Glorious history and special recommendations of Swami Darshanand Gurukul Mahavidyalaya

   Respected Swami Darshananand had planted a sapling in the form of Gurukul Jwalapur 118 years ago, which has today taken the form of a banyan tree and is serving the society and the nation by blossoming and flourishing. With time, the aura of the Gurukul started dimming, so on the request of the well-wishers of the Gurukul, the responsibility of its operation currently rests on the shoulders of Patanjali Yogpeeth under the able guidance of revered Yogarishi Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj and revered Acharya Balkrishna Ji Maharaj. On the occasion of the 29th foundation day of Patanjali Yogpeeth, the 200th birth anniversary of Patanjali Yogpeeth Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati ji and the birth anniversary of the founder of the Gurukul, Pujya Swami Darshananand ji, the Patanjali Yopgeeth family laid the foundation stone of 'Swami Darshanand Gurukul Mahavidyalaya' and Acharyakulam. In this project, Gurukul will be established at a cost of Rs 250 crore and Acharyakulam will be established at a cost of Rs 250 crore, which will be witnessed by the country's public leaders - Honorable Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, the successful Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mohan Yadav, Young Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Honorable Union Law and Justice Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Honorable Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sudhanshu Trivedi, eminent persons of Sant Samaj, Arya Samaj and Arya Bhajan preachers and scholars.
Swami Darshanand Gurukul, Jwalapur has its own glorious history. This land of Gurukul has been blessed by Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, the first President of the country and 5-5 Prime Ministers. Patanjali Yogpeeth has now taken up the responsibility of fulfilling the wish of Maharishi Dayanand and propagating this tradition of Gurukul all over the world under the guidance of revered Yogarishi Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj. After paying obeisance to the land of Gurukul Jwalapur, distinguished dignitaries have given special suggestions which are being presented here for your convenience -

I want the progress of College Jwalapur from my heart.

- Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi (April 1920)

Jwalapur College is a holy and ideal place.

- Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister of the Government of India (13 April 1962)

Shri Prakashveer Shastri had been insisting for a long time that I should go to Gurukul Mahavidyalaya. Despite having the desire, I did not get the opportunity to do so early. This time in April 1961, I got the opportunity to attend its convocation. I feel even more happy because I have had contact with the time when late Pandit Padmasingh Sharma used to live here. That's why coming here old memories became fresh.
Such places can become ideals of our ancient culture and are presented before our eyes. If we can coordinate the Gurukul system with the modern teaching method, then I have no doubt that our country will benefit from such coordination. I belong to this collegeI want progress day by day and congratulate the teachers and students.

- Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of the Government of India (20 May 1961)

I saw Gurukul Mahavidyalaya Jwalapur today. I am deeply happy to know that this Gurukul has been providing the highest education in Sanskrit and Hindi to hundreds of students continuously for 42 years without any kind of fee. The graduates from this institution have special is a matter of joy that he has actively participated in national service and non-cooperation movements. I especially want to tell the officials of this institution that they should make it a self-reliant institution. Along with education, students should also be given complete education in crafts and industries. The government will consider regarding financial assistance. The cultivable land owned by this institution should be made as fertile as possible by using new means of agriculture. I wholeheartedly want the progress of this educational institution.
- Govind Vallabh Pant, Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh (13 April 1950)
 This Gurukul is being run by selfless serving scholars and hardworking workers. It is working great.

- K.M. Munshi, Governor Uttar Pradesh Government (17 April 1953) 

Gurukul Mahavidyalaya Jwalapur is doing good work. It is run by ascetic scholars and activists. This must be encouraged.

- K.M. Munshi, Governor, Government of Uttar Pradesh (27 April 1953)

It is the result of the penance and dedication of Shri Nardev ji that despite so many difficulties, this organization continued to serve the society for such a long time. The Vice-Chancellor's and my wish for the institution and its workers and celibates is that this institution continues to flourish and the students coming out of it become true servants of the society.

- Kalulal Shrimali, Education Minister, Government of India (9 April 1960) 

Today I got the opportunity to deliver the convocation address in this Gurukul, then I got some introduction to this beautiful institution. May this organization always develop, this is my prayer to God.

- Morarji Desai, Prime Minister, Government of India (11 April 1960)

Gurukul College Jwalapur is a symbol of our ancient culture and civilization.

