Yajnavalkya Ashram

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Yajnavalkya Statue at the entrance of the Uchchaith Bhagwati Temple Complex, Benipatti, Madhubani
Yajnavalkya Ashram
याज्ञवल्क्य आश्रम
Ancient Mithila University

Yajnavalkya Ashram ( Sanskrit : याज्ञवल्क्य आश्रम ) was a gurukul of the Indian philosopher Yajnavalkya. It is believed that Yajnavalkya got his enlightenment here. It is the place where he wrote many texts of Ancient Indian philosophy.[1] He wrote Shatapatha Brahman, Yajnavalkya Smriti, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Yoga Yajnavalkya and many more.[2] Yajnavalkya Ashram is situated at Jagban village of Madhubani district in Mithila region of Bihar.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Description

Idols of the Vedic sage Yajnavalkya and Lord Suryanarayana at the temple of the Yajnavalkya Ashram

It believed that the

Ancient Mithila University. Yajnavalkya became the head of the philosophical Vidya Parishad of the Ancient Mithila University.[14] It is an important place for tourism of Hindu pilgrims but it is neglected by the local government.[15] This place is associated with the places in Ramayana.[16][17][18]

An Ancient Giant Banyan Tree

Ancient Giant Banyan Tree at Yajnavalkya Ashram.

In this Ashram there is an very ancient giant Banyan ( Bargad ) tree spread in two acres of land. It is believed that this ancient wonderful tree has relation with the Vedic sage Yajnavalkya. According to the local peoples of the village, there are many interesting stories related to the tree. It has been included as Saving the Guardian of Mithila .[19][20] There is a forest-like feel around the nearly 700-year-old Banyan trees with dozens of branches. According to legend, the sound of Vedic chants resounded in early times.[20]

Yajnavalkya Mahotsava

Every year on the birth anniversary of the Vedic sage

Vedic tradition and philosophies are remembered and discussed in the cultural program of the Mahotsava.[22][23]

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  7. ^ "Yagyavalakya Jayanti : महर्षि याज्ञवल्क्य ने लिखी थीं शुक्ल यजुर्वेद संहिता शतपथ ब्राह्मण". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
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  19. ^ "नई पीढ़ी पढ़ेगी पेड़ों की कहानी". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  20. ^ a b "जंगल की शक्ल ले चुके ये प्राचीन बरगद के पेड़, इन्हें देखकर हैरत में पड़ जाएंगे आप". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-11-22.
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  23. ^ "याज्ञवल्क्य आश्रम के विकास का होगा प्रयास -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-04-13.