INTRODUCTION
Yoga is the very foundation,not only of Indian culture but also of various other cultures in the world. The economic, political and communal conflicts that are, today, tearing the world to pieces are mainly due to the fact that the non essential parts of cultures are being stressed upon more, while the essential parts are frequently overlooked. The object of the College is to train young, intelligent and educated men and women in the arts and science of Yoga for self-control and unfoldment of higher potentialities and to get them well grounded in a cultural synthesis, so that they may strive not only to lead a richer and well integrated life themselves but also to teach others to attain the same through physical and mental poise.
Kaivalyadhama Shreeman Madhava Yoga Mandira (K.S.M.Y.M.) Samiti, which is responsible for the foundation and conduct of the Gordhandas Seksaria (G.S.) College of Yoga, is recognised by the Central and Maharashtra governments as a Research Institute and has been getting Grants from these Governments for its Scientific and Philosophico-Literary Research in Yoga. The Samiti's research has been greatly appreciated by scientists and scholars, both Indian and foreign.
Time and Duration The course begins from the 16th of July every year.
Minimum Qualification required : 45% in Graduation of any faculty recognized by UGC.
Note : This is applicable only to Indian students
Age : Not more than 35 years. (No Age limit for Foreigners)
Last date : of receiving application is 31st May.
Fees : Indians: Rs. 29,000, Foreigners: US $ 4300 (Double occupancy)
HISTORY
The G.S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis was founded at Lonavla by Late SWAMI KUVALAYANANDA under the auspices of Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti (recongnised by the Ministry of Education). Late Shri B.G. Kher, the then Chief Minister and Minister for Education, Mumbai State, formally inaugurated the College in October 1951. Since then the College regularly trains batches of students every year. The first convocation was held in May 1953 when Hon. Shri Dinkararao Desai, the then Minister for Education, Mumbai State, presided and Shri H. V. Divetia, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat University delivered the Convocation Address.
NAME OF THE COLLEGE
The late Seth Makhanlal Seksaria donated Rs. 1,25,000 towards the foundation of the College,and it is named after his father , Seth Gordhandas Seksaria.
RECOGNITION
Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti is permanently recognised as an 'All India Institute of Higher Education' by the Government of India. The College has also been recognised as one of the special Colleges by the Government of Maharashtra and by N.C.T.E. GOVT. OF INDIA.
LOCATION OF THE COLLEGE
The College is located at Lonavla, which is a small hill station on the Central Railway line between Pune and Mumbai. Lonavla is 128 kms. from Mumbai and 64 kms. from Pune. Railway trains are available at 1 to 2 hours intervals from both sides. The Kaivalyadhama campus is about 2 kms. from Lonavla station and taxis and three wheelers are available during the day-time.
TEACHING STAFF
1. Shri R. S. Bhogal, M.A. (Psychology), NET - Principal
2. Dr. S. K. Ganguly, B.Sc., CCY., M.P.E., D.Y.Ed., Ph.D. - Hon. Faculty
3. Dr. B. R. Sharma, M.A., Ph.D. (Sanskrit)
4. Shri G. S. Sahay, M. A. (Sanskrit), C.C.Y.
5. Dr. B.K.Jha
6. Shri R. K. Bodhe, M. A. (Philosophy), M.A. (Sanskrit), M. Phil.
7. Male Instructor - Shri Bharat Singh.
8. Female Instructor - Sandhya Dixit
9. Dr. Sharad Bhalekar
Guest Lectrurers:
Lectures are arranged periodically on special topics on Yoga and its allied subjects from eminent scholars, representing different cultures.
AIM AND SCOPE OF THE COURSE
The aim of this course is to train and prepare deserving candidates in the exoteric aspects of Yoga, which deals with the problems of integration of personality as a first step to prepare oneself for the higher esoteric practices. The students will also be grounded fairly in the various academic aspects of the subject so that they may find themselves well equipped in these if they were to go out into the world after the course to undertake teaching work in Yoga.
Those who are found to have special aptitude will also also be initiated into the higher esoteric practices and on their showing progress, they may be accepted into the Ashrama Brotherhood, in case thay are ready to join the same.