- V. Satyanarayana Reddy, Governor, Uttar Pradesh (13 April 1961) 

Today I got the opportunity to visit this Vidya Mandir. I consider myself blessed. One gets inspiration from these institutions. The message of sublime feelings, determination, loyalty and hard work originates from these Vidya Mandirs, that is why they are worshipable and worth seeing. I wish that this school continues to move forward on the path of progress in the future.

- Chandrashekhar, Prime Minister, Government of India (13 April 1991)

Today I had the opportunity to visit Gurukul Jwalapur. Had the privilege of giving the convocation address also. My best wishes.

- Yashwantrao Chavan, Home Minister, Government of India (14 April 1964)

Boys and girls should be introduced to the value of Sanskrit. If the medium of instruction in institutions like colleges is Sanskrit, then it is excellent. New words of science should be included liberally in Sanskrit.

- Shri Honorable Dr. Chintamani Dwarkanath Deshmukh, 

Education Minister, Government of India (15 April 1957)

Whatever we have seen today has given us great inspiration. The difficulties that this organization has faced give confidence that its destiny is indelible.

- Tarakeshwari Sinha, Minister, Government of India (11 April 1960)

It is my good fortune that I have come to Gurukul Mahavidyalaya Jwalapur today, this university should be built soon because here the knowledge of Sanatan Vedas is taught, this encourages Sanatan Dharma.

- G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner,

Government of India (21 January 2001)

Today's materialistic civilization cannot evaluate the service that this institution is rendering to the society by keeping the ancient education system of India alive.

- Sunderlal Bahuguna (17 January 1996)

The graduates of the college have done a commendable job of propagating the Vedas and taking the Arya Samaj philosophy to the masses. We will all be indebted to him for that.

- Amar Ari, Pradhan, Arya Samaj Trustees, Toronto, Canada (29 April 2002)

Today after a long time, I felt very happy to come to Gurukul Mahavidyalaya and meet my old respected colleague Pt. Nardev Shastri ji. It was a great satisfaction to see such prosperity and progress of this beautiful and useful institution. Pandit Nardev Shastri ji's enthusiasm is the same as it was before.

- Sriprakash, Governor, Maharashtra State (18 September 1960)

Patanjali's future plans regarding Swami Darshanand Gurukul College

In the foundation stone laying ceremony, Pujya Swami Ji Maharaj told that there are plans to run three big projects from Gurukul Jwalapur, the first of which will be the grand 7-storey Patanjali Gurukulam to be built at a cost of about Rs 250 crores. There will be residential arrangements for about 1500 students in this Gurukul. Like Nalanda and Takshashila, in this Gurukul, students from all over the world will gain knowledge of Indian education, culture and traditions and become flag bearers of Sanatan and Indian culture in the whole world.
Apart from this, Acharyakulam branch will be established here at a cost of about Rs 250 crore in which about 5000 children will be able to avail the benefit of day-boarding. There is also a plan to build Maharishi Dayanand Guest House here.
Here, along with education, children will be given those values so that they can connect with their culture and their roots. The period of Sanatan's glory is going on in the entire country. On one hand, the understanding of the Sanatan, the understanding of India and on the other hand, the understanding of modern subjects, that is, the best spiritual education of the country, the education of the Sanatan, the understanding of India, nation building along with character building, the feeling of pride and self-respect will be awakened within the children. . Here there will be a confluence of the best modern education and the best oriental knowledge. The children of Patanjali Gurukulam and Acharyakulam will have knowledge of at least 5 languages of the world including Hindi, English, Sanskrit.
Swami ji told that the people of Chauhan community have played a big role in protecting the Gurukul, hence the statue of Emperor Prithviraj Chauhan ji will also be installed here. He said that a community center will be built here within 1 to 2 years which will benefit the people of Haridwar.

