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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In 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.

In 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?

In 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.

Join 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.