About Sri Shivasankalpa Vṛnda
For the Upliftment of Veda Gurukulas
इतिवृत्तम्
Our Story
Across India, Vedic Gurukulas quietly sustain one of humanity's oldest living traditions. Within their modest walls, young students rise before dawn to learn the Vedas through an unbroken oral lineage — guided by Adhyāpakas who have given their lives to mastering it.
Yet most of these Gurukulas operate with limited funding, aging infrastructure, and little public visibility — and the very teachers who sustain the tradition are often the least recognised.
Sri Shivasankalpa Vṛnda was founded to change this.
We are not a Gurukulam. We are a trust that exists so Gurukulas can thrive — identifying what they need, sharing their story with a wider community, and working alongside them to build a sustainable future for Vedic education.
तन्मे मनः शिवसङ्कल्पमस्तु
Tan me manaḥ śivasaṅkalpamastu
May our minds be filled with auspicious resolve.
— Shiva Sankalpa Sukta, Shukla YajurvedaThis resolve is our foundation: to serve the Gurukulas that preserve the Vedas, and to invite others to join us in this sacred responsibility.
A Blessing from Sringeri
The name “Sri Shivasankalpa” was bestowed upon the Vṛnda as a sacred blessing by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam of the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri.
Drawn from the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta of the Shukla Yajurveda, this name carries the prayer for a mind ever filled with auspicious resolve — and reminds us, in every endeavour, of the parampara in which we are humbly rooted.
Our Vision
A world where every Vedic Gurukula has the resources, recognition, and community it needs to thrive — and where the Guru–Shishya Paramparā continues to illuminate generations.
Our Mission
To identify the needs of Veda Gurukulas, create public awareness about their vital role in preserving Vedic Dharma, generate financial and community support, and foster their long-term growth and sustainability.
उद्देश्यानि
What We Do
Our work spans six core areas of support for Vedic education and heritage preservation.
Vedic Education
Support Vedic education in Gurukulas, fostering saṁskāra, cultural values, and the cultivation of traditional arts and skills (kalā–kauśalya).
Community Engagement
Foster community engagement through the organisation and participation in awareness programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives.
Vedic Research
Support and participate in Vedic research initiatives and help build Vedic libraries for future generations.
Gurukula Welfare
Assist Gurukulas in the fulfilment of their essential needs — infrastructure, teaching materials, student nutrition, and teacher welfare.
Honouring Scholars
Honour and recognise the sacrifice of Vedic scholars and Adhyāpakas who have dedicated their lives to preserving the Gurukula tradition.
Go-Saṁrakṣaṇam
Support the development of Gośālās and the sacred cause of cow protection, shelter, and welfare.
How We Operate
The Vṛnda reaches out to Gurukulas across Karnataka — beginning with Bangalore — speaking with administrators, Adhyāpakas (teachers), and Vidyārthīs (students) to identify needs and assess what assistance can be provided.
In parallel, we are building a database of Adhyāpakas and Veda Vidyārthīs — shakha, level of study, contact details — for future reference and coordination. This systematic approach ensures that our support is targeted, sustained, and responsive to real needs.
शिवसङ्कल्प वृन्दम्
Team Shivasankalpa
The individuals who guide and govern the Vṛnda's activities.
Managing Committee
Trustees
Trust members
न्यासपत्रम्
Registration & Governance
Sri Shivasankalpa Vṛnda is a registered public charitable trust. The details below are taken from our registered Trust Deed.
- Registered name
- Sri Shivasankalpa Vrunda
- Type
- Public charitable trust (irrevocable)
- Registration document no.
- YPR-4-00062-2026-27 (Book IV)
- Registered on
- 28 April 2026, Office of the Sub-Registrar, Yeshwanthpur (Rajajinagar), Bengaluru
- Registered office
- #2, D.V.G. Road, Behind Sri Shivashankara Devalaya, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru 560004
- Governed by
- Indian Trusts Act, 1882
- Tax status
- Applications for 12A registration and 80G approval are in progress
Our commitments under the Trust Deed
- All income and property of the Trust is applied solely towards its stated objects.
- No part of the Trust's income or property may benefit the Founder, any Trustee, any substantial contributor, or their relatives.
- Accounts are maintained by the Treasurer and audited every year by a Chartered Accountant appointed by the Board, for approval by the Board of Trustees.
- The Trust is irrevocable. On dissolution, its remaining assets may only pass to trusts with similar objects — never to Trustees or their relatives.
Personal details of the trustees and witnesses — identity numbers, residential addresses, photographs and fingerprints — have been redacted. The full registered deed can be verified with the Sub-Registrar's office using the document number above.