra). Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Gurukula is the center of learn... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Gurukula is the center of learning where the Guru, his family and the students live under one roof. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Students are encouraged to feed... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Students are encouraged to feed freshly baked bread to Monkeys, Birds. Ancient seers and sages lived in remote forests in harmony with wild animals. Vedic Gurukula promotes the coexistence of humans and wildlife. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Mealtime prayer is a mandatory ... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Mealtime prayer is a mandatory to practice in Vedic Gurukula before every meal in a day. Gurukula provides only a Sattvic diet. The word Sattvic is derived from Sanskrit word sattva which is a complex concept in Indian philosophy, used in many contexts, and it means one that is "pure, essence, nature, vital, energy, clean, conscious, strong, courage, true, honest, wise, rudiment of life". Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Holistic education instills cur... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Holistic education instills curiosity and makes learning natural and engaging. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Vedic Guru teaches Yajurveda to... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Vedic Guru teaches Yajurveda to senior students of Gurukula. The early Vedic teachers attached great importance to studying under trees. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

The students of Gurukula are ob... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

The students of Gurukula are oblivious of outer distractions but they are encouraged to read story books. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Rigveda prescribes a place surr... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Rigveda prescribes a place surrounded by hills, lush-green forest and confluence of rivers to be identified for Vedic Gurukula location.Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Sandhyopasana literally means w... Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

Sandhyopasana literally means worship at the junctions of time. It is a prayer at the junction (Sandhi) of night and morning, forenoon and afternoon and at the junction of evening and night. Om-Shantidhama Gurukula, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.