Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 http://www.hindu.com/edu/2004/06/28/stories/2004062800240800.htm Sanskrit wrapped in heritage The `language of the heavens' comes alive here. Mambalam Samskritha Vidyalaya continues to build on its experience of teaching Sanskrit for .ve decades. A Sanskrit class in progress at Orient Math School, West Mambalam, Chennai. -- Photo: R. Ragu ADMISSION FEE to a medical college: Rs. 2,50,000 For a journalism programme: Rs. 1,50,000 For an engineering programme: Rs. 25,000 For Mambalam Samskritha Vidyalaya: Re. 1 Here, at Oriental Math School, beside the chaos on Madley Road subway, patiently sits an 84-year-old man, whose eyes twinkle brighter than the diamond studs on his ears. For 50 years, to over a 1,000 students, he has been teaching Kalidasa's poetry, Bhavabhuthi's dramas and the choicest Sanskrit literature. And he has never ever asked even a rupee from any of them as school fee. `Periya Master' to his students, the frail scholar OR Rajagopalan, started this Vidyalaya beside a well 50 years ago. And he has never missed a class, even when his wife was ill and admitted in hospital. This vidwan has taught the schoolboy and the software professional, the Hindi teacher and the college girl. Even if there are just two students in the class on one fine day, Mr. Rajagopalan would not mind. He will teach them happily, with his trademark commitment. Today, there is a class of youngsters, several of them college students, hanging on to his every word. In his clear voice he takes them through a lesson in the syllabus prescribed by the Samskritha Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chitoor, which conducts Sanskrit examinations every six months. Like the Hindi Prachar Sabha, this institution conducts examinations twice a year for Sanskrit students. The course has six levels, from Parichaya (for the beginner) to Abhigna, Vichakshana, Samartha, Kovidha and Vidhya Bhushana, which is on a par with an MA in Sanskrit, says OR Devanathan, a honorary lecturer at the Vidyalaya. Classes are on from 6 p.m., thrice a week for the beginner levels and daily for senior students. A specialty at the Vidyalaya is the Saturday `Vagvardhini Sabha' where students are taught to speak in Sanskrit. "In fact, we use it as a forum to discuss social issues," says one student. The Vidyalaya, in many ways, is a throwback to a different age, run by an idealistic old man who believes that Sanskrit cannot be sold. Dhanya Parthasarathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 Am totally astonished by the killer instinct of this swami. I think he is one man born for Sanskrit. My salute to this swami. Shreyas Sarangan <sarangan > wrote: http://www.hindu.com/edu/2004/06/28/stories/2004062800240800.htmSanskrit wrapped in heritage The `language of the heavens' comes alive here. Mambalam Samskritha Vidyalaya continues to build on its experience of teaching Sanskrit for .ve decades. A Sanskrit class in progress at Orient Math School, West Mambalam, Chennai. -- Photo: R. Ragu ADMISSION FEE to a medical college: Rs. 2,50,000 For a journalism programme: Rs. 1,50,000 For an engineering programme: Rs. 25,000 For Mambalam Samskritha Vidyalaya: Re. 1 Here, at Oriental Math School, beside the chaos on Madley Road subway, patiently sits an 84-year-old man, whose eyes twinkle brighter than the diamond studs on his ears. For 50 years, to over a 1,000 students, he has been teaching Kalidasa's poetry, Bhavabhuthi's dramas and the choicest Sanskrit literature. And he has never ever asked even a rupee from any of them as school fee. `Periya Master' to his students, the frail scholar OR Rajagopalan, started this Vidyalaya beside a well 50 years ago. And he has never missed a class, even when his wife was ill and admitted in hospital. This vidwan has taught the schoolboy and the software professional, the Hindi teacher and the college girl. Even if there are just two students in the class on one fine day, Mr. Rajagopalan would not mind. He will teach them happily, with his trademark commitment. Today, there is a class of youngsters, several of them college students, hanging on to his every word. In his clear voice he takes them through a lesson in the syllabus prescribed by the Samskritha Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chitoor, which conducts Sanskrit examinations every six months. Like the Hindi Prachar Sabha, this institution conducts examinations twice a year for Sanskrit students. The course has six levels, from Parichaya (for the beginner) to Abhigna, Vichakshana, Samartha, Kovidha and Vidhya Bhushana, which is on a par with an MA in Sanskrit, says OR Devanathan, a honorary lecturer at the Vidyalaya. Classes are on from 6 p.m., thrice a week for the beginner levels and daily for senior students. A specialty at the Vidyalaya is the Saturday `Vagvardhini Sabha' where students are taught to speak in Sanskrit. "In fact, we use it as a forum to discuss social issues," says one student. The Vidyalaya, in many ways, is a throwback to a different age, run by an idealistic old man who believes that Sanskrit