Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, a non-profit educational and socio-spiritual organisation was founded by Shastriji Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji, at Rajkot in the year 1948. The ultimate goal of this Gurukul is to provide a value-based education to one and all and to work for the betterment of the whole world, as advocated by Lord Swaminarayan. As on date, it has accomplished this goal by tirelessly working to help the needy in such major areas as Academic programmes; Environmental protection; Health and Welfare; Livestock & agricultural improvement; Spiritual awareness; Anti-addiction movement, Rehabilitation and Water crisis management.

In accordance with the principle of spreading Sadvidya – ‘Good and True education’ propagated by Lord Shree Swaminarayan, the Gurukul works to...

 

·         Protect : the youngsters from the negative influences of present era.
 

·         Build up : the best character of the students through the true education based on righteous behavior and spirituality (Sadachar).
 

·         Train : the students to be the best patriots.
 

·        Promote : the message of "Sarva Jiva Hitavah" (betterment of all living beings) propagated by Lord Shree Swaminarayan.
 

·         Maintain : protect and develop "Bhagavat Dharma" (devotion accompanied with morality, knowledge, non attachment)
 

·         Introduce : the message of Holy Scriptures like Vedas, Bhagvat Gita, Shikshapatri, Vachanamrutam etc.
 

·         Create : Sence of harmony among all the religions.

A Unique Academic Institution :

Swaminarayan Gurukul's greatest thrust has been in the field of education. It runs schools& colleges across the nation, medium of instruction being English as well regional language. Over thousands of high school and college graduates from these institutes have now settled across the globe as successful and leading business executives & professionals and are the living proof of Gurukul’s academic programme's resounding success. Most of these schools offer education, boarding, lodging, books and clothing to the needy at a very meagre cost. It is a miracle in itself considering that all this is achieved without soliciting specific donations. All the benevolent activities of the Gurukul run only with the voluntary donations of the people inspired by the Almighty !
 

Spiritual activities :

To create spiritual and basic awareness among masses, Saints of Gurukul, who regularly travel across the nation and visit as many places as possible to interact with the people and encourage them to follow certain basic virtues. Twice a year, a spiritual gathering called as Brahma Satra and Jnana Satra is organised where thousands of people attend the spiritual-discourses & bhajans and seek solace. Japa yajna, Mantra lekhan, Ved parayana, constructions & renovation of temples, special yatra trains, shibir, camps etc. are some of the regular activities of Gurukul to promote spiritual awareness among the people. The saints of the Gurukul also travel abroad to propagate the spiritual message and encourage the youngsters to lead a righteous life. Regular cultural and festival celebrations are also organised to create a sense of equality and unity among the people. Centers like Bal-Yuvak Satsang Mandal, Balika Satsang Mandal and Bhakti Mahila Mandal are functioning successfully to serve the society in all possible manners.

Social and medical activities :

Besides a well equipped Polyclinic Hospital Gurukul regularly organises Medical Camps for the needy. The treatment for all sorts of diseases is given free of charge. Regular Blood Donation Camps, De-addiction camps, Polio camps, Neurology camps and Veterinary Camp too are organised. , Ayurvedic treatments are also promoted by the Gurukul. The Gurukul is also involved in various programmes to remove illiteracy in the rural areas. During the Howe of natural calamities such as earthquake, flood, cyclone etc. Gurukul provides food packets, volunteers and building materials to the affected.

Water re-charge movement : (Presentation of Natural Resources i.e.)

To effectively tackle the water crisis of Gujarat, with the aim of rainwater harvesting the Gurukul under the " Dharmajivan Jalsanchay Abhiyan " has constructed more than 500 check dams covering 108 villages. Re-charging the wells and other water sources is also encouraged and promoted by Gurukul in lots of villages.

Ecological activities :

To work for the environmental protection, the organization has planted over 100,000 saplings and the goal over next 10 years is to plant 1 million trees in western India alone. Environment protection occupies a prime position in Gurukul's objectives.

Animal welfare :

The organization has got Goshalas and maintains hundreds of cows. It also runs cattle raising and bull production facilities. It also donates the healthy cattle to the farming community to improve the quality of country's livestock. The institute's cows and bulls have been known for winning top prizes at National Level. Cattle camps during the time of drought and regular veterinary camps are also conducted by Gurukul.

Conclusion :

With this vast successful journey today the Gurukul led by Pujya Mahant Shree Devkrishnadasji Swami and Pujya Shastri Shree Madhavapriyadasji Swami is marching ahead towards further excellence, keeping in mind its only objective, i.e. "Betterment of all living beings".

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