VEDIC CHANTING
The Vedas are the source of all the six systems of Indian philosophy. Received from a higher source, they were first heard by evolved rsi-s and passed down through the ages following an oral tradition. At Yoga Nidhi, Vedic Chanting is the chosen path for dhyana to bring the mind to a place of serenity and silence.
PROGRAMS
Vedic Chanting Level 1 - VCL1
Program Structure - VLC1
This is a 10-day residential program covering:
- an overview of the Vedas and their place in Indian tradition
- the parallels between the benefits derived from Yoga and Vedic Chanting
- the rationale for the use of Vedic Chanting as a meditative tool
- chanting of simple passages from the Vedas together with their meaning
The program would require the presence of the participant in Chennai for 10 days.
List of Chants - VLC1
The following chants would be covered:
- Prayers (opening and closing)
- Ayur mantra
- Laghunyasa
- Mantrapuspam
- Arogya Mantra
- Siva Pancaksari Mantra
- Gayatri Mantra
- Suryanamaskara Mantra
- Candranamaskrtya Mantra
- Mahesvara Suktam
Cost - VLC1
The cost for the 10-day program is USD 1800 per person (minimum group of four participants). This would include
- five hours of classes a day
- accommodation in a twin sharing room
- all meals
- laundry
- airport pick up and drop
Optional: an exposure to aspects of Indian culture – traditional music and dance performances, temple visits, talks on the Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita, world heritage treasures of South India, and Ayurveda, to name some important areas of interest to visitors.
Additional days (beyond the 10-day program) could be customized to meet the needs of the individual/group according to their area of interest.
Vedic Chanting Level 2 - VCL2
Program Structure - VLC2
This is a 100-hour certificate program covering:
- an introduction to Sanskrit – the alphabet, correct pronunciation, grammar
- an in-depth study of the six rules of Vedic Chanting
- traditional pedagogy
- chanting of advanced passages from the Vedas together with their meaning.
Prerequisite : Completion of Vedic Chanting Level 1
The program would require the presence of the participant in Chennai for 10 days (50 hours). The remaining 50 hours will be done online.
List of Chants - VLC2
The following chants would be covered:
- Prayers (opening and closing)
- Revision of VCL1 Chants
- Taittiriya Upanisat Siksavalli
- Taittiriya Upanisat Bhrguvalli
- Taittiriya Upanisat Anandavalli
- Narayana Upanisat
- Sraddha Suktam
- Purusasuktam
- Sarasvati Mantra - krama/jata/ghana
Cost - VLC2
The cost for the 100-hour program is USD 2800 per person (minimum group of four participants). This would include
- 10 days accommodation in a twin sharing room in Chennai
- five hours of classes a day (50 hours)
- all meals
- laundry
- airport pick up and drop
- the balance 50 hours will be covered online
Optional: an exposure to aspects of Indian culture – traditional music and dance performances, temple visits, talks on the Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita, world heritage treasures of South India, and Ayurveda, to name some important areas of interest to visitors.
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