Sree Narayana Mandira Samiti, located at Chembur (W), has been rendering yeomen service in the field of education for more than three decades through its educational institutions. This locality, a central suburb of Mumbai has witnessed a mushrooming growth of schools and colleges in the recent past. Unfortunately, most of these institutions are functioning without qualified and properly trained teachers and there is a visible dearth of professionalism in teaching field. Having this in mind and the dire need of knowledgeable, qualified, trained graduates, the Samiti planned to start their college of education (B. Ed.) in the year 2009 - 2010 with necessary permission and recognition from NCTE and affiliation from the University of Mumbai. The college has successfully completed its fourteen years since inception. This year the college is going for the first cycle of NAAC.
"Compare with divine personalities of the world and in all respects judged by any standard Sree Narayana Guru is second to none. Is it in the humility of his origin and the wonderful glory of the setting; is it in the simplicity and purity of his life; is it in the depth of his learning or the wisdom of his concrete achievements for the good of the world or the magnitude of the practical work he has done; is it in the wonderful love and esteem of his own generation; is it in the unparallel service and sacrifice of his life; is it in the grandeur and universal value of his message; in all respects, viewed from any stand point, he is more divine than many of those figures who rule hearts and beliefs of people all over the world." - Swami Dharma Theerthar
Sree Narayana guru was born in a remote South Indian village Chempazhanti in Kerala. He grew up seeing the pathetic condition of the fellow human being and the inhuman treatment inflicted upon them. His childhood incidents gave an indication that he was gifted with super natural powers. Guru opted to utilize his spirituality and wisdom for the betterment of the society. He propounded the theory of universal brotherhood of mankind, Sanatana - dharma and truth in day-to-day life. He placed dignity and self-respect of mankind at the highest pedestal above all religions. "Whatever be the religion, it is enough, if man becomes virtuous" was his message. Guru revolutionalised the social, religious and philosophical system.