It is a sister independent organisation of Debasanskriti Debabani Mandir works for the sake of traditional Sanskrit teaching.
Many students are taught here in every session.This pathasala (oriental Sanskrit College) is imparting Sanskrit Education for few decades in West Bengal. It’s location is near Kamarpukur abode of Sri Sri Ramakrishna. This pathasala is blessed by eminent personalities e. g. Vratusputri of Saradadevi Late Bimala ma Nation leader Lt.Prafullachandra Sen, World famous Sanskritic personality Lt. Prof. Ramaranjan Mukherjee and so on. Many students obtaining Tirtha Degree from here are established in life. But this Pathasala is yet to get it’s able footing.
In the mean time for a precise idea about our pathasala we state to you as follows:-
i) Not going to any comparison ,we boast to demonstrate us as a pioneer Pathasala of WB.
ii) It has now 208 stds. devoted to diverse traditional subjects i.e. Kavya, Vyakarana, Vedanta, Veda, Pourohittya, etc. SuSuch magnanimous students strength in Vangiya Sansktir Siksha Parishat (Govt. of WB) affiliated Sanskrit
PtPathasala is rare in West Bengal!
It It has a well equipped Library enriched in Sanskrit & Modern subject books, about 600 bound vol.of Jrs.and 176 bundles of MSS. Whose actual no. may cross 1000 if edited by skill experts.
iv) It has a publication unit,till this date 8 research oriented books(all possess ISBN No. from Govt. of India) are published.
v) It’s Skt. Patrika GIRBAN BANI though irregular but continuing.Another research Jr.BARTA ASALATA is also being published.
vi) It has own land,building,play-ground and sufficient furniture.
vii) Despite the inspection of the state Govt. recently the CSU inspection team came to visit. They were put in surprise here when they pay their gaze to our MSS.
These are facts to our reputation & belief.
Its Brief report now meet your gaze.
THE report of the “ KRISHNAGANJ dEBABANI MANDIR” Tol
SECTION –1: INTRODUCTION
The renowned pundits Late Pramathanath Adhikary & Upendranath Goswami established a Sanskrit Punthisala at Fului, Po. Badangamj during early 1944, where they started interpretation of Traditional Sanskrit Shastras etc.
After their renunciation, next generation Pt. Balaram Adhikary Matric, Kavya Vyakarana PuranTirtha renovate it as Krishnaganj Debabani Mandir revived it at Krishnaganj, PO,Badanganj with the generous help of Late Akalanka Mandal , Madhabmohan Adhikary & others. This institution was established with the main objectives of preserving Shastric tradition, interpreting Shastras, and achieving excellence mainly in the disciplines of Sanskrit Shastras.
A Society under the name of Krishnaganj Debabani Mandir was registered with Pt. Balaram Adhikary as its Founder-President and Madhabmohan Adhikary as its Founder-Secretary. The inspiration and guidance of late Akalanka Mondal had been the impetus for the development of the Krishnaganj Debabani Mandir. Madhabmohan Adhikary took initiation that the Debabani Mandir should develop as recognized Tol for Sanskrit Studies by the Vangiya Sanskrit Siksha Parisad (Govt of WB).
During the process of such iniciation, Dr. Santi Mukherjee became the next President of the Krishnaganj Debabani Mandir in 1971. On 25.3.1976 by the utmost effort of Dr.Madhabmohan Adhikary the Krishnaganj Debabani Mandir was affiliated by the VSSP(Govt. of WB) by a Lt. no 2322/M-48, Dt. 25.3.1976 with a retrospective effect on from 25.12.1974, and then onwards it came to be known as “Krishnaganj Debabani Mandir” Tol. A Sanskrit Adhayapak- DA sanctioned on form March/1975 by another Memo no. 2083/Gr.17,Kol,Dt.23.3.1976. For the good wishes of former Chief Minister of West Bengal Prafulla Chandra Sen in 1976 onward it became a Central Govt aided Tol also. As such, the institution has a history of 68 years including a period of 36 years as a Recognized Tol of Govt. of WB.
It is a matter of pride that this institution has a unique opportunity of having later the blessings of Late Bemala Debi, nice of Sri Sri Sarada Ma of Joyrambati, Bankura & association of Padya-Sree Prof. Late Ramaranjan Mukherjee’s guidance of Kolkata.
The Tol spreads over on its own 7 Satak of land at Krishnaganj & 15 satak of land at Fului of Badanganj-Fului (I) Gram Panchayet area, Dt.Hooghly. The Tol has Kavya, Vyakarana, Smriti Purana, Nyaya, Pourohitya & Vedanta Departments and one Sister-Centre of Vedic cultivation is persisting here named after the parents of Padya-Sree Prof. Late Ramaranjan Mukherjee as ‘Amitaranjan Sankaribala Veda Vidya Mandir’. This K.D. Mandir Tol imparts teaching in postgraduate course Tirtha, in under graduate level Madhya along with Intermediate course Addaya of VSSP in the field of Sanskrit Studies. On the recommendations of the GB of KD Mandir taking the patrons of this mandir another sister-centre Debasanskriti Debabani Mandir a society independent is under the Secretary ship of the former Pradhan Adhyapak of KD Mandir, now acts as our parent-org. & advisory body. The Tol has at present only 2 approved permanent teachers and 1 approved
Servant’s post that has discontinued from the month of March/1981.The servant enjoyed Govt.DA from the month of March/80 to Feb/81, for only 12 months during the period of Secretary in chair of VSSP Dr Narayan Chandra Bhattacharya but till the servant has been working here,without any Govt. DA.