Famous graduates of Gurukul Mahavidyalaya, Jwalapur

1.    Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya (profound speaker and Philosopher, 20 September 1911 – 20 June 1990)
    You had taken initiation into Yagyopaveet and Gayatri Mantra from the great personality Madan Mohan Malviya ji. Acharya ji was an era seer sage who founded the All World Gayatri Family. He dedicated his life to the welfare of society and cultural and character upliftment. His personality was an integrated form of a sage, spiritualist, yogi, philosopher, psychologist, writer, reformer, mystic and seer.
2.    Pt. Prakashvir Shastri ji (profound speaker and MP, 30 September 1923 – 23 November 1977 (died in a train accident))
    Residence Village Rahara, District Moradabad. Was an independent MP of Lok Sabha thrice. Profound speaker of Arya Samaj, possessing extraordinary reasoning power. Former Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had said that Prakashveer ji was a better speaker than him.
3.    Acharya Devvrat ji (born January 18, 1959) is an Indian politician and educationist. He is a strong propagator of Arya Samaj. Was the principal of Kurukshetra Gurukul in Haryana. You were appointed as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh from August 2015 to 21 July 2019. Presently you are serving as the 20th Governor of Gujarat state. You are from the universities of Gujarat state.
4.    Acharya Sudhanshu ji (narrator)
    He is adorning the honorable post of Chancellor. You are a respected spiritual personality renowned for his profound teachings and humanitarian efforts. You are the founder of Vishwa Jagriti Mission. Your main message is to highlight the importance of love, peace and unity as a path to spiritual enlightenment. You have many followers globally who are inspired by your inclusiveness and inter-religious dialogue.
5.    Pro. Vijaypal Pracheta Shastri ji (born December 30, 1959)
    You were born in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. You studied Vedic principles in Gurukul College in 1982. Presently you are holding the post of Acharya in Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag. You are a great personality in subjects like literature, Ayurveda, grammar and history etc.
6.    Swami Jayant Saraswati ji (modern Bhima, born 19 August 1947)
    You were born in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. You did authentic studies in Gurukul Mahavidyalaya, subsequently established the Kanva Ayurveda Research Institute and propagated the basic concept of Indian culture in the country and abroad. Served on the posts of Founder of Vishwa Yoga Sansthan, National Acting Director of Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Director of Central Arya Yuvak Parishad etc. Your main titles are Vyayam Visharad (Gurukul), Adhunik Bhim (President VV Giri), Hindu Ratna (Hindu Federation of Canada). 
7.    Dr. Suryakant Ji (Vedic scholar)
    Became a graduate in 1919. In 1937, he received the degree of D.Phil from Oxford University, London. Author of 70 works. Founder of 'Vedic Kosh'. Dr. A.V. College, Lahore, Oriental College of Punjab University, Jalandhar, Professor and Chairman of Sanskrit Department of Aligarh University.
8.    Acharya Ramavatar Shastri ji (Sanskrit scholar)
    Residence-Village Ratangarh (Bijnor), Distinguished graduate of Gurukul Jwalapur, received Government Award. Commentary on 'Siddhantasara' and 'Gita', commentator of Srimad Bhagavad Gita commentary Died in 1958
9.    Dr. Chandrabhanu Akinchan (Eminent Writer)
    Promising graduates of Gurukul, distinguished scholars of Hindi, Sanskrit and English. P.G. College, Gurukul M. Prohibit. Former Principal, Chief Dean of Gurukul Kangri University and former Registrar, Professor and Vice Chancellor (Prof. Vice Chancellor) of Gurukul Kangri University. He was a renowned writer and poet. 
10.    Dr. Haridatta Shastri (Sanskrit scholar)
    Son of Pt. Bhimsen Sharma (Headmaster). In Veda, Sanskrit, he remains well versed in grammar and philosophy. Received Shodshatirtha degree. B.R. College Agra and D.A.V. Former head of Sanskrit department of college, Kanpur. He uplifted the Gurukul for years by holding all the posts like Acharya, Vice Chancellor etc. of the Gurukul. Author of many books. Died in 1980.
11.    Acharya Pt. Dilipdutt Upadhyay ji,
    The great disciple of Pt. Bhimsen Sharma ji, Sanskrit poet, teacher of Gurukul, originator of the epic 'Municharitamritam'.
12.    Dr. Mangaldev Shastri ji (scholar of Vedas and Sanskrit),
    Former registrar of Banaras Hindu University, well-known scholar of Vedas, Sanskrit and linguistics and skilled editor of Rikpratishakya.
