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This is the 2nd episode on Sanskrit alphabets. The basic consonant form is explained here using the often debated pronunciation of names between the North and South Indian population. While each language has it’s own manner od pronunciations, Samskrta must be pronounced as it was meant to be. Especially when we chant stotras and mantras, we cannot compromise on pronunciations bec

Aditya Hrdaya stotra is a powerful chant in praise of Sri Surya Narayana- the Sun God. Seen as the closest representation of the Supreme Brahman visible to us, Surya Sea is the source of all life on Earth and the ruler of Health and Success fin human life. Given to Sri Rama by the famous Hrshi Agastya, this stotra can be chanted by persons of all ages. Learn this chant to ensure su

You can chant along with the video using Devanagari, English or Tamil lyrics given within the video. The chant is repeated 2nd time along with the meanings in Hindi, English and Tamizh. If you would like to print out the lyrics, or if you are interested in a detailed breakdown of the meanings, you may visit this page: https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/dharma-

Shri Dharma Shasta or Ayyappa, is a very popular deity in the southern parts of India. While many shrines dot the Kerala state where He is the most favoured deity, Ayyappa temples have followed the Keralites into other southern states as well. This 5 verse composition, the panchartanam, is in praise of this child-God Ayyappa/ Dharma Shasta.

Concluding part of the 5 part series on a lesser known celebration of Deepavali festival, originated in the Skanda Purana of Vedic times. Hindu iconography has played a major role in the propagation and preservation of Hindu thought and values. Learn the strength of Iconography and explore the meaning of the Ardhanari form of Shri Shiva and Parvati Devi. Also delve into Yoga and it

In the story of Hrshi Bronchi from the Skanda Purana, the Hrshi angers the Devi by ignoring Her. She retaliates by removing all power from his body. What is the deeper significance of this instance. Come explore the symbolism of this puranic story in this 4th episode of this 5 part series. 0:10 Introduction to puranic storytelling 01:31Why was Parvati Devi angered? 01:54 Reason 1

The complete chant is played twice in this episode. Once with lyrics in 3 languages for you to chant along, second time with meanings in the 3 languages. Like other compositions by the famous Guru Shankaracharya, this too talks of the esoteric nature of the divine, in this case, it is in the form if Shri Ganesha. Ganesha Pancharatnam is a composition by the 8th century Poet/Philos

The quest to decode the story of Hrshi Brnghi in the Skanda Purana continues. In the Skanda Purana Hrshi Brnghi is seen disrespecting Parvati Devi and only venerating Shri Shiva. Is this a perpetuation of patriarchy? What is Moksha /Liberation? Why do Yogis prefer to disengage from the world? These questions are answered in this episode. Credits for Free Videos: Video of Space:

The Puranic story from Skanda Purana about Rshi Bronchi’s insult to Parvati Devi, makes one wonder - “What relevance do these out dated stories have for us?” This is the question I wish to explore here. Most Hindus are familiar with at least a few stories from the Puranas. Of over a hundred Puranas mentioned in ancient texts, the 18 Mahapuranas of Vyas Maharishi are quite po

Story of Rshi Bringi People in some parts of Bharat observe this ancient practice of Kedara-gauri Vrata. Learn about this story form the Skanda Purana which explains the importance of this Vrata.