by Shantala Sriramaiah | Mar 31, 2026 | Chanting practice, Personal & community
We have reached an important milestone in our Viṣṇu Sahasranāma course: the completion of the Pūrva Bhāga, the opening section that precedes the thousand names themselves. What is the Pūrva Bhāga? The pūrva bhāga, literally the ‘prior section,’ is...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Mar 21, 2026 | Chanting practice
This article is a work in progress and may go through further revision as I learn to articulate my views in a more refined way. I wish to express my deep gratitude to NIna Rao for her contribution to the western style Kīrtan column in the contrast made between the...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Dec 31, 2025 | Personal & community
Dear friends, As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on how extraordinary it has been to walk this path with you. Veda Studies continues to be a space where sincere seekers gather to study, to chant, to contemplate — and, most importantly, to slowly...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
My recent visit to India was deeply nourishing, rooted in study, teaching, and sacred ritual. I’m happy to share some highlights with our community. Teaching at Mysuru Yoga Utsava I taught a session at Mysuru Yoga Utsava, a gathering of scholars and practitioners from...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Nov 11, 2025 | Chanting practice
The Viṣṇu Sahasranāma, the thousand names of Lord Viṣṇu, is one of the most beloved hymns in the Vedic tradition. Many of us know it as a prayer of protection, healing, and grace. Yet, when we approach it deeply, we begin to discover that each name is also a window...
