Ánanda Márga Gurukula is an international educational network of schools and institutes engaged in teaching, research and service. It spans over fifty countries with over 1,000 kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and children’s homes that have been established over the past 50 years. It is based on the holistic philosophy of Neohumanism which stands for ”the practice of love for all creation including plants, animals and the inanimate world” as propounded by philosopher-seer Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. The education imparted in Ánanda Márga Gurukula affiliated schools and institutions is known as Neohumanist Education.
The Sanskrit word “Gurukula” has the following etymology: Gu: darkness; ru: dispeller; kula: an institution. Gurukula is an institution which helps students dispel the darkness of the mind and leads to total emancipation of the individual and society at large.
The Gurukula system of education is the oldest on our planet, tracing its roots back 10,000 years to the time of ancient civilisation and dedicated to the highest ideals of all-round human development: physical, mental and spiritual.
Today, Ánanda Márga Gurukula is a revival of that ancient tradition, offering a blending of occidental analytical approach and oriental synthetic knowledge. Gurukula is dedicated to innovative research and human resource development for the betterment of people and the planet.
At Gurukula affiliated schools and institutes, all aspects of one’s
personality are developed utilising an integrated curriculum that
empowers the student to know oneself and develop the confidence and
empathy to utilise knowledge for serving the society. Intellectual
cognitive abilities are extended to include the development of
intuition, aesthetics and a futuristic and ecological perspective based
on universal outlook.
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Gurukula Education
Ánanda Márga Gurukula is engaged in creating an international network
of Neohumanist schools and institutes to hasten the advent of a society
in which there is love, peace, understanding, inspiration, justice and
health for all beings.
Ánanda Márga Gurukula is also supporting the building of a global network of eco-communities in over 120 countries. These projects range from 5 acres to 1000 acres.
At its headquarters at Ánanda Nagar, West Bengal, India, Ánanda Márga Gurukula is also engaged in building an educational township on a 525 square kilometre campus to bring about transformation of individuals and the society at large.
The Sanskrit motto of Ánanda Márga Gurukula is “sá vidyá yá vimuktaye” meaning, “knowledge is that which liberates”.
Vision
Ánanda Márga Gurukula is also supporting the building of a global network of eco-communities in over 120 countries. These projects range from 5 acres to 1000 acres.
At its headquarters at Ánanda Nagar, West Bengal, India, Ánanda Márga Gurukula is also engaged in building an educational township on a 525 square kilometre campus to bring about transformation of individuals and the society at large.
The Sanskrit motto of Ánanda Márga Gurukula is “sá vidyá yá vimuktaye” meaning, “knowledge is that which liberates”.
Objectives
- To serve humanity with Neohumanist spirit and to acquire knowledge for that purpose.
- To establish and maintain Neohumanist schools and academic institutions around the world as well as a cyber-university.
- To serve as the board of education for Neohumanist Education schools and projects around the world, providing academic guidance, support and training.
- To provide a sound and conducive environment for students for their physical, social, intellectual, creative and spiritual wellbeing.
- To promote ethical values in individuals and implement these values in the management of projects, schools and institutions.
- To initiate teacher education programs to improve and upgrade the quality of education on all academic levels.
- To establish a strong base in Ánanda Nagar and around the world in order to carry on the legacy of its founder for the benefit of future generations.
- To promote Tantra, Neohumanism and Prout (Progressive Utilization Theory) as the foundation for building a universal society.
- To initiate intellectual dialogue and research for the all-around renaissance of society.
- To facilitate the placement of volunteers across cultures to help build meaningful relationships and to suppport community and social change projects.
- To support community projects and the building of a global eco-communities network (Master Units).
- To encourage the development of micro-enterprises for sustainability of social service projects (community projects).
