Mysore - Maharaja's Sanskrit College

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Om dear all,

 

Please let me know if you have information on application, admission

and so forth regarding the Maharaja's Sanskrit College in Mysore.

 

I am personally interested in the 3 years Advaita course, but I've

found particulary difficult to uncover the institutional process and

requirements.

 

Any assistance is deeply appreciated. My sincere gratitude.

 

Om,

Patricia Varela.

[Guest guest]

A similar course is also available with the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam of Swami

Dayananda Saraswati. The course is available at Rishikesh and Anaikkatti

near Coimbatore.

A.V.Krshnan

 

Patricia Varela <ticiavarela wrote:

Om dear all,

 

Please let me know if you have information on application, admission

and so forth regarding the Maharaja's Sanskrit College in Mysore.

 

I am personally interested in the 3 years Advaita course, but I've

found particulary difficult to uncover the institutional process and

requirements.

 

Any assistance is deeply appreciated. My sincere gratitude.

 

Om,

Patricia Varela.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

namaskarams

 

Kindly accept this information as well to be shared

with Patricia Varela if she resides in North America

as courses are also being conducted in Saylorsburg

PA_USA ashram.

 

The 2008 courses information is available at

arshavidya.org site.

 

http://www.arshavidya.org/avg_monthly_calendar.html

and then you may by god's grace do the needful.

 

 

SRIGURUBHOY NAMAHA

 

 

--- av krshnan <avkrshnan wrote:

 

> A similar course is also available with the Arsha

> Vidya Gurukulam of Swami Dayananda Saraswati. The

> course is available at Rishikesh and Anaikkatti

> near Coimbatore.

[Guest guest]

Om dear people,

 

Just a note to thank for the insightful answers.

 

As for Arshavidya, I thought Swami Dayananda was no longer offering this 3

years course. Few years ago I studied in his ashram and had understood that

he would no longer hold that one, only seminars around the globe, especially

after his heart condition. It's refreshing to know I have misunderstood the

message. I'll look into that.

 

As for the Maharaja College, thanks for the replies. It was brought to my

attention that it is one of the five colleges which are part of the

University of Mysore. Although it's not common for foreigners to join, it

doesn't specify that one should not. As matter of fact I have encountered

few who have. Mangalam!

 

Once again, thanks for enlightening the subject. If anything else comes to

you, please do not hesitate to share. Thank you forevermore.

 

Om,

P.

 

PS. Thank you Shankar, I am currently in Brasil. Although I am thankful for

having lived many years in America, it's not in my plans to come back. I

would love to be exposed to this teaching immersed in your divine culture

which I miss so much. Be well. Om.

 

 

On 2/2/08, Shankar Subramani <shankar50aries wrote:

>

> namaskarams

>

> Kindly accept this information as well to be shared

> with Patricia Varela if she resides in North America

> as courses are also being conducted in Saylorsburg

> PA_USA ashram.

>

> The 2008 courses information is available at

> arshavidya.org site.

>

> http://www.arshavidya.org/avg_monthly_calendar.html

> and then you may by god's grace do the needful.

>

> SRIGURUBHOY NAMAHA

>

> --- av krshnan <avkrshnan <avkrshnan%40>> wrote:

>

> > A similar course is also available with the Arsha

> > Vidya Gurukulam of Swami Dayananda Saraswati. The

> > course is available at Rishikesh and Anaikkatti

> > near Coimbatore.

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Namaste dear sister Patricia:

 

From your emails, I believe that you are very keenly interested in

learning Advaita in the traditional set up. Last year I went to the

University of Mysore on a 6 month Fulbright Teaching Scholarship and

taught at the department of economics and cooperation. At the

university, all post-graduate programs (masters and doctoral) are

open to everyone including foreigners. Most of the programs at the

Manasagangotri campus is conducted in English but local language

(Kannda) is often spoken during the classes.

 

But Maharaja's Sanskrit College is a separate institution and it is

catering to the needs of youngsters aged 8 and above. Mostly they

learn Sanskrit and Vedas in traditional setup. I do not know whether

they admit foreigners with no exposure to any Indian language or

culture. The traditional method of learning consists of long class

hours per day with little of social activities and learning is slow

but thorough. The college describes (below) that courses vary between

2 to 13 years and that may explain that it is different from western

style of learning.

 

Given these facts, please check before hand and collect all

information before you make any venture. They mostly don't use

internet/email and only mean of communication is through regular

mail. I suggest you contact Dr. Indira (below) who may be able to

provide you details.

 

Alternatively, you can learn advaita and Sanskrit from other

institutions and I have provided contact information below. The

Vedanta mission in Indore, Sandeepany in Mumbai and Vedanta academy

in Mumbai may be better substitutes. You should be able to contact

them by email and get detailed information on requirements.

