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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Instil Indian cultural values in kids: Pejawar seer
Udupi: Every citizen of this country should embody the values of Lord Rama, and children must be instilled with our land's cultural values instead of distorted ones, said Pejawar Sri Vishwaprasanna Thirtha Swamiji. He was delivering a benedictory address at the inauguration ceremony of the new building of the Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra (CBSE) on Rani Abbakka Road, Cherkady village, organised by Rashtrotthana Parishat on Wednesday. He noted that the nation's core strength is weakening and emphasised the need to build a large force of individuals who love and respect their land, water, traditions, values, behaviour, attire, and art. Education on patriotism and devotion to the nation is essential. Children must be moulded to take a vow to dedicate their lives to serving the nation, he stressed. Isro former chairman S Somanath said that Chandrayaan-3 symbolises India's scientific and technological prowess and has opened the doors to a national renaissance. "India is on the path to becoming a world guru, guided by a peaceful, unified, and harmonious way of life. India, which gave yoga to the world, must now expand the reach of ayurveda through further scientific research. As the world's fifth-largest economy, India must grow stronger through industries, startups, and scientific advancements," he said. Sarkaryavah (general secretary) of RSS, Dattatreya Hosabale, said that donating education is a sacred Indian tradition. "India's education system, nurtured millions of scholars. It supported the development of both material and spiritual life," he said. He emphasised that a lamp of selfless service, the resolve to repay one's debt to the nation, and the values of patriotism must continue to shine.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Science
- Hans India
New Rashtrotthana School in Udupi Champions Blend of Tradition and Modernity
Udupi: Rashtrotthana Parishat, Value-Based Education, Udupi School, Indian Civilisational Ethos, Vishwaguru Vision, Panchamukhi ModelA new educational institution under the Rashtrotthana Parishat was inaugurated on Wednesday in Cherkady village of Udupi district, with spiritual, scientific, and ideological leaders calling for an education system that fuses academic rigour with traditional values and national pride. Speaking at the inauguration of Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra, Pejavar Mutt's Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji said India's civilisational values must not be overshadowed by modern trends. 'We must guard against glorifying those who harmed the nation in history. Education should instil pride in India's cultural legacy,' he said, adding that the country needs institutions that prepare young minds with moral clarity and rootedness. The Swamiji likened the role of value-based education to that of Sage Vishwamitra in the Ramayana, who trained Lord Rama and Lakshmana in the ways of dharma and protection of society. Former ISRO Chairman Dr S. Somanath, who also attended the event, stressed the need to recover and integrate India's scientific contributions into mainstream education. 'We had thriving centres of knowledge in ancient times—from metallurgy to astronomy—and yet we rarely teach our children about it,' he said. 'While we make advances in space and artificial intelligence, we must also draw from our past to inspire future generations.' Referencing India's recent space missions, Dr Somanath said success in science and technology must be matched with awareness of the country's knowledge traditions. 'India has much to offer the world—not only Yoga, but Ayurveda, genomics, and sustainable living practices,' he said. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, who presided over the ceremony, said the inauguration of the school on Akshaya Tritiya and the birth anniversary of Basaveshwara was symbolically significant. 'India is on the path to becoming a Vishwaguru. We must now build education systems that reflect our cultural identity while preparing students for global leadership,' he said. N. Dinesh Hegde, Chief Secretary of Rashtrotthana Parishat, outlined the Parishat's goals, citing the expansion of its network and achievements in competitive education. 'We have secured over 130 admissions to IITs and NITs and over 100 to medical colleges through our coaching initiatives,' he said, referring to their 'Tapas' and 'Sadhana' programmes. The Cherkady campus will welcome its first batch of 800 students in the 2025–26 academic year. It will follow Rashtrotthana's Panchamukhi model, which aims to provide all-round development—balancing academics, ethics, skill-building, physical well-being, and creativity. The Parishat currently operates 26 educational institutions across Karnataka and plans further expansion in the coming years.
