Mantrapuṣpam
The very beautiful and meditative Mantrapuṣpam, popularly chanted at the end of ceremonies and in temples all over India holds secrets of the elements and heavenly bodies, the sun, moon, constellations, rain and time. Through the mantra’s melodious and repetitive easy rhythm, we are drawn into understanding the source of water, and the source of all elements.
Course objectives:
At the end of this course, students will:
- Learn the chanting of Mantrapuṣpam, suitable for all levels including beginners.
- Understand the deeper meaning of this hymn.
- Have the option to submit a recording for evaluation.
The course is taught through audio, video and downloadable text resources for a comprehensive learning experience. At the end of the course, students may submit a recording for evaluation.
A detailed Vedic phonetic guide is included in the workbook, along with the text for chanting in English transliteration as well as Devanāgari.
Course Curriculum
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Introduction
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Download your workbook
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Section 1 half sentence practice
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Section 1 vedic phonetics
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Section 1 full sentence practice
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Section 1 full mantra practice
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Section 2 half sentence practice
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Section 2 vedic phonetics
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Section 2 full sentence practice
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Section 2 full mantra practice
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Section 1-2 practice
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April 05 Live Zoom class recording
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Section 3 half sentence practice
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Section 3 vedic phonetics
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Section 3 full sentence practice
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Section 3 full mantra practice
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Section 1-3 practice
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Section 4 half sentence practice
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Section 4 vedic phonetics
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Section 4 full sentence practice
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Section 4 full mantra practice
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Section 1-4 practice
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April 12 Live Zoom class replay link
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Section 5 half sentence practice
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Section 5 vedic phonetics
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Section 5 full sentence practice
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Section 5 full mantra practice
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Section 1-5 practice
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Section 6 half sentence practice
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Section 6 vedic phonetics
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Section 6 full sentence practice
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Section 6 full mantra practice
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Section 1-6 practice
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May 04 Live Zoom class replay link
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Section 7 half sentence practice
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Section 7 vedic phonetics
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Section 7 full sentence practice
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Section 7 full mantra practice
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Section 1-7 practice
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Section 8 half sentence practice
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Section 8 vedic phonetics
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Section 8 full sentence practice
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Section 8 full mantra practice
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Section 1-8 practice
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May 11 Live Zoom class replay link
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Section 9 half sentence practice
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Section 9 vedic phonetics
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Section 9 full sentence practice
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Section 9 full mantra practice
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May 18 Live Zoom class replay
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Meaning – video
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Final practice – mantrapuṣpam
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Shantala’s personal practice
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Students practising & discussion area
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Submit your recording!
Your Course Includes
A workbook
A workbook with text for chanting and complete Vedic phonetic guide. In addition, meaning and slides used to present the theory can be downloaded.
Comprehensive audio lessons
Audio lessons to learn the chanting in a step by step structured way and video lessons to understand the Vedic phonetics and other theoretical elements of the course.
Submit your recording!
At the end of the course you may submit your recording of the chanting for evaluation and feedback.
Frequently asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
This is self paced learning course which we recommend studying over a period of 3-5 weeks. You are free to take to take longer or shorter to complete based on your progress and time available of course.
How long do I have access to the course?
Unlimited !! You can watch the videos and and access all the material, including future updates permanently.
Can I have face to face interation with Instructor
If you have signed up for the course along with live Zoom classes, then you will have direct interaction with the teacher. If not, this will be a self-paced course. There is a discussion area where you may post questions for the instructor.
Does this course have any certificates?
This course does not offer a certification.