Vijnanabharathi Vidyajyothi Scholarship Program
Vijnanabharathi is reaching out to the masses that includes students who are strongly influenced by ideologies that are harmful to the individual as well as to the society, through a unique program called “Vidyajyothi Scholarship Exam”. This educational program is being organized as part of the efforts to convey the message of Sanathana Dharma and the glory of Indian culture to the whole world.
What is Vijnanabharathi’s Vidyajyothi Scholarship Curriculum?
The Vijnanabharathi Vidyajyothi Scholarship Curriculum is an informal educational program that combines ancient and modern knowledges and scientific discoveries on the basis of the rich Indian educational tradition.
This first-of-its-kind scholarship course is organized under the joint auspices of Aarsha Vidya Samajam’s sister movements Vijnanabharathi Educational and Charitable Society, Vijnanabharathi Charitable Trust, and Viswabharathi Charitable Trust.
Who can participate?
It is going to be an enlightening curriculum not only for students, teachers, and researchers in the field of education, but for all humans. This informal education initiative is characterized by a systematic syllabus and a competitive exam that will be beneficial for students from the level of kindergarten to post-graduation, teachers, parents, and all curious knowledge seekers. This course of study is open for anyone irrespective of age and the competitive exam can be written by anyone from the age of four to the end of one’s lifetime. Such a course and examination is exceptional and never-seen before.
Indian Education System
Ancient India could boast of a high level of education and an unprecedented educational tradition. In addition to primary schools such as Gurukulas that imparted Para Vidya and Apara Vidya, there were systematized formal education centers such as Shalas (Sabha Mutts) and Sarvakalashalas (Universities). And there was informal education imparted by Spiritual masters and Guru Paramparas who taught advanced lessons of Para Vidya, and other specialised masters who teach various Apara Vidyas. It is through these two kinds of learning that Indian education grew and spread.
The Vidyajyothi Scholarship exam conducted by Vijnanabharathi is a curriculum that integrates the tradition and virtues of Indian educational system with modern scientific and technological achievements and advancements.
Features of Vidyajyothi Scolarship exam
Course and exam is open not only for students but also for parents, teachers, and interested people.
No age limit.
Open to anyone above 4 years of age till the end of one’s life. Until one’s health permits. One can also join the course only for knowledge gaining.
This course helps to achieve the goals intended by education that cannot be achieved through the existing formal education system and exams. This also includes brain-power enhancing techniques, techniques to enhance interest in the subject being studied, study secrets, memory boosting strategies, and tips to excel in exams, that will be a relief to students struggling with the ‘syllabus burden’.
Curriculum with 15 levels
From LKG to Higher level:
Level 1 - LKG (KG-1)
Level 2 - UKG (KG-2)
Level 3 - Std 1
Level 4 - Std 2
Level 5 - Std 3
Level 6 - Std 4
Level 7 - Std 5
Level 8 - Std 6
Level 9 - Std 7
Level 10 - Std 8
Level 11 - Std 9
Level 12 - Std 10
Level 13 - Std 11 (+1 or equivalent)
Level 14 - Std 12 (+2 or equivalent)
Level 15 - Higher
Cumulative curriculum based on scientific and systematic syllabus
The Vidyajyothi scholarship syllabus is not just an objective type exam based on general knowledge and current affairs as is the case with many exams. The lessons are organized in a very simple format, starting from introductory lessons, covering more than 100 topics under 80 subjects in three terms. Questions are prepared based on a scientific and systematic syllabus in a cumulative manner. The exam on each level will cover questions based on the syllabus of all its lower levels. For example, UKG question paper will include topics from LKG. The questions based on topics of both these classes will be included in the 1st Std level. And so on until 15th level (Higher) will include questions on topics of all the 14 levels below it.
