Vedant Vidyapeetham

Vedant Vidyapeetham, Shri Datta Devasthan Trust, Ahmednagar

For the revival of Vedas and to re-establish the ancient vedic traditions, some organizations are making serious selfless efforts with dedication and determination. One major organization making an effort towards this is Shri Datta Devasthan Trust, in Ahmednagar, India. Shri Datta Devasthan Trust has started Vedanta Vidyapeetham (Vedanta University) in 1988 to provide Gurukul style Vedic Education about all the four Vedas to the students.

Vision and Mission

Sadguru Shri Ramakrushna Saraswati Kshirsagar Swamiji founded Shri Datta Devasthan Trust in 1974 at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra and also started Vedanta Vidyapeetham (University) in 1988, with a view to protect and preserve the Vedas and Vedic values and tradition. Vedas are the ancient and the most revered texts of India. In ancient times, the kings would encourage the Vedic philosophers to propagate the Vedic philosophy. However, in today's world, not many people care about the Vedic philosophy. The main aim of the Vedant Vidyapeetham is to protect, preserve and propagate the Vedic philosophy and traditions, so that the Vedic knowledge can be passed down to the future generations. This is achieved by providing Gurukul style Vedic education to the students.

Facilities

Vedant Vidyapeetham: The Vidyapeetham can house up to 100 students at a time. The students stay for a period of 12 - 14 years. The Vidyapeetham is housed in a three storey building that has class rooms to study and dormitories for students to live. The entire expenditure of the students is borne by the trust. Eminent Vedic scholars are employed to teach the four Vedas to the students. The Vidyapeetham also has a library where books related to Vedanta, biographies of various saints and manuscripts are available for study. The trust has also undertaken the task of preserving and safekeeping of ancient scriptures and rare books.

Nrusimha Saraswati Tapovan: In keeping with the Hindu tradition, the trust also maintains cows at the Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Tapovan. The Tapovan is a small serene place with cows, healthy ecosystem and farmland for self-reliance of the institution. Fruits and vegetables are cultivated in the farm and are then supplied to the Ashram. Many trees have been planted in the Tapovan so as to provide a green contribution to the ecosystem and to the environment.

Kalpavriksha: It is the divine tree, which has a combination of Audumbar, Peepal and Wad coming from the same roots. This is truly a miracle of nature and an evidence of divine presence in Devasthan, which is found nowhere in this world.

Shri Mahalaxmi Mandap: To spread the message of Vedanta, the Trust also arranges lectures of scholars of various 'Shastras' and other Hindu philosophical texts. These lectures are organized in this grand building.

Shri Dattakshetra: A magnificent temple (Approx. 160 ft x 90 ft wide and 90 ft in height) of Lord Dattatreya have been constructed behind the Vedant Vidyapeetham building.The Pran Pratishtha Ceremony have been recently done(On 16th July 2007 )by his holliness Jagadguru shri shri shri Bharati tirtha Swamiji from Sringeri Matt.

Activities

Shri Datta Devasthan is blessed with the manifestation of the Almighty in the form the Divine Paduka (the holy feet) of Shri Narasimha Saraswati Swamiji, an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. Various Vedic yagas and rituals such as 'Maharudra', 'Pawaman Swahakar', 'Shatachandi Yag', etc., are performed regularly for 'Vishwakalyan' (Universal peace and harmony).

In keeping with the tradition of Guruparampara, several festivals like Gurupournima, Shri Dattatreya Jayanti, (Adya) Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti, Shri Sadguru Jayanti, etc., are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm at the Datta Devasthan.

To propagate the philosophies of Vedanta leading to a healthy and ethical society, the publications of the invaluable guidance given by Sadguru are made. Sadguru would counsel his devotees and instruct them to follow the righteous path of 'Dharma'. This Golden treasure was noted and collated by the devotees in form of series of books called 'Guruwani', 'Amrut Kalash', 'Dharma Darshan', 'Sadgurusamwad', etc.

To spread the message of Vedanta, the Trust also arranges lectures of scholars of various 'Shastras' and other Hindu philosophical texts. For this purpose, a grand building called 'Mahalaxmi Mandap' has been constructed as per sadgurus instructions. The Devasthan has a library as well where books related to Vedanta, biographies of various saints and manuscripts are available for study. The trust has also undertaken the task of preserving and safekeeping of ancient scriptures and rare books.

With the purpose of providing solace, harmony and peace to the entire society, construction of a temple of Lord Dattatreya have been recently completed as per Sadgurus Instructions. The 'Shilanyas' (laying of the foundation) was performed on 30th October 2002 & Construction completed in July 2007. This magnificent temple (Approx. 160 ft x 90 ft wide and 90 ft in height) have been constructed just behind the Vedanta Vidyapeetham.

Any individual of any religion or sect can participate and help the organization by either volunteering or donating for this noble cause.

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