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Vel Maral is a rhythmic powerful composition on Muruga Peruman(Karthikeya). Composed on a core set of 16 verses repeated to form 64, this is a stotram praising the Vel, the spear of Murugan, which destroys enemies and difficulties and protects and heals us. This composition is called a Maha manthram and I have explained how the Interesting use of maths generates rhythms and power in the verses to...

Ram Raksha' literally means 'Lord Sri Rama's protection.' Sri Ram Raksha Stotra is also called Rama-Kavacham, a shield of Protection by Lord Sri Ram. It is Sri Ram's armour called Vajrapanjarnamedam (वज्रपंजरनामेदं). Shri Rama Raksha Stotram is a hymn of praise dedicated to Lord Rama and used as a prayer for protection. The composer of the Rama Raksha Stotra was Budha Kaushika,...

Samskrta consonants can be pure forms- vyanjanam, or sounded forms- gunitaksharam. Understanding their roles can help one read samskrtam without errors. Not everyone is adept at Samskrta pronunciation. So, this series is an attempt to clarify pronunciation and help everyone learn the right way to pronounce any alphabet. The videos are meant to help not only those who read Devanagari, but also thos...

Tamizhs all around the world celbrated Adi chevvai and Adi Velli as important days to worship Devi. Why? I like to question our traditional practices, not because I do not believe in them, but because I know that there are reasons and I would like to bring them forth to everyone. It is not enough to just follow them, we need to know why, and then follow customs and traditions correctly. Otherwise...

Today is Guru purnima, the full moon day of Ashada month. It is celebrated as Vyasa Jayanti. What is the connection between them ? Who is Vyasa ? Do we know the significance of this day ?

Aditya Hrdayam stotram is a chant in praise of the SUn God. It was taught to Shri Ram just before he went to battle Ravana. Chanting this stotram will ensure success in all endeavours. It also bestows, health and intellignece.

Each form, each name, each vehicle or weapon of Hindu Gods are ways to symbolicaaly convey some information. Ganesha is a universlly popular God with a form combining animal and human parts. Listen on to understnad why.

Every letter and word in Sanskrit has a meaning. Names can teel a story when it comes to the names of Gods. Learn about these names.

Chanting in Samskrta is very popular because of the benefits these chants offer us on various levels. Mantra chants, stotra chants and reading of important texts like the Bhagavat gita or Upanishads need clarity of pronunciation. Not everyone is adept at Samskrta pronunciation. So, this is an attempt to clarify pronunciation and help learn the right way to sa any alphabet. The videos are meant to...

What is the purpose of staying up or fasting during this festival? Is it possible for everyone to follow? Is it practical ? How can we start this if we have never done so before? Some of these questions are answered here. Feb 15th is Mahashivratri in this year 2026.

Water is used as a sanctifier of mind and body. I have explored why and how water can perfrom such a function and the logic behind this tradition. An early mornig bath on the eve of Deepavali, a dip in holy rivers, a sprinkle of water or a sip of water are all considered ways to purify ourselves using water. Why is water considered a purifier? Let us explore.0:10 Gange cha Yamune chaiva0:45 Meanin...

I am honoured to have had this journey of explaining the Argala stotram in detail. I have learnt a lot during this journey and I thank the Mother for her infinite grace. Agala stotram is one of deep philosophical and devotional meanings. While I have explained some amount in detail, there are many more verses which could benefit from more explanation. But, having gone through he other verse explan...

We in Bharat have given personal hygiene prime importance since antiquity. Not only were we aware of the health benefits we also believed in Prana, life force energy and used the cleansing routine to harness all elemental energies optimally. Understanding this can give us an insight into living a better quality of life as well as in improving our health. This episode is meant to educate the new ge...

Power of Internal Worship-Shiva Manasa Puja explained. Shiva Manasa Puja is a composition by Jagadguru Shri Adi Shankaracharya in the 7th century AD. It is a beautiful composition guiding us through the process of “Manasa Puja”. Mansa Puja means worship that is done within our mind.  Any thing done within the mind is thousands f times more powerful that that done externally. This is considered the...

This sanskrit stotram is ideal for everyone. Also called Apaduddharaka stotram, it is a prayer used to gain confidence and strength at the most challenging of times. It provides divine protection. Lyrics are provided in English, Hindi and Tamil to help everyone follow and learn them. Usage:  To alleviate/cure any form of difficulties and obstacles in life To confront challenges and win over enemie...

learn the correct pronunciations of consonants for flawless chanting. I have covered the vargeeya vyanjanams- the first 25 consonants of the Sanskrit alphabet. If you are familiar with sanskrit this may help you perfect the sounds fro better pronunciation of chants. It will also be a clear guide to understand the logic behind the grouping of vargah. This could be a god teaching guide video for stu...

Om is the most powerful mantra and it is also the most polar. But, not alll of us understand the significance of this one sound.  Why is it considered auspicious & powerful?  Why is it used in meditation?  What do the Vedas say about Om ?  How does Mandukya Upanishad compare it with the states of consciousness?  What are the states of consciousness?  All these topics pertaining to Om are clear...

Chant this stotram every sunday to ensure success in every endeavour and in uplifting your health. Students especially benefit from this stotra. 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 Deva is the source of all life on Earth and the ruler of Health and Success in human life...

The authorship of the Hanuman Chalisa is attributed to Tulsidas, a poet-saint who lived in the 16th century CE. He says in the last stanza of the Chalisa that whoever chants it with full devotion to Hanuman, will have Hanuman's grace. Tulsidas (1497/1532–1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher renowned for his devotion for the god Ram. A composer of several popular works, he is best...

Can we say Siva instead of Shiva ? Many say Om nama chivaya, or Siva Siva. Why? Is it correct?  Shiva is a God worshipped by all Hindus. Both North and South Indians lay claim to this deity. How old is His worship? Where did He belong? I have tried to answer this question by delving into the meaning of the word and the antiquity. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Method of Determination 2:44 Shivah meaning 4:59 Shi...

The story of Navaratri, the nine days of war between asuras and the Devi is reviewed ion this episode 7B as a symbolism of the process of evolution of the human mind. From the delusion of the world, the mind can be lead slowly towards clarity and the unveiling of Devi within each of us. This process is shown as a fight between the Devi and various Asuras, who are just the different stumbling block...

The Roga Nivarana Stotram can be chanted to Invoke the Healing Powers of Shree Dhanvantari, a form of Shree Vishnu. In this period of pandemic and widespread fear, stotras such as this perform the work of medicines, healing the body, mind and intellect. While we do not have the capacity to say these stotras all day to cure illness, it will help us to chant them once or twice or altleast to listen...

The story of Navaratri, the nine days of war between asuras and the Devi is explained in sequence as seen in Devi Mahatmyam. The Story of all the Asuras mentioned in earlier verses, Dhumralochana, Chanda Munda and Raktabeeja and their destruction by Chandika Devi followed by the main content of this verse, Shumbha and Nishumbha Vad is recounted. Being a long episode, the symbolism behind this appa...

In depth explanation of verse 6 in EnglishThe Story of the Asuras Chanda Munda and Raktabeeja and their destruction by Chandika Devi is the main content of this verse. I have recounted the story and also explained the symbolism behind this apparently simple story. About Argala Stotram:Dedicated to the Mother Goddess Durga, Argala Stotram is a powerful Chant. It praises the Devi Who defeats and des...

A simple guide to the festival of Sri Ganesh and the significance behind this celebration. #Visarjan, #change, #origin, #tradition Link to the Ganesh Puja for beginners: https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/2023/09/17/ganesha-chaturti-puja-vidanam/