Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan University

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan Vishwavidyalaya (MMYRV) ^{[1] [2]}

Motto	बौद्धिक पुनर्जागरण से प्रभाव शालीनता
Type	Private
Established	12 January 2025 [3]
Founder	Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Affiliation	University Grants Commission (India) [4] [5]
Chancellor	Dr. Ajay Prakash Shrivastava [6]
Location	Ayodhya , Uttar Pradesh , India 26°47′40″N82°13′29″E / 26.7945°N 82.2248°E / 26.7945; 82.2248
Campus	Rural, 21 acres (8.5 ha) [7]
Colours	Maroon and Yellow
Website	Ramayan University, Ayodhya

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan University (Ramayan University) ^{[8] [9]} is a private university located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. The university was established in 12 January 2025 ^{[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]} with the vision of imparting ancient Indian knowledge systems such as Ramayan, Vedic science, Sanskrit, Indian philosophy, and Transcendental Meditation alongside contemporary academic disciplines. The institution is named after spiritual leader Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who is also the founder of the global Transcendental Meditation movement.

History

The idea for the university was inspired by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's vision of making Ayodhya the global hub of Vedic knowledge. The university was formally established in 2025 under the aegis of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Sansthan and with approval from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. ^{[15] [16] [17]}

The institution began academic operations in 2025, offering programs rooted in Indian scriptures, consciousness-based education, Vedic sciences, and Ramayan studies, along with interdisciplinary and professional programs. ^{[18] [19]}

Governance

The founding Chancellor of the university is Dr. Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, a senior member of Maharishi organizations in India.

Campus

Ramayan University Campus Image Captured by Ritesh Kumar Bhanu

The campus is located in the spiritual city of Ayodhya, along the banks of the Saryu River. It features traditional Indian architectural elements inspired by Ramayan-era design. The university also houses meditation halls, Vedic gurukuls, digital classrooms, and an e-library of ancient scriptures.

Academic Programs

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and research programs in: ^{[20] [21]}

• Ramayan Studies
• Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy
• Vedic Science and Consciousness
• Yoga and Transcendental Meditation
• Engineering
• Business & Management

Affiliations and Recognition

The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) ^[22] . The curriculum aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), emphasizing holistic development, multilingual education, and integration of Indian knowledge systems.

Vision and Mission

The mission of the university is to revive, research, and propagate the universal values embedded in the Ramayan and other Vedic texts. It aims to foster a consciousness-based education system that promotes peace, dharma, and global harmony.

See also

• Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
• Transcendental Meditation
• Maharishi University of Information Technology
• Transcendental Meditation movement
• Global Country of World Peace
• Ramayan
• Ayodhya
• Vedic education

References

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