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Sanskrit, “the language of the gods,” is the language in which India’s soul is reflected. Sanskrit as a language is fully conscious of itself and its importance extends beyond being just a language. Sanskrit embodies a wealth of knowledge and wisdom across various disciplines. We cannot claim to study India without spending some time exploring and studying one of India’s most significant contribut Read More….

Lord Agni is considered as the principal deity and represents the divine energy that highlights the power and presence in various forms. The first sukta of the Rigveda is devoted to Lord Agni and composed by the seer Madhuchanda. Listen to the beautiful chanting by Vedabrahmarshi S. Shyamsundar Sharma and Vedabrahmasri Satyakrishna Bhatta.

Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.

Lord Shiva is the lord of all beings and he is the lord o all Gurus. Lord Shiva is the Mahayogi and the embodiment of mercy, love and compassion. The glory of lord Shiva is indescribable. The Lingashtakam depicts the glory of Lord Shiva. Listen to the beautiful chantings by Anusha Gayathri and Asha.

Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.

The Wonder that is Sanskrit contains two CDs: Devabhasha and Ashtavadhanam. They present the wonders of Sanskrit to even those who have had no previous contact with the language. Presented in an easy and fluid manner, here are interesting aspects of the Sanskrit language and highlights of the great creative genius of the Indian culture.

Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.

Vedaparayanam is the chanting of the mantras from the four Vedas and part of the vast corpus Vedic literature. Chanting of the sacred mantras is the art of reciting and an oral practice that can boost awareness and improve concentration. Listen to the ‘Vedaparayanam’ by the students  of Vedashrama Gurukulam, Puducherry. 

Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.

Samskritam

Sanskrit is the language in which India’s soul is reflected and expressed. Sanskrit as a language is fully conscious of itself, it can also be a means to become more conscious of our experiences, feelings and thoughts. We cannot claim to study India without spending some time on exploring and studying one of India’s most significant contributions to the humanity –Sanskrit language. We focus on developing a sound appreciation of some key aspects of Sanskrit, considered as the source of many other languages of the world.

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  • समानो मन्त्रः समितिः समानी
    (Rigveda 10,191,3)
    Common Mantra have all these, a common gathering to union.

    ईशा वास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत् । (Ishopanishad, 1)
    All this is for habitation1 by the Lord, whatsoever is individual universe of movement in the universal motion.

    अहं ब्रह्मास्मि ।
    (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.10)
    I am Brahman.

    तत्त्वमसि।
    (Chandogya Upanishad 6.8.7)
    That Thou Art.

    समत्वं योग उच्यते ।
    (Srimadbhagavadgita, 2/48)
    Equanimity is called Yoga.

    अजो नित्य: शाश्वतोऽयं पुराणो ।
    (Srimadbhagavadgita, 2/20)
    The soul is without birth, eternal, immortal, and ageless.

    उत्तिष्ठत, जाग्रत, प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत ।
    (Kathopanishad, 1.3.14)
    Arise, awake, find out the great ones and learn of them;
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