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.
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.
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.
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.
Sri Rama 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
