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A Two-Week Vedic Chant Intensive
Since time immemorial, one question has governed the lives of all human beings who look beyond a life of material pursuits to a more transcendental quest to discover the true nature of the Self – Where do we come from? What is that one source from which all the universe evolves from and devolves into?
The Veda-s have several references to the source of the universe. These hymns present profound metaphysical concepts of creation, which have today been ratified by modern science. Central to the creation of the universe is the Cosmic Self, the Parabrahman, also referred to as the Purusa. The Cosmic Brahman is formless and featureless, known by its inherent qualities - sat (that is is Reality), cit (that it is Conscioust), jnana ( that it is primal wisdom) and ananda ( that it is ever permeated by bliss).
This Vedic chant intensive takes the participant on a spiritual sojourn that traces the very roots of our existence. The evocative imagery and powerful metaphors delineate din these chants in themselves are a connoisseur’s delight. The resonance of the chants in themselves can transport one to a transcendental state in which it is easier to comprehend with our limited human intellect the vastness that is the Brahman.
Prior knowledge of Vedic Chanting, while helpful, is not essential to participate in this programme. Prior knowledge of Sanskrit is also not essential as participants will be given practice sheets in English following standard Roman transliteration.
Syllabus
Drawing upon chants from key Upanisads such as Taittiriya Upanisad, Atharvasiropanisat and Mahanarayana Upanisad and suktam-s such as the Purusa Suktam, Hiranyagarbha Suktam and Nasadiya Suktam, this programme traces the multiple references to the creation and evolution of this universe.
Programme Dates: 2nd to 13th July 2012
Programme Fee: US$ 500
Programe Schedule
Classes will be held from 9am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. (The weekend will be free). The daily schedule will comprise:
- Three practical chanting sessions (total of 30 sessions across 10 days)
- One theoretical session that introduce the meaning and significance of chants taught
- One Integrated asana-pranayama and meditative practice based on the chants taught
There will be two short tea breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, where participants will be served tea and biscuits. There wil be a longer break given for lunch.
This is a non-residential programme. Participants will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation, transport and food.
There are limited seats available in the two-week chant intensive, so you are requested to register early to confirm your participation.
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