Deen Dayal Shodh Kendra

Director's Message

From time to time in the universe, the divine have been incarnating in human form for the fulfillment of special objectives and goals, who reach the supreme abode after completing their tasks or after planting seeds. The land of India has been fertile enough for this. One of the remarkable personalities who incarnated here was Pt. Deendayal ji Upadhyay. After taking birth at the right and proper time, he was a sage-like angel, a selfless social worker, politician, the flag bearer of national culture, the son of Saraswati, the promoter of spiritual-materialism.

It is a matter of happiness that Deen Dayal Shodh Kendra was established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. I have received this project of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Vichar-Darshan in the form of director in Deendayal Shodh Kendra, an opportunity to repay the sage-debt. I pray to God to give me courage to follow the path presented by Pt. Deendayal ji Upadhyay. So that the society can get ideological benefits.

Sincerely

(Prof. Sudhir Kumar Awasthi)
Director

About The Department

Extending the IXth plan U.G.C. scheme of Epoch Making Social Thinkers For INDIA-Buddha , Gandhi , Nehru and Ambedkar and in view of Pt.Deendayal Upadhyaya’s long association with Kanpur , C.S.J.M. University of Kanpur launched “DEENDAYAL SHODH KENDRA” , ( Deendayal Research Center ) in order to conduct researches on problems related to inter-disciplinary humanities and social sciences in general and on socio-economic thought of Pt.Deendayal Upadhyaya in particular , Pt Ji was definitely one of the most profound thinkers of modern India.
The prime objective of the center is to develop the different dimension of Integral Humanism and to place it on the international plane along with the humanistic philosophies ranging from the indigenous humanistic philosophies to Classical , Transcendental , External , Marxian and Socialistic philosophies of the world. Since Deendayal’s philosophy is devoted to the betterment of the cross section of the society and the full development of individual potential , the center also undertakes social research of the deprived , under privileged and down trodden sections of Indian Society . Naturally the specific areas of research will include the scheduled and backward classes , women , landless laborers and the inhabitants of slums etc. In this context the emphasis is on inter-disciplinary researches , the first of this kind in India.

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Deen Dayal Shodh Kendra
CSJM University, Kanpur

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Note : 200/- towards library fee will be added in the programme fee.

Duration: 2 Years (4 Semester)

Total No. of Seats : 50

Fee Structure : 10,200/-

Eligibility : A three/four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent any graduate degree awarded by a University or Institute established as per law and recognised as equivalent by this University shall constitute the minimum requirement for admission to the Master in Jyotirvigyan programme.

Programme Objectives : Jyotirvigyan is a scientific knowledge of the ancient India and there is an urgent need to rejuvenate this science in society to allow this scientific knowledge of Astrology to reach to the society at large and to provide opportunities to get this important knowledge exported to the entire world. The programme aims to equip students to get ancient Vedic astronomical and astrological facts in modern and scientific aspect.

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Effective from : 2023-24 Effective from : 2025-26

Duration : 1 Year (2 Semester)

Total No. of Seats : 30

Fee Structure : 11,200/-

Programme Objectives : The Diploma in Vastu Shastra is a specialized program that imparts knowledge and understanding of the ancient Indian science of architecture and spatial arrangement. Vastu Shastra is an integral part of the traditional Indian knowledge traditions and abundant literature has been written on this ancient scientific knowledge of India. The aim of this course is to make the general public aware of this important stream of Indian knowledge, orient them towards it and acquaint them with its rich textual tradition.

It is also known as the science of architecture.This science has evolved with the five elements of nature, where guidelines on the construction of buildings are very clearly mentioned. The five basic elements are earth, water, air, fire and space. The main objective of this shastra is to maintain a balance between man and material with the help of the basic elements of earth.

Vastu and Jyotish Shastra both are interconnected. Vastu Shastra is also a part of astrology. It comes under the Samhita part of astrology. Both Vastu and Jyotish are needed for our society.

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Effective from : 2025-26

Duration : 1 Year (2 Semester)

Total No. of Seats : 50

Fee Structure : 9,200/-

Eligibility : Students who have passed the Intermediate examination with more than 45% marks from any recognized board will be eligible for this course.

Programme Objectives : Karm means action, karm and kanda means chapter. The method of action and its importance is discussed in Karmakanda. The meaning of Karmakanda is to follow the religious rites and rituals as instructed by Vedas, Puranas, Brahman Grants, Smritis, Agamas and Sutras etc.

Karmakanda is related to all religious rituals. It paves the way for the correct way of performing religious rituals, including the rules, prohibitions, etc. Like birth, Yajnopaveet, marriage, death etc.
Karmakanda is divided into three main parts, which are ancient and relevant too.

Kandi (rituals before Yagya Havan)
Pindi (all types of Shraddha are included in this.)
Chandi (worship of Goddess Durga and all rituals of Goddess)

Only through rituals can a man get both worldly and spiritual benefits, for example wealth, property, children, salvation etc. In Mimamsa philosophy, subjects related to rituals have been specially propounded. Which subjects are especially needed in a person's life? Its scientific and systematic study is known as rituals. All the rituals related to a person's life. Their scriptural interpretation is called rituals.

In the present society, arbitrariness is visible everywhere. For the formation of a good society, there is a need for cultured, good-charactered, common people. In the formation of which, the importance of rituals increases. In its absence, the idea of a beautiful and civilized society is just a daydream. Therefore, in these circumstances, the usefulness of rituals increases even more.

A person proficient in rituals will work as a guide for the society. This will help in building a civilized society and the society will be culturally rich. By acquiring knowledge of rituals, a person will try to follow the teachings of the scriptures. “The process of living a lifestyle prescribed by the scriptures is called Dharma. In this way, society will be inspired to do Dharma-compliant work. And it will help in building a religious society. By acquiring knowledge of rituals, a person will try to avoid Adharma. It will also help in diverting the general public from various types of anti-social and anti-religious activities.

While living in society, a person performs many types of social duties, religious obligations and sixteen rites. A person having knowledge of rituals will be useful for the society and his earning will also be done in a Shastra-compliant way. That person will uplift himself along with the society throughout his life.
This course will prove useful for all sections of the society along with the students.

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Effective from : 2025-26

Prof. S K Awasthi