by Shantala Sriramaiah | Jan 6, 2025 | Books Published
The Sanskrit word Nitya (नित्य) resonates deeply with the essence of the books I have recently published. Often translated as eternal, constant, or perpetual, Nitya builds on these definitions, symbolising that which is timeless, uninterrupted, and unceasing—a concept...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Jan 6, 2025 | Chanting practice, Festival chanting
For the last four years, I have had the privilege of teaching a worldwide group of dedicated Śiva devotees the magnificent prayer known as Rudram. This prayer, a jewel from the Kṛṣṇa Yajur Veda, is both a challenge and a blessing—a journey that transforms all who...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Dec 11, 2024 | Festival chanting
On this auspicious occasion of Gītā Jayanti, while I will miss the joy of gathering with my community for a live practice, I’m delighted to share a recorded session from last year along with one of my favorite book recommendations. Though nothing compares to the...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Dec 2, 2024 | Personal & community
The ancient city of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its architectural splendour and its significance as the heart of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Veda Studies Chanting Retreat in Hampi was an effort to honour the historical and living heritage of...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Nov 17, 2024 | Chanting practice
In collaboration with INDICA, we launched our first Chanting teacher training program in 2022. We are thrilled that our second cohort from this program graudated on 16 Nov 2024. Learning to teach mantras from both the Veda as well as the daily prayer Hindu tradition...