cannot be sold. Dhanya Parthasarathy Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam protection around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Sri: Here is the text of the flyer. -Shreyas --------------------- Mambalam Samskrita Vidayalaya (Registered Free Sanskrit School) 116, KR Koil Street, West Mamabalam, Chennai 600 033 Ph. 24890311 Golden Jubilee Function ----------------------- As part of our Golden Jubilee Celebrations, we cordially invite you to attend a seminar on the topic of "SAMSKARAS". Venue: No. 116, KR Koil Street, Wet Mamabalam, Cehnnai Sri Ahobila Matt Oriental High School Campus 8th August, Sunday Program Details: Morning Session (10am to 1pm) Prayer InaugUration of the Seminar (10am) Sree U. Ve. Veerapuram Krishnamacharirar Swami UPANAYANAM (11am) Sri U. Ve. Pazhaveri Sathakopachariar Swami, Srikaryam, Sri Ahobila Mutt VIVAHAM AND PUMSAVANA (12pm) Brahma Sri Vijayaragahva Ganapathigal Lecturer, Madras Sanskrit College Lunch 1-2pm (Free lunch for the participants) Afternoon Session (2-5pm) APARA SAMSKARAS (2pm) Brahmasri Raghunatha Srautigal, Principal, Srautha Pathasala, Srirangam SHRADHDHA KARMA(3pm) Sri U.Ve. KR Gopalachakravarthi, Nanganallur Valedictory FunCtion(4pm) Sri U. Ve. Thirukannamangai Devanathachariar Mangalam All are welcome. (Mambalam Samskrita Vidyalaya Golden Jubilee Committee members) , Srinath <vcsrinath> wrote: > Sanskrit lovers, > Am totally happy with the responses that you have rendered to this swami. > Even during difficult times, he has not asked for even a single penny. > Actually am very fortunate to study Sanskrit under him. Actually we are > celebrating our 50th year. As part of our Golden Jubilee celebrations, we > have organised a 1-day seminar on 8th of August. > > Topic : Samskaras. > Venue : Mambalam Samskrita Vidyalaya, 116, K.R.Koil Street(Near Madley > subway), Ahobila Mutt School campus, West mambalam, chennai - 600033. > > Morning Session : Upanayanam & Seemantonnayanam > Afternoon Session : Apara kriya & sraddham > > Speakers are very well versed in this. Will send the formal invitation > regd. this in a couple of days time. Those who are in chennai, I consider > them to be very fortunate and I would like everyone to attend this. > > Thanks, > Srinath > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Dear Sri Sarangan: I there any publications on " vivaham, srimanthan and upanayanam" rituals in sanskrit by the learned authors you mentioned in your e-mail. I live in USA. Nerur S. Rajagopalan --- Shreyas Sarangan <sarangan wrote: > Sri: > Here is the text of the flyer. > -Shreyas > > --------------------- > Mambalam Samskrita Vidayalaya > (Registered Free Sanskrit School) > 116, KR Koil Street, West > Mamabalam, > Chennai 600 033 Ph. 24890311 > > Golden Jubilee Function > ----------------------- > As part of our Golden Jubilee Celebrations, we > cordially > invite you to attend a seminar on the topic of > "SAMSKARAS". > > Venue: No. 116, KR Koil Street, Wet Mamabalam, > Cehnnai > Sri Ahobila Matt Oriental High School Campus > > 8th August, Sunday > > Program Details: > > > Morning Session (10am to 1pm) > Prayer > InaugUration of the Seminar (10am) > Sree U. Ve. Veerapuram Krishnamacharirar Swami > > UPANAYANAM (11am) > Sri U. Ve. Pazhaveri Sathakopachariar Swami, > Srikaryam, Sri Ahobila Mutt > > VIVAHAM AND PUMSAVANA (12pm) > Brahma Sri Vijayaragahva Ganapathigal > Lecturer, Madras Sanskrit College > > Lunch 1-2pm > (Free lunch for the participants) > > Afternoon Session (2-5pm) > > APARA SAMSKARAS (2pm) > Brahmasri Raghunatha Srautigal, > Principal, Srautha Pathasala, Srirangam > > SHRADHDHA KARMA(3pm) > Sri U.Ve. KR Gopalachakravarthi, > Nanganallur > > Valedictory FunCtion(4pm) > Sri U. Ve. Thirukannamangai Devanathachariar > Mangalam > > All are welcome. > (Mambalam Samskrita Vidyalaya Golden Jubilee > Committee members) > > , Srinath > <vcsrinath> wrote: > > Sanskrit lovers, > > Am totally happy with the responses that you have > rendered to this > swami. > > Even during difficult times, he has not asked for > even a single > penny. > > Actually am very fortunate to study Sanskrit under > him. Actually we > are > > celebrating our 50th year. As part of our Golden > Jubilee > celebrations, we > > have organised a 1-day seminar on 8th of August. > > > > Topic : Samskaras. > > Venue : Mambalam Samskrita Vidyalaya, 116, > K.R.Koil Street(Near > Madley > > subway), Ahobila Mutt School campus, West > mambalam, chennai - > 600033. > > > > Morning Session : Upanayanam & Seemantonnayanam > > Afternoon Session : Apara kriya & sraddham > > > > Speakers are very well versed in this. Will send > the formal > invitation > > regd. this in a couple of days time. Those who are > in chennai, I > consider > > them to be very fortunate and I would like > everyone to attend this. > > > > Thanks, > > Srinath > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail - 50x more storage than other > providers! > > > > > Mail – Now with 25x more storage than before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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