Jnana Prabodhini
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 Jnana Prabodhini, Pune | |
| Formation | 1962 |
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| Founder | Dr. V. V. Pendse |
| Founded at | Pune |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Headquarters | 510, Sadashiv Peth, Pune |
| Website | www.jnanaprabodhini.org |
Jnana Prabodhini is a social organization in India. Founded in 1962, its activities have expanded into multiple aspects of social work. The main activity of the organization is to provide education. It aims at refining the physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual qualities of people in general and of the youth in particular, believing that this development will encourage positive social leadership qualities. Its activities are centered in the fields of education, research, rural development, health, and youth organisation.[1]
The organization is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, formed around a cluster of public charitable trusts. It is active in most districts of Maharashtra, with facilities in Pune, Nigdi,[2] Salumbre, Solapur,[3] Harali, and Ambajogai. It does some work in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and the northeastern states of India. The organization has started a school in Nigdi, Solapur and Sadashiv Peth, Pune.[4][5][better source needed]
Foundation and activities
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Jnana Prabodhini was founded by psychologist, educator and social organizer Shri V. V. Pendse, who was inspired by Swami Vivekananda to create an organization that would change the nation through "man-making education". This is an extension of the Hindu concept of "Dharm-Sansthapana" – a belief in cycles of societal resurgence and reconstruction propelled by ancient heroes and saints. This belief was advocated by Samarth Ramdas in the 17th century, and by Maharshi Dayanand, Swami Vivekananda, and Yogi Arvinda. Having studied leadership styles, Pendse believed that a congenial atmosphere for education would inspire even-mindedness, and that intelligence was present among all social castes. The organization sought to identify intelligence at an impressionable age, and initially conducted enrichment programs at the high school level.[6][better source needed][7]
Facilities
[edit]Jnana Prabodhini is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India, and is most active in that state. It operates centres at Nigdi, Solapur and Harali, and has about ten smaller facilities in the state. The organization has informal work groups in most districts of Maharashtra, and also has a presence in the neighbouring states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, and also in Arunachal Pradesh and in Jammu and Kashmir.[6][8][better source needed]
Main centers
[edit]The Nigdi Center (Navnagar Vidyalaya) is located in the Pimpri-Chinchwad industrial area. It is a Marathi and English medium school with enrolment for 2,500 students from pre-primary level to class 10 level. It runs two education experiments: the Gurukul project, which seeks to develop the panchkoshas (five sheaths of personality) and the Kreedakul sports academy. The center also has a hall for cultural programs, a music school and a gymnasium.[9][better source needed]
Jnana Prabodhini's Institute of Psychology
[edit]Jnana Prabodhini's Institute of Psychology Pune was established in 1985 and got affiliated to the University of Pune in 1993.[10] It works in the areas of application of psychology in education, Counselling, HR interventions, conducting academic courses, workshops & trainings, and counselling and guidance programs to students.[11]
Jnana Prabodhini Skill Development Center
[edit]Jnana Prabodhini Skill Development Center in Pune runs a number of vocational courses to enable individuals upskill themselves and help them get employed.[12]
Priest trainings
[edit]Jnana Prabodhini's Sanskrit Sanskruti Sangshodhika department trains men and women for priesthood, regardless of gender or caste, which is rare in a profession traditionally dominated by male Brahmins. The department was established in 1975 and is one of the few formal institutes which also trains women.[13] If has also published a set of 20 books of scriptures for rituals including naming ceremony, weddings, poojas and Śrāddha. In addition to Sanskrit mantras, the books also contain meanings of the mantras in English, Hindi and Marathi, for ease of understanding of participants.[14]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army[15]
- Avinash Dharmadhikari, former IAS officer and social activist[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Lachaier, Pierre (1999). Firmes et enterprises en Inde: la firme lignagère dans ses réseaux (in French). Karthala Editions. p. 263. ISBN 978-2-86537-927-9.
- ^ "After model house, Jnana Prabodhini to start school at Khed Special Economic Zone". Indian Express. 13 June 2008. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2009.
- ^ "Abha Jeurkar tops SSC exam in Pune division". The Times of India. 22 June 2004. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2009.
- ^ "Pune: 150 members of Jnana Prabodhini help elderly, uneducated fill up forms at banks". Indian Express. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ prashala.jnanaprabodhini.org
- ^ a b "About Us". www.jnanaprabodhini.org. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ Cole, W. Owen (1991). Moral Issues in Six Religions. Heinemann. p. 109. ISBN 978-0-435-30299-3.
- ^ "Centers". www.jnanaprabodhini.org. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Nigdi Centre". www.jnanaprabodhini.org. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Colleges, Research Centers and University Department Details". Savitribai Phule Pune University.
- ^ "National Conference on Giftedness in 21st century" (PDF). Savitribai Phule Pune University.
- ^ ""Our Courses"". Jnana Prabodhini Skill Development Center.
- ^ Panicker, Lalita (26 June 2021). "Across religions, include women in the clergy". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Damle, Manjiri (7 June 2002). "Pune's women poojaris: Breaking through the sacred cordon". Times of India. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane set to be next Army Chief". www.msn.com. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Dharmadhikari joins Sena". Times Of India. 14 March 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2024.