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VEDIC STUDIES: The Hindu University of America
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THE HINDU UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
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A cosmopolitan school committed to rigorously
nurture and teach the timeless vision of the
Sanatan Dharm, the Eternal Path, and progressively
develop a contemporary curriculum -- integrating
both strata of knowledge in a traditional
scholastic setting, high standard and style.
Status
On October 30, 1992, the Hindu University of
America's handbook was reviewed and accepted by
Florida's State Board of Independent Colleges. The
school was officially "approved" to operate.
Teaching activities commenced in September 1993,
with master's and doctoral programs in Hindu
studies. Graduate courses in Hindu philosophies,
yog philosophy and meditation, yog education,
Sanskrit, Hindu devotional music and arts, and
holistic health (Ayurved) were planned for
following years.
Transition to a full-fledged regular university
with standard undergraduate programs in various
branches -- arts, sciences, humanities and social
sciences, etc. -- is scheduled for the year 2,000.
The location for the first campus is in central
Florida, near Orlando, home of Disneyworld.
Overview
As Hindu culture continues to circumnavigate the
globe -- oceans away from its mother, Bharat -- it
needs new sources of protection, nurturing and
growth. In America, as elsewhere, beautiful Agamic
temples have spectacularly secured the surest
protection by establishing contact with the
Mahadevas.
But the tender Bhavas of Bhakti, the sublime Shakti
of the Gods and the refined consciousness we call
"Hindu culture" needs even more protection than the
sacred granite temples. Erudite scholarship and
crystal-clear articulation of Hinduism's vast
belief systems are also necessary to safeguard a
faith founded in principles so abstract and
journeyed so far from home. Also, mature academic
interfacing with the larger intellectual community
establishes invaluable interfaith friendships and
respect.
Thus the goal of the Hindu University of America is
to perpetuate learning, research and education of
the vedic philosophy, culture and religious
traditions -- progressively encompassing a full
body of secular knowledge and professional
education -- with ever an objective to instill a
spiritual perspective of life in each student.
Aware that no single scripture, sect or seer wholly
captures the radiating spectrum of Light issuing
forth from the Source of life, Brahman, the Hindu
University of America abjures all dogmatic
theological orientation and vows to remain liberal
in its compass of studies but conservative in
always demanding the very highest standards of
learning and instruction.
History
In July, 1984, Swami Tilak vocalized the need for a
Hindu University. This triggered discussions in
Bharat, Nepal, Europe and USA. In July, 1988, a
one-day workshop brought the idea down to earth and
the school was officially incorporated in Florida
in 1989. Start Small and Grow Big was adopted as
the growth strategy. It has served other academic
institutions well. (Harvard University started
with one teacher in a one-frame house to educate
ministers of the Christian faith.)
The university has already won the blessings,
heartfelt endorsements and sagely advice from many
Hindu spiritual leaders including: Swami
Satchidananda, Swami Chidananda, Swami
Jyotirmayananda, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Swami
Chidananda Saraswati, Swami Rama, and many others.
For further information, call: Dr. Deen D.
Khandelwal (407-277-5959) or Professor Kuldeep C.
Gupta (303-499-1280) or Dr. Gangadhar Choudhary
(404-925-8294), or the university (407-277-5959) or
write:
Hindu University of America
8610 Vesta Terrace
Orlando, Florida 32825
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