Recent article of Sri Swamiji's Vedic school in Deccan Chronicle newspaper.

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Learn Vedas with computers

By Syed Akbar

 

Call it a blend of modernity and eternity. Or simply a union of

secularism and religion. For the students of the Vedic University at

Sitanagaram in Vijayawada, it's knowledge that matters.

 

They do not want to distinguish it as modern or ancient. Knowledge

for them is timeless and eternal — be it learning the ancient Vedas

or solving the modern-day complex problems on hi-speed computers.

 

The students of Jeeyar Educational Trust (JET) are masters not only

in the Vedic knowlege but also in computer education, spoken English,

Sanskrit, Telugu and rationalism.

 

The university campus itself speaks of a perfect harmony between

modernity and tradition. If there are thatched huts on one side,

there are concrete buildings on the other.

 

If there's a goshala and a deer enclosure, there's also a well-

furnished library with computerised index and a modern printing press.

 

The atmosphere at the Vedic Pathasala is so serene and captivating

that eight-year-old D Gopalacharyulu from Nepal does not want to

leave the place.

 

"I wanted to return home when my parents brought me here five months

ago. The ashram is lovely and the people here are very friendly. I do

not want to return now and I will complete the entire course with the

blessings of Swamiji," he told Deccan Chronicle.

 

Ch Srinivasacharyulu is just seven and he is already into the

comprehensive Yajur Veda course. He is quite adept in studies and

shows interest in computers too.

 

While children of his age play with toys, Srinivasacharyulu takes

pride in the companionship of the Scriptures and saintly persons.

 

"I love this place. The computer is good," he says. The JET takes

care of education, clothing, books, board and stay of the students.