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Inauguration of Nithyananda Gurukul
2 Oct 2006, Ashram, Bangalore
On 2 nd October 2006, Swamiji inaugurated the Nithyananda Gurukul at the ashram in Bangalore. 26 children were admitted into the Gurukul and initiated by Swamiji himself. The day coincided with Vijayadasami, the day of worship of Saraswathi, Goddess of learning.
He declared: I enjoyed a wonderful spiritual incubator in Arunachala, my birthplace, during my childhood. I experienced galloping intelligence in the inner and outer worlds in the wonderful ambience created by it. My goal now is to offer the same ambience to children through Nithyananda Gurukul, the same intense atmosphere, so they may experience what I experienced. Click to read entire message.
Swamiji performed Vidyaarti homa, a fire ritual before start of education and initiated each child with yajno bavitha (sacred white thread symbolizing the connection between man and Existence) and the Gayatri chant (chant to invoke the Existential Energy to bless one with the Supreme intelligence which is the Energy itself).
Following are pictures from this short and wonderful ceremony.
Swamiji addresses the gathering on the goal of Nithyananda Gurukul
Vidyaarti Homa – fire ritual to start the education
Formal unveiling of Nithyananda Gurukul. Swamiji is seen next to the Principal of the Gurukul.
Ananda Darshan (a touch of the Divine Energy) to each student.
A group photo of the first batch of the Gurukul students with Swamiji and the Principal
Swamiji proceeds with the children to perform bhoomi pooja (offering to Mother Earth) for construction of the permanent structures of Nithyananda Guruku
Bhoomi pooja in the site of construction of permanent Gurukul buildings.
