Learn or simply listen to these simple Sanskrit verses in praise of the Goddess of Prosperity, Health and Auspiciousness. On this festive occasion of Navaratri the Goddess is worshipped along with Durga Devi and Sarasvati Devi. And during Deepavali, the Goddess is worshipped along with Lord Ganesha, Goddess Sarasvati and Kubera-god of wealth. These verses are excerpts from the Shree Suktam and Lakshmi ashtottaram, very important chants in the praise of the Goddess of Wealth and Well-being....

A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India.  Pancharatna means 5 gems, usually denotes 5 verses in the praise of a deity.  Sri Shankaracharya is renowned for his revival of the Hindu faith and the establishment of the 6 popular faiths. At a time when there were over 2oo different faiths and practices around India, he amalgamated the practices and “established 6 main Sects”- Shan-matha-stapanam. The...

 Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time.   A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India.  Pancharatna means 5 gems,...

Desc: Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time. A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India.  Pancharatna means 5...

Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time. A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India.  Pancharatna means 5 gems,...

Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time.   A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India.  Pancharatna means 5 gems,...

Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time.   A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India.  Pancharatna means 5 gems,...

Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity for you to learn this beautiful composition by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, with easy step by step instructions one verse at a time.   Pancharatna means 5 gems, usually denotes 5 verses in the praise of a deity.  Sri Shankaracharya is renowned for his revival  of the Hindu faith and the establishment...

Balamukundashtakam is about the baby and young child Krshna who simultaneously behave like a child while performing miracles as a God. His birthday is  celebrated by Hindus as Krshna Janmashtami. The 8 verses of this Stotra tells us how this seemingly innocent baby, who is adorable and also a very mischievous child, is n fact Lord Vishnu incarnated for the benefit of humanity. The meaning is explained first, followed by the chant of the 8 verses. Lyrics are available in Devanagari,...

Simple