About Us
A Homecoming to the Sancitity of the Vedic Era
Vedas are the sacred scriptures revealed to the Maha Rishis by the primordial source of
cosmic knowledge, Veda Mata Gayathri Devi. Inspired by the divine intention and the
boundless compassion of the Veda Matha, Gayathri Devi, our foremost Gurus – the Maha
Rishis took up the sacred mission of imparting the Vedic wisdom to mankind. This marked
the beginning of the Gurukula system of education, where, under the guidance of the Guru,
the sacred wisdom of the Vedas permeated all aspects of daily life and assured a holistic
transformation for the shishyas or learners through the integration of the divine Vedic
principles into their personal conduct and practical activities.
With the passage of time, history has born witness that civilizations can come and go.
Kingdoms can risen and fall. Yet the flame of the Vedic truth have been kept ablaze by the
unwavering Sadhana and the austere Tapasya of the Gurus that came before us. Gayathri
Gurukulam, a learning center ( or Vidyalaya) for Vedic sciences was founded and led by
Acharya Sri Arun Prabhakaran, a Dwivedi (Rigveda and Atharvaveda). The Gurukulam
was founded by Acharya Sri Arun Guided by the divine inspiration of Veda Mata
Gayathri Devi, the Gurukulam is built on Acharya Arun’s life mission which is to guide
sincere seekers of Parabrahman — irrespective of religion, caste, gender, or
nationality— through the sacred wisdom of Vedas into self-realization.
THE MISSION
Ancient Wisdom, Open to All
At Gayathri Gurukulam the ancient echoes of Vedic wisdom
resonate with a vibrant call to seekers from all walks of life, inviting them to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Here, the sacred Gayatri Mantra serves as a luminous beacon. illuminating the path through the profound teachings of the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda.
Each verse and ritual is a stepping stone, guiding individuals to
unlock their inner potential and embrace the rich tapestry Of
tradition that nurtures the soul. In this nurturing sanctuary, the timeless practices of the Vedas intertwine with modern
aspirations, fostering a community where knowledge flows freely,
and every seeker is empowered to rise, flourish, and connect with
divine essence that resides within.
THE VISION
Igniting Souls Through Vedic Wisdom
With the divine grace and guidance of the Veda Mata Gayathri Devi, Gayathri Gurukulam, has confidently set a pace into bringing the sacred truth of Vedas to the ever-seeking mind; steadily expanding its reach and activities within India and across the globe .The Gurukulam intends to widen the current level of operations into all walks of life, thereby igniting each soul with the sacred fire of the Vedic knowledge. The vision of the Gurukulam as a VishwaVidyalaya is to be a universally trusted sacred space for learning in a harmonious,devout and familial environment,where, through the structured Vedic disciplines of mantra chanting and daily ritual practice, every seeker can transcend limitations and elevate the mind into the ultimate state of receptivity for realizing the Supreme Truth from the Divine Veda Mata.
Brahmashri Sreedhar Adi:
The Guruji Of Acharya Sri Arun Prabhakaran.
Acharyan Arun Prabhakaran, initially a Rigvedi, became the youngest disciple of
the esteemed Brahmashri Sreedhar Adi of Gokharna, a revered Vedic scholar and
spiritual master. Under Guruji’s guidance, Arunji delved into the depths of the
Atharva Veda and various Vedic Shastras, benefiting from the wisdom of a teacher
who had thousands of disciples across India.
Guruji’s joy was palpable when he learned of Arun’s ambitious vision to establish
the Gayatri Sakthipeethom in Kerala, Guruji took along Arunji on pilgrimage to
explore and capture the details of sacred Shaktipeethas, Jyotirlingas, and to seek
blessings and guidance from Avadhutas for this noble endeavor.
Gurukulam Vedic Curriculum
Gayathri Gurukulam conducts classes in Thiruvananthapuram, Kayamkulam, Ernakulam, Tirur, and Thalassery in Kerala, India and outside India, which is conducted online. Classes are conducted at other places in Kerala, as and when requests are received from seekers and aspirants. The Vedic classes are primarily conducted by the Acharya himself, and at times, by the Upadhyay’s. The subjects covered are:
Veda Praveshika
This introduces four Vedas subjectively; and unveil the
subject, character, purpose of 4 Vedas.
Punarjanma Tatva Meemamsa
Vedic Science on Rebirths: This teaches
about the fundamental principles that the ancient Rishis unveiled about
Re-births or Incarnations, from the Vedas
Kshetra Meemamsa
This helps a seeker or devotee to understand the
fundamental concepts behind the Temple, the fundamental bodies of the
temple, the sanctum sanctorum, the idol, how to enter a temple, the rituals to
be followed in a temple.
Acharana’s Anushtana’s
These classes will
advise the student what are the rituals and Vedic practices to be adopted and
practiced in life and those not to be followed in life.
Gayatri Praveshika
This helps a student to understand the meanings of
Gayatri Mantra contemplated by many Rishis, and also helps the student to
experience multi-dimensional levels that Mantra travels.
Vrata Meemamsa
Principles of Fasting – abstaining from food that come
through our eyes, ears, nose and mouth, engage with the thoughts of GOD
and chanting of particular mantras, according to the situation, to be practiced
during e.g. Navaratri, Shivaratri, Pradoksham, Ekadashi, etc., and how to
perform them.
Mantrartha Praveshika
Dwelling into the meanings of Mantras: This
aspects of teaching helps a Vedic student to find out the meaning of each
mantra by himself/herself.
Lalitha Sahasranama
How to chant the Lalitha Sahasranama as per the
principles of Srividya Lineage, meanings of the each slokas, and different
devotional principles to be followed.
Kshetra Meemamsa
This helps a seeker or devotee to understand the
fundamental concepts behind the Temple, the fundamental bodies of the
temple, the sanctum sanctorum, the idol, how to enter a temple, the rituals to
be followed in a temple.
Pancha Yajnam
This aspects teaches a Vedic student the principles and
methods of Yajnas as per the principles of Vedic shastras and Tantra
shastras, besides teaching the Shodasha Kriyas.
Vaidika Shastra Praveshika
This introduces and teaches a student the
Vedic shastras, the branches of Vedic shastras (Brahmanas, Aranyakas,
Upanishad, Puranas, Ithihasas, Stotras, etc.), the relation between various
Vedic shastras, its subjects and objectives, how these are practiced by Vedic
people.