13.    Acharya Laxminarayan Chaturvedi ji (Sanyastnam-Dr. Narayan Muni Chaturveda) (Vedic scholar)
    taught in Gurukul College for years. Apart from grammar, philosophy, Sankhya etc., expert in Ayurveda. Founder of Sutishtak, Shrutisudha, Manaprasad etc. Pt. Prakashveer Shastri, pioneer of fame, appreciation, cultural ideas etc.
14.    Dr. Satyavrat Shastri ji (scholar of Sanskrit, religious education) was born in 1900 in village Umri, tehsil Dhampur, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Served Gurukul. Graduated in 1919. Served the Gurukul with dedication. Author of Upasana Vidhi, Gayatri Sandesh, taught in Gurukul for years. Died on 28 August 1981. 
15.    Acharya Kshemchandra 'Suman' ji
    Famous Hindi litterateur, poet and writer, freedom fighter, honored with 'Padmashree' in 1984, author of many books.
    Born on 16 December 1916 in Meerut district, now residing in village named Babugarh of Hapur tehsil of Ghaziabad. He held the post of head of the Gurukul for many years and was a writer of poetry, reviews, history, biography, memoirs, essays and children's books.
16.    Dr. Gaurishankar Acharya (Former Education Minister, Rajasthan)
    Former Education Minister of Rajasthan. Special scholar of Ayurveda, philosophy and astrology. He held the positions of head, vice chancellor etc. of Gurukul Jwalapur for many years. Served selflessly.
17.    Acharya Udayveer Shastri ji
    Birth-Paush Shukla Dashami, Sunday, Samvat 1952, accordingly, on 6 January 1895, he entered Gurukul Jwalapur in 1910 at village Banail (Bulandshahr). and graduated in 1917 AD. Guru of Saradar Bhagat Singh / freedom fighter, teacher of Gurukul. Known as the Vidyodaya Bhashya of the five philosophical scriptures.
18.    Shri Omprakash Shastri ji (Maharathi of Shastrarth) was a dynamic speaker and a master of Shastrarth. Was a strong supporter of Vedic principles. Prominent activist of Arya Samaj and strong supporter of Vedic education of girls.
19.    Dr. Shrutikant ji (distinguished scholar of Hindi)
    Born 9 September 1922 AD. M.A., Ph.D. He was a Hindi spokesperson at Hindu College, Moradabad and in the Education Department of the Punjab Government. Pioneer of modern Hindi grammar, literature and Indian dev-bhavana and medieval Hindi literature. He was the headmaster of Gurukul Jwalapur for many years.
20.    Dr. Sachchidanand Shastri ji (Lecturer)
    Freedom fighter, Arya Mahapreacher and minister of Universal Arya Pratinidhi Sabha for many years. He was the editor of Sarvadeshik (Delhi), Aryamitra (Lucknow). Also visited jail. He was also the chief dean and an intimate member of Gurukul Jwalapur.
21.    Sri Vachaspati Shastri Ji (Vedic Scholar)
    Propagator of Vedic religion and Sanskrit education, expert in Yagya rituals, was a Vedic scholar. Attacked social evils. Filial love for celibates.
22.    Acharya Bhudeo Shastri (Sanskrit scholar)
    D.A.V. College Ambala and Gurukul College He was also a teacher, esoteric speaker, writer and freedom fighter from Jwalapur. Died at the age of 102.
23.    Shri Vidyasagar Shastri Ji (Sanskrit Scholar)
    Residence- Alwar, Rajasthan. A profound scholar of Sanskrit language, expert in writing in Sanskrit language and a preacher of the scriptures.
24.    Shri Chhedi Prasad Vyakaranacharya Ji (Sanskrit Grammar Scholar)
    He was a master of grammar and an icon of scriptures. Was a Gurukul professor. He read many grammar books.
25.    Acharya Nandkishore Shastri ji (Vedic Sanskrit scholar)
    Former Acharya, Chief Dean and remained Acharya for many years. Was a famous educationist. Founder of Nyayakusumanjali, Tarkabhasha Saar etc.
26.    Acharya Harisingh ji (literary scholar, Sanskrit scholar) selfless teacher of Gurukul Jwalapur for more than four decades. And did sacrificial service. By holding the posts of Acharya, Joint Principal, Headmaster, Ashram Head (Hostel) etc., he created all round development of the students. Author of books like Vedic Suktisudha, Haritima (poetry collection) etc.
27.    Prof. Vedprakash Shastri ji (distinguished scholar of Sanskrit) was the former Acharya and Vice Chancellor of Gurukul Kangri University and Chairman and Professor of Sanskrit Department.
28.    Swami Dharmeshwarananda Saraswati (Former name- Acharya Dharampal)
    Minister of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Uttar Pradesh, Principal of Gurukul Tatarpur and distinguished speaker and writer of Arya Samaj.
29.    Acharya Ramdutt Shastri ji (Sanskrit scholar)
    Distinguished scholar of Sanskrit, Acharya of Gurukul Jwalapur and Guru of Pt. Prakashveer Shastri ji and D.A.V. He was also the professor and chief principal of the college, Anupshahar.