Kurukshetra from the age of ancient ages has been a source of spiritualism and Indian culture. This city has been the centre of Vedic culture since thousands of years and shining like a star in the world of spiritual culture. Kurukshetra is also called the seat of Brahma and “Brahamvarta”. On the banks of river Saraswati the renowned sages have interpreted Vedas. Maharishi Ved Vyas composed the scriptures. It was here that Lord Krishna gave the lesson of Bhagwat Geeta to Arjun and explained to him the importance of Karma and Yog as an art of living.

The greatest epic battle Mahabharata was fought on the land of Kurukshetra. The holy scriptures like Bhagwat Geeta, Mahabharata which are considered to be the treasure of Indian culture were composed in Kurukshetra. People in thousands visit the Brahmsarovar and Sinihit during the solar eclipse to cleanse themselves of sins. According the tradition established by the Guru during the solar eclipse when devotees come to Kurukshetra Shri Jai Ram Annanchetra Rishikesh sets up a camp and Bhandara for their benefit.

Since time immemorial this holy land, this land of Gods has been the centre of world spiritual awareness, Maharaj Shri Devendra Swarup Brahmchari Ji established Shri Ram Vidhyapeeth for the propagation of Indian culture, Sanskrit and Vedic teaching in 1974. The well known expert of Vastu Shastra Shri Upal Ghosh (Delhi) designed the building. This building houses five temples, a spacious hall for the teaching of Vedas, a spacious Yagya Shala, school building where Bhagwat Geeta and Ramayana are taught. It also has a guest house of one hundred rooms. There is also a Shiv temple which has a Shiv Ling made from rare crystal stone.

The sole successor of Maharaj Devendra Swarup Brahmchari Ji and his disciple Shri Brahm Swarup Ji Brahmchari who is also the secretary of all Shri Jai Ram Institutions, and had frescos from Mahabharata age made in the underground area of the temple. This is a centre of attraction for thousands of pilgrims.

Jai Ram Vidhyapeeth was registered in 1977 as a trust. It has 15 protectors, 24 nominated trustees. The Institution has been affiliated to Kurukshetra University since 1977 – 1978 and the programme for the diploma of “Shastri” was started in this academic year. Students are offered free education, free books, and free board and lodging. In addition to this they are also given monthly scholarships. The saints and the holy people are offered free meals in the Annanchetra owned by the Institutions.


Salient features of Vidhyapeeth

	A unique rare Shiv Ling made from quartz stone.
	Pageant from the age of Mahabharata.
	Guest house equipped with Modern comforts.

Idols of Bhishm and generous Karan from where the water fountains erupt.   Temple of Dasha Avtaram and Nav Durga.   The recitation of Vedic Mantras and the fragrance of Yagya ingredients.   Clean environment, well maintained lawns and Brahmsarovar present a beautiful scene.

With the inspiration of Shri Devendra Swarup Brahmchari Ji and the then Governor of Haryana state, Kurukshetra development authority and religious and social institutions, every year Geeta Jayanti festival is celebrated as a national festival. Apart from this, various cultural events are also organized.   Religious propagation through the preachings of the legendry saints and religious ballads. Stress is also laid on building the national character.   Organizing Geeta recitation programmes, distributing Bhagwat Geeta.   Free education in Vedic and Sanskrit study.
Organizing mass marriages for girls from underprivileged families.   Free meals for saints everyday in the Bhandara.   Organizing free eye camps and blood donation camps.   Free lodging facilities for the pilgrims.   Offering special services for the comfort of the pilgrims during solar eclipse .   Organizing Gayatri Yagya for overcoming problems, Mahamrityunjai Yagya etc.

Religious work

Celebrating Geet Jayanti as national festival

Kurukshetra and Geeta sound synonymous with each other. Kurukshetra is as inseparable from Bhagwat Geeta as Bhagwat Geeta is from Kurukshetra. When you remember one you remember the other, both are reverential. Kurukshetra is the land of Brahma. It is believed that the Universe was created in Kurukshetra. Many sages have performed Yagya and penance on the banks of Saraswati river. Vedas were born here. Through Arjuna the world was enlightened about the Philosophy Bhagwat Geeta. During the solar eclipse the water of Kurukshetra rivers becomes nectar. For these reasons the land of Kurukshetra is the land of divinity. The very thought of a visit to Kurukshetra cleans the person of all his sins. The sacred air that blows in this land can purify a person simply by touching him. (quote Sanskrit shalok here). The donation offered here brings thirteen times more returns for the giver.

The preachings of Bhagwat Geeta is said to be the voice of God. Every word of this holy book is like salvation of soul. It is the synopsis of Upanishads Geeta is the holy trinity of knowledge, renunciation and devotion. It preaches about the immortality of soul, mortality of body and selfless service. Bhagwat Geeta teaches a man the art of living and attaining salivation after death. It is the philosophy of deep meditation and contemplation. No scripture in the world can compare with Bhagwat Geeta. It is indisputably supreme, brings welfare and inspires pure thoughts. Bhagwat Geeta is the pride of India and its identity.

For spreading the philosophy of Bhagwat Geeta in the Hindu month of Magh Geeta Jayanti is celebrated. It goes to the credit of Shri Devendra Swarup Brahmchari Ji that he persuaded the then Governor of Haryana Shri Dhanik Lal Mandal to declare Geeta Jayanti as a state festival. Today Geeta Jayanti is celebrated in Haryana as a Kurukshetra festival. Many religious and cultural festivals are organized to mark this festival.

Let us make our efforts to make Geeta Jayanti not only as a national festival but also a festival which will transcend the barriers of the country.

Prospective Plans of Shri Jai Ram Vidhyapeeth

The executive committee on 29 April 2005 took the following decision :

	Utilization of land taken from the Panchayat in Lohar Majra for setting up college for women which will offer degree courses in B.Ed, M.Ed, NTT, CP.Ed, BP.Ed etc. In the first phase first B.Ed college will be setup. This college will be called as Jai Ram Women’s College of Education, Research and development. The college would also encourage Research in the field of education.
	Navrang Rai Lohia, Jai Ram Girls College will also have B.Ed college by upgrading the existing infrastructure.
	Establishing medical college in Kurukshetra. This has been a continuous demand for a medical college in the city. On the national highway of Chandigarh-Dehli there is no hospital which can offer multi-specialty medical aid. Shri Brahm Swarup Brahmchari Ji has decided to set up a medical college in Khanpur Kolian. It would be 7 Kms. from Kurukshetra. All the necessary documents have been sent to the concerned authority. The estimated cost of medical college is Rs. 100 crore.

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