In its effort to improve the quality and examining its gradual incensement of students the VSSP (Govt.of WB), approved managing Committee of this Tol appointed subsequently at time interval additional 2 teachers and 1 clerk, as direct recruitment did not commence for about 3 decades. In view of the above, now we creep before the intellect of the present Secretary Dr. Dhirendranath Bandopadhayay for the approval of these posts.
At intervals Tol inspectors, DI of Schools (SE), SI of Schools and even Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Team headed by Dr. Sukla Mukherjee identified our Tol a unique one and expressed their good wishes for increasement of staff.
SECTION 2: Criterion Analysis -1: Curricular Aspect
Krishnaganj Debabani Mandir has been established to preserve, interpret and propagate the Sanskrit- tradition in our West Bengal. Now its intention is to explore and expose the Shastras and Sanskrit Traditions, in contemporary human life. It has been giving now intensive training in modern subjects as well as Shastric lore to students through well-designed academic programmes. The Tol has 7 academic departments i.e. Kavya, Vyakarana, Smriti, Purana, Nyaya, Pourohitya & Vedanta and one Centre of Vedic cultivation named as ‘Amitaranjan Sankaribala Veda Vidya Mandir’.
Hindi, English, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science etc. are also taught here to be our students accustomed with modern knowledge. The Tol has a separate Research and Publication Department. To this date 10 books has been published from here.
The teachers take sufficient care for the disadvantaged students to come forward with the advantaged groups. The Tol claims that it obtains feedback from all concerned stakeholders in an informal manner. Teacher-taught (Guru-Shisya) relationship is very strong here which is in consonance with the great India’s Gurukula System. Chanting Veda in the morning and evening hours by the inmates of the Chatrabas inculcate Indian value system in the students heart.
Criterion Analysis -II: Teaching,Learning & Evaluation
The Tol gets students mainly from the Districts Hooghly, Bankura Midnapur & Burdwan. At present, the total strength is 211, during the last Govt Exam. 119 were send up, out of them 53 passed. It has the sanctioned strength of only 2 teaching staff & 1 non-teaching (Vritya) staff. Matter of regret that the said 1 non –teaching (Vritya) DA is discontinued. From March/80 to Feb/81for only 12 months-DA continued but from March/81 to until this date it is discontinued, though the servant is surviving yet.
For the gradual increasing of students the VSSP (Govt. of WB)-approved Managing Committee appointed further 2 Teachers and 1 Clerk at time interval, but the said posts also not yet approved. Despite direct recruitment did not commence during 3 decades!
Criterion Analysis -III: Publication & Extention Service of Students
The Publication Unit of K D Mandir has brought out 10 books. 2 now under press.
Students of the Tol are now going to the neighborhood areas and transmitting their knowledge in Sanskrit to the people who do not know this traditional language. Teachers are delivering discourses and providing informal consultancy services especially in the aspect of Dharma-shastra, Vastu-Vigyn & Paurohitya. The Tol has Daily Indoor Shastra Path wing through moderate microphone voice. Students organize extension activities also like National Env. Awareness Campaign of Govt.of India .
Criterion Analysis -IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The Tol spreads over on its own 7 Satak of land at Krishnaganj & 15 satak of land at Fului of this Badanganj-Fului (I) Gram Panchayet area, Dt.Hooghly. It has a total built-in area of 20x15 feet mud-build building in old campus & 48.x 36sq.feet pucca-building in new campus. The infrastructure facilities include 6 class rooms,1 hall, 1 office-room, 1 library cum computer-room, small sports ground, 1 students residential room, The new campus is aesthetically planned and kept clean and hygienic. Our library has a stock of above 3400 books. We subscribe 5 periodical&magazines. Many complementary Jr. & Magazines also come to our Library. There are 2 computers having 1 Printer. Students and office staff are learning and taking advantage of these Computers.
Criterion Analysis -V: Organisation and Management
The Tol has been registered under WB Societies’ Act of 1961. The Tol is affiliated to VSSP (Govt.of WB) from the year 1974.The Memorandum of Association of the Tol has laid down the organization structure. The Secretary with the help of the other members looks after the academic, administrative and developmental activities of the Tol. The Tol has constituted various committees for ensuring smooth management of the various decisions taken by the MC of the Tol.
Commendations:
The Tol is striving very hard to impart and propagate traditional Sanskrit education. The Tol is engaged in research and published many original books. The Publication unit has brought out 10 publications until now. 2 are under Press. It is also publishing a Jr. named ‘Girbanbani’. Presently it is called ‘Barta Ashalata'. The KD Mandir library has a good collection of manuscripts also. The Tol is imparting quality education in Sanskrit Shastric Studies & Vedas etc. The Tol is successful in achieving its objectives of preserving tradition etc. and thereby propagating Indian culture and heritage.
Our Recommendations: The VSSP after careful consideration convince Govt.Ed.Dept (SE) that the Tol is striving for fulfilling its aims and objectives. Therefore i) Steps may be taken to approve the earlier appointments and the former approved in spite of now discontinued DA of the servant for the all round welfare of this Tol. ii) Steps may be taken to cultivate our Manuscripts.
