Report of 16th Annual Veda Examinations and Veda Sadas (13 – 17 May 2009)

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*Report of 16th Annual Veda Examinations and Veda Sadas*

* (13 – 17 May 2009*)

 

From 13th to 17th May 2009, Examinations were conducted in all the four

Vedas, in 6 Branches. The turn out of Veda examinees recorded its highest

since inception. More than 121 Students were examined in annual exam

category and 95 students appeared for certificate examinations. 60

meritorious students were awarded certificates in basic Moolantam (basic

text) category to Graduation level Kramantam to Post Graduation level of

Ghanaantam.

14 erudite scholars, assisted by Ashrama Veda Teachers conducted the Veda

Examinations for 5 days.

 

*Veda Vidwat Pravardhaka Sabha (Vedic knowledge Development Conference)*

 

SGS Veda Sastra Parishat conducted the third annual convention of Veda

Scholars. The Sadas was conducted in the traditional format, where pairs of

Pundits recite Mantras, chosen from all the Vedas from morning to evening.

This year, 67 scholars are honoured, on the occasion of 67th Birth Day

Celebration of Pujya Swamiji.

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*Valedictory Function*

 

The valedictory function was conducted on 17th May, Sunday in the august

presence of Sri Swamiji and Sri Bala Swamy. His Holiness has blessed the

plans to organise next year’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations of SGS Veda

Pathasala (Flagship of Vedic Activities of Datta Peetham) in the year 2010.

 

 

*Silver Jubilee of SGS Veda Pathasala (school)

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It is proposed to organise great ritual such as Agnishtoma Yaaga (Soma

Yaga), congregation of distinguished scholars, old teachers, alumni,

awardees and all the certificate recipients from Datta Peetham; as part of

the celebrations culminating in the Janmotsava of Sadguru Deva.

In addition, Silver Jubilee series of Original Veda Texts and several other

“Know thy culture” series of booklets are proposed to be published, using

the customised Script technology, developed by Veda Vibhaga.

 

 

*Conclusion*

 

It is a matter of great pride that the examination system prevalent in Datta

Peetham has assumed an important slot in the field of Vedic Education. The

organising team constituted by Sri Swamiji has successfully organised the

program. His Holiness has blessed all the Veda-Nidhi Members, Donors and

Patrons, whose continuous generous support made this event a success.