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….
Date:30/11/2023
The Vedic chanting of Kerala by Malayalam-speaking Nambudiri Brahmins is considered to be more ancient than other surviving versions of Vedic chanting. The tradition has been handed down orally as a living tradition. Listen to the chantings by the Acharyas and students of Brahmasva Matham, Kerala.
Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.
Date:29/11/2023
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.
Date:28/11/2023
Sri Aurobindo, the yogi, seer, philosopher, poet and Indian nationalist propounded the philosophy of divine life on earth. Sri Aurobindo was one of the great thinkers in the history of Indian spirituality and provided insights into the world of spirituality and life on earth. Listen to the glimpses of his life in Sanskrit.
Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.
Urdhva-mulam adhah-sakham ……
Date:27/11/2023
ऊर्ध्वमूलमधःशाखमश्वत्थं प्राहुरव्ययम्।
छन्दांसि यस्य पर्णानि यस्तं वेद स वेदवित्।। Gita15.1।।
What about the Vedas? In the Srimadbhagavadgita Lord Krishna says ‘They (wise) speak of the indestructible Ashwattha tree as having its roots above and branches below, whose leaves are the Vedas; he who knows it, is alone a Veda-knower.’
Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.
Ramkatha
Date:26/11/2023
SriRama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the symbol of religious righteousness. Ramkatha is the story that teaches humanity and how to live an integral life. Ramakatha depicts the immortal and timeless aspects of Lord Rama. Listen to the glory of Ramakatha through the excellent intrepretaions in Sanskrit.
Source: Prof. C. Upendra Rao, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies, JNU
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.