
We organize many events, both in-class and online. Here you can find them all.
March 2019
Sanskrit sounds & mantra
Begin your mantra practice or refine an existing practice with this session to learn the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit syllables. Breath and techniques to use the appropriate contact points in the mouth to produce correct sounds will be the focus besides some real time practice with mantra meditation.
Find out more »April 2019
Yoga Sūtras – aṣṭāṅga yoga
Over 7 classes between April to June, we will study the Sūtras that cover the first 5 limbs: Yama (Ethical practices), Niyama (Personal practices), Āsana (refinement of the body), Praṇāyāma (regulation of breath) & Pratyāhāra (tuning out sensory input).
Find out more »The power of memory – medha sūktam
Join us on this 3 class course dedicated to the power of yogic memory - Medha Sūktam, an extract from the Taittirīya Upaniṣat. Suitable for all levels, it is especially wonderful for aspiring yogīs and yoginīs in understanding and developing another essential qualification for Samādhi - memory.
Find out more »Śānti mantra – saha nāvavatu
This mantra for peace is recited in the context of study, to protect both the student and teacher from all the unknown variables we have no knowledge or control over. I hope this session will help you understand the significance of prayer in the Vedic context.
Find out more »May 2019
Śānti mantra – saṃ no mitraḥ
A stunning mantra for peace, humbly asking 8 cosmic forces including the morning, midday and evening Sun to protect the reciter. I hope this session will give you a little insight into what a cosmic force means in the Vedas and how we can collaborate with these forces for a more peaceful life!
Find out more »Developing will-power – agni
Join us for this 3 class course to learn the first hymn in the Rig Veda dedicated to Agni. This hymn can be cultivated to be a beautiful daily practice, developing the power of the will within us, allowing us to do our work with supreme aspiration and keeping us untiringly on the path of yoga.
Find out more »June 2019
Śānti mantra – pūrṇamadaḥ
With just a few potent words this verse expresses the entire vision of the Upaniṣads, the truth of oneself. While this session will not be able to achieve unfolding of that vision, I hope to offer you a little stepping stone towards that oneness, with some practice of the pronunciation!
Find out more »Kaṭha upaniṣad – with Neema & Surya
A beautiful teaching from exceptional teachers Neema and Surya who will visit us from India to share their extensive knowledge in Vedanta. Kaṭha Upaniṣad is in the form of a dialogue between Lord of Death (Yama) and a young boy called Nachiketa.
Find out more »July 2019
Veda chanting – initiation
How does one begin to understand the Vedas? What are some important things to know in order to comprehend the basics? Do we have to study all the Vedas? What is the method of study? This workshop, an initiation to the practice of Veda Recitation will help you answer some of these questions and more.
Find out more »September 2019
Ganeśa mantra meditation
An evening mantra meditation to tune into and understand the energy and invocation of the beloved elephant headed Gaṇeśa. We will access the uplifting energy of Gaṇeśa through the recitation of Ganeśa gāyatrī mantra 108 times after learning the pronunciation.
Find out more »Yoga Sūtras: Power & Freedom
A course of 11 classes taking the aspiring yogī through chapters 3 & 4 in a succinct and clear way to understand the real powers to be gained through the practice of yoga and those to be avoided! Gain a deeper understanding into the theoretical concepts from previous chapters that may have previously seemed disconnected.
Find out more »Hymn of the sound of Truth – devī sūktam
Here, with extraordinary poetic power and in words reminiscent of the Proverbs of Solomon and of Dante, Vak, the Word, is exalted "beyond the Heavens and beyond this broad Earth." This word of knowledge, of wisdom - the sound of Truth itself - is the source and nourisher of Creation - Jean Le Mée
Find out more »October 2019
Mantra for creative inspiration
Learn to tune into Sarasvatī's energy through Her mantra to use in a transformative way. We will go through Sarasvatī's attributes within the Vedic tradition and learn one mantra from the Rig Veda before a meditation with her divine names.
Find out more »Śri Lalitā – divine names chanting
Join 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.
Find out more »Invocatory prayers & Veda mantras practice
This is a (free) class for all students, past, present & future to join us to learn the invocatory prayers recited at the beginning of all our classes
Find out more »November 2019
Mantra for blessings
A beautiful blessing to share with our loved ones. In the Taittirīya Saṃhita (Yajur Veda), this mantra is presented in a hymn invoking all the cosmic forces - Agni, Soma, Varuṇa, Sarasvatī, Viṣṇu and so on, for blessings of health, longevity, prāṇa (life-force), ojas (spiritual energy), clarity and immortality (realisation). We offer blessings to our loved ones to be able to experience a 100 seasons with all of these strengths.
Find out more »Hymn of divine enjoyment – bhāgya sūktam
Let us call Bhaga, who is strong and victorious, powered by all that is true, right and good to come and displace ignorance and all falsehood in us. Bhaga has a wealth of Truth, come and manifest for us the knowledge and energy for this Truth. May the dawn bring to us Bhaga.
Find out more »Lalitā – divine names chanting
Join 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.
Find out more »December 2019
Mantra meditation – overcoming fear (charity event)
100% of donations received for this event will go to Villa Indigo, a home for seriously/terminally ill children, who are welcomed here for short stays to help both the child as well as the family.