 

I really appreciate your interest in advaita philosophy and Sanskrit.

Since your goal is noble, you will likely succeed in your mission.

 

With my warmest regards,

 

Ram Chandran

 

1) Maharaja's Sanskrit College: It is one of the oldest institutions

in Mysore. The college offers courses in the study of Veda, Agama and

Sastra in the traditional methods and is one of the premier

institutions in South India for the study of Sanskrit. It offers

teaching upto Vidwat standard in all recognised spheres of Sanskrit

learning. The courses vary from 2 years to 13 years. Students from

different parts of the State and outside are enrolled for the study

of these traditional subjects taught by learned Sanskrit Pandits and

scholars. The courses are conducted on academic year basis and

enrolment is open for all those who are above 8 years of age. Coming

into existence over a century ago, it has an excellent library of

printed and manuscript works.

 

Dr. R. Indira, Center for International Programs

University of Mysore,

Manasagangotri,

Mysore 570 006,

Homepage: http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/

 

 

2 Vedanta Mission Gurukul

A Gurukul called Vedanta Ashram, is being run at Indore for full time

students of Vedanta, inclined to take to life of sanyas. In this the

students are taught the fundamentals of Vedanta, Sanatan Dharma,

Sanskrit language apart from regular guidance for their sadhanas by

the Acharya in-charge who at present is Poojya Swamini Amitananda

Saraswatiji. The course lasts for about four years

Homepage: http://www.vmission.org/mission/act.htm

 

3 SANDEEPANY SADHANALAYA – MUMBAI

Situated on the outskirts of Mumbai, near the Powai Lake, on a seven

acre picturesque site, is the modern Gurukul. Here residential

Vedanta course of two to two-and-half year duration is conducted. The

medium of teaching is English. Students here learn Vedic Chanting,

Meditation, the Vedanta - Bhagawad Geeta, Upanishads, Works of Sri

Sankaracharya, Sri Vidyaranya etc., Sanskrit and Bhakti literature

like Ramayana and Srimad Bhagawatam

For information on enrollment, contact -

Tara Cultural Trust

Sandeepany Sadhanalaya

Saki Vihar Road, Shankar Mandir

Mumbai 400 072

Tel: 2857-0368/2857-5805

Fax: 2857-3065

E-mail: jagadis

http://www.chinmaya.org/

 

4 The Vedanta Academy is situated amidst the picturesque hills of

Malavali, 108 kms from Mumbai, in Maharashtra State, India. Founded

in 1988 by Swami Parthasarathy, the Academy offers a three-year full

time residential course on Vedanta. Boys and girls between the ages

of 18 and 30 are eligible for enrollment irrespective of nationality,

race or religion.

 

The curriculum includes an in-depth analysis of a range of scriptural

texts expounding Vedantic Philosophy. The study is complimented by

select works from English literature and poetry. The course also

includes a module for training students in Sanskrit language and

verses. On completion, graduates are awarded a diploma in Vedantic

Philosophy.

Homepage: http://vedanta-edu.org/vedacademy.asp

 

 

Sabitha / Irina

Vedanta Academy

Malavli-Karla Road

Malavli

Pune-410405

Ph:02114 - 309515 / 02114 282278

Fax:02114-282327

Email:academy

 

 

 

advaitin , " Patricia Varela " <ticiavarela

wrote:

>

> Om dear all,

>

> Please let me know if you have information on application, admission

> and so forth regarding the Maharaja's Sanskrit College in Mysore.

>

> I am personally interested in the 3 years Advaita course, but I've

> found particulary difficult to uncover the institutional process and

> requirements.

>

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For adtional information,

There is also a Maharja Sanskrit College in Chamrajpet, Bangalore running on

the silimilar lines of Mysore College. They also run same courses as done by

Mysore Maharaja College.

Further Sanskrit can be learnt through Correspondence Course from Samskrit

Bharathi which has got a web site also. They conduct 4 level courses in

Sanskrit through English, Kannada and Hindi medium. Each level is for 6

months., known as Pravesha, Parichaya, Shiksha and Kovida. Kovida is enough

to understand all Sanskrrit texts and Bhashyas.

Sandeepany beongs to Chinmaya Trust and perhaps they conduct courses only

for those who are prepared to become Volunteer in Chinmaya Trust. The course

is free for 2 years with lodging, boarding. They cover mainly Bhagvadgita

and Upanishads.

Bangalore has got lot of experts on the subject and environment for studies

especially for a foreigner.

UHS

 

On Feb 6, 2008 5:49 AM, Ram Chandran <ramvchandran wrote: