Workshops
Annapūrṇā stotram – honouring our source of food
Online on ZoomThis well known hymn composed by Śaṅkarācārya honours our source of food, our lifeline, our most basic requirement to live this embodied life.
Narasiṃha kavacam – workshop & 4 days practice
Online on ZoomNarasiṃha is the fourth incarnation of Lord Viṣṇu in the Daśāvatāra (10 incarnations), the unmistakable and fierce (ugra) manifestation as part lion & part man. The story of Prahlāda, the slaying of Hiraṇyakaśipu and restoration of dharma is the context behind this powerful "kavacam" - a genre of prayer that effectuates an armour to shield the devotee from harm and negative forces.
Chanting in a lineage – an introduction
Online on ZoomJoin me for this introduction class and learn:
- What is Vedic chanting or more specifically chanting of Veda?
- Importance of learning in a lineage and in the context of tradition.
- The different types of chanting practices and how to distinguish between Vedic and other chanting.
- Illustrations through chanting of yoga sūtras, bhagavad gīta and Veda mantra examples.
Gaṇeśa mantra japa – Friday community event
Online on ZoomJoin me for the simple and profound japa of Oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ. One of the most frequently asked question is about the pronunciation of this mantra, I will explain source, significance and pronunciation which is based on how one practices this mantra.
Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Online on ZoomJoin us for this special event of chanting all 1000 sacred names of Lalitā in Stotra form or verses of praise for her beauty, grace and compassion. Reciting Lalita’s divine names is a process of inner transformation and a way of awakening Divine qualities within ourselves.
Prātaḥ smaraṇam – morning reflections (Śaṅkara)
Online on ZoomThis morning prayer of only three verses, directs our mind, speech and body to the Absolute. Chanted in the morning, dawn becomes the outer symbol of our inner awakening and sets the tone for how the rest of the day could potentially unfold for us.
Śivarātri community event – mantra japa
Online on ZoomŚivarātri is the 14th day of the waning moon fortnight (kṛṣṇa pakṣa), dedicated to prayer and austerities. The planetary positions on this day are considered to create an astrologically beneficial condition for spiritual pursuits. Our mantra practice hold immense potential on this day.
Yoga & Vedanta with Neema & Surya – Belgium
Countryside - Belgium (Liège area) , BelgiumIn this one-day workshop, some selected verses from the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali will be taught in the light of non-dual Advaita Vedanta in a clear and insightful way by Neema Majmudar, disciple of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Arsha Vidya.
Practice practicalities – organising your study/practice
Online on ZoomIn this class we will address the following frequently asked questions:
How does one begin to practice chanting with Veda Studies?
I want to Rudram, when/how can I learn it?
I have been studying now for 2 years, how can I organise my practice so I can remember all these chants?
How can I prepare myself to eventually teach chanting?
Guru stotram – Gurupūrṇimā celebration
Online on ZoomThe very popular śloka, gururbrahmā gururviṣṇuḥ gururdevo maheśvaraḥ forms part of the Guru Stotram, a composition presented in the Guru Gītā. It is considered the means to connect with one's personal Guru and understand the Guru principle, creating the conditions to invite transformative teachings into one's life.
Role of prayer in Healing – with Dr. Vignesh
Countryside - Belgium (Liège area) , BelgiumIn this one-day workshop, Dr.Vignesh Devraj will spend the day with us, with insights into this important topic of the role of prayer in healing. The event is will be available both on Zoom as well as in-person.
The tradition of chanting – some insights
Online on ZoomJoin me for this introduction class and learn a little about the tradition of chanting:
- How is chanting being practiced in daily life in a traditional home in India.
- What are some chants that can be learnt in a "general" way?
- Some important names in chanting - an insider's insight from South India :)
- The different types of chanting - a brief introduction.
Saturn Sādhana – Śani vrata info session
Online on ZoomFree information session on this Saturn Sādhana that we can do together this year!
Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training program – info session
Online on ZoomAfter successfully running our first Teacher Training program, with blessings from my Gurus, family and well-wishers, I am very happy to announce that we will start our second program for teachers in January 2024.
Gaṇeśa mantra japa – Friday community event
Online on ZoomJoin me for the simple and profound japa of Oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ. One of the most frequently asked question is about the pronunciation of this mantra, I will explain source, significance and pronunciation which is based on how one practices this mantra.