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This is the 2nd episode on Sanskrit alphabets. The basic consonant form is explained here using the often debated pronunciation of names between the North and South Indian population. While each language has it’s own manner od pronunciations, Samskrta must be pronounced as it was meant to be. 
Especially when we chant stotras and mantras, we cannot compromise on pronunciations because Sanskrit sounds are used to produce certain vibrations which impact both our bodies and our environment. The efficacy of mantras depend on the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit.

Aditya  Hrdaya stotra is a powerful chant in praise of Sri Surya Narayana- the Sun God. Seen as the closest representation of the Supreme Brahman visible to us, Surya Sea is the source of all life on Earth and the ruler of Health and Success fin human life. Given to Sri Rama by the famous Hrshi Agastya, this stotra can be chanted by persons of all ages. 
Learn this chant to ensure success in every endeavour and in uplifting your health. Students especially benefit from this stotra. 

0:00 Introduction
1:33 Learn to chant Verse 1
3:26 Learn to chant Verse 2
4:42 Learn to chant Verse 3
6:12 Learn to chant Verse 4
7:39 Recap verses 1-4
You may learn the rest of the verses by accessing my YouTube channel: Vedikheritage on YouTube. Spotify does not allow me to upload them for some reason.
You may get full transcript of the stotra in Devanagari, English and Tamizh on this page:
https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/aditya-hrdaya-stotram/

You can chant along with the video using Devanagari, English or Tamil lyrics given within the video. The chant is repeated 2nd time along with the meanings in Hindi, English and Tamizh.



If you would like to print out the lyrics, or if you are interested in a detailed breakdown of the meanings, you may visit this page:

https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/dharma-shasta-pancharatnam/





Dharma shasta/ Shasta/ Ayyappa, are various ways in which we denote the Lord of Sabarimala. Thousands of pilgrims visit this shrine every year after having observed a period of purity of 40 days or less. Born as a Pandya prince, this deity Shri Ayappa Swamy, is considered the avatara of the son of Shri Mahavishnu and Shri Shiva. 



You may read more about this God here:

https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/story-of-ayyappa-swamy-and-makaravilakku/

Shri Dharma Shasta or Ayyappa, is a very popular deity in the southern parts of India. While many shrines dot the Kerala state where He is the most favoured deity, Ayyappa temples have followed the Keralites into other southern states as well.
This 5 verse composition, the panchartanam, is in praise of this child-God Ayyappa/ Dharma Shasta.

Concluding part of the 5 part series on a lesser known celebration of Deepavali festival, originated in the Skanda Purana of Vedic times.
Hindu iconography has played a major role in the propagation and preservation of Hindu thought and values. Learn the strength of Iconography and explore the meaning of the Ardhanari form of Shri Shiva and Parvati Devi. Also delve into Yoga and it’s relevance to this form. Finally, understand the status of the 3rd gender in a true Hindu society.


Ref links:
https://himalayaninstitute.org/online/the-flow-of-prana-nadis-chakras-and-kundalini/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjfyqBhAsEiwA-UdzJNwCtHrdOOnh0swIW7kl0Cf1AcQkVZT1BtFfU3TsfGTF9AlcGzUv1xoC1J0QAvD_BwE

https://shaktianandayoga.com/teachings/the-three-main-nadis/
Image courtesy: Sabita Ramakrishnan

In the story of Hrshi Bronchi from the Skanda Purana, the Hrshi angers the Devi by ignoring Her. She retaliates by removing all power from his body. What is the deeper significance of this instance. Come explore the symbolism of this puranic story in this 4th episode of this 5 part series.



0:10  Introduction to puranic storytelling

01:31Why was Parvati Devi angered?

01:54 Reason 1

02:34 Reason 2

03:54 Outgrowing desire

04:39 Reason 3

05:08 Importance of the World





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