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NHU’s Approach to Enlightenment in Academics

sri.ramanatha — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:14:46 +0000

Academics

The purpose of life is enlightenment.
~SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam

Enlightenment means having the ultimate truth, the most powerful ultimate truth as our operating inner software.

Living Enlightenment means vibrating in the frequency of the Cosmic Constitution, Cosmic truths, and Universal truths; reverberating with the principles of the Universal truths.

Nithyananda Hindu University’s schools explore science to radiate our highest potential.

Paramashiva explains, first, a person needs to start practicing, the preparations, it’s called chariya, like, you do Pooja9, you do yoga, you do pranayama10, you apply basma11, wear rudhraksha12.. all these, lifestyle practices.

Then you start doing Kriya, tuning your body and mind to the higher realms, that is Kriya.

Then connecting with those higher realms, that is yoga, and living in that higher space itself is jnana.

Eternal Learning- Empowering Education:

At Nithyananda Hindu University knowledge transmission is complete only when it becomes a lifestyle practice.

आचायात ् पादमादे पादं शय वमेधया |
पादं समचारय: पादं काल मेण च ||
ācāryāt pādamādatte pādaṁ śiṣya svamedhayā|

pādaṁ sabrahmacāribhyah pādaṁ kāla krameṇa ca||

One gains 1⁄4 of the knowledge from the Acharya (the teacher), 1⁄4 from his own self-study and intellect, 1⁄4 from his classmates, and the remaining 1⁄4 is gained as a person becomes mature as time passes.
– SanskritSubhashitam

The SPH Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, when explaining Sarvajnottarāgama very beautifully explains:

“When you learn from the teacher, one quarter you learn; when you discuss among the friends, you learn the next 25%, when you ask him questions and get clarified, you learn the next 25%. Only when you start teaching, you learn the last 25%”

Pedagogy

The Shanti mantra concept is unique only to the Hindu education system.

The very education process in Hindu tradition is awakening you. It is not just giving some words, ideas, concepts, theories, theologies. It is awakening you. So in this whole process of awakening, so much patience is required from the side of the student. So much understanding is required from the student’s side. The Shanti mantra sets the context of the Hindu education system.

“Let both of us be together and protected. Let us not hurt each other.
Let us not cherish enmity towards each other. Let us not cherish anger towards each other”.

All of us know master cannot cherish anger towards the disciple. Why does the line say “Let both of us not cherish anger”? Because there is always the possibility that the disciple may have self-doubt. “Maybe my ignorance is being exploited. He is not only teaching me, he is constantly putting me down.”

ॐ सहनाववतु
सह नौ भुनक्तु
सह वीर्यं करवाव है
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषाव है|

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Registration and Affiliations

sri.ramanatha — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:51:37 +0000

The Nityananda Hindu University is a California religious institution founded as the Nityananda Yoga & Meditation University dba Nityananda Meditation University in 2007 to propound and propagate the teachings of the SPH Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. In 2013 the name was changed to Nityananda University. Nithyananda Mission, the Nithyananda Hindu University is awarded lifetime exemption under CEC (California Education Code) 94874(e)(1), by the Bureau of Private & Postsecondary Education for the State of California, to award religious degrees autonomously. The image given on the next pages shows the Certificate of Congressional Recognition conferred on Paramahamsa Nithyananda for His contribution to establishing the Vedic Temple in Los Angeles.

At its inception, the school under the name of Nityananda University dedicated itself as an exempt religious institution to online instruction of students interested in the teachings of SPH Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. The Nityananda University is now expanding to offer degrees, diplomas, and certificates under the name of the Nithyananda Hindu University. The emphasis and new vision are to also bring to light the contribution and various ecosystems of the Sanatana Hindu Dharma tradition. The Nithyananda Hindu University proposes to offer degrees and diplomas in the “living enlightenment” as revealed in the ancient scriptures of Hinduism namely the Shiva Agamas, Vedas, and other various ancient texts that had been lost to humanity and which are now being revived through the efforts of SPH Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam’s experiential teachings.

The Nithyananda Hindu University proposes to offer these degrees, diplomas, and certificates as a complementary program to students pursuing their studies in diverse fields of study in universities and colleges around the globe that will benefit them to excel in their fields of endeavor.

Instructions are online with select instruction at the extended campuses and learning centers of Nithyananda Hindu University.

