Patasala Details
Courses of Study, Admission of Vidyarthis & Method of Teaching
विद्या ददाति विनयं विनयाद्याति पात्रताम्। पात्रत्वाद्धनमाप्नोति धनाद्धर्मं ततः सुखम्॥
Vidya Dadati Vinayam, Vinayad Yati Patratam, Patratvad Dhanam Apnoti, Dhanad Dharmam Tatah Sukham.
Wisdom bestows humility; humility leads to merit; merit yields worthy means; through Dharma comes lasting peace.
Pedagogy & Admission
Gurukula Curriculum
Krishna Yajur Veda, Agama and Prayoga are being taught at present in the Gurukulam. Normally it takes about 10 to 12 years of hard work to acquire mastery in one Sakha of the Vedas. Vidyarthis are screened and selected at the tender age of 8 to 9 years immediately after Upanayanam and admitted into the curriculum.
All branches of Vedas are being taught only as per the age-old Gurukula system of oral chanting, hearing, repeating and committing to memory. The exact intonation and the Swara / Pitch are very important and any deviation will change the meaning of the text. Hence, this mode of learning is possible only where the Guru & the Vidyarthi live under one roof.
This pedagogy helps improving listening skills, memory power and ability to visualise in abstraction. Such development in the cognitive skills of the students helps them in adjusting, adapting and thriving in all contexts and situations.
Comprehensive Areas of Study
Krishna Yajur Veda
Comprehensive Samhita, Brahmana, Aranyaka, and Upanishad recitation. Admitted at age 8–9 right after Upanayanam.
Agama Traditions
Rigorous training in temple rituals, murthi consecration, archana vidhi, and traditional Agama sastras.
Prayoga (Smartham)
Practical application of Vedic procedures for domestic samskaras: Upanayanam, Vivaham, Seemantham, and shraddha vidhis.
Srowtham & Yagnas
Specialized study for performing sacred Yagnas strictly according to Vedic injunctions for the welfare of humanity.
Veda Bhashyam & Sastras
In-depth exposition of Vedanta, Nyaya, Vyakarana, and Mimamsa for advanced students showing philosophical aptitude.
Samskrit & Modern Academics
English, Mathematics, and Social Sciences alongside Sanskrit drama, spoken Samskritam, and literary study.
Cultural & Character Formation
The Vidyarthis are given regular exposure to India’s great epics – Itihasas and Puranas like Srimad Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavatha and other great works. This fosters a devotional attitude and provides opportunities to learn organizing skills. Interaction with devotees and performing duties like serving and attending to senior citizens helps the Vidyarthis imbibe empathy and a selfless approach.
Regular classes in Samskrit, English, Arithmetic & Social Sciences help students establish themselves in society. During the annual day celebrations, students enact a play with all dialogues delivered purely in Samskrit.