Srimad Jagadguru Shankaracharya Kudali Sringeri Mahasamsthan Dakshinamnaya has announced a cash prize of ₹10 lakh for students who successfully complete higher Vedic studies in Rig Veda and Yajur Veda at the mutt’s gurukula.
Speaking to The New Indian Express, Shankaracharya Abhinava Shankara Bharati Mahaswamy stated that the initiative aims to preserve the ancient gurukula tradition and encourage rigorous Vedic education. The mutt has already commenced its gurukula activities to facilitate this.
The Shankaracharya explained that students will be trained in six core Shastras—Shiksha, Chandassu, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Jyothishya, and Kalpa—collectively known as ‘Shadanga’. Additionally, the curriculum includes Pratishakhya, along with Veda Samhita, Brahmana, and Aranyaka, making a total of ten granthas (epics).
- Students who complete all ten granthas and pass the examination will earn the title ‘Dasha Granthi’ and receive a cash award of ₹5 lakh.
- Those who continue their studies to the advanced level of Salakshana Ghanantha and pass the final examination will be awarded the title ‘Sadashagrantha Salakshana Ghanapathi’, along with a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
10-Year Free Education Program
The gurukula course spans 10 years, with some students requiring up to 12 years to complete their studies. Education is provided free of cost, covering both Rig Veda and Yajur Veda branches.
The Shankaracharya emphasized that the primary goal of this initiative is to preserve and promote higher Vedic education for future generations.
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