Find out more »January 2020
Developing conviction in our practice – Śraddha Sūktam
A Sunday workshop to help start your New Year by setting the right intention for your yogic practice through the year. Tune into and work with your inner conviction through this beautiful hymn from the Vedas - Śraddha Sūktam
Find out more »Yoga Sūtra course info session
Free introduction session to the Course on the 1st chapter of the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali starting on Jan 21st
Find out more »Veda chanting basics
An FREE introductory session to initiate new students to the practice of Veda recitation. You will go through some exercises in recitation helpful for beginners, practice the pronunciation of Sanskrit syllables and understand the purpose and benefits of the practice.
Find out more »New beginnings – Ganeśa mantra meditation
Join us for an auspicious start to 2020 by tuning into and understanding the energy of the beloved elephant headed Gaṇeśa.
Find out more »Yoga Sūtras – Samādhi Pāda (Jan-May 2020 course)
A comprehensive course of 15 classes on the first chapter of the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali with chanting, Sanskrit basics and traditional commentaries. All key concepts will be taught in a clear and succinct way through a structured study program. Included with course - online platform access to allow catching up with study if you miss a class!
Find out more »Puruṣa sūktam
In this course of 9 lessons between January & March 2020, we will meticulously learn the recitation of this Sūktam with a high level meaning. As aspiring yogīs working towards understanding our true nature, this hymn will become a powerful prayer in our yogic journey.
Find out more »February 2020
Oṃ namaḥ śivāya – mantra meditation
It is said that chanting Oṃ namaḥ śivāya is as good as chanting the whole Veda! Śiva means maṅgala, happy end, the grand finale. Salutation to Lord Śiva who gives absolute happiness.
Find out more »Sunday workshop: Developing your will power
Join us for this Sunday workshop to learn the first hymn of 9 mantras in the Rig Veda dedicated to Agni. This hymn can be cultivated to be a beautiful daily practice, developing the power of the will within us, allowing us to do our work with supreme aspiration and keeping us untiringly on the path of yoga.
Find out more »March 2020
Sanskrit alphabet & āsana names pronunciation (2 classes)
On these two Tuesday mornings, 3rd & 10th March (9.30AM-10.40AM), our Yoga Sūtras study group will learn the Sanskrit alphabet and practice pronunciation of āsana names. We will open these two classes to anyone interested to learn.
Find out more »Mantra for beauty & harmony – Cancelled!!
An evening of honouring Srī or Lakṣmī the Goddess of Beauty, Harmony, Abundance and all things Auspicious not only at a material level, but also in our actions and thoughts and our interactions with others, both in words and behaviour.
Find out more »April 2020
Śrirāma rāma – mantra meditation – Cancelled!!
Please note that this event has been cancelled. There will be no classes until and including the 3rd of April for the well-being of our students and everyone.
Find out more »Nomenclature of the Vedas
This session gives a very high level overview of the classification of the Vedas intended to help a Veda recitation practitioner find their way around the terminology used in Veda nomenclature. This knowledge will serve the practitioner well in looking for important hymns and mantras in the source texts.
Find out more »Sunday workshop: Yoga Sūtras chapter 1 (Samādhi Pāda) – cancelled!
Through this workshop, you will have an introduction to some of the key concepts to get you started with studying Chapter 1, Samādhi Pāda, complete absorption. You will also experience a traditional method of study, through chanting the Sūtras and then exploring the key concepts through succinct explanations.
Find out more »Principle Veda concepts – part 1
This session will help the student of Veda recitation understand the following principle concepts of the Vedas:
Mantra, Sūktam, Chandas, Ṛṣi
May 2020
Principle Veda concepts – part 2 – ONLINE!
This session will help the student of Veda recitation understand the following principle concepts of the Vedas:
Yagña – The sacred fire ritual of the Vedas and its symbolic meaning
Devata – The cosmic forces or gods & deities of the Vedas
Mantra for peace – saha nāvavatu
Oṃ May we hear only the auspicious with our ears.
May we see only the auspicious with our eyes.
Praising the divine with firm (healthy) bodies,
May we enjoy our divine life-span.
Yoga in Veda – ONLINE!
We will examine some of the key concepts of Yoga that appear in the Vedas: Śraddha, Smṛti, Samādhi, Viveka, Dhyāna, Īśvara, Physical & mental health
Find out more »Sunday Workshop: Mantras for Peace – Shanti – CANCELLED!
This workshop is suitable for beginners and all levels seeking a deeper understanding of Peace mantras, their pronunciation, Vedic phonetics and meaning.
Find out more »Vedic phonetics – a textual introduction – ONLINE!
The strong oral tradition of the Vedas was maintained by Vegāṅga (branch of Veda) texts called Prātiśākhyā & Śīkṣā. These texts are considered the 'nose' of the Vedapuruṣa suggesting that it is the 'life breath' of the Vedas which are essentially a sound system or Śruti. These texts constitute the main sources of Indian phonetics.
Find out more »Semantics of Ṛg Veda – an introduction – ONLINE!
The Vedas are mystical powerful poetry that need a deeper understanding of its words and structure to appreciate its value to our self-growth journey. When we use a literal word by word surface translation of mantras, they do not appear to be cogent. But when we use the deeper meanings of the words, the verses indicate they contain deep helpful wisdom.
Find out more »The Supreme Yoga of Sage Vasiṣṭha – event cancelled!!!
The Yoga Vasiṣṭha is an extraordinary treatise that suggests interesting and effective means to liberate the individual from his/her psychological conditionings and thus enabling them to live joyfully. It also explores the complex relationship between action, consequences, free-will, Saṃskāras and Vāsanas aimed at making Life more conscious, meaningful and graceful. This workshop introduces the text through stories, insights and techniques present there as well as some chanting to compliment the practices.