Yoga is the very foundation,not only of Indian culture but also of various other cultures in the world. The economic, political and communal conflicts that are, today, tearing the world to pieces are mainly due to the fact that the non essential parts of cultures are being stressed upon more, while the essential parts are frequently overlooked. The object of the College is to train young, intelligent and educated men and women in the arts and science of Yoga for self-control and unfoldment of higher potentialities and to get them well grounded in a cultural synthesis, so that they may strive not only to lead a richer and well integrated life themselves but also to teach others to attain the same through physical and mental poise.
Kaivalyadhama Shreeman Madhava Yoga Mandira (K.S.M.Y.M.) Samiti, which is responsible for the foundation and conduct of the Gordhandas Seksaria (G.S.) College of Yoga, is recognised by the Central and Maharashtra governments as a Research Institute and has been getting Grants from these Governments for its Scientific and Philosophico-Literary Research in Yoga. The Samiti's research has been greatly appreciated by scientists and scholars, both Indian and foreign.
Time and Duration The course begins from the 16th of July every year.
Minimum Qualification required : 45% in Graduation of any faculty recognized by UGC.
Note : This is applicable only to Indian students
Age : Not more than 35 years. (No Age limit for Foreigners)
Last date : of receiving application is 31st May.
Fees : Indians: Rs. 29,000, Foreigners: US $ 4300 (Double occupancy)
HISTORY
The G.S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis was founded at Lonavla by Late SWAMI KUVALAYANANDA under the auspices of Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti (recongnised by the Ministry of Education). Late Shri B.G. Kher, the then Chief Minister and Minister for Education, Mumbai State, formally inaugurated the College in October 1951. Since then the College regularly trains batches of students every year. The first convocation was held in May 1953 when Hon. Shri Dinkararao Desai, the then Minister for Education, Mumbai State, presided and Shri H. V. Divetia, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat University delivered the Convocation Address.
NAME OF THE COLLEGE
The late Seth Makhanlal Seksaria donated Rs. 1,25,000 towards the foundation of the College,and it is named after his father , Seth Gordhandas Seksaria.
RECOGNITION
Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti is permanently recognised as an 'All India Institute of Higher Education' by the Government of India. The College has also been recognised as one of the special Colleges by the Government of Maharashtra and by N.C.T.E. GOVT. OF INDIA.
LOCATION OF THE COLLEGE
The College is located at Lonavla, which is a small hill station on the Central Railway line between Pune and Mumbai. Lonavla is 128 kms. from Mumbai and 64 kms. from Pune. Railway trains are available at 1 to 2 hours intervals from both sides. The Kaivalyadhama campus is about 2 kms. from Lonavla station and taxis and three wheelers are available during the day-time.
TEACHING STAFF
1. Shri R. S. Bhogal, M.A. (Psychology), NET - Principal
2. Dr. S. K. Ganguly, B.Sc., CCY., M.P.E., D.Y.Ed., Ph.D. - Hon. Faculty
3. Dr. B. R. Sharma, M.A., Ph.D. (Sanskrit)
4. Shri G. S. Sahay, M. A. (Sanskrit), C.C.Y.
5. Dr. B.K.Jha
6. Shri R. K. Bodhe, M. A. (Philosophy), M.A. (Sanskrit), M. Phil.
7. Male Instructor - Shri Bharat Singh.
8. Female Instructor - Sandhya Dixit
9. Dr. Sharad Bhalekar
Guest Lectrurers:
Lectures are arranged periodically on special topics on Yoga and its allied subjects from eminent scholars, representing different cultures.
AIM AND SCOPE OF THE COURSE
The aim of this course is to train and prepare deserving candidates in the exoteric aspects of Yoga, which deals with the problems of integration of personality as a first step to prepare oneself for the higher esoteric practices. The students will also be grounded fairly in the various academic aspects of the subject so that they may find themselves well equipped in these if they were to go out into the world after the course to undertake teaching work in Yoga.
Those who are found to have special aptitude will also also be initiated into the higher esoteric practices and on their showing progress, they may be accepted into the Ashrama Brotherhood, in case thay are ready to join the same.