Logical and authoritative:
It is a curriculum that aims at human progress and world welfare by doing away with superstitions, Anacharas, Duracharas, and Atyacharas. The subjects have been handled scientifically and logically through authoritative sources with supporting evidence and approved facts that no one can dismiss. (with references)
Expert Research Committee
The research committee of this curriculum consists of authoritative persons who are experts in their respective fields. It includes the academic research of the deceased and living members of the editorial board of Vijnana Bharathi magazine. We gratefully and tearfully remember Late Prof. Sri R Vasudevan Potti Sir, Late Sankara Menon sir, Late Adv. KP Palaninatha Panicker Sir, Late Prof. KP Rajappan Sir.
More about the course:
Language
The curriculum will be offered in Malayalam and English in the initial stage (later it will be offered in Hindi and other regional languages). The preferred choice of language of the course content must be mentioned at the time of registration.
Registrants will only receive lessons in the language they have selected. Those who require the course in other languages must fill separate registration form. Separate fees also will be applicable
Duration of study
July 2023 to March 2024
How to Join?
The course registration link will be circulated through social media and on the website. Only those who fill the registration form and pay the entrance Dakshina (course fee) can join the course.
How much is the fees?
We have set a minimal Dakshina that will go towards research activities, expenses of service and education coordinators, publicity, award ceremony, awards, scholarships for this educational project.
Praveshana Dakshina includes registration fee, course lessons access fee, exam fees for all three terms. The course Dakshina is fixed in the below manner.
Level 1 - LKG (KG-1) - Rs 100/-
Level 2 - UKG (KG-2) - Rs 150/-
Level 3 - Std 1 - Rs 200/-
Level 4 - Std 2 - Rs 250/-
Level 5 - Std 3 - Rs 300/-
Level 6 - Std 4 - Rs 350/-
Level 7 - Std 5 - Rs 400/-
Level 8 - Std 6 - Rs 450/-
Level 9 - Std 7 - Rs 500/-
Level 10 - Std 8 - Rs 550/-
Level 11 - Std 9 - Rs 600/-
Level 12 - Std 10 - Rs 650/-
Level 13 - Std 11 (+1 or equivalent) - Rs 700/-
Level 14 - Std 12 (+2 or equivalent) - Rs 750/-
Level 15 - Higher - Rs 1000/-
Vijnanabharati assures the participants of the course that they will benefit many times more than the amount invested.
How can the lessons be accessed?
The lessons will be made available through the learning portal on the website.
Lessons will be made available in three terms:
First Term Lessons - July, August, September
Second Term Lessons - October, November, December
Third Term Lessons - January, February, March
Registrant Login ID will be provided to those who join, in the first week of August. By logging in using the passcode, you can access the lessons from the Vijnanabharathi website (using Laptop/PC/Smartphone/Tab). Registants at a particular level can access the lessons of all the corresponding lower levels. (That is the reason the course fee increases by Rs 50 at each level).
Are the lessons available in printed format?
Hard copies of the lessons will be available on request. This should be mentioned separately at the time of registration. (Additional book charges plus postage will be charged which has to be paid after intimation from Vijnanabharathi office).
Examination in April or May 2024
Separate exams will be conducted in Malayalam and English.
Result declaration in June or July 2024
In the case of difficulty finalizing the first 100 candidates / if there are more candidates securing the same marks then winners will be selected through written test, oral test and interview.
Award Ceremony
100 toppers from each of the 15 levels (from LKG to Higher) will be felicitated in a public ceremony. A total of 15 x 100 = 1500 people will be awarded. Some of the top rankers in the exam will be awarded by eminent personalities on the stage.
Scholarship from June 2024 onwards
Of the top 100, the first 10 or 20 rankers will get a monthly scholarship along with the award. The scholarship will be for a period of 10 months from June 2024 to March 2025 for 14 levels from LKG to plus 2 level.
The scholarship will be given for 12 months from June 2024 to May 2025 for higher category.
Can you study directly?
There is also a plan to provide online coaching classes as per requirement to those who are interested in learning directly. There is no fixed fee for it. You may offer monthly dakshina as much as possible.
