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Global Ambassador for sharing the Spiritual wisdom and cultural excellence of the Vedic civilization
Committed to bringing an inner awakening to oneness & harmony in society
Provides completeness to modern education through learning and imbibing the Indian ethos and Values of life
Purna = CompleteVidya = KnowledgePurna = CompleteVidya = Knowledge
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Introduced to Spiritual India at a very early age
Senior disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Teacher of Vedanta and Sanskrit for the past 30 years
Represented in International Hindu Conferences for Peace, Unity and Climate change
The VisionaryThe Visionary
Swamini Pramananda
Authored 23 books on the Vedic Heritage, the first of its kind, user-friendly global program, along with Sri.Dhira Chaitanya
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Contemplative Transformation
programs
Residential programs
Awareness programs
Global Community class
Purna Vidya
VHTP in schools
Vedic Heritage Teaching Program
Community class in N.America
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010+
Purna Vidya in villages
Purna Vidya in schools
TamilTamil
HindiHindi
English
English
Environment-based programs
Village Development
programs
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Structured in six broad forums
Purna Vidya ProgramsPurna Vidya Programs
Self-Transformatio
n
Awareness Programs
Awareness Programs
Residential CoursesResidential Courses
Contemplat ive Transformation
programs
Contemplative Transformation
programsEnvironment-based
programsEnvironment-based
programs
Vil lage Development
programs
Vil lage Development
programs
Study Programs
Study Programs
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• Designed to impart Vedantic and Vedic Heritage teachings in an interactive manner Suparivara - Families Sudampati - Blessed Couples Sugrihini - Home-makers Sukanya - Young women Sukumara - Young men Sukarma - Corporates
• Tools: Group discussions, Presentations• Duration: 1 to 2 days
1.Awareness programs1.Awareness programs
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• Designed to cultivate Values and Civi l izational identity in keeping with the Cultural fabric of India
• Two main segments Communities - Adult / Children Institutions – Schools / Welfare homes
• Tools: Workbooks, Journal work, Games• Duration
Adult: Weekly- Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita, Short texts Children: Weekly– Purna Vidya books
Parts 1-12 (12 years)
2.Study programs2.Study programs
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• Programs for those who seek an in-depth study of Vedanta with a Teacher
• Includes learning of The Upanishads The Bhagavad Gita Meditation Vedic Chants Sanskrit Yoga
• Duration : 1 week to 1 year
3.Residential Courses3.Residential Courses
Tapasyalayam, Uttarkashi
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• Based on spiritual practices, that helps one towards one’s inner journey
• The practices include Meditation Yoga Pranayama Prayer Vedic Chants Reflections
• Duration: 1-4 weeks
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• Create Awareness for eco-sensitivity and environment protection
• Objective: Consume Less; Contribute More• Conducted by Young Adults – PV Yuva• Tools: • ‘Life is Sacred’ - workshops and seminars.• Workbooks, Videos, Journal work and Games.
• Duration: 1-2 days
5.Environment-based 5.Environment-based ProgramsPrograms
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Self-sustainability of Rural population by empowerment through •Vocational Skills•Waste Management•Hygiene•Education •Medical Care
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• Purna Vidya curriculum in over 80 schools in India.
• Community classes reach over 10,000 families globally.
• Awareness programs touch the lives of thousands every year.
• Village rehabilitation in Uttarkashi, empowering over 300 families.
• Regular retreats in Tapasyalayam, Uttarkashi, and other locations as needed.
• Upcoming Center in Coimbatore (2014)
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The Purna Vidya book set consists of◦ Text / Work book for the child◦ Teaching guidelines for the Teachers◦ Book & Audio CD on Puja & Prayers
Subject matter in 12 parts ◦ tailored to suit different age groups
◦ relevant to the child’s level of comprehension
Supplementary tools◦ Exercises, Games, Plays
Available in English, Hindi, Tamil
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Part 1 : Panchatantra for the young Part 2 : Puranic tales for the young Part 3 : Ramayana Part 4 : Bhagavata Purana Part 5 : Mahabharata
(Note : Part1 and Part2 are integrated into the 3 years from age 6 to 8)
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Part 6 : Values◦ Do’s and Don’ts - and Why?
Part 7 : Isvara & religious disciplines◦ Prayer, Devotion, Worship, …
Part 8 : Religious culture◦ Customs, Festivals, ...
Part 9 : Sanatana Dharma◦ Karma, Varnas, Samskaras, …
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Part 10: Human Development & Spiritual growth◦ Family, Marriage, Traditions, …
Part 11: Vedic Knowledge◦ Vedic literature and significance
Part 12: Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita◦ Comprehensive analysis of Chapter 2
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• Purna Vidya – A Vision of Hindu Dharma
• Contains Part 6-11• Syllabus for each year to be
based on this book.
Course Material (Text)Course Material (Text)
ValuesIsvara & Religious DisciplinesReligious CultureSanatana DharmaHuman development & Spiritual growthVedic Knowledge
ValuesIsvara & Religious DisciplinesReligious CultureSanatana DharmaHuman development & Spiritual growthVedic Knowledge
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Curriculum
• PV to propose to the institutions
• Discuss & Finalise lesson plan
• PV to develop assessment and exam papers
Training / Launch
• Teachers Awareness sessions
• Teachers Training programs
• Launch• Continuous
learning
ManagementReview
• Committee to review progress
• Seek feedback at the end of 6 months
• Amend curriculum, if necessary
Dec 2013-Mar 2014 Feb-Apr 2014 Oct-Dec 2014
Nov-Dec 2013
Assess Dimensions
• No. of Colleges• No. of Teachers• Geographic Spread• Academic timeline
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Values
Festivals
Samskaras
Rituals
Varna Dharma
Ashrama Dharma
Stakeholders
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Purna Vidya Publications◦ “MAMATHA” Basement, 8A, North Gopalapuram 2nd street,
Chennai - 600086.◦ Phone: +91 44 28352593 ◦ [email protected]◦ www.purnavidya.com◦ www.facebook.com/PurnaVidya
Krishnan Subramaniam (Global Coordinator)◦ [email protected]◦ [email protected]
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