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  GURUKUL - The Teacher's Family
GURUKUL is an organization that was founded by a group of students, here in Buffalo in 1990.
Gurukul's focus is on education, since literacy is indispensable for independence and self-sufficiency in this world today.
Gurukul is specifically concerned with the promotion of rural education efforts in India (and in the third world in general).
www.acsu.buffalo.edu /~setlur/gurukul.html   (318 words)

  
 Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute
Department of Women's Studies at Gurukul was established in 1984 to create an alternative to traditional theology.
Department of Communication is a discipline in theological education to develop communication skills with the use of new information and communication technologies of the students for the use of the same in their ministry later.
Widening Frontiers of Christian Theology is an effort of Gurukul to focus and share contextual theological reflections with other theological educators, church leaders and development activists through summer institutions and publications.
www.gltc.edu /gurukul/01-overview/index.htm   (656 words)

  
 Namaste   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The goal of Gurukul is to promote and teach Hindi language in addition to promoting knowledge and understanding about Indian culture.
Gurukul also celebrates major Indian festival through out the year, such as Diwali and Holi.
Gurukul is a non-profit organization (tax exempt under IRS 501(3)(c)).
www.gurukul-wa.org /AboutGurukul.htm   (90 words)

  
 Gurukul- Classical Indian Music Teaching
Indian Classical Music has a rich tradition and Gurukul teaches it both by the traditional Guru-Shishya Parampara method as well as more western methods suitable for introducing indian classical music to the British public especially the young.
Gurukul's Academy is based in the northern city of Newcastle upon Tyne and hosts expert teachers from both the UK and India.
Gurukul’s highly successful outreach programme providing access to indian classical music for a vast number of people through workshops, lecture demonstrations, performance, in-house concerts, Arts for Health programmes and an annual SARGAM event for children.
www.gurukul.org   (164 words)

  
 BBC - Tyne Culture - Gurukul
Gurukul was born out of a regular meeting of family and friends who performed Indian songs.
Gurukul is open to all members of the public and children aged eight and over.
Gurukul has an extensive outreach programme of workshops and recitals including an annual event for children and a unique Arts for Health initiative.
www.bbc.co.uk /tyne/roots/2003/09/gurukul.shtml   (503 words)

  
 Introduction
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.
The Gurukul is also involved in various programmes to remove illiteracy in the rural areas.
www.swaminarayangurukul.org /introduction/aim.html   (785 words)

  
 The Gurukul - Rediscover the Joy of Learning - School
Children at The Gurukul are being prepared for the ICSE.
The Gurukul is a fun place to learn and students enjoy coming to school and are happy when they leave the school.
The Gurukul was the first school in Kerala to offer Art of Living classes (by Sri Sri Ravishankar’s Vyakti Vikas Kendra) to the children.
www.gurukulkerala.org /school.html   (830 words)

  
 Gurukul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Gurukul (Guru refers to "teacher" or "master"; Kul refers to his domain) is a type of ancient Hindu school in India that is residential in nature with the shishyas or students and the guru or teacher living in proximity, many a time within the same house
The Gurukul is the place where the students resided together as equals, irrespective of their social standing.
In the recent past, some efforts have been started both genuine and others driven by monetary gains, whereby this gurukul tradition is in the phase of ressurection.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gurukul   (264 words)

  
 gurukul . . . . . . . . . .
GURUKUL is a form of residential educational system where the teachers and the students stay as a community in one place.
In a gurukul, the students have to perform a number of time bound activities.The layout is done such that the ground space allocated to each activity falls under the shadow cast by the gnomon.
The residential area, which is an integral part of any gurukul, should be near the dining area and hence it is also a part of the gnomon.
www.colorsofindia.com /sundial/guru.html   (295 words)

  
 Brindavan Gurukul : About Us
BGI is generally based on the ancient Indian "gurukul" (teacher's family) system of education based on the principle that the sishyas (pupils) have to be in continuing instruction under the constant guidance and nurturing of the guru.
Another gurukul is currently under construction is Bhubhaneshwar, Orissa, on land donated by the Orissa Government.
Panditji's dream is to establish a similar operational gurukul in the United States, the Brindavan Gurukul Academy, to promote his music as a medium of world peace and to leave a piece of Indian heritage and culture for our progeny in the U.S. The administrative framework for its operation is already in place.
www.brindavangurukul.org /aboutus.htm   (2004 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch > Sony, MTV in together '@ Fame Gurukul '
Gurukul is slotted on SET at 8:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Each student is given a random song that he/she has to practice for a week after which the candidates have to render the song at a show.
The high point of the show would be an insight into what's going on at Gurukul and the contenders who are eliminated will be shown on the MTV show with their reactions and expectations.
www.indiantelevision.com /mam/headlines/y2k5/july/julymam17.htm   (575 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > News Headlines > Sony pits reality drama 'Fame Gurukul' against 'Kasautii...'
Fame Gurukul is essentially a daily reality drama that will track 14 contestants who vie for the top two places at a "music academy".
Coming to the offering of Fame Gurukul, the show pivots on the theme of giving 14 talented aspirants the opportunity to go to a music academy and be professionally trained by a team of veterans from the industry who groom them in every aspect of music and dance and make seasoned performers out of them.
Fame Gurukul is a licensed adaptation, the format owner being Gestmusic which is part of the Endemol group.
www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k5/may/may28.htm   (984 words)