2003-January-01	Nithyananda Sacred Arts University; Preserving, making, and distributing from under a single roof the sacred temple arts and architecture as per the Agamas, which include stone temple structures, deities made of stone or 5-metal alloys, temple chariots, vehicles of deities (vahanas), worship items, crafted temple jewelry, and traditional decorations. Over 5000 unique deities have been created by artisans so far.
2006	Nithyananda Gurukul, Bidadi, Bengaluru, India; Reviving the authentic Hindu education system for creating a generation of enlightened genius children who manifest Superconscious Powers as a lifestyle.
2007	Nithyananda Meditation Academy, Toronto, Canada
2007	Nithyananda University, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Largest Hindu University in the world with over 270,000 enrolled in over 2700 courses, with 550 faculty & staff in 347 campuses & centers in over 150 nations
2007	Nithyananda Meditation Academy, Paris, France
2007	Nithyananda Peetham (University), Bengaluru, India World-wide organization for reviving, researching, preserving, spreading, and teaching the authentic Science of Oneness, Power-manifestation, Yoga and Enlightened lifestyle as per VedaAgamas. Over 20 million followers worldwide, with over 1 million initiated disciples.
2007-March-01	Nithyananda Yoga & Meditation University, California USA
2007-May-31	The County of Los Angeles, California, USA, acknowledged His Divine Holiness for his contribution to meditation & yoga.
2007-July-01	Memorandum of Understanding between Nithyananda Peetham and International Vedic Hindu University (IVHU)
2007-August-01	Formal Membership in Meditation Therapy was offered through Nithyananda Meditation University NMU affiliated to IVHU
2007-November- 09	The Mayor of the City of Montclair, USA, Paul M. Eaton, recognized the grand inauguration of the Nithyananda Vedic temple.
2007-November- 10	The U.S. House of Representative Congress recognized His Divine Holiness on the occasion of the grand consecration of the Vedic temple.
2009-March-10	The Premier of British Columbia, Canada, Gordon Campbell, recognized His Divine Holiness along with Nithyananda Meditation Academy, for His guidance, discourse, and inspiration during the three-day yoga and meditation event in Vancouver.
2009-March-29	The California Legislature Assembly, Norwalk, California, USA recognized His Divine Holiness as an enlightenment master, modern mystic, and greatest saint of modern India who has taught the science of attaining endless happiness through meditation.
2009-March-29	The California Legislature Assembly, Norwalk, California, USA recognized His Divine Holiness for His leadership, outstanding commitment to ‘communities around the world, service and selfless devotion to students of the International Vedic Hindu University, and for the expansion of ashrams around the world.
2009-April-29	Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad authorizes NHU as the only organization to conduct Kumbh Mela outside of India
2009-September -21	The Governor of Ohio State, USA, Ted Strickland, recognized His Holiness for yoga sessions at the Ohio Women’s Reformatory, and for His work to reestablish the science of inner bliss.
2009-October-0 5	The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma, USA recognized His Holiness for sharing His expertise with the community about creating a healthier mental and physical lifestyle of exercise and diet through yoga, meditation, and spiritual gatherings.
2010	Awarded exempt status awarded Nithyananda Yoga and Meditation University (NYMU) California
2013	Awarded Nithyananda Meditation University, exempt status, California
2013	Name change from NYMU to Nithyananda University (NU)
2014	Nithyananda University Press
2015-October-11	Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad authorizes NHU as only organization to conduct Kumbh Mela outside of India
2015	Sarvajna Peetha Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, USA; A Think-tank of Sanatana Hindu Dharma that gives the Vision and Inspiration to collect, preserve and spread the Science of Vedagamas, design and build temples and temple-based civilization, for superconscious breakthrough.
2015	NMA, Toronto rated among Toronto’s top-5 meditation center
2018	New name Nithyananda Hindu University from Nithyananda University to revive the oldest transmission system

World’s ONLY 3-time Guinness World Records Holder:

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NHU’s Vision: Uniting Science, Spirituality, and Life Solutions

sri.ramanatha — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:33:10 +0000

The purposes for which the institute is organized are exclusively religious, spiritual, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational. Specifically, the purposes for which the corporation is organized are:

To create a Yoga and Meditation University as a center for learning, research, education, and teaching of yoga, meditation, and spiritual sciences as practiced and preached by His Divine Holiness Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and also teach other Hinduism philosophies and cultures with a mission to improve the quality of human life through teaching, research, and public service and emphasis on life solutions,

To meet the need for converging of science and spirituality, the catholicity of the Hindu spirit, namely the unity of all humanity, and emphasize the spiritual science as the highest invoking a coherent world view of the unity of all cultures and creations.
Formulate credit-bearing undergraduate and graduate and confer degrees in various branches of science, arts, technology, humanities, etc, with an emphasis on a practical Vedic base for the students to grow spiritually throughout his/her life;
Formulate advanced M.S and PhD levels studies in Vedic philosophy and in various branches of science, arts, technology, and humanities;
Develop an institute of research to bridge the gap between modern science and the spiritual/vedic science;
Serve as a source of information for all authentic literature on Vedic/Hindu literature, therapeutics, and philosophies;
To evolve as a showcase or movement which may include:
1. a) Constitution of a forum to understand/propagate the correctness of information;
2. b) Conduct ‘web-based’ and ‘mobile’ courses;
3. c) Organize seminars by and for students;
4. d) Emphasize the commonality of all religions and the concept of tolerance
5. e) Attract students from other institutions on a transfer basis for special courses;

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Reviving the Oldest University in the World: NHU’s Journey

sri.ramanatha — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:25:18 +0000

Today Nithyananda Hindu University is the Largest Hindu University in the world. It remains committed to bringing the best of the world’s oldest spiritual tradition, Sanatana Hindu Dharma. More than 20 million people have greatly benefited and drawn inspiration from the knowledge of the ancient Hindu scriptures made current and empowered by His Divine Holiness Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. Nithyananda Hindu University remains dedicated to providing a transformation and a breakthrough in all aspects of life to humanity through the knowledge of the Hindu religion.

