Rudram krama pāṭhaḥ
€599,00
Payment plan – 3 months (scroll all the way down to add to cart)
€219 x 3 for sign ups from 01 July 2024
Date and time
The course takes place in Oct 2024 & December 2024 (no classes in November).
Course level
This course has an advanced level and requires consistent self-practice for 4 days per week. Our online study platform provides everything you will need for your self-practice.
Homework
There is no homework evaluation in this course, but all students will be offered a 1-2-1 meeting (20 minutes) on Zoom for a personal evaluation.
Introduction
With the grace of Śiva, I’m happy to offer this very special practice of chanting the Rudram as a krama-pāṭhaḥ. This is one of the many way the Ṛṣi-s of Vedic times devised as an error correction methods to preserve the Veda. It is also considered a special worship to Lord Rudra-Śiva. We recite the entire text two words at a time together, adapting the svara-s and grammar appropriately. A phonetic guide for such a recitation is not possible and the learning process will be very humble, just listen and repeat with the text available in English transliteration and Devanāgari.
The course is based on my study with my Guru Śrī M.S. Sreenivasan of The Challakere Brothers. The program is only available to those who have completed study of both Rudrapraśnaḥ & Camakapraśnaḥ with Shantala. I am unable to accept students who may have studied Rudram in other traditions.
Course objectives:
At the end of this course, the student will:
- Learn the complete chanting of the krama pāṭhaḥ of Rudrapraśnaḥ.
- Learn the complete chanting of the krama-pāṭhaḥ of Camakapraśnaḥ
- Have a 1-2-1 meeting with Shantala for a personal evaluation (20 minutes).
- Be able to practice this chant independently.
Course fee (includes self-paced course with practice material):
€599 from 01 July
Pay in 3 instalments:
There are no scholarships available for this course. However, you can pay in three instalments. Once you make the first instalment, the other two instalments are required as well (if you withdraw from course, the remaining payments still need to be honoured).
€219 x 3 for sign ups from 01 July 2024
LIVE class dates: Tuesdays/Saturdays (4-5.15pm)
October: 01, 05, 08, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
November: self-practice time & book 1-2-1 for December/January
December: 03, 07, 10, 14, 17
Course Level: Advanced
- Students should have completed both Rudrapraśnaḥ & Camakapraśnaḥ.
- You must be fluent in both texts. This course will be very challenging if you're still working on the vocabulary (or svara) of either text. You do not need to have memorised Namakam & Camakam, this is not a requirement.
- Familiarity with Veda chanting rules – You must know your anusvāra & visarga rules. It is not possible to provide a phonetic guide for an advanced level course. The live classes will talk through all rules and any doubts can be clarified.
- 4 days per week self-practice is essential.
- Please contact me if you wish to clarify your eligibility.
Included in this course:
- 14 Live classes taught with recordings that will be made available in your course area shortly after each class.
- A self-paced course with practice material.
- Text for chanting in English transliteration & Devanāgari. (no phonetic guide).
- Private discussion area for this group on our study platform.
- 20 minute 1-2-1 with Shantala for personal practice evaluation.
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?
This program is only available to those who have already studied Namakam & Camakam with Shantala before. If you are able to combine this with your teacher study program, you are most welcome to join. This course is for personal development only, not authorisation to teach.
2. I have bought the self-paced Rudram bundle – is this content the same or different?
This is an entirely different course.
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 having completed Foundation course, at least 2 Sūktam-s, Rudrapraśnaḥ and Camakapraśnaḥ. Please expect to be studying for at least 2 years before this course.
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. Please note – there is no homework in this course!
6. If there is no homework, how I can measure my progress?
It is not feasible to accept recordings for this course due to the nature of the practice. Your progress can be measured in two ways:
- Live class participation.
- 1-2-1 meeting with Shantala (20 minutes for each student) in December 2024.
7. Are there any practice opportunities after the course ends?
MONTHLY PRACTICE GROUP
If you are eligible for this course, you are already part of our monthly Śivarātrī practice group. The dates are published and all students past and present join for practice on this auspicious day. We will also practice the Krama recitation from time to time.
Rudram krama-pāṭhaḥ
Pay in FULL
€599,00
Rudram krama 3 instalments
All 3 payments will need to be honoured even if you drop out of course for any reason.
€219,00