Chanting in a lineage – an introduction
Online on ZoomJoin 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
Online on ZoomI'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.
Durgā mantra navarātrī japa (free community event)
Online on ZoomJoin 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.
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.
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu – navarātrī workshop
Online on ZoomIn 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.
Navarātri – Navami Durgā chanting – community event
Online on ZoomEveryone 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.
Srī Sūktam – Beauty, harmony & abundance
Online on ZoomA 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).
Bhū gāyatrī mantra japa (free community event)
Online on ZoomJoin me to chant the Bhū gāyatrī mantra 108 times to meditate, contemplate on and celebrate mother Earth, who nourishes and sustains our life.
Lakṣmī gāyatrī mantra japa (free community event)
Online on ZoomJoin me to chant the Lakṣmī gāyatrī mantra 108 times to celebrate the festival of light, Dīpāvali or Diwali.
Mahālakṣmī aṣṭakam – dīpāvalī workshop
Online on ZoomMahālakṣmi 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.
Introduction to Rudram – free event
Online on ZoomLearning 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.
Gaṇeśa mantra japa – Friday community event
Online on ZoomJoin me to celebrate this month's Vināyaka caturthi, with the simple and profound japa of Oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ.
Gāyatrī mantra japa – free community event
Online on ZoomJoin 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.
An intro to Bhagavad Gīta chanting – Free community event
Online on ZoomJoin me to celebrate Gīta Jayanti - a day to honour this magnificent text that unfolds the nature of our Self.
Rudram – an introduction
Online on ZoomLearning 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.