Arsha Vidya Bharati
आर्ष विद्या भारती
वन्दामहै बुद्धिमत्सु वरिष्ठान् - Let's adore the best among the intelligent!
Inspiration :
Arsha Vidya Bharati (pronounced as "Aarsha Vidyaa Bhaarati" or simply "AVB") is a Texas (USA) 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization born of the inspiration derived from the teachings of His Holiness Swami Dayananda Saraswati of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam.
Our Motto
वन्दामहै बुद्धिमत्सु वरिष्ठान् - vandAmahye buddhimatsu variShThAn
"Let's adore the best among the intelligent"
सदाशिवसमारम्भां शङ्कराचार्यमध्यमाम् ।
अस्मदाचार्यपर्यन्तां वन्दे गुरुपरम्पराम् ॥
Our Mission
The mission of Arsha Vidya Bharati (AVB) includes the study, analysis, and imparting of wisdom from ancient Sanskrit scriptures and cultural traditions of India, and the nurturing of a value-based system in interested individuals and families living in the USA and elsewhere across the globe, regardless of their background.
Our Tasks
AVB provides the mechanisms to rekindle India’s authentic, millenia-strong tradition in our daily lives through ---
(a) the study, analysis, research, development, and publication of our vedic heritage scriptures in Sanskrit;
(b) inspiring lectures and workshops, following our most revered visionaries;
(c) religious events and rituals based on the vedic tradition; and
(d) organizing focused camps, workshops, and special studies on topics such as the Sanskrit language, Yoga, and Ayurveda (Life Sciences).