Find out more »June 2020
Yoga Sūtras chanting & etymology
5 Zoom classes of practising the chanting of the first chapter of Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali. We will chant 10-15 Sūtras per class depending on the progress of the group. I will explain some of the important phonetics involved in the pronunciation of the Sūtras. We will also cover some etymology of key words to help you become familiar with the vocabulary.
Find out more »Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣam/Upaniṣat
A course of 5 classes to learn the most powerful beautiful hymn on Ganeśa, the auspicious lord of beginnings and overcoming obstacles. (not suitable for complete beginners)
Find out more »Mantra for health & well-being (3 Sunday morning online classes)
This mantra is a prayer to the natural elements - Fire, Wind, Sun, Moon, Earth, etc to sustain the health of our organs and human body functions.
Find out more »Bhū – goddess earth – mantra meditation – CANCELLED!
"We visualise the Goddess Earth who upholds all life as the Goddess holding a bow in her hands.
By her grace, we will be able to accomplish all in life. May she inspire us"
September 2020
Information session – Beginner’s 6 weeks program
If you wish to know more about the 6 week online guided initiation program, join us for this FREE information session. I will answer all your questions and give you the sign up link for the program, if you choose to register.
Find out more »The deities (devatā-s) of the Veda-s
This is a course of 5 online classes via Zoom to understand more deeply the gods of the Veda-s or the Devatā-s. A deep understanding of spirituality, interpreted in a broad sense, is not possible without a good understanding of the nature and the role of gods mentioned in the Ṛg Veda.
Find out more »Overcoming troubles – Durgā Sūktam
A course of 5 classes to learn the famous Durgā Sūktam, a mantra from the Veda-s recited to overcome difficulties encountered in our life. This hymn of 8 mantras appears in the Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣat of the Yajur Veda, of which 4 mantras are also in the Ṛg Veda and addressed to Agni.
Find out more »October 2020
Evening mantra meditation – Brussels!
After a gap of over 6 months, I look forward to chanting with a small group, the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra or the Great Death Conquering mantra.
Find out more »November 2020
Overview of the 4 Vedas
This is a course of 4 online classes via Zoom to have an overview of the Veda-s. Through structured presentations, illustrations and examples, this course will unfold the arrangement and content of these 4 divisions of the Vedas: Ṛg, Yajur, Sāma & Atharva.
Find out more »Srī Sūktam – Beauty, harmony & abundance
A 6 class Zoom course on the beautiful and popular hymn Śrī Sūktam just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light. The Veda Studies community celebrations are always through our sincere Sādhana (diligent focussed practice).
Find out more »January 2021
Gāyatrī mantra japa – new year chanting (Free event)
To start year on an auspicious note, join us for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 7 Jan 17h30 Brussels time (please check your local times!!).
This is a FREE class, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »Yoga Sūtras: Sādhana Pādaḥ – The practice chapter – Zoom
Join us online on Zoom for this course that will run from January 2021 to June 2021 on 17 Tuesday mornings (Brussels times!) to learn the most practical chapter on Yoga - Sādhana Pāda, where we are given the clear means to practice Yoga. Beginners are welcome to join.
Find out more »Gaṇeśa Sūktam – Strength & Perseverance – Zoom!
A course of 5 classes on Zoom to learn the very special and powerful Gaṇeśa Sūktam, a mantra from the Ṛg Veda-s recited to invoke Gaṇapati, bringing forth our best inner resources to work through obstacles on our spiritual path. The first 9 mantras of this hymn are a prayer to Indra, who strengthens our subtle body to receive the knowledge, the Truth.
Find out more »Gāyatrī mantra japa – understanding Savitṛ
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 28 Jan 18h00-19h00 Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will also give a short introduction to Devatā-s, in particular Savitṛ, the divine force we address in Gāyatrī mantra.
This is a FREE class, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »February 2021
Rudram introduction – 11AM Brussels time free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an introduction and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2021.
Find out more »Rudram introduction – 6PM Brussels time (free event)
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an introduction and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2021.
Find out more »Introduction to Vedic chanting – Free event
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are the Vedas?
- Basics of Vedic chanting
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
This course is presently fully booked. If you are interested in joining the next group, do send me an email. The start date for the next course will be in March 2021.
Find out more »Rudram introduction – 11AM Brussels time free event
Rudram is the most famous mantra & prayer to Lord Śiva or Rudra. Considered the most important sādhana a yogī can undertake, it provides the means for gaining eligibility for the knowledge unfolded by the mantra, revealing the truth of oneself. This hymn is considered to be very efficacious in neutralising the result of wrong actions. Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free…
Find out more »Introduction to Rudram 18h00 Brussels time – free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2021.
Find out more »Gaṇeśa gāyatrī japa – free event
I will present very briefly how Gaṇapati is presented in the Vedas - who eventually evolved into the Purāṇic beloved elephant headed God of auspicious beginnings and overcoming obstacles. We will then learn the Gaṇeśa gāyatrī mantra and repeat for 108 times.
Find out more »March 2021
Sūrya – finding your inner light
A course of 3 classes to have an introduction to Ṛg Veda, the oldest spiritual literature in the world as well as learn a beautiful healing mantra to Sūrya, the symbol of the highest light and truth. The mantra reveals to us that Sūrya leads us to the Truth and Immortality, the final aim of the Vedic discipline.
Find out more »Śrī Rudram – 1 year Sādhana
I'm excited to offer a one year study program on learning to the chant the most famous mantra & prayer to Lord Śiva or Rudra. Considered the most important sādhana a yogī can undertake, it provides the means for gaining eligibility for the knowledge unfolded by the mantra, revealing the truth of oneself. This hymn is also considered very efficacious in neutralising the result of wrong actions.
Find out more »Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – FREE event
Join me for the chanting of the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra which we will chant 108 times. 19 March 18h00-19h00 Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will briefly explain the pronunciation and significance of this mantra before we practice the mantra together.
This is a FREE class, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »Āyurmantraḥ – mantra for health
I'm happy to offer this special 2 hour workshop to explore the idea of wellness in the Vedas and learn a short and beautiful prayer for health. This mantra has personally been very important to me in my own journey of recovering from a serious and sudden health situation I faced 4 years ago and I'm grateful to share this practice.
Find out more »April 2021
Lalitā – divine names chanting (donation event)
Join 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.
Find out more »Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 16 April 18h00-18h45 Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »Mantrapuṣpam – the flower of mantras
I'm very happy to offer this 5-class course on learning the divinely meditative and captivating flower of all chants - the Mantrapuṣpam. With seemingly simple rhythmic and repetitive words, this mantra in fact conveys a much deeper symbolic message of the blossoming potency of the Supreme Truth. An extract from the Yajurveda, this mantra is a celebration of the true understanding of the source of the powers of the Moon, Sun, Wind, Fire, Rain, Time etc.
Find out more »Vedic chanting rules – an introduction (free event)
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer an all new Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 5 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »May 2021
Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – FREE event
Join me for the chanting of the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra which we will chant 108 times. 07 May 6pm-6.45pm Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will briefly explain the pronunciation and significance of this mantra before we practice the mantra together.
This is a FREE class, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »Introduction to Viṣṇu Sahasranāma – free event (Brussels time!)
It is one of the most popular forms of prayer. It is a praise of the Lord with thousand words. Swami Dayananda Saraswati says "The Viṣṇu Sahasranāma does not propound a theology, it merely talks about what is already said in the Śruti, Smṛti and Purāṇa-s".
Find out more »Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 21 May 18h00-18h45 Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »June 2021
Rudra gāyatrī mantra japa – Free event
Join me to learn about the deity Rudra, a fierce form of Shiva in the Vedas and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Conviction in your practice – śraddhā śūktam
Tune into and work with your inner conviction through this beautiful hymn from the Vedas - Śraddha Sūktam. Śraddha is the trust, the clarity of mind, when one sees things clearly, and one can understand which kind of endeavour best merits one’s trust. This faith sustains like a benevolent mother, supports the yogī until the very end. It is the source of indomitable energy or will.
Find out more »Agni gāyatrī mantra japa – Free event
Join me to learn about the deity Agni, Fire and our Divine Will Power and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Agni mantras of Ṛg Veda – 19 & 20 June 5pm-7pm (CET) weekend workshop
Join us for this weekend workshop to learn the first hymn of 9 mantras in the Rig Veda dedicated to Agni. This hymn can be cultivated to be a beautiful daily practice, developing the power of the will within us, allowing us to do our work with supreme aspiration and keeping us untiringly on the path of yoga.
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer an all new Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 5 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Viṣṇu gāyatrī mantra japa – Free event
Join me to learn about the deity Viṣṇu as presented in the Vedas and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »July 2021
Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Join 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.
Find out more »Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 9 July 6pm-6.45pm Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »Guru pūrṇimā chanting – medhā dakṣiṇāmūrti japa
In the Vaidika tradition, we celebrate Gurupūrṇimā to honour our link to teachings that bring us closer to the spiritual goal we are seeking. The first full moon of the āṣāḍhā month in the Hindu calendar marks Gurupūrṇimā. Join me to learn and chant the Medhā Dakṣiṇāmūrti mūla mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Bhū – Goddess Earth mantra japa – free community class
Bhū or bhūmi is the globe or earth on which we live. It is a glorious place in the cosmos, for we find the marvel of life here. In the vision of the Vedas, Bhū is a divine entity, a devatā, one of the various forms of Īśvara's manifestation. (Swami Tattvavidananda Saraswati)
Find out more »September 2021
Yoga Sūtras – Samādhi Pāda (Sept-Dec 2021 course) – sign up still possible!
A comprehensive course of 12 live classes (Zoom) on the first chapter of the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali with chanting and traditional commentaries of Vyāsa (and others - Vācaspati Miśra, Vijñānabhikṣu, Bhoja Rāja and Swami Hariharānanda etc). All students will receive access to an online self-paced course to support their study, with recordings of chanting, handouts and summaries. Replays of the Zoom classes will also be made available.
Find out more »Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Gaṇeśa caturthi virtual celebration – starting Sept 10
Join us for a virtual Gaṇeśa caturthi celebration starting 10 September on Zoom. We will chant important Gaṇeśa mantras from the Veda followed by a japa. This will be followed by 5 days of chanting with Eddie Stern live on Instagram!
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 5 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Introduction to Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā & japa
This free community class will be a short introduction to The Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣā hymn followed by Oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ japa 108 times. All Vedic phonetics will be explained in detail.