Upgradation of syllabus
Syllabus of the Vidyajyothi Scolarship exam is detailed in the annexure. It is intended that the maximum number of subjects mentioned in the syllabus be included in the course keeping in mind the standard of the students, space constraints of the textbooks, and time constraint. Vidyajyoti needs to be upgraded into a complete course covering all these subjects comprehensively within a few years. Every year the syllabus will be updated to make the syllabus complete and flawless.
SYLLABUS
Syllabus of Vijnanabharati Vidyajyoti Scholarship Program
Three sections, over 80 subjects, over 100 topics.
Personality Development
Vaijnanikam
Samskrithi (Culture)
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
YOGA VIDYA
Shareerik (Physical)
Manasik (Mental)
Bouddhik (Intellectual)
Adhyatmik (Spiritual)
Samajik (Social)
Physical - 8 Health principles
Diet & Nutrition
Breathing
Nature connection - Panchabhootopsana
Vyayamaki Vijnan
Warm up and loosening techniques
Cardiovascular exercises
Stretching and flexibility
Balancing
Strengthening
Weight training
Pre martial arts
Martial arts
Yoga Vyayamas
Yoga Asanas
Vishrama (Rest)
Nidra (Sleep)
Cleansing
Other Health rules
Dinacharya and Ritucharya (Daily and periodic routines)
Breaking bad habits
Bad effects of drugs, alcohol, smoking, tobacco, Panparag, smoking, wrong food and drinking habits
Mental
Good personality development
Success secrets
Leadership
Problem solving techniques
Modern techniques for enhancing mental power
AIV Technique
Self hypnotic techniques
Resolution techniques
Rehearsal method
Class rules
API principle for achieving high success
To do principle for professionalism
CMA principle for workplace success
Search Register method
PAMEC formula for success
Magnetic personality development principles
Auto suggestions
Imagination techniques
Creative visualization methods
Money magnetism
Success methods
Along with ancient Gurukula methods such as:
Dinacharya Tatva
Grihapatha Paddhati
Satkarma rahasyam
Guruthwam
Dhanyawad Sadhana (Gratitude Practice)
Santhosha Sadhana (Happiness Practice)
Anugraha Sadhana (Blessing Practice)
Jijnasa Tatva
Vidyarthi Niyamas
Pancha Maha Yajnas
Swasthya Niyamas
Samagra Vyakti Vikasana Niyamas
Vijaya Niyamas (Saubhagya Vidya Rahasya)
Prashna Parihara Tantra
Sreshta Samaja Nirmana Niyamas
Adhyatmika Niyamas
Smrithi Dhyana Vidya
Viparita Smriti Dhyana Vidya
Comprehensive Intellectual Development Strategies
(Grahana Shakti - Analytical power
Smriti Shakti - memory power
Ashaya Samvedana Shakti - communication power
Saundarya Aswadana - aesthectic sense
Apagrathana Shakti
Nirnaya Shakti - decision making
Avishkara Shakti - application and innovation
Gaveshana Shakti - research
Maneesha - elevated consciousness)
Yoga Vyayamas
Yoga Asanas
Cleansing techniques
Sookshma Yoga techniques
Human evolution techniques
Vyayamaki Vijnan
Karma Yoga Tatva
Spiritual - Learning - Exercise Diary
Samaya Nishtha
Sthala Nishtha
Visualization techniques
Marma Sootra
Sankalpa Sootra
Mamsapeshi Sootra
Techniques to influence subconscious mind and superconscious mind
Scientific affirmations
Thought channeling
The complete course syllabus also contains ancient gurukula secret techniques etc.
