Presentation by Krishnan Subramaniam, Global Coordinator, PURNA VIDYA

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Last update : Nov2013

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Global Ambassador for sharing the Spiritual
wisdom and cultural excellence of the Vedic
civilization
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Committed to bringing an inner awakening to
oneness & harmony in society
Purna = Complete
Purna = Complete
Vidya = Knowledge
Vidya = Knowledge
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Provides completeness to modern education
through learning and imbibing the Indian ethos and
Values of life
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4. The Visionary
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Teacher of Vedanta and Sanskrit for
the past 30 years
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Senior disciple of Pujya
Dayananda Saraswati
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Swamini Pramananda
Introduced to Spiritual India at a very
early age
Represented in International Hindu
Conferences for Peace, Unity and
Climate change
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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Swami

5. 1980s
Community class in
N.America
Residential
programs
1990s
Vedic Heritage
Teaching
Program
Global Community
class
VHTP in schools
Awareness
programs
Purna Vidya
Environment-based
programs
2000s
Purna Vidya in
schools
Purna Vidya in
villages
2010+
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Village
Development
programs
Contemplative
Transformation
programs
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Englis
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Tamil
Tamil
Hindi
Hindi

6. Purna Vidya Programs
Structured in six broad forums
Awareness
Awareness
Programs
Programs
Village
Village
Development
Development
programs
programs
Environment-based
Environment-based
programs
programs
Residential Courses
Residential Courses
SelfTransformatio
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Study
Study
Programs
Programs
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Contemplative
Contemplative
Transformation
Transformation
programs
programs

7. 1.Awareness programs
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Designed to impart Vedantic and Vedic
Heritage teachings in an interactive manner
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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
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8. 2.Study programs
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Designed to cultivate Values and Civilizational
identity in keeping with the Cultural fabric of
India
Two main segments
 Communities - Adult / Children
 Institutions – Schools / Welfare homes
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Tools: Workbooks, Journal work, Games
Duration
 Adult: Weekly- Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita, Short texts
 Children: Weekly– Purna Vidya books
Parts 1-12 (12 years)
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9. 3.Residential Courses
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Programs for those who seek an in-depth study
of Vedanta with a Teacher
Includes learning of
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The Upanishads
The Bhagavad Gita
Meditation
Vedic Chants
Sanskrit
Yoga
Duration : 1 week to 1 year
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Tapasyalayam,
Uttarkashi

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Based on spiritual practices, that helps one
towards one’s inner journey
The practices include
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Meditation
Yoga
Pranayama
Prayer
Vedic Chants
Reflections
Duration: 1-4 weeks
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11. 5.Environment-based
Programs
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Create Awareness for eco-sensitivity and
environment protection
Objective: Consume Less; Contribute More
Conducted by Young Adults – PV Yuva
Tools:
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‘Life is Sacred’ - workshops and seminars.
Workbooks, Videos, Journal work and Games.
Duration: 1-2 days
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12. 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
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Subject matter in 12 parts
◦ tailored to suit different age groups
◦ relevant to the child’s level of comprehension
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Supplementary tools
◦ Exercises, Games, Plays
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Available in English, Hindi, Tamil
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Part 1 : Panchatantra for the young
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Part 2 : Puranic tales for the young
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Part 3 : Ramayana
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Part 4 : Bhagavata Purana
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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?
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Part 7 : Isvara & religious disciplines
◦ Prayer, Devotion, Worship, …
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Part 8 : Religious culture
◦ Customs, Festivals, ...
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Part 9 : Sanatana Dharma
◦ Karma, Varnas, Samskaras, …
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Part 10: Human Development & Spiritual growth
◦ Family, Marriage, Traditions, …
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Part 11: Vedic Knowledge
◦ Vedic literature and significance
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Part 12: Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
◦ Comprehensive analysis of Chapter 2
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20. Course Material (Text)
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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.
Values
Values
Isvara & Religious Disciplines
Isvara & Religious Disciplines
Religious Culture
Religious Culture
Sanatana Dharma
Sanatana Dharma
Human development & Spiritual growth
Human development & Spiritual growth
Vedic Knowledge
Vedic Knowledge
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21. Assess Dimensions
Nov-Dec 2013
Curriculum
• PV to propose to
the institutions
• Discuss & Finalise
lesson plan
• PV to develop
assessment and
exam papers
Dec 2013-Mar 2014
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No. of Colleges
No. of Teachers
Geographic Spread
Academic timeline
Training /
Launch
• Teachers
Awareness
sessions
• Teachers Training
programs
• Launch
• Continuous
learning
Feb-Apr 2014
Management
Review
• Committee to
review progress
• Seek feedback at
the end of 6
months
• Amend
curriculum, if
necessary
Oct-Dec 2014

22. Rituals
Values
Samskara
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Ashrama
Dharma
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Stakeholder
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Varna
Dharma
Festivals

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Krishnan Subramaniam
(Global Coordinator)
◦ krishnan@purnavidya.com
◦ purnavidya@gmail.com
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