Initiative to Train Vedic Priests for Western World

Tapovan Aashram in Dehradun, India, is conducting the "International Vedic Priest Training Program," under the guidance of renowned Vedic scholars such as Acharya Ashish Darshnacharya and Dr. Mahavir Agarwal and in collaboration with Dr. Deen Bandhu Chandora to train Vedic Pracharaks to spread the knowledge of the Vedas internationally

Dr. Deen Bandhu Chandora of USA masterminded this program and Acharya Rampersad Vedalankar Nyas, Hardwar, India, under the supervision of Acharya Ashish Darshnacharya and with the active support of Shri Anuvrat Arya (Trustee, Acharya Rampersad Vedalankar Nyas) and Shri Vishrut Arya(Member of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha America) is implementing this program.

The Program's Salient Features 

• Course conducted by dedicated and renowned Vedic scholars led by Acharya Ashish Darshanacharya, Vedic Sadhan Ashram, Tapovan, Dehradun India. 
• Well qualified candidates, who have already studied the Aarsh Scriptures, as described by Maharshi Swami Dayanand Saraswati
• Full time resident course of one year.
• Guest lectures and one-to-one interaction with world renowned English and Vedic scholars.
• Written, oral, and practical exams to assess the candidate’s capability and expertise.
• Well-defined curriculum, which covers the Vedic principles, personality development, computer skills,  spoken English, and art of public speaking.
• Emphasis on developing the basics of English language, so that they can express themselves well in western countries.
• Very pleasant and peaceful atmosphere for conduction of the course at Tapovan Ashram in Dehradun, India.

Major Subjects Taught in English

• Light of Truth - Maharshi Dayanand
• Sanskar Vidhi – Maharshi Dayanand
• Rigvedaadibhashyabhumika- Mahrishi Dayanand
• Manusmriti
• “Hindu Centum” by Dr. Deenbandhu Chandora and “Quest” by Sh. Madan Raheja
• The Sixteen Rituals of Aaryas by Aacharya Jyaaneshwaraaryah
• Meaning of Mantras used in Sandhyaa and Agnihotra
• Five daily rituals of Aaryaas
• Brief introduction to Vedic Principles
• Explanation of meaning of mantras used in Sandhya and Agnihotra
• Introduction to some of the other ancient books like Geeta, Ramayan, Mahabharat
• Basic Computer Skills
• Behavioral attributes as followed in western culture
• Astrology and Astronomy : Fraud versus reality of cosmology i.e. science of Astronomy
• Usefulness of Vedic Sandhya for purification of mind
• Explanation of Pranayam and Aasanas from Maharshi Patanajali perspective

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