Find out more »Hymn of the sound of Truth – devī sūktam (navarātri sādhana)
Here, with extraordinary poetic power and in words reminiscent of the Proverbs of Solomon and of Dante, Vak, the Word, is exalted "beyond the Heavens and beyond this broad Earth." This word of knowledge, of wisdom - the sound of Truth itself - is the source and nourisher of Creation - Jean Le Mée
Find out more »Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – Friday community event
Join me for the chanting of the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra which we will chant 108 times. 07 May 6pm-6.45pm Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will briefly explain the pronunciation and significance of this mantra before we practice the mantra together.
This is a FREE class, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »October 2021
Durgā mantra navarātrī japa (free community event)
Join me to chant the Durgā gāyatrī mantra 108 times to celebrate the start of Navarātrī - the festival of 9 nights dedicated to the divine feminine. I will explain how Goddess Durgā is presented in the Veda before teaching Her mantra for japa.
Find out more »Overcoming troubles – Durgā Sūktam (weekend workshop)
A weekend Navarātri sādhana to learn the famous Durgā Sūktam, a mantra from the Veda-s recited to overcome difficulties encountered in our life. This hymn of 8 mantras appears in the Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣat of the Yajur Veda, of which 4 mantras are also in the Ṛg Veda and addressed to Agni.
Find out more »Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – with Shantala & Aravind
Join 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.
Find out more »November 2021
Srī Sūktam – Beauty, harmony & abundance
A 6 class Zoom course on the beautiful and popular hymn Śrī Sūktam just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light. The Veda Studies community celebrations are always through our sincere Sādhana (diligent focussed practice).
Find out more »Lakṣmī mantra japa (free community event – Diwali celebrations!)
India celebrates Diwali this week, the festival of light. Invoking Goddess Lakṣmī (Goddess of Abundance, Good Fortune, Beauty & Harmony) through mantra and pūja is an important part of these celebrations to invite her grace.
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 5 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Introduction to Rudram – free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Find out more »Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event – new date !!
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 19 Nov 5pm-5.45pm Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – Friday community event
Join us to learn this mantra and chant 108 times! Free Friday community event, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »Āyurmantraḥ – mantra for health
I'm happy to offer this special 2 hour workshop to explore the idea of wellness in the Vedas and learn a short and beautiful prayer for health. This mantra has personally been very important to me in my own journey of recovering from a serious and sudden health situation I faced 4 years ago and I'm grateful to share this practice.
Find out more »December 2021
Introduction to Rudram – free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Find out more »Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 10 Dec 5pm-5.45pm Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »Śānti – peace mantras weekend workshop
This weekend workshop will introduce you to the nomenclature of the Veda with specific focus on where these peace mantras are presented and their significance. Most of the popular Śānti mantras are recited at the beginning of the Upaniṣads, but there is a wealth of peace mantras and Sūktams in other parts of the Veda. We will explore this in a systematic way.
Find out more »Introduction to Rudram – free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Find out more »Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – Friday community event
Join us to learn this mantra and chant 108 times! Free Friday community event, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »January 2022
Introduction to Rudram – free event (11am Brussels time)
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Find out more »Introduction to Rudram – free event (6pm Brussels time)
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Find out more »Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Join 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.
Find out more »Essence of Puruṣa sūktam – free introduction
Join me for this special introduction to the Puruṣa Sūktam to understand the essence of why one chants this hymn and its benefits to the aspiring Yogī. I will also present details of the 9 week course that starts on January 18. You are welcome to join this introduction even if you don't wish to sign up to the course.
Find out more »Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Puruṣa sūktam – hymn of the Self
In this course of 9 lessons between January & March 2022, we will meticulously learn the recitation of this Sūktam with a high level meaning. As aspiring yogīs working towards understanding our true nature, this hymn will become a powerful prayer in our yogic journey.
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 5 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Viṣṇu gāyatrī mantra japa – Free event
Join me to learn about the deity Viṣṇu as presented in the Vedas and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Introduction to Rudram – free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Find out more »February 2022
Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma – a workshop
For countless generations in India, this mantra of Ṛṣi Viśvāmitra is being repeated with an unquestioned faith in the sacred character of the origin and certainty of its efficacy. It forms one part of an elaborate daily practice of Hindus called Sandhyāvandanam.
Find out more »Introduction to Rudram – free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in March 2022.
Find out more »Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Join 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.
Find out more »Friday community event – Rudram intro & mṛtyuñjaya mantra japa
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn. We will also recite the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Śivarātri event – Oṃ namaḥ śivāya japa
I will introduce the significance of Mahā Śivarātri, we will chant some mantras to express our longing to know Śiva. I will also introduce you to the source of the famous Oṃ namaḥ śivāya mantra. We will then recite this pañcākṣari mantra (namaḥ śivāya) 108 times.
Find out more »March 2022
Śrī Rudram – 1 year Sādhana
I'm excited to offer a one year study program on learning to the chant the most famous mantra & prayer to Lord Śiva or Rudra. Considered the most important sādhana a yogī can undertake, it provides the means for gaining eligibility for the knowledge unfolded by the mantra, revealing the truth of oneself. This hymn is also considered very efficacious in neutralising the result of wrong actions.
Find out more »Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Sūrya gāyatrī mantra japa – Free event
Join me to learn about the Sūrya Gāyatrī mantra as presented in the Vedas and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 5 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. 25 March 5pm-5.45pm Brussels time (please check your local times!!). I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »April 2022
Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma – a workshop with Eddie Stern & Shantala
For countless generations in India, this mantra of Ṛṣi Viśvāmitra is being repeated with an unquestioned faith in the sacred character of the origin and certainty of its efficacy. It forms one part of an elaborate daily practice of Hindus called Sandhyāvandanam.
