Values-based learning shapes the nation’s future, says Gautam Adani during Ayodhya visit

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AYODHYA, APRIL 2, 2026

 “When learning is rooted in values, it does not just shape individuals, it shapes the future of a nation. Our responsibility is to carry these traditions forward while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow,” said Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, underscoring the importance of sustaining intellectual heritage while embracing innovation during his visit to Ayodhya.

Adani, accompanied by his wife Dr Priti Adani, elder son Karan Adani and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani, offered prayers at the sacred Shri Ram Temple on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, describing the darshan as a deeply emotional moment reflecting India’s enduring civilisational continuity, unity and growing national confidence. He highlighted that the ideals of Lord Ram — honesty, duty and service — continue to serve as guiding principles for the nation’s collective progress.

Extending this reflection from faith to education, Adani visited the historic Shri Nishulk Gurukul Mahavidyalaya, founded in 1935 by Swami Tyaganand Ji and inspired by the ideals of the Arya Samaj, which promotes Vedic learning, social upliftment and accessible education through the traditional residential gurukul system.

Interacting with students and faculty, Adani observed a learning ecosystem where discipline, inquiry and values coexist to preserve and transmit India’s knowledge traditions. Reaffirming support through the Adani Foundation, he announced the development of an AI-enabled laboratory aimed at fostering a meaningful convergence of tradition and technology, ensuring that ancient wisdom remains relevant in a rapidly evolving digital era.

With nearly 200 students receiving free education, the gurukul represents an inclusive approach to knowledge dissemination. The campus also houses a traditional gaushala, reflecting a holistic integration of cultural, ecological and rural practices. The institution’s distinguished legacy includes visits by Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose, reinforcing its historical and intellectual significance.

As students recited Sanskrit shlokas in unison, the rhythmic resonance across the campus symbolised a living continuum of tradition. Seated among them, Adani engaged with faculty and observed a system where learning extends beyond textbooks into everyday life, nurturing both knowledge and character.

For Adani, such engagements embody the philosophy of seva, often expressed as “Seva Hi Sadhana Hai,” where service becomes a sustained commitment rooted in humility and purpose. The visit builds upon his continued engagement with India’s cultural heritage, including participation in the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj and the revered Rath Yatra in Puri, reflecting a broader commitment to preserving and promoting India’s civilisational ethos for future generations.