Kulapati

Kulapati

Kulapati is a samskrta word for headperson of a lineage. In common English parlance, Chancellor or Rector is sometimes used. "One whose greatness in comparison to others has been recognized or whose undisputed authority is unhesitatingly accepted "(1) In ancient India, the head person of a Gurukul was also called Kulapati. For example, Maharsi Garga was the kulapati of a Gurukul(university).(2) In modern times the post of Kulapati is sometimes a political choice. The general consensus is that Kulapati is a distinguished celebrity who commands respect and reverence from one and all and provides academic leadership to a large educational institution or network.

References

(1)Sarkar, P.R., Discourses on Neohumanist Education, Ananda Marga Publications,1998, For Section on Kulapati, see pages 188-190.pp.358 (2) ibid pp. 186-187


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