Find out more »Mantrapuṣpam – the flower of Vedic chants
I'm very happy to offer this 5-class course on learning the divinely meditative and captivating flower of all chants - the Mantrapuṣpam. With seemingly simple rhythmic and repetitive words, this mantra in fact conveys a much deeper symbolic message of the blossoming potency of the Supreme Truth. An extract from the Yajurveda, this mantra is a celebration of the true understanding of the source of the powers of the Moon, Sun, Wind, Fire, Rain, Time etc.
Find out more »Śrī rāma rāma rāmeti – Friday community japa
Celebrating Rāma navami with this community japa!
Find out more »Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – Friday community event
Join us to learn this mantra and chant 108 times! Free Friday community event, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »Camakapraśnaḥ – April -Oct 2022 Sādhana
Exclusively open to students who have already studied Rudrapraśnaḥ (from any teacher, not necessarily with Veda Studies!!), this course which completes the "Rudram" is being offered as a 6 month study program (16 live class) which will run from April 2022 - October 2022 (with August break from classes).
Find out more »Bhū – Goddess Earth mantra japa – Friday community class
Bhū or bhūmi is the globe or earth on which we live. It is a glorious place in the cosmos, for we find the marvel of life here. In the vision of the Vedas, Bhū is a divine entity, a devatā, one of the various forms of Īśvara's manifestation. (Swami Tattvavidananda Saraswati)
Find out more »Āyurmantraḥ – mantra for health
I'm happy to offer this special 2 hour workshop to explore the idea of wellness in the Vedas and learn a short and beautiful prayer for health.
Find out more »May 2022
Vedic chanting – an introduction (free event)
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Tonal exercises for chanting
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Celebrating Śaṅkara jayanti – Friday community class
I invite you to join me for an introduction on the life and works of Śrī Ādiśaṅkarācārya, which will include glimpses into some of his inspiring compositions like the Sādhana pañcakam - the 5 verses unfolding the clear steps and vision of one's sādhana.
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course – NEW!
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Join 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.
Find out more »Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training program – info session
For the last two years, the founder of Indic Academy, Hari Kiran Vadlamani and I have been working on bringing a chanting teacher training program to our community. With blessings from my Gurus, The Challakere Brothers, I am very excited to announce that we will launch this certification program in September this year.
Find out more »Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣam
A course of 5 classes to learn the most powerful beautiful hymn on Ganeśa, the auspicious lord of beginnings and overcoming obstacles. Let's prepare for the Gaṇeśa festival coming up in August!
Find out more »June 2022
Gaṇeśa gāyatrī mantra – Friday community event
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Importance of learning in a lineage and in the context of tradition.
- Tonal exercises for chanting.
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Chanting in a lineage – an introduction
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Importance of learning in a lineage and in the context of tradition.
- Tonal exercises for chanting.
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Veda chanting – foundation course – Weekend intensive
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 Live classes (over 3 weekends) and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Śrī Dakṣiṇāmūrti Stotram – Gurupūrṇimā course
I'm very happy to offer this 5-class course on learning the Dakṣiṇāmūrti Stotram. An incarnation of Lord Śiva, Dakṣiṇāmūrti is considered the divine and ultimate Guru. Śiva as Dakṣiṇāmurti is presented as the source of all knowledge. The vigraha (form) is visualised and presented as the source of all knowledge. Īśvara appears in the form of a teacher.
Find out more »Gāyatrī upāsana & countryside walk (Belgium)
I'm hosting the first one-day gathering in June, in the countryside in Belgium to revive my old style of in-person teaching. I already have many confirmations to the event, therefore limited spots are left. Here's what the day will look like (with LOTS of breaks for social time):
Find out more »Viṣṇu gāyatrī mantra japa – community event
Join me to learn about the deity Viṣṇu as presented in the Vedas and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »July 2022
Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »Your chanting voice – an āyurvedic perspective
I'm happy to offer this special 2 hour workshop to explore the āyurvedic perspective on vocal health.
Find out more »Gurupūrṇimā gathering with Neema & Surya – Belgium
A talk with Neema Majmudar who has studied in the tradition of Adi Sankaracarya, on what a traditional Teaching of Self-Knowledge is all about followed by a talk on the Symbolism of Dakṣiṇāmūrti by Surya Tahora, also contemporary teacher of Advaita Vedanta.
Find out more »Guru pūrṇimā chanting – medhā dakṣiṇāmūrti japa
In the Vaidika tradition, we celebrate Gurupūrṇimā to honour our link to teachings that bring us closer to the spiritual goal we are seeking. The first full moon of the āṣāḍhā month in the Hindu calendar marks Gurupūrṇimā. Join me to learn and chant the Medhā Dakṣiṇāmūrti mūla mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Oṃ namaḥ śivāya – Friday community japa
Join us for our last community event before the summer break. I will introduce you to the source of the famous Oṃ namaḥ śivāya mantra. We will then recite this pañcākṣari mantra (namaḥ śivāya) 108 times. I will explain the phonetics of this mantra as passed on to me by my teacher.
Find out more »September 2022
Durgā Sūktam navarātri sādhana
A 5 class Navarātri sādhana to learn the famous Durgā Sūktam, a mantra from the Veda-s recited to overcome difficulties encountered in our life. This hymn of 8 mantras appears in the Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣat of the Yajur Veda, of which 4 mantras are also in the Ṛg Veda and addressed to Agni.