Nithyananda Hindu University is the revival of the most ancient knowledge transmission system. It is the oldest university as per known records – that was first started in Kailaasa1 by Paramashiva2 Himself and then established in various sacred places such as Naimisharanya3, Varanasi4, Kanchi5, Mathura6, Avathika7, etc – the Mokshapuris8.

Due to multiple invasions and illegitimization of the Vedic education system in the home countries, this knowledge transmission system was almost lost. An important understanding is that this was not an education system but a direct download process of the cosmic truths from the source – and is hence a knowledge transmission system.

The last living person to revive this system, The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism (SPH) His Divine Holiness Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam is fortunately reviving this knowledge transmission system. Nithyananda Hindu University was conceived with this objective by SPH Bhagwaan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam in 2001 and legitimized by the establishment of the University in the United States in 2007.

In 2007, His Divine Holiness Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam established the first enlightenment ecosystem in Los Angeles for the Western world. The University space of over 25,000 square feet, was infused with Cosmic Energy by Him, who blessed the temple to be the pinnacle of the Vedic tradition to the Western world.

Over 80 Deities reside at the temple/university complex, embodying the diversity of Hindu sacred sentiments. To date, it houses the largest Shiva Linga and Rajarajeshwari Devi in North America.

His Divine Holiness Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam has personally hand-finished and energized the magnificent deity of Lord Venkateshwara. After prana pratishta (breathing cosmic life-energy) was performed by His Holiness, the deity graces Sri Nithyananda Venkateshwara in Southern California as its largest and most blissful manifestation of Sri Vishnu. The vision is to create a golden shrine for the Lord as an exact replica of the sanctum of Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara.

Nithyananda Hindu University draws inspiration from the millennia-old Vedic tradition of ancient India, the oldest living stream of transformational science in the world today. The pragmatic Vedic civilization is credited with many significant ‘firsts’ in the fields of yoga, medicine, astronomy, mathematics, and navigation, among others. Reinterpreting Vedic wisdom in the light of modern life and needs, Nithyananda Hindu University creates the space for the powerful transformation of the individual and the community.

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NHU Certificate Programs: Your Path to Spiritual Enlightenment

sri.ramanatha — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:12:06 +0000

Nithyananda Hindu University (NHU) was established by The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam His Divine Holiness Gurumahasannisadham Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam to spread the rich spiritual knowledge and tradition that provides a Super-Conscious breakthrough for all beings. These teachings are based on the Vedas and Agamas. The Vedas are pure science. The Agamas are applied science. These Hindu scriptures are direct revelations of cosmic intelligence and deal with specialized knowledge, and precise technical rules in a wide variety of areas that support conscious expansion for all human beings.

The Shaiva Agamas (Agamas that belong to the Hindu Shaivite tradition) are a compendium of texts that cover various theoretical and practical aspects of life, worship, sciences, and understanding of the cosmos for Hindus who follow Shaivism. The origin and practice of Shaiva traditions go back to Lord Paramashiva (the primordial Guru). Although scholars provide supporting proof to date the origin of Shaivism, it is well established that the practice pre-dated the recording.

Twenty-three Sarvagjnapeethas (the all-knowing seat) were established by Lord Paramashiva on planet Earth to establish the super-science of Living Enlightenment in Nalanda, Taxila, Kanchipuram and 20 other locations. His Divine Holiness Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam is reviving this ancient authentic knowledge system through the NHU. NHU is the world’s largest Hindu university with the largest modern-day assembled repositories of ancient sacred vedic texts – the Vedas and Agamas. Thus, followers of Paramashiva as initiated by The SPH Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam follow a well-established, ancient tradition even today.

This ‘Course Offerings’ document contains details of Certificate Programs currently being offered and previously offered by the NHU.

These programs and courses have been developed under the direct guidance of The SPH Bhagwan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, founder of the Nithyananda Hindu University and Reviver of Kailaasa – The Only Hindu Nation.

Please log on to https://nithyanandahinduuniversity.exphosted.com/ and register for online learning programs from the NHU.

Please see http://nithyanandahinduuniversity.org/course-offerings/ for a full list of courses that have been offered to the world by the grace of His Divine Holiness through the NHU.

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