Arsha Vidhya Gurukulam, Ashrams and Hindu Organisations in India

Arsha Vidhya Gurukulam

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. The word Arsha means that which is from the Rishis - the great sages of ancient India. The word Vidya means knowledge. Gurukulam refers to a residential center for learning with the teacher. Thus, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is a place where one learns the knowledge imparted by the Rishis.

Established in 1986 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the Gurukulam is patterned after the ancient gurukulams of India. The Gurukulam offers Indians and Westerners alike an opportunity to study the profound spiritual knowledge of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahmasutras, and other classical Vedic texts in English in the USA.

Located on 14 acres in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, a serene setting in the Pocono Mountains, the Gurukulam offers short- and long-term programs of study for guest and resident students of all ages. The campus is adorned by a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurti, considered the first teacher of Vedic knowledge. Apart from Vedanta, classes on Sanskrit, Vedic chanting, Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, meditation and Iyengar Yoga are also offered. There are ongoing meditation and Vedanta classes on weekends which anyone can attend without prior registration.

The Gurukulam also publishes many books on various topics in Vedanta, including a Bhagavad Gita Home Study course and a Vedic Heritage Teaching Program for children. The Arsha Vidya bookstore has over 6000 publications on Vedanta, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Yoga, astrology, Ayurveda, philosophy and Indian history. Funding comes in the form of donations from people who value the Gurukulam’s offerings. Additional funds comes from book sales.

DIRECTIONS TO THE GURUKULAM

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
5050 RR 5 (Old Route. 115)
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
Phone: 570-992-2339 ext. 1-210
email: info@arshavidya.org

GPS co-ordinates : 40.888, -75.3133 (North, West respectively)

The Gurukulam is located off PA Highway 33, which is accessed from the north via I-80 and from the south via I-78. Directions from major metropolitan centers are given below.

From New York/New Jersey via George Washington Bridge

Take I-80 W past Delaware Water Gap toll. Take PA exit 304 [Rt. 209/33S]. Stay on Rt. 33S to the Saylorsburg exit. Turn left at the stop sign. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co. (Directly across from the Flea Market).

From New York/New Jersey via I-78 west

Take I-78 W to Rte. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).

From Philadelphia

From I-476 N to Lehigh Valley Exit# 56 to Rte. 22E to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg.Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).

From Harrisburg

Take I-78 East to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).

From Michigan/Ohio Area

Take I-80E to exit 302A [Rt. 33S/209S]. Stay on Rt. 33S to Saylorsburg exit. Turn left at stop sign. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).

From Connecticut/Massachusetts Area

Take I-84W to exit 209S to I-80W to exit 304 [Rt. 209 /Rt. 33S]. Stay on Rte. 33S to Saylorsburg exit. Turn left, at the stop sign. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co. (Directly across from the Flea Market).

From Washington/Baltimore Area

Take I-95N to I-476N [formerly N.E. Extension of PA Turnpike], to Lehigh Valley exit#56. Rt. 22E to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).

Take I-83N [York] to I-81N [Harrisburg] to I-78 East, to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).

From Delaware Area

Take I-95N to Rte. 202 or Rt. I-476N [formerly N.E. Extension of PA Turnpike] to Lehigh Valley exit#56. Rt. 22E to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).




	Hindu Ashrams and Hindu Organizations Arsha Vidhya Gurukulam Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. The word Arsha means that which is from the Rishis - the great sages of ancient India. The word Vidya means knowledge. Gurukulam refers to a residential center for learning with the teacher. Thus, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is a place where one learns the knowledge imparted by the Rishis. Established in 1986 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the Gurukulam is patterned after the ancient gurukulams of India. The Gurukulam offers Indians and Westerners alike an opportunity to study the profound spiritual knowledge of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahmasutras, and other classical Vedic texts in English in the USA. Located on 14 acres in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, a serene setting in the Pocono Mountains, the Gurukulam offers short- and long-term programs of study for guest and resident students of all ages. The campus is adorned by a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurti, considered the first teacher of Vedic knowledge. Apart from Vedanta, classes on Sanskrit, Vedic chanting, Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, meditation and Iyengar Yoga are also offered. There are ongoing meditation and Vedanta classes on weekends which anyone can attend without prior registration. The Gurukulam also publishes many books on various topics in Vedanta, including a Bhagavad Gita Home Study course and a Vedic Heritage Teaching Program for children. The Arsha Vidya bookstore has over 6000 publications on Vedanta, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Yoga, astrology, Ayurveda, philosophy and Indian history. Funding comes in the form of donations from people who value the Gurukulam’s offerings. Additional funds comes from book sales. DIRECTIONS TO THE GURUKULAM Arsha Vidya Gurukulam 5050 RR 5 (Old Route. 115) Saylorsburg, PA 18353 Phone: 570-992-2339 ext. 1-210 email: info@arshavidya.org GPS co-ordinates : 40.888, -75.3133 (North, West respectively) The Gurukulam is located off PA Highway 33, which is accessed from the north via I-80 and from the south via I-78. Directions from major metropolitan centers are given below. From New York/New Jersey via George Washington Bridge Take I-80 W past Delaware Water Gap toll. Take PA exit 304 [Rt. 209/33S]. Stay on Rt. 33S to the Saylorsburg exit. Turn left at the stop sign. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co. (Directly across from the Flea Market). From New York/New Jersey via I-78 west Take I-78 W to Rte. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market). From Philadelphia From I-476 N to Lehigh Valley Exit# 56 to Rte. 22E to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg.Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market). From Harrisburg Take I-78 East to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market). From Michigan/Ohio Area Take I-80E to exit 302A [Rt. 33S/209S]. Stay on Rt. 33S to Saylorsburg exit. Turn left at stop sign. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market). From Connecticut/Massachusetts Area Take I-84W to exit 209S to I-80W to exit 304 [Rt. 209 /Rt. 33S]. Stay on Rte. 33S to Saylorsburg exit. Turn left, at the stop sign. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co. (Directly across from the Flea Market). From Washington/Baltimore Area Take I-95N to I-476N [formerly N.E. Extension of PA Turnpike], to Lehigh Valley exit#56. Rt. 22E to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market). or Take I-83N [York] to I-81N [Harrisburg] to I-78 East, to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market). From Delaware Area Take I-95N to Rte. 202 or Rt. I-476N [formerly N.E. Extension of PA Turnpike] to Lehigh Valley exit#56. Rt. 22E to Rt. 33N towards Stroudsburg. Take the Saylorsburg exit. At the stop sign, turn right and at the next stop sign, turn left. The Gurukulam is on the right, next to Saylorsburg Lumber Co.(Directly across from the Flea Market).

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