Intellectual
IQ and Brainpower training
IQ methods
EQ methods
Study secrets
SQ3RU method for systematic learning
Homework principle - to become an excellent student
Short Notes method - for taking points
Mind map method - for writing essays
RPQP Method - for learning science
PEPSI formula - for learning maths
Imagination Principle - for learning history
Super Brain power study methods
Ancient learning strategies
Language Learning – Structure Formula, Chart Methods, Conversation Techniques, Vocabulary Techniques, Idea Units Principle
UBS technique - for learning Poems
SFT Formula - for Learning Confusing Words
Spelling methods
SAST technique - for vocabulary
Memory enhancement techniques
CAC Method - to remember years
Connection technique - to remember names
SR Method (Scientific revision method)
ICU principle - To prevent forgetfulness
Super Memory techniques (Link system, peg system, connection methods etc)
Ancient memory development techniques
Exam success strategies
Interview
Communication skills
Conversation - talks, rules of conversation
Speech training
Speech principles
Debates - Debate formula
Group discussion
Negotiation methods
Body language
Spiritual
Sadhaka Dharma
Sadhana (Pranayama, Japa, Dhyana, Prarthana, Swadhyaya, Satsang)
Yama Niyamas
Social
Social rules
Behaviour etiquettes - family, society, nation, world
VAIJNANIKAM
LANGUAGE LEARNING
Spoken proficiency in
English
Samskrit
Hindi
Malayalam
Comprehensive language learning
English
Samskrit
Hindi
Malayalam
Saptha Bhaasha Paddhati
Malayalam
English
Samskrit
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada
Telugu
ORATOR’S DIARY
Word Meanings
Synonyms
Homonyms
Antonyms
Homographs
Subhashitham
Mahadvachanam / Amritha Vachanam
Aarsha Sandesham (Veda, Upanishad, Itihasas - Darshanika Sootras, Siddha Kritis)
Anecdotes
Stories
Riddles
Proverbs
Tricky questions
Moral stories
Moral poems
Songs
Bhajans
Stotras
Sookthas
Deshabhakti songs
Tongue twisters
SCIENCES
Basic Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Scientists
Inventions
History of science
Basic Mathematics
Geography
Politics
Economics
Sociology
Legal Literacy
International Relations
Civics
IT and Computer Basics
Accountancy
Statistics
Banking
PR
Journalism
Travel and Tourism
Management
Education
Teaching
Research
Psychology
Counselling
Parenting
Physiology
First Aid
Daily life
Nature
Study of soil
Study of water bodies
Study of forests
Games
Indoor and outdoor games
Current Affairs
Special Days
Kerala, India, World
General Knowledge Quiz
Current Affairs Quiz
Career Exams
IAS / Advanced Competitive Exams - Introduction
Various institutions and organizations
SAMSKRITHI
HISTORY (Cultural, freedom struggle, renaissance history)
I. Indian Cultural History
Spiritual traditions
Philosophical traditions
Scientific traditions
Indian educational traditions
India’s scientific and technological heritage
Indian mathematical tradition
Indian scientists
Indian Mathematicians
Vedic mathematics
Indian languages
Indian literature
Indian Arts
Dance
Music
Instruments
Vyayamaki Vijnan
Martial Arts
Physical arts
II. Indian History of freedom struggle
III. Indian History of renaissance
IV. Cultural history of Kerala
V. History of freedom struggle in Kerala
VI. History of renaissance in Kerala
VII. World History
VIII. India - Problems and Remedies - Macaulayism
IX. Great personalities and their lives
Cultural - freedom - renaissance heroes
X. Movements and organizations
ADHYATMIKA SASTRAM
Indian Spiritual History - Sanathana Dharma and Guru Paramparas
Spiritual movements
World religions
Introduction to philosophies
Tarka Sastra (Logic)
NB: It is intended that the maximum number of subjects mentioned in the syllabus be included in the course keeping in mind the standard of the students, space constraints of the textbooks, and time constraint. Vidyajyoti needs to be upgraded into a complete course covering all these subjects comprehensively within a few years. Every year the syllabus will be updated to make the syllabus complete and flawless.