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The Vaidika Bharata Gurukula-Goshala was established in 2019 by Acharya Mohit Bharadvaja, a man on a mission to revive lost Vaidika traditions in the regions of Sarasvati - Yamuna - Ganga, where they were first conceived by the ancient sages. Though he did complete his studies in Veda, from a traditional Acharya, he comes from a typical modern background, took an engineering degree, and worked in IT for more than 5 years, but left all that behind to pursue his responsibility towards his ancestors, as he puts it.
This year marks a decade of him putting into action, the thoughts and devotion he has for our eternal Samskriti. Lacking any revenue stream, he put in all his savings and borrowed money from family and friends to make sure that the efforts continued. As time passed by, people became aware of the activities and the common people started supporting, financially and otherwise.
The first Gurukula he established was on a very small piece of land and took more than 4 years to finish construction as the funds were scarce. This gurukul houses 12 Brahmacharis who study Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. Seeing his efforts, helped by a generous admirer of Bharatiya Samskriti, he was able to obtain 5+ acres of land to build the gurukul goshala as he always wanted them to be built. This second gurukula goshala is a work in progress - construction-wise and is also operational with 14 brahmacharis and 35+ govamsha.
The students of Vaidika Bharata Gurukula are also trained properly in modern subjects, taking high school and higher secondary examinations like other school-going kids, so they do not have to lean on the traditional knowledge to generate income, later in life. Growing up in an environment that is in symbiosis and resonance with nature, they learn the intricacies of life co-relating the knowledge of texts with the actual world.
The six Vedangas and the 11 surviving Veda shakhas, must be taught in a single place is the aim of Vaidika Bharata Gurukula. Many centuries back, there were 1131 Veda Shakhas, now only 11 remain. Of these, 3 are in a critical state with their future quite uncertain. Of these 3, Rgveda Shankhayana Shakha is taught only at Vaidika Bharata Gurukula, in 2014, Shri Mohit ji came to know that this Shakha has only two Acharya-s left, both aged around 80 years. After efforts of almost a decade, now this Shakha is being taught at the Vaidika Bharata Gurukula, alongside other Vedanga-s, especially, Shrauta Vidya (Kalpa), which lies at the core of all rituals and rites followed by our Country, but the common public is hardly even aware of its existence.
This tale is destined for a happy eternity, provided our society wills it. The responsibility lies with us to support these dedicated scholars. Scholars, institutions, and society at large must unite to safeguard the invaluable heritage of our motherland, ensuring that the richness of our past continues to inspire and enlighten future generations.
The Gurukula-Goshala has been in existence for over four years now and needs funds for construction. The funds raised through this campaign will not only help us create permanent structures but will also help Shri Mohit ji sustain the operational cost towards the Gurukula-Goshala. The Gurukula-Goshala is in desperate need of support and we appeal to our Society to help us promote and protect these grassroots-level interventions dedicated to protecting the ancient heritage of India.
This year marks a decade of him putting into action, the thoughts and devotion he has for our eternal Samskriti. Lacking any revenue stream, he put in all his savings and borrowed money from family and friends to make sure that the efforts continued. As time passed by, people became aware of the activities and the common people started supporting, financially and otherwise.
The first Gurukula he established was on a very small piece of land and took more than 4 years to finish construction as the funds were scarce. This gurukul houses 12 Brahmacharis who study Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. Seeing his efforts, helped by a generous admirer of Bharatiya Samskriti, he was able to obtain 5+ acres of land to build the gurukul goshala as he always wanted them to be built. This second gurukula goshala is a work in progress - construction-wise and is also operational with 14 brahmacharis and 35+ govamsha.
The students of Vaidika Bharata Gurukula are also trained properly in modern subjects, taking high school and higher secondary examinations like other school-going kids, so they do not have to lean on the traditional knowledge to generate income, later in life. Growing up in an environment that is in symbiosis and resonance with nature, they learn the intricacies of life co-relating the knowledge of texts with the actual world.
The six Vedangas and the 11 surviving Veda shakhas, must be taught in a single place is the aim of Vaidika Bharata Gurukula. Many centuries back, there were 1131 Veda Shakhas, now only 11 remain. Of these, 3 are in a critical state with their future quite uncertain. Of these 3, Rgveda Shankhayana Shakha is taught only at Vaidika Bharata Gurukula, in 2014, Shri Mohit ji came to know that this Shakha has only two Acharya-s left, both aged around 80 years. After efforts of almost a decade, now this Shakha is being taught at the Vaidika Bharata Gurukula, alongside other Vedanga-s, especially, Shrauta Vidya (Kalpa), which lies at the core of all rituals and rites followed by our Country, but the common public is hardly even aware of its existence.
This tale is destined for a happy eternity, provided our society wills it. The responsibility lies with us to support these dedicated scholars. Scholars, institutions, and society at large must unite to safeguard the invaluable heritage of our motherland, ensuring that the richness of our past continues to inspire and enlighten future generations.
The Gurukula-Goshala has been in existence for over four years now and needs funds for construction. The funds raised through this campaign will not only help us create permanent structures but will also help Shri Mohit ji sustain the operational cost towards the Gurukula-Goshala. The Gurukula-Goshala is in desperate need of support and we appeal to our Society to help us promote and protect these grassroots-level interventions dedicated to protecting the ancient heritage of India.
