Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 15: The 74th session of the weekly Vedic Pathshala, ‘Gyan-Yagya Pathshala’, was organised at Shree Sankat Mochan Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, B.C. Road, Jammu, by the Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust. The programme was organised under the guidance of Mahant Pawan Dass Shastri, President, Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust.
The initiative aims to promote the rich heritage and values of Sanatan Dharma among the younger generation and other interested learners. Around 60 students, mostly below the age of 15, participated actively in the latest session of the Vedic Pathshala.and Today’s Langer was organised By Dr. Chaman Lal Gupta S/o Ishwar Dass ji R/o Gandhi Nagar Jammu
During the session, students received instruction in the recitation of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Shree Hanuman Chalisa and Sunderkand, along with lessons on Dharma-Karma and related spiritual teachings. The young learners not only memorised and recited the verses but also demonstrated their understanding by presenting Sanskrit verses and translating them into Hindi and English.
Their ability to recite and explain verses from the Bhagavad Gita and Hanuman Chalisa was appreciated by Sh. Gurdas Sharma Trustee JYBT at the programme.
Speaking about the initiative, Mahant Pawan Dass Shastri and Sh. Gurdas Sharma Trustee JYBT said the Vedic Pathshala was aimed at connecting the younger generation with India’s cultural and spiritual roots. He said introducing timeless values and ancient knowledge at an early age can help preserve cultural heritage while fostering a sense of identity, community and spiritual growth among young minds.
Arun Shastri and Dr. Ajay Shastri, Sanskrit scholars, Anjana Sharma and Sh. Sukhdev Sharma W.C.M JYBT said the Trust intends to continue the Vedic classes and expand awareness about ancient scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Ramayana, Vedas and Upanishads.
The Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust, under the leadership of Mahant Pawan Dass Shastri, has also been involved in various religious and social service activities. The Trust’s Jammu Yatri Bhawan in Haridwar provides accommodation for pilgrims and operates a free langar service, while its Panchmukhi Sankat Mochan Shree Hanuman Mandir complex in Jammu also provides free langar to devotees and conducts regular puja-archana ceremonies.
The programme was attended by working committee members, the in-charge and staff of Jammu Yatri Bhawan Trust, besides devotees and other participants. The Trust expressed gratitude to all devotees and participants for their presence and support in making the session successful. |
