With the blessings of Sri Radha Brajabihariji and Srila Prabhupada, the Founder Acharya of ISKCON we have inaugurated the Bhaktivedanta Kanya Vidyashrama on the auspicious occasion of Sri Ganga Puja, June 16th 2024.
The school is owned by Balaji Empowerment Services Trust, which is dedicated for the care and empowerment of children, women, teachers, cows and elderly.
We empower our members to lead a Krishna conscious way of life and to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with their life, wealth, intelligence and words.
In next five years we envision to expand the vidyashrama for the members of society at large. It will act as a place of transcendental pastimes and services dedicated to Sri Sri Radha BrajBihari.
The purpose of this vidyashrama is to create good practicing members of Bharatiya Sanskriti who are receiving systematic training and education in knowledge, skills and values of Bharatiya Shiksha and Krishna consciousness.
Bhagavat, Pancharartik, Vedic and Contemporary education given in a way that helps our members get nearer to the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna and nearer to each other. We also want to ensure that graduates are materially well situated and capable of making meaningful contributions to the society, leading a simpler and natural way of life.
We also want to instill a spirit of teaching and encouraging Sankirtan movement of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, with the help of education, culture and services aimed at uplifting people in general. We also want to start similar educational projects wherever possible and publish and distribute audio, video, text, web materials and courses using varieties of media.
Bhaktivedanta Kanya Vidya Ashrama is a day school for girls, primarily run by women. It is a full-fledged facility for training in following 5 fields. We currently do not provide lodging and boarding facilities.
The focus of vidyashrama is training in Bhagavata, philosophy and practice as well as pancaratrika and vaidika, education and practices.
We will complete the CBSE board Sanskrit books from standard 1 to 10 and also Sanskrit Bharatiya Course (level 1 to 4).
What is the advantage of learning Sanskrit?
We have emphasis on traditional Yoga, Ayurveda and various Vedic upangas. And we practice this as a part of our lifestyle:
Bharatiya Sanskriti based training: Jyotish, culinary sciences (cooking), home sciences, drawing, painting, traditional games, Harikatha and Harikirtan.
Arts & Crafts: 64 arts broadly divided into 10 categories.
Vocational Training: Coding and computer education, farming, gau-seva, cottage industry based product making.
The girls learn English, Mathematics, Science and Itihasa (decolonized Indian history).
They will graduate with a X and XII certificate through National Institute of Open Schooling or SSC Maharashtra Board..
All students will have a basic training in Shastriya Sangeetam, Bharatanatyam, Ayurveda and Yoga, and can choose these as career options in future along with subjects like commerce, accountancy, psychology and Coaching skills.
Entry for age group 8 to 12. Currently we have third to eighth standard running. And we have a trial and orientation period for 5 days, beginning from mid June. Admission is given after having a detailed conversation with the child and their family members.
Admission period every year starts from 1st January.
Please reach out to Smt. Radhika Charan Renu Dasi for further details. Email: educationbhaktivedanta@gmail.com or use the Contact +91 9881198839.
| Duration | Samskritam | Modern Subjects | Arts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 years | Basic samskritam – Shabda, Dhaatu, Vibhakti, Sandhi, Samasa etc Comparable to Surasaraswati Sabha Level 1 & 2. |
Mathematics, Science, English taught as per their grade level (I to V), according to NCERT Syllabus | Training in Shastiya Sangeetam, Bharatanatyam and Yoga |
| 3 years | Samskrita Sahityam – Comparable to surasaraswati Sabha level 3 & 4 |
Mathematics, Science, English taught as per their grade level (I to V), according to NCERT Syllabus Beyond Grade V English and Mathematics will be taught according to grade level. Introduction to Yoga shastra and Ayurveda shastra |
Specialization in one of two of the art fields. |
| 2 years | Introduction to shastras. Comparable to Tenali pariksha | Preparation for NIOS X | Continue specialization in one of two of the art fields. |
| 2 – 3 years | Specialization in a Shastra. | Preparation for NIOS XII | Continue specialization in one of two of the art fields. |
Students can appear for NIOS X and XII exams. Following which they can pursue any of these careers in the future
"Bala Govinda Dasa (B.E.Mech, M.Ed.) is an experienced educator and coach with a professional experience in these fields spanning over 27 years. He joined ISKCON in 1996 and is deeply involved in spiritual activism. He has founded and managed 12 leadership training communities. He is dedicated to empowering a broad range of individuals including children, youth, parents, and educators, primarily through spiritual and educational projects. His professional journey includes significant roles such as the Director of Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and the Chairman of Balaji Empowerment Services Trust. He has also served as a Project Engineer at Tata Technologies and Vice President of ISKCON Pune, where he managed complex projects and collaborated with various stakeholders to translate requirements into high-level products and services. His educational expertise is further highlighted through his ongoing roles at ISKCON GBC College and Bhaktivedanta Education, where he conducts leadership training, curriculum development, coaching, and strategic implementation. His work emphasizes team building, training and mentoring, and designing educational systems and resources."
Mala Bajaj, a distinguished trustee, is a woman of grace. She plays a pivotal role both as a homemaker and as a trusted advisor to her husband in his real estate business ventures. Known for her compassion and generosity, she provides unwavering support to the less fortunate and ensures the well-being of those under her care. Deeply spiritual and a devoted lover of Bharatiya Sanskriti, she embodies the values of tradition, kindness, and elegance in all aspects of her life.
A Gurukula is a learning community which functions on the basis of following 4 principles:
Gita Upasana Devi Dasi is working as a software engineer in a multinational company with about 25 years of experience. She is practicing Krishna Consciousness since 2016 and conducts Srimad Bhagavatam classes for children for last 4 years.
Vedantee Keshav Pandit completed B. com. From Pune University. Has a Diploma in Fashion Designing from IITC , Pune. She is excellent at many art forms like jewellery design, dress design, flower decoration, knitting and crochet design. Currently she is a Teacher at Bhaktivedanta Gurukula, Dalimb.
Radhika caranrenu dasi is an architect and educationist. She has done her masters in urban and regional planning from university of Queensland, Australia. She has also done Master is Education from SNDT University. Bachelors in architecture and also Bachelors in Education from Pune University. She also is a visiting faculty at the Brick school of architecture and Bharti Vidyapeeth college of Architecture. She has also been teaching and helping in managing the Bhaktivedanta Gurukul at Dalimb.
Neha Manish Kumar Agarwal (M.Com D.Ed) is a dedicated teacher having six years of teaching experience. She specializes in Hindi, Mathematics, Arts & Crafts, Drawing, Rangoli, Cooking, Paper Craft, and Dance. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading spiritual books. Her multifaceted expertise and passion for education make her an inspiring figure in our community, dedicated to fostering a love for learning and creativity among her students.
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