The entire life of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) has been dedicated to education. As a jagad-guru—a world teacher—Mata Amritanandamayi’s every action and every word are for the education of humankind, providing spiritual wisdom and moral guidance. Her founding of the Amritavidyalayam School System in 1987 has been part of her mission to uplift the world, ensuring the availability of top-notch, values-based education throughout India. Today, there are more than 60 Amritavidyalayams schools throughout the country, with Mata Amritanandamayi serving as the guiding light of the teachers, faculty and students.
Amma was born into a humble family of fishermen in 1953. Even as a little girl, she drew attention from other people in her village because she would spend hours at a time deeply immersed in meditation on the beach. She would also write bhajans and would walk around singing out with all her heart. Regardless the fact that she was still a little girl, the songs were profound, showing a deep spiritual understanding. Amma’s parents could not understand what they saw as “her strange ways” and tried to get her to act like other girls her age, but Amma understood her path and could not be changed.
Read MoreWe all know that the real goal of education is not to create people who understand only the language of technology; it should be to also impart a culture of the heart based on spiritual values. Tomorrow’s world will be shaped by today’s children. In their tender minds it is easy to cultivate universal human values. The teaching of universal spiritual principles and human values should be a standard part of general education.
~Amma
To provide value-based education and mould the character of the younger generation through a system of wholesome learning, so that the earnest endeavour to achieve progress and prosperity in life is matched by an ardent desire to extend selfless service to society, one complementing the other.
Amrita Vidyalayam, Kolkata, is a secondary school located at Sarkarpool, Budge Budge Trunk Road in Kolkata. This Amrita Vidyalayam is managed by Mata Amritanandamayi Math, and is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi. As a part of the Amrita family, we aim to install in our students a strong sense of our cultural and spiritual values, while imparting the best in modern scientific education. Our Vidyalayam shall always provide a rich learning environment where students can excel fearlessly in all facets of their personality – physical, mental, intellectual and aesthetic. This foundation will enable self-fulfilment of their professional, personal, family and social lives. While maintaining the traditional values of the Guru-Shishya Parampara, we have created a path-breaking paradigm in school education. We aim to meet the needs, hopes and dreams of the children of the 21st century, by harnessing to the greatest extent possible, all that present day cutting edge educational and information technologies have to offer.
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From Principal’s Desk Om Amriteswaryai Namah Amma says, “There are two types of education; education for a living and education for life.” Education, as the diverse systems put is a process of making easy learning. Acquiring degrees alone that culminate as a good pay cheque becomes education for living. Does this equip us to deal with circumstances in our life? We need more provision to guide our lives without any inadequacy.
Read MoreThe Vidyalayam Alumni Association is excited to announce the arrival of KU Alumni Connect. This is a new community building platform for Vidyalayam alumni. It is the only place online where you can find, and connect with, all 90,000 Vidyalayam alumni. All alumni are automatically enrolled!
The Vidyalayam was established by John Smith in 1920 for the public benefit and it is recognized globally. Throughout our great history, Vidyalayam has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities. As a world leader in higher education, the Vidyalayam has pioneered change in the sector
The Vidyalayam Alumni Association is excited to announce the arrival of KU Alumni Connect. This is a new community building platform for Vidyalayam alumni. It is the only place online where you can find, and connect with, all 90,000 Vidyalayam alumni. All alumni are automatically enrolled!
The Vidyalayam was established by John Smith in 1920 for the public benefit and it is recognized globally. Throughout our great history, Vidyalayam has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities. As a world leader in higher education, the Vidyalayam has pioneered change in the sector
The Vidyalayam Alumni Association is excited to announce the arrival of KU Alumni Connect. This is a new community building platform for Vidyalayam alumni. It is the only place online where you can find, and connect with, all 90,000 Vidyalayam alumni. All alumni are automatically enrolled!
The Vidyalayam was established by John Smith in 1920 for the public benefit and it is recognized globally. Throughout our great history, Vidyalayam has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities. As a world leader in higher education, the Vidyalayam has pioneered change in the sector.