The Residential Hostel life is an integral part of the Institute’s academic programme. Hostel stay is compulsory for all students admitted to the Institute’s programme. Hostel life revolves basically around 3 D's - Discipline, Duty and Devotion. Where these three are concerned much is expected from students. A very high standard of discipline is demanded, which, it should be appreciated, is entirely in the interest of students. Infringement of discipline would be viewed seriously by the Hostel authorities; students must therefore ensure that there is absolutely no lapse on their part on this count.
The Hostel routine has been structured, bearing in mind Bhagavan Baba's directive that all aspects of the Student's personality (i.e., body, mind and soul), should receive due and careful attention. The day begins with early rising and prayer (5 a.m.) and ends with prayer and retirement to bed (10 p.m.). During this period, time slots are reserved for various activities - spiritual, cultural, physical, academic and social. Ample scope is provided for students to give full expression to their latent talents in sports, speaking, singing, painting, dancing, etc. Students are also encouraged to participate in community-oriented activities, both in the Hostel as well as the college. Altogether, Hostel life not only complements and supplements class-room instruction, but is delicately interwoven with the latter so as to achieve a holistic moulding of the student's personality and the development of character as well. Harmonious living and the spirit of co-operation as well as selflessness are particularly encouraged. |
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The philosophy of education of the University is based on the appreciation of the need to provide full scope for the development of mind and heart. Discipline, duty and adherence to basic human values as the best qualities of students in the University, are deeply appreciated.
The Integral Items of education are applicable to all students, irrespective of the course they are admitted to. The University attaches great importance to this component of education.
Included in the category of Integral items are:
Students are continuously assessed on these items. The Final Grade statement of the student takes into account the Grades awarded under the category of Integral Items also along with Academic Items.
Students are encouraged to play sports and games both in the mornings and in evenings on the play fields. Students form themselves into house teams and conduct tournaments between the teams. An annual tournament and athletic meet is organized and students who distinguish themselves are awarded certificates of merit.
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The University provides lessons in the philosophy of Yogasanas and physical fitness exercises. Students are welcome to join these classes to improve their health and physical fitness and advance further in Yoga.
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The daily programme of self-reliance in the hostel revolves around such activities like
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Catering of food in the dining hall
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Gardening
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Operation
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Maintenance of audio-visual aids
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Managing stationery stores and fruit stall
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Organizing health care in the dispensary
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Looking after office upkeep
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Guest reception
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Maintenance of telephones
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Looking after work connected with plumbing, repair
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Maintenance of library and reading room.
Other activities relating to self-reliance and co-curricular programmes which are undertaken, once a week, in the University Campus are
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maintenance of Hill View Stadium, lawns, quadrangle, gardens, auditorium, prayer hall (foyer), plants and fences,
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electric installation and plumbing,
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audio-visual equipment
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development of horticulture around library building
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organization of dramatics
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photography and painting
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video films
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slides of educational cultural and inspiring topics.
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During social service weeks, students get an opportunity of repairing roads and buildings, cleaning and white washing, organizing medical camps, and tree plantation.
During festivals and other functions, they enthusiastically participate in the management of stage at Prasanthi Nilayam, including electric installation, audio-visual equipment and items and activities connected with dramas are attended to by the students.
The students are also made to participate on special occasions and serve the poor by distributing clothes and food to them; maintenance of general traffic, orderly movement of crowds, catering, seating, etc are the other activities which are assigned to them on such occasions.
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In order to enthuse meaningful participation of the students, they are encouraged to address the morning assembly sessions for about 15 minutes on important themes relating to unity of faiths, great leaders of the world, eminent scientists, sages, saints patriots, thinkers, philosophers and their own personal experiences in the University, etc.
Talks about sages, saints, apostles, public men, social workers, etc. are not only confined to India but to other parts of the world which proves that even though geographically men of eminence may belong to different parts of the world, they have in fact one goal and philosophy in common which is to serve man and world.
These talks are based on an in-depth study of the lives of great men in various spheres of human activity with a view to bringing out the good qualities and values actually lived by them, which contributed to their greatness as inspiring leaders. The personalities covered have been eminent leaders and therefore a source of inspiration.
Instead of dwindling into a daily ritual, this active participation of students in the daily morning assembly gives them an occasion to search in the library and elsewhere for books and materials, not containing moral lessons, but lives of great men given as things of supreme interest-lives which exemplify the living of great thoughts and noble emotions.
It makes them reflect on various aspects of the lives of great men, select and sift what is relevant for the occasion, collect their thoughts and present these in a coherent manner before the mixed audience of Faculty members, students and sometimes outside guests. Apart from the fact that opportunities are given in public speaking on topics of human values, participation in the morning assembly stimulates intellectual excellence and promotes intuitive abilities both among the speakers and among the listeners.
The subjects covered in these talks are organised in such a way that they not only inspire and instruct but also enable one to reflect on the imperatives of abiding human values. The students who participate in the morning talks feel inspired and accept it as both a challenge and an opportunity. It is a delight to watch the young boys and girls expressing themselves on variety of subjects, which have ethical values and have universal appeal.
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On Thursdays, a distinguished speaker is requested to talk on his thrilling personal experiences, messages from our sacred scriptures, the services rendered by noble persons which make our lives worthy of living and of service to the common man. The speakers on Thursday, include not only learned scholars from various educational institutions but people of all ranks including eminent educationists, judges, engineers, doctors, highly successful business managers, administrators, diplomats, scientists, social workers, etc. not only within the country but all over the world who visit the campuses from time to time.
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