  
 Parmarth Gurukul - Parmarth Niketan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
February 2005 saw the inauguration of a computer centre in the Gurukul, which was kindly sponsored by Bellaben and Yogeshbhai Patel.
A special prayer was said at the function so that the rishikumars grow, blossom and bridge the gap between ancient traditions of the Himalayas and modern technology of the computer age.
The children, all of whom come from poor, disadvantaged situations (some of whom are orphans, some who have one parent, some who have both but the parents cannot properly care for the children) received their janeo sanskar.
www.parmarth.com /gurukul.htm   (790 words)

  
 Sivananda Math & Gurukul
traditionally in india education was through the gurukul system where students lived in the guru's ashram for a period of time to learn and the guru imparted knowledge as per the capabilities of the students.
this gurukul system has for the most part been replaced by more western systems of education.
the north american gurukul will be constructed on land adjacent to a living yoga master's ashram, paramahamsa satyananda saraswati's alakh bara in rikhia, india.
www.keepfitwithyoga.com /sivmatgur.html   (451 words)

  
 The Founder
Slowly the Gurukul tree started growing and two more Gurukuls at Junagadh and Ahmedabad were established before he attained the feet of the Almighty, on the 5th of February, 1988.
He had firm faith in God and believed that all the benevolent activities of the Gurukul should run only with the voluntary donations of the people inspired by the Almighty.
This principle is still practiced as a vow by this Gurukul in all its activities.
www.swaminarayangurukul.org /thefounder/1.html   (449 words)

  
 Gurukul- Classical Indian Music Teaching
Gurukul is a charitable trust set up for the teaching of Indian Classical Music in the traditional Guru-Shishya style in the West.
This particular music is the oldest surviving art form in the world.
Gurukul was born on the 24th May 1998.
www.gurukul.org /wi_gurukul.html   (272 words)

  
 After Indian Idol, it's Fame Gurukul
The new serial, which goes on air on June 27, will be a nation-wide talent hunt where contestants will display their singing talent.
Fame Gurukul will be telecast every Monday to Thursday at 8:30 pm and on Fridays, on 8 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.
Hi All, First afal i would like to thanks in sony TV Fame gurukul is good program, but i can say that its going to...
www.rediff.com /movies/2005/jun/24fame.htm   (479 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
She said the state government was out to strangulate this institution which was the only one of its type, providing gurukul education at such a large-scale in the country.
She was piqued over the way the age old traditions of the gurukul were broken and the fair name of the seat of learning blemished.
Neutral observers of the scene maintained that the crisis was the creation of a fight for supremacy, the money control of the gurukul, the leverage enjoyed during admissions and the prestige involved in running the institute.
www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20001119/main5.htm   (1145 words)

  
 The Gurukul
This is necessary because in a gurukul you receive a different kind of education.
Therefore, a gurukul is a place where people, for a period of time, create an environment, share the vision, and live with discipline under the direction and the mandate of the guru, which is specifically made to help one evolve or grow spiritually and mentally.
In a gurukul you have to live for some time by changing your pattern of thought, by changing your lifestyle and by being open and receptive.
www.yogamag.net /archives/1998/6nov98/gurukul.shtml   (472 words)

  
 Welome to the Official Website of Brindavan Gurukul
Brindavan Gurukul is a non-profit organization based upon the vision of world renowned Bansuri maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.
Brindavan Gurukul is also committed to the exploration of the application of music, especially Indian classical music, for meditation and for a holistic approach to health and wellness
Brindavan Gurukul recently acquired a 20+ acre parcel of land near Albuquerque, New Mexico for the construction of the gurukul
www.brindavangurukul.org   (170 words)

  
 Aarohan Theatre Group : Theatre for better reasons
One was the Gurukul, an ashram where a kul guru - a principal guru or sage - would teach in his own way.
But we still hold on to the heart of the Gurukul concept.
Gurukuls facilities are available on rent for seminars, workshops, artistic productions, etc.
www.aarohantheatre.org /gurukul.php   (325 words)

  
 Tehelka - The People's Paper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Further, a gurukul is always presided over by the guru, a master who imparts knowledge to disciples.
Frankly, all I have been able to see of the two young gurus at Fame Gurukul are the briefest and often most apologetic shots of two young individuals, one male and the other female, seated occasionally with one or the other participant across a harmonium.
Two years from now people may believe that a gurukul is a space on television where you do the most embarrassing things you have ever done in order to be declared a Super Singer or an Idol or a Golden Voice who finally gets to sing a chavvanni or athanni wala song.
www.tehelka.com /story_main14.asp?filename=hub100805Two_minute.asp   (1358 words)

