A Gurukulam, is a place for learning, experience and introspection of one's self. It is to create an atmosphere where an individual could learn about and do research on various streams of knowledge while living as part of a community.

The Gurukulam

Gurukulam life emphasizes on an expansion of awareness.

Gurukulam life stresses on dissolving the "I". But one must remember that this can be quite a painful transition, given our existing lifestyles. When you live in an gurukulam, you are required to make a few adjustments in your way of living.

Gurukulam life enhances our personality by helping us realize our inherent weakness and providing an opportunity to change our outlook.

In gurukulam life, everybody is a participant, not a guest. Anybody who wants to participate in the gurukulam is with the gurukulam.

What would one expect from a Gurukulam?

If you're thinking that you will be pampered with service... forget it! In fact, an gurukulam experience is anything but 'expecting' service. An gurukulam has nothing to give you in terms of material comforts.

Sometimes guests complain that they felt lost in the gurukulam - "there was no receptionist to even receive them!" That is precisely the point - the breakdown of the exclusivist mindset.

As you make your way to the room, you are struck by its modesty - even austerity for some. No carpeting, no air conditioning /heating and no TV... what the hell am I going to do? Is this what I paid for? - Again, that wretched mentality of expectation! While most adjust quite well, others are filled with agonizing thoughts such as this. The situation is only a catalyst, to bring the deep contradictions to the surface.

As a student or even as a visitor, you have abundant free time to imbibe the spirit of the gurukulam. The concept of Service (Seva) forms the bedrock of gurukulam activities. gurukulam Seva activities are the finest example of Karma Yoga – service without complaint or expectation of rewards. Witness with awareness the impact such activities have upon you – whether pleasant or otherwise.

The simple, balanced Sattwik meals, the gurukulam activities and the environment… all of these help in developing harmony within you and filling you with a unique experience.

Welcome to the gurukulam... Your transformation has already begun!

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