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Arya Pratinidhi Sabha America

Purohit Prashikshan Kendra

PUROHIT ACADEMY

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Purohit Academy is the certification board for purohits in North America.  After successful completion of written an oral examinations, a diploma as Sanskaar Shaastri and a certificate of ordination as a Vedic Purohit will be issued.  This will certify the individual as legally commissioned to perform Marriages, etc. in accordance to Federal and State Laws in North America.

Help is available upon request in preparing and studying to become a Sanskaar Shaastri.

CURRICULUM OF STUDIES

Sanskaar Shastri - Part 1

• The Basic theory of Sanskaar
• A brief introduction to Sanskaar literature (Grihya Sutras)
• Sanskaar Vidhi of Swami Dayanand Saraswati
• Sandhya
• Havan

Candidates will be tested on knowledge of basic Sanskaar Philosophy, correct pronunciation of the mantras, and the ability to perform Havan with proficiency.

Sanskaar Shastri - Part 2

• The Advanced theories of Sanskaar
• A complete introduction to Sanskaar Literature (Grihya Sutras)
• Sanskaar Vidhi of Swami Dayanand Saraswati - History of both editions
• The Sixteen Sanskaars:

1    Garbhaddhan               Impregnation
2.    Punsavan                    3rd month in pregnancy
3.    Seemanton-nayan       6th month in pregnancy
4.    Jaat-karma                 Birth
5.    Naam-karan               Naming
6.    Nish-kraman              Stepping out of home for first time
7.    Anna-praashan           Feeding grains for first time
8.    Mundan                     Shaving
9.    Karna-vedha              Piercing the ears
10.  Upa-nayan                 Investiture with sacred thread
11.   Vedaa-rambha          Commencing school
12.   Samaa-vartan            Completing school
13.   Vivaah                       Marriage
14.   Vaan-prasth               Retirement
15.   Sannyaas                   Renunciation
16.   Antyeshti                   Cremation

Candidates will be tested on knowledge of the advanced Sanskaar philosophy, correct pronunciation of the mantras and ability to perform all Sanskaars with proficiency.

For more information about certification of Sanskaar Shaastri, email us at girish@aryasamaj.com

Krinvanto Vishvam Aryam - Make The World Noble

ARYA PRATINIDHI SABHA AMERICA

Congress of Arya Samajs in North America

Registered Office: 224 Florence Dr. Troy MI 48098, USA

Telephone: (248) 879-2531 · Email: girish@aryasamaj.com http://www.aryasamaj.com

APPLICATION FOR PUROHIT ACADAMY

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________

Education: ______________________________________________________________

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Your Qualifications: ______________________________________________________________

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I request that my application for ordained Purohit be accepted. I am willing to appear for Sanskar Sanstri exams. I am enclosing a check for $ 150.

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Signature of Candidate Date

I hereby certify that ______________________________ has successfully passed the oral and written requirements of the Sanskar Shastri exam.

I recommend that he/she be recognized as a ordained Purohit.

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Dharmacharya Date

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