Find out more »Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training
In collaboration with INDICA are very happy to bring you this teacher training certification to skill future teachers through a rigorous selection, training and preparation process which covers both mantras from the Veda as well as the Hindu daily prayer tradition.
Find out more »Chanting in a lineage – an introduction
Join me for this introduction class and learn:
- What are some basic rules of Vedic chanting?
- Where do these rules come from?
- Importance of learning in a lineage and in the context of tradition.
- Tonal exercises for chanting.
- Learn a mantra suitable for beginners.
Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Durgā mantra navarātrī japa (free community event)
Join me to chant the Durgā gāyatrī mantra 108 times to celebrate the start of Navarātrī - the festival of 9 nights dedicated to the divine feminine. I will explain how Goddess Durgā is presented in the Veda before teaching Her mantra for japa.
Find out more »Lalitā Sahasranāma chanting – free event
Join 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.
Find out more »October 2022
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu – navarātrī workshop
In the 5th chapter of the Devī Mahātmyam, the inspiring hymn yā devī saravabhūteṣu is presented. In this adoration, the devā-s offer salutations again and again, to the Devī who is in all beings as consciousness, intelligence, sleep, hunger, contemplation, power, forgiveness, modesty, peace, commitment, good fortune, compassion, contentment, error etc.
Find out more »Navarātri – Navami Durgā chanting – community event
Everyone is welcome to join us for the mahānavami (9th day of the Navarātri festival) offering of chanting Durgā Sūktam 11 times, followed by a short Durgā Gāyatrī mantra japa. There will be a short introduction to the practice before we begin.
Find out more »Srī Sūktam – Beauty, harmony & abundance
A 5 class Zoom course on the beautiful and popular hymn Śrī Sūktam just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light. The Veda Studies community celebrations are always through our sincere Sādhana (diligent focussed practice).
Find out more »Bhū gāyatrī mantra japa (free community event)
Join me to chant the Bhū gāyatrī mantra 108 times to meditate, contemplate on and celebrate mother Earth, who nourishes and sustains our life.
Find out more »Lakṣmī gāyatrī mantra japa (free community event)
Join me to chant the Lakṣmī gāyatrī mantra 108 times to celebrate the festival of light, Dīpāvali or Diwali.
Find out more »Mahālakṣmī aṣṭakam – dīpāvalī workshop
Mahālakṣmi Aṣtakam from the Padma Purāṇa is an inspiring prayer devoted to Goddess Lakṣmī to invite abundance and beauty into our lives. Said to have been recited by Indra, the Goddess is exclaimed as an enchantress and the verses describe incredible visualisations that mesmerise the devotee. She grants success, intelligence & knowledge leading to liberation.
Find out more »Introduction to Rudram – free event
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
I will also give details of the one year study program scheduled to start in Feb 2023.
Find out more »Gaṇeśa mantra japa – Friday community event
Join me to celebrate this month's Vināyaka caturthi, with the simple and profound japa of Oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ.
Find out more »November 2022
Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Join me for the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra which we will chant 108 times. I will present a short introduction to this mantra before we chant.
Find out more »December 2022
An intro to Bhagavad Gīta chanting – Free community event
Join me to celebrate Gīta Jayanti - a day to honour this magnificent text that unfolds the nature of our Self.
Find out more »Rudram – an introduction
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
Find out more »Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – Friday community event
Join us to learn this mantra and chant 108 times! Free Friday community event, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »Medhā dakṣiṇāmūrti & Gāyatrī japa – New year’s eve & new year’s day chanting!!
31 Dec Sat & 01 Jan Sun
11am EST | 5pm CET | 9.30pm IST
Free community event
(30 minutes class each)
January 2023
Medhā dakṣiṇāmūrti & Gāyatrī japa – New year’s eve & new year’s day chanting!!
31 Dec Sat & 01 Jan Sun
11am EST | 5pm CET | 9.30pm IST
Free community event
(30 minutes class each)
Mantra in Veda Chanting & Kirtan (with Shantala & Nina)
Shantala and Nina Rao are honoured to contribute to this series of sessions which are part of these valuable ongoing course offerings by Satsangam. This is a live event and you can participate in Q&A as well.
Find out more »Puruṣa & Nārāyaṇa in Veda – community event
The Viṣṇu Gāyatrī mantra is recited at the end of the Narāyaṇa Sūktam, which is presented in the Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣat. Who is Viṣṇu? Who is Nārāyaṇa? What, if any, are the similarities between Puruṣa of the Puruṣa Sūktam & Nārāyaṇa of the Nārāyaṇa Sūktam?
Find out more »Gāyatrī prāṇāyāma – a workshop
For countless generations in India, this mantra of Ṛṣi Viśvāmitra is being repeated with an unquestioned faith in the sacred character of the origin and certainty of its efficacy. It forms one part of an elaborate daily practice of Hindus called Sandhyāvandanam.
Find out more »Nārāyaṇa Sūktam – a divine meditation
A course of 5 classes to learn the poetic and philosophical Nārāyaṇa Sūktam, a hymn from the Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣat which is very similar in its import to the Puruṣa Sūktam.
Find out more »Oṃ namaḥ śivāya – Friday community japa
Join us for a short practice to celebrate the monthly Śivarātri, a time dedicated to the worship of Lord Śiva. I will introduce you to the source of the famous Oṃ namaḥ śivāya mantra. We will then recite this pañcākṣari mantra (namaḥ śivāya) 108 times. I will explain the phonetics of this mantra as passed on to me by my teacher.
