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Global Ambassador for sharing the Spiritual wisdom and cultural excellence of the Vedic civilization

Committed to bringing an inner awakening to oneness & harmony in society

Provides completeness to modern education through learning and imbibing the Indian ethos and Values of life

Purna = CompleteVidya = KnowledgePurna = CompleteVidya = Knowledge

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Introduced to Spiritual India at a very early age

Senior disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati

Teacher of Vedanta and Sanskrit for the past 30 years

Represented in International Hindu Conferences for Peace, Unity and Climate change

The VisionaryThe Visionary

Swamini Pramananda

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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Contemplative Transformation

programs

Residential programs

Awareness programs

Global Community class

Purna Vidya

VHTP in schools

Vedic Heritage Teaching Program

Community class in N.America

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010+

Purna Vidya in villages

Purna Vidya in schools

TamilTamil

HindiHindi

English

English

Environment-based programs

Village Development

programs

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Structured in six broad forums

Purna Vidya ProgramsPurna Vidya Programs

Self-Transformatio

n

Awareness Programs

Awareness Programs

Residential CoursesResidential Courses

Contemplat ive Transformation

programs

Contemplative Transformation

programsEnvironment-based

programsEnvironment-based

programs

Vil lage Development

programs

Vil lage Development

programs

Study Programs

Study Programs

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• Designed to impart Vedantic and Vedic Heritage teachings in an interactive manner 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

1.Awareness programs1.Awareness programs

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• Designed to cultivate Values and Civi l izational identity in keeping with the Cultural fabric of India

• Two main segments Communities - Adult / Children Institutions – Schools / Welfare homes

• Tools: Workbooks, Journal work, Games• Duration

Adult: Weekly- Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita, Short texts Children: Weekly– Purna Vidya books

Parts 1-12 (12 years)

2.Study programs2.Study programs

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• Programs for those who seek an in-depth study of Vedanta with a Teacher

• Includes learning of The Upanishads The Bhagavad Gita Meditation Vedic Chants Sanskrit Yoga

• Duration : 1 week to 1 year

3.Residential Courses3.Residential Courses

Tapasyalayam, Uttarkashi

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• Based on spiritual practices, that helps one towards one’s inner journey

• The practices include Meditation Yoga Pranayama Prayer Vedic Chants Reflections

• Duration: 1-4 weeks

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• Create Awareness for eco-sensitivity and environment protection

• Objective: Consume Less; Contribute More• Conducted by Young Adults – PV Yuva• Tools: • ‘Life is Sacred’ - workshops and seminars.• Workbooks, Videos, Journal work and Games.

• Duration: 1-2 days

5.Environment-based 5.Environment-based ProgramsPrograms

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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

Subject matter in 12 parts ◦ tailored to suit different age groups

◦ relevant to the child’s level of comprehension

Supplementary tools◦ Exercises, Games, Plays

Available in English, Hindi, Tamil

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Part 1 : Panchatantra for the young Part 2 : Puranic tales for the young Part 3 : Ramayana Part 4 : Bhagavata Purana 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?

Part 7 : Isvara & religious disciplines◦ Prayer, Devotion, Worship, …

Part 8 : Religious culture◦ Customs, Festivals, ...

Part 9 : Sanatana Dharma◦ Karma, Varnas, Samskaras, …

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Part 10: Human Development & Spiritual growth◦ Family, Marriage, Traditions, …

Part 11: Vedic Knowledge◦ Vedic literature and significance

Part 12: Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita◦ Comprehensive analysis of Chapter 2

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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.

Course Material (Text)Course Material (Text)

ValuesIsvara & Religious DisciplinesReligious CultureSanatana DharmaHuman development & Spiritual growthVedic Knowledge

ValuesIsvara & Religious DisciplinesReligious CultureSanatana DharmaHuman development & Spiritual growthVedic Knowledge

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Curriculum

• PV to propose to the institutions

• Discuss & Finalise lesson plan

• PV to develop assessment and exam papers

Training / Launch

• Teachers Awareness sessions

• Teachers Training programs

• Launch• Continuous

learning

ManagementReview

• Committee to review progress

• Seek feedback at the end of 6 months

• Amend curriculum, if necessary

Dec 2013-Mar 2014 Feb-Apr 2014 Oct-Dec 2014

Nov-Dec 2013

Assess Dimensions

• No. of Colleges• No. of Teachers• Geographic Spread• Academic timeline

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Values

Festivals

Samskaras

Rituals

Varna Dharma

Ashrama Dharma

Stakeholders

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Purna Vidya Publications◦ “MAMATHA” Basement, 8A, North Gopalapuram 2nd street,

Chennai - 600086.◦ Phone: +91 44 28352593 ◦ admin@purnavidya.com◦ www.purnavidya.com◦ www.facebook.com/PurnaVidya

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

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