Thasmai Charitable Trust — Knowledge is God

Freedom through Education

Arsha Gurukulam

An institution combining the best of the traditional Gurukulam way of learning with modern technical training. Nurturing a generation rooted in truth, with emphasis on selflessness, compassion, patience, and sacrifice over competition.

What is a Gurukulam?

A new path

This is where Arsha Gurukulam stands apart — nurturing a generation rooted in truth and righteousness, with an emphasis on selflessness, compassion, patience, and sacrifice over competition.

Our vision is to revive the ancient Gurukulam system through a tech-integrated model that combines spiritual and material learning. The platform promotes multilingual learning, allowing students to explore India’s linguistic richness while experiencing their inner self.

Core values

Five values at the heart of Arsha Gurukulam

Education is not about competing or winning. It is about acquiring knowledge and living by it.

Truth

Living and speaking with honesty at all times, in all circumstances.

Compassion

Understanding the suffering of others and acting to reduce it.

Patience

Endurance, persistence, and equanimity in the face of difficulty.

Sacrifice

Willingness to give up personal comfort for a larger purpose.

Selflessness

Acting without personal interest — for the benefit of family, society, and the universe.

Students at Arsha Gurukulam, Thasmai ashram

How it works

A balanced learning approach

Daily lectures
2 hours of daily live lectures in a classroom setting, supervised by staff practising SMS Meditation.
Entrepreneurship
Remaining time dedicated to entrepreneurship training, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Homework
No heavy load of books. Students learn efficiently without unnecessary stress.
Languages
Multilingual learning platform. Students can explore India’s linguistic richness.
Format
Both online and offline formats. Initially implemented for students up to the 7th standard.
Spiritual education, along with material education, is key to shaping a generation with values that benefit ourselves, family, society, and the Universe.
— Sree Narayana Guru