Find out more »Rudram – an introduction
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Sūrya gāyatrī mantra japa – community event
Join me to learn about the Sūrya Gāyatrī mantra as presented in the Vedas and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Practice practicalities – japa & pārāyaṇa
Some of the key practices taught at Veda Studies include Japa (repetition of mantra), Pārāyaṇa (one time recitation of longer hymns), Upāsana (practices including saṅkalpa, prāṇāyāma, japa & contemplation).
- We are always receiving emails from students with questions like:
- How many times should I repeat my mantra? Does it have to be 108?
- How should I prepare for my practice? What are some basic protocols to follow?
- What direction should I face during my practice? ...
February 2023
Śivamānasa pūja – Śivarātri workshop
Śivamānasa pūja is the mental performance of all the steps of a Pūja traditionally performed physically at an altar, thereby, creating an inner altar through this process. Composed by Śrī Śaṅkarācārya, this chant teaches us how to do a pūja quite vividly in our mind.
Find out more »Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra japa – Friday community event
Join us to learn this mantra and chant 108 times! Free Friday community event, open to all levels of students.
Find out more »Rudram – an introduction
Learning the Rudram is a serious commitment and tapas, requiring one to put forward their best effort during the learning process. In this free introduction, students will have an overview and will be able to learn the first few mantras of this magnificent hymn.
Find out more »Śivarātri community event – mantra japa
Śivarātri 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.
Find out more »Practice practicalities – women, rṣikā-s, brahmavādini-s
When our practices are aligned with a lineage, we receive clear instructions, allowing a distraction free sādhana to guide our lives. In the Veda, we know of many Ṛṣikā-s (women seers) as well as Brahmavādini-s (women teachers). Women practitioners are sometimes faced with these questions:
Are women allowed to chant Veda?
Women are not allowed to chant the Gāyatrī mantra, what is your advice on this?
What are the instructions for practice during menstruation?...
March 2023
Liṅgāṣṭakam – Śiva as liṅga – a workshop
Liṅgāṣṭakam is an octet (8 verses) offering salutations to Śiva in the form of Liṅga, the source of all creation. We praise Śiva the divine, as creator and creation, manifest and unmanifest, in the Liṅga.
Find out more »Chanting in a lineage – an introduction
Join 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.
Śrī Rudrapraśnaḥ – 1 year Sādhana – course has started!
I'm excited to offer a one year study program on learning to the chant the most famous mantra & prayer to Lord Śiva or Rudra. Considered the most important sādhana a yogī can undertake, it provides the means for gaining eligibility for the knowledge unfolded by the mantra, revealing the truth of oneself. This hymn is also considered very efficacious in neutralising the result of wrong actions.
Find out more »Veda chanting – foundation certificate course
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Viṣṇu gāyatrī mantra japa – community event
Join me to learn about the deity Viṣṇu as presented in the Vedas and chant with me this glorious mantra 108 times.
Find out more »Indica – Veda Studies chanting teacher training program – info session
After 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.
Find out more »Bhū & Nīḷā Sūktam – a hymn to mother Earth
A course of 6 classes to learn the beautiful hymn to mother Earth Bhū Sūktam. Bhū or bhūmi is the globe or earth on which we live. It is a glorious place in the cosmos, for we find the marvel of life here. In the vision of the Vedas, Bhū is a divine entity, a devatā, one of the various forms of Īśvara's manifestation.
Find out more »Rāmanavami – Friday community japa
Celebrating Rāma navami with this community japa!
Find out more »April 2023
Practice practicalities – meditating on the meaning of mantras
How do we meditate on the meaning of mantras while chanting?
Vedic chanting is so difficult, I can't seem to chant & also reflect on the meaning at the same time.
During the silence between chants, what are we supposed to be thinking about?
Do I need to study Sanskrit to understand meaning?
How can I develop a prayerful life when I don't understand the chants?
What does it mean to live a prayerful or devotional life?
Camakapraśnaḥ – April -Sept 2023 Sādhana
Exclusively open to students who have already studied Rudrapraśnaḥ (from any teacher, not necessarily with Veda Studies!!), this course which completes the "Rudram" is being offered as a 6 month study program (16 live class) which will run from April 2022 - September 2022 (with August break from classes).
Find out more »Annapūrṇā stotram – honouring our source of food
This well known hymn composed by Śaṅkarācārya honours our source of food, our lifeline, our most basic requirement to live this embodied life.
Find out more »Viṣṇu Sahasranāma intro – Akṣaya tritīya
Celebrating Akṣaya tritīya with this community chanting!
Find out more »May 2023
Narasiṃha kavacam – workshop & 4 days practice
Narasiṃha 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.
Find out more »Lakṣmī gāyatrī mantra japa (free community event)
Join me to chant the Lakṣmī gāyatrī mantra 108 times with an overview of the significance of "wealth" in the Veda.
Find out more »Chanting in a lineage – an introduction
Join 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.
Veda chanting – foundation certificate course (with class 1 replay!)
I'm excited to offer this Foundation Program for Vedic chanting to give the best initiation to beginners to the practice. Through these 6 weeks of Live classes and guided self-study, students will understand how to get started with Vedic chanting as taught by Pundits of South India.
Find out more »Gaṇeśa mantra japa – Friday community event
Join 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.
Find out more »June 2023
Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣam (course has started but sign up possible)
A course of 7 classes to learn the most powerful beautiful hymn on Ganeśa, the auspicious lord of beginnings and overcoming obstacles. Let's prepare for the Gaṇeśa festival coming up in September!
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