KYM has released a set of four audio CDs of chants from the Vedas and other texts, titled,"Samatva," "Sampurna," "Svastha," and "Surya" these CDs contain chants rendered by TKV Desikachar and Mekhala Desikachar. The CDs were released by Ms. Leela Samson, Director, Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai and the first copies were received by Dr. Uma Krishnaswamy, MS, FRCSEd, FRCSEng, FAIS, MA,Senior Consultant Breast Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, at a function organized at KYM on Monday, 28th July 2008. These CDs have been produced by KYM incollaboration with Swathi Soft Solutions, Chennai. A total of 45 powerful chants that seek health, clarity, peace and well-being have been selected and presented. Priced at US $7.50 per CD (shipping extra), all these CDs will be available online at www.kym.org

MANTRAMALA - Samatva

At the heart of all Indian wisdom, lies the timeless legacy of the Vedas. A collection of sacred hymns that are believed to have been heard by ancient sages when they were in a profound state of meditation, the Vedas contain mantras or chants on a wide range of subjects. Significant among these, are the numerous chants on health and well-being. In the Indian tradition, the idea of good health extends far beyond mere physical fitness, encompassing the mind and spirit as well. Presented in this CD are a selection of Vedic chants that envisage health and harmony for the entire human system. While attempting to preserve the ancient Vedic heritage with strict attention to Vedic chant pedagogy, this CD also aims at carrying forth the profound resonance of these sacred hymns.

Just listening to these chants can heal, for as TKV Desikachar (son and student of legendary yogi, T Krishnamacharya) says, "Chanting can open our hearts."

MANTRAMALA - Sampurna

How do we define wellbeing?
Is it a body that is fit and free of disease?
Is it a mind that is focused and free of agitation?
Is it a spirit that is characterized by conviction and confidence?
OR
Is it a combination of all these and more?

No matter how each of us defines wellbeing, what lies at the core of this concept is a healthy mind in a healthy body, empowered by an indomitable spirit.

This may sound an ambitious proposition. Nevertheless, it must be possible for all our ancient texts speak about this harmonious integration of mind, body and spirit.

How does one work towards what seems a challenging goal, given the pressures of life today?

Great masters have shown us the path – a path that is paved with the stepping stones of devotion, sincerity, commitment, detachment and surrender. Presented in this audio CD are some beautiful and inspirational slokas or poems composed by five of India's legendary masters – Adi Sankara, Bhartrhari, Vedanta Desika, Vallabhacharya and T Krishnamacharya.

Resonating with lyrical beauty and profound meaning, just listening to these chants can help us to empower ourselves from the core of divinity within.

MANTRAMALA - Svastha

At the heart of all Indian wisdom, lies the timeless legacy of the Vedas. A collection of sacred hymns that are believed to have been heard by ancient sages when they were in a profound state of meditation, the Vedas contain mantras or chants on a wide range of subjects. Indeed, contrary to the perception that the Vedas exclusively speak about religion, there are a number of chants that are universal in spirit. Significant among these are the numerous chants on health and wellbeing. In the Indian tradition, the idea of good health does not stop with the body alone. It extends far beyond, encompassing the mind and spirit as well. Presented in this CD are a selection of Vedic chants that envisage health and harmony for the entire human system. While attempting to preserve the ancient Vedic heritage with strict attention to Vedic chant pedagogy, this CD also aims at carrying forth the profound resonance of these sacred hymns.

Just listening to these chants can heal, for as TKV Desikachar (son and student of legendary yogi, T Krishnamacharya) says, "Chanting can open our hearts."

MANTRAMALA - Surya

"Aditya," "Bhaskara," "Martanda," "Bhanu," "Ravi," "Mitra," "Varuna," "Surya," ... the list goes on...innumerable names that refer to one of the most powerful forces of nature – the sun.

Scientifically and mythologically, the sun occupies a position of pride and great importance. Every civilization across the world has glorified the sun as the giver of light and heat, as the force that dispels darkness and as the nourisher of all life on earth.

The Indian Vedic tradition is replete with chants that venerate this vital force, the sun. Other composers have also written elaborately about the many attributes of the sun, thereby deifying this force of nature. Indeed, the sun is considered one of the most powerful deities, and is much revered by young and old alike.

This CD presents a collection of beautiful Vedic chants in praise of the sun. Also included are slokas or poems on the sun that are equally popular, and no less powerful than the Vedic mantras.

"Mitra," the rising sun, brings into our lives a ray of hope. "Varuna," the setting sun leaves us with the promise of another day. Literally and figuratively, listening to these timeless chants brings not just light into our live, but health and harmony as well.