Rudram Study Program 2025

€1.499,00

  • Course orientation 22 Feb.
  • Study program starts 26 February 2025, until 11 September
  • 33 LIVE online classes + 2 self-paced online courses + 12 homework
  • Instalment plans of 3-months and 6-months available (scroll down to bottom of page)

Introduction
With the grace of Śiva, Shantala is pleased to offer a study program on the most famous mantra & prayer to Lord Śiva or Rudra. Considered the most important sādhana a yogī can undertake, it provides the means for gaining eligibility for the knowledge unfolded by the mantra, revealing the truth of oneself. This hymn is considered to be efficacious in neutralising the result of wrong actions. You will be learning both the Rudrapraśnaḥ and Camakapraśnaḥ. (Full introductory teaching video on the left).

This hymn is a source of inspiration for the famous genre of nāmāvalis (name mantras). Even in the Vedas, one does not see a section like Śrī Rudram consisting of many names of the divine along with the word, namaḥ, salutation. The famous five-syllabled mantra namaśśivāya, is from this great hymn.

Date and time
The course starts Wednesday 26 February on the auspicious occasion of Mahāśivarātri. There will be 33 online LIVE classes between February and September. All sessions take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4.00pm to 5.15pm (Brussels time). The exact dates are shown below. Recordings will be made available quickly after each class, so you never miss any class and keep on par with other groups. This is especially relevant for those living in specific time zones, e.g. Australia and New Zealand.

Course level
This course has an intermediate / advance level and requires consistent self-practice for 4 days per week. Our online study platform provides everything you will need for your self-practice, which goes hand in hand with the live classes.

Homework
Students are invited to submit 12 recordings for evaluation throughout this program. The homework schedule will be shared with registered students. In general – about 2 recordings a month of multiple anuvāka-s.

Category:

The course is based on Shantala’s studies with her Guru Śrī M.S. Sreenivasan of The Challakere Brothers. The detailed phonetic guidance provided in this course honours the Veda recitation rules, while also making it understandable and accessible to international students.

Course Objectives
At the end of this live and interactive course, you will:

  1. Learn the complete chanting of the Srī Rudrapraśnaḥ (Namakam) & Camakapraśnaḥ, along with all Vedic phonetic details.
  2. Learn the significance of this mantra in your life, as well as an overall meaning of each section.
  3. Have the option of practising LIVE with Shantala during scheduled classes on Zoom.
  4. Ensure you learned correctly because you can regularly submit your own recordings and have them corrected byShantala.
  5. Be able to practice this chant independently.
  6. Join our Rudram community that meets very monthly śivarātri and practice the Srī Rudram.

The Course Fee
The fee depends on when you book your spot. Instalment plans for 3 or 6 months are also available (to get such a plan, scroll down all the way to the bottom).

  • Fee until 31 January 2025: €1499 (full payment)
  • Fee from from 01 February 2025: €1649 (full payment)

Instalment plans
There are no scholarships available for this course. However, you can pay in 3 or 6 monthly instalments. Once you make the first instalment, the following instalments are required as well. Even if you withdraw from the course, the remaining payments still need to be honored.

Pay in 3 monthly instalments

- Fee until 31 January 2025: €549 x3
- Fee from 1 February 2025: €599 x3
- Scroll all the way to the bottom to add this option to your cart

Pay in 6 monthly instalments

- Fee until 31 January 2025: €289 x6
- Fee from 1 February 2025: €309 x6
- Scroll all the way to the bottom to add this option to your cart

Live Class Dates
All classes take place on Wednesday and Thursday from 4.00pm to 5.15pm, Brussels time. Mark the following dates in your calendar if you are joining.