  
 Gurukul - MISC.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
During tragedies, such as flooding, drought or communal riots, the Gurukul has always helped to provide clothes, foods and other basic necessities to the needy.
On thirteen different blood donation camps organized by the Gurukul, thousands of youngsters and saints have donated 810,000 cc of blood.
Well-educated saints from Gurukul have travelled all over the country and abroad to free people from vices and bad habits, and have taught them to lead pious, moral lives.
members.aol.com /gurukul/misc.html   (362 words)

  
 Sadhu Vaswani Summer Camp   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
The purpose of Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul is to provide an opportunity for the youth to explore and understand the diverse traditions and philosophies of Hinduism and expose young minds to the goodness of Indian culture and values.
Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul is dedicated to helping the youth discover what it means to be a Hindu and be proud of it.
Sadhu Vaswani Gurukul is planning to offer Hinduism classes for children between the ages of 6 years to 14 years, at various locations through out the tri-state area.
www.svsc.us /Gurukul.html   (399 words)

  
 VNN World - Alledged Abuse And Cover-Up In Vrindavan Gurukul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
According to two boys (other than those who were allegedly molested) attending the Gurukul, who spoke to Sri Balaram Das, he (Upendra Das) had been maintaining sexual relations with one of the boys for approximately one year and had just begun with a second who had recently complained.
In light of all these highly sensitive and urgent issues and given the already infamous reputation of ISKCON education and Vrindavan Gurukul in particular, we demand that an independent investigation be conducted as soon as possible and before Kartika (Oct. 27th).
In light of these highly sensitive and urgent issues (alleged child-abuse and cover-up in the Vrindavan Gurukul), and given the already infamous reputation of ISKCON education and the Vrindavan Gurukul in particular, we demand an independent investigation be conducted as soon as possible and before Karttik (October 28th 2004).
www.vnn.org /world/WD0409/WD28-8710.html   (2084 words)

  
 New Horizon Educational Institution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
New Horizon Gurukul, a revolutionary concept in modern education is the brainchild of Shri.
The Gurukul system had been a traditional form of schooling in India, a land of scholars and intellectuals from ancient times.
The Gurukul experience for a child in his formative period was an invaluable asset; along with mastering knowledge, the child was trained in life skills and was moulded into a holistic personality.
www.newhorizonindia.edu /NHG.htm   (519 words)

  
 The Hindu : Life Delhi : After `Indian idol' it is `Fame Gurukul'
Synthesising the Indian guru-shishya tradition with a Spanish reality show, Sony Entertainment Television is all set to beam "Fame Gurukul" for viewers this coming June.
Based on the successful reality show "Operacion Triunfo", it will have folk pop singer Ila Arun as the headmistress of the Gurukul, while noted lyricist Javed Akhtar and singers Shankar Mahadevan and K.K. would be judging -- along with the viewers -- which contestants get into the final.
Speaking at a conference here on Thursday, Javed Akhtar said: "Fame Gurukul may not be a 100 per cent Indian show as it is based on the hugely successful international format show.
www.hindu.com /lf/2005/05/06/stories/2005050602520200.htm   (260 words)

  
 The Gurukul - Rediscover the Joy of Learning
The Gurukul is proud to announce the official inauguration of our new building by the Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy on December 9th, 2005 in the presence of Shri Mangode Radhakrishnan, MLA and Shri Jiji Thomson, IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt of Kerala.
My son Achyuth is a student of Class V of The Gurukul.
It is the duty of the school and the parents to bring out the best of every child.
www.gurukulkerala.org   (374 words)

  
 The Hindu : Metro Plus Delhi / Telewatch : Back to GURUKUL
Sony TV's new reality show "Fame Gurukul" has three finalists from Delhi in a total of 14.
Having appeared for audition in the city to enter this music show, which will take them to a hidden camera-fitted swank gurukul set-up in Mumbai's Malad area, they had to sing songs, one of their choice and one of judges' choice.
Her batch mate Anubhav adds, "It is sad that we will be away from what we are so familiar with for so long, but when we think of it as a great launching pad for a career in music, we feel good." Deepak's father, a shopkeeper near Faridabad, pushed him to go for audition.
www.hindu.com /mp/2005/06/23/stories/2005062300790200.htm   (418 words)

  
 Fame Gurukul finalists hope for greater glory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) As the Indian reality show Fame Gurukul enters its last leg, the three young finalists - Roop Rekha, Rex D'Souza and Qazi Tauqeer - are on tenterhooks as each hopes to be the new singing sensation.
The musical talent hunt that has been on air for 14 weeks gave viewers a look into the life, struggle and hopes of the singers at Fame Gurukul, the music academy where the students learnt the finer nuances of singing under the tutelage of singer Ila Arun.
The three finalists are thankful for their stay at the gurukul and say it has given them much, most of all each other's friendship.
www.nowrunning.com /news/news.asp?it=4544   (853 words)

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