  • February: 22 (orientation class ), 26, 27
  • March: 05, 06, 12, 13, 19, 20
  • April: 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
  • May: 07, 08, 14, 15, 21, 22
  • June: 04, 05, 11, 12, 18, 19
  • July: 16, 17, 23, 24
  • August: self-practice time
  • September: 3, 4, 11


Course Level
This Rudram Program is meant for intermediate to advanced students. There are a few criteria you should keep in mind:

  • You must have finished the Veda Studies Foundation Course.
  • You should have at least one-year consistent practice of Vedic chanting or any other consistent spiritual practice, with the ability to embark on sādhana and see it to completion.
  • You should know at least two Sūktams. Memorisation is not a requirement, but you must be able to learn long texts.
  • You are familiar with Veda chanting rules: Sanskrit alphabet basics & some chanting rules. Participating students receive a complete phonetic guide for reference in any case.
  • You can maintain svara, and you can correct yourself easily after getting feedback. This is the most important criteria for eligibility!
  • You must schedule 4 days per week for self-practice.
  • Please contact Shantala if you wish to clarify your eligibility.

Please note that these criteria aren’t set in stone. We have students joining us who are new to Veda chanting. Key is that you are up to the challenge and make the time for practice. Serious seekers will always be invited to join the program.

This course is for:

  • Those who completed the Veda Studies Foundation Course and studied 2 Sūktams. If you are a complete beginner, please contact us before sign up.
  • Those who feel a strong connection to Lord Śiva in his many aspects. Śiva devotees have always been my best students in this course!
  • Those who are are able to make space for self-practice and be disciplined in this effort.

This course is NOT for

  • Students who wish to "try out" this course. This is a serious commitment, try our other courses first.
  • Those who are unable to self-practice.

Included in this course

  • 33 live classes taught with recordings that will be made available in your course area shortly after each class.
  • The self-paced courses Rudrapraśnaḥ & Camakapraśnaḥ with extensive self-practice material. Value is €797.
  • Two workbooks, one each for Namakam & Camakam, with text for chanting in English Transliteration & Devanāgari. These workbooks also include complete phonetic guides using the Veda Studies method.
  • Private discussion area for this group on our study platform.
  • Up to 12 homework recordings which will be evaluated for you in detail by Shantala herself.

Book recommendation
Shantala highly recommends getting Śrī Rudram, by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the best translation & commentary of this mantra along with word by word meaning. The workbook included in this course does not provide word by word translation. (Students have to procure on their own copy of the book, this is not included in your course).

Frequently asked questions

1. I have completed the Chanting Teacher training OR I am enrolled in the 2024 Chanting teacher training – should I be taking this course as well?

If you have already completed the teacher training program in May 2023, you are most welcome to join this program. Those enrolled in the 2024 program must contact Shantala before signing up to this in addition, to ensure you are able to do both courses. 

2. I have bought the self-paced Rudram bundle – is this content the same or different?

The self-paced course does not include the 24 LIVE classes offered with this program. This program also gives each student individual feedback on up to eight homework assignments – recordings to be sent in and ensure progress in learning the chant. You can write to [email protected] for an “upgrade” to this program, so there are no double payments.

3. I have absolutely no chanting background, will I still be able to follow this course?

It is not possible to do this course without first studying the Foundation course and at least 2 hymns (Sūktam-s).

4. Are there any scholarships or discounts offered on this course?

For this course, we are unable to offer scholarships/discounts but we are offering instalment plans.

5. Can I follow this course through recordings as I’m unable to be there during this time (or time-zone inconvenient)?

Yes, absolutely, you can follow the course through recordings. It is advisable to keep up with the recordings and not allow them to pile up! You can always revisit the recordings for a more thorough watch. Shantala will be reviewing your homework, so you will always feel part of the group!

6. Do I need to have a Sanskrit background or be able to read in Devanāgari?

You only need to know the Sanskrit taught in our Foundation course! The text is provided in English transliteration as well as Devanāgari.

7. Are there any practice opportunities after the course ends?

MONTHLY PRACTICE GROUP

Once you are in this program, you will become part of our monthly Śivarātrī practice group. The dates are published and all students past and present join for practice on this auspicious day.

Rudram study programme

Pay in FULL

€1.499,00

Rudram Study Program – 3 Instalments

by 31 January: €549 x 3 instalments
from 1 February: €599 x 3 instalments

€549,00

Rudram study programme 6 instalments

by 31 January: €289 x 6 instalments
from 1 February: €309 x 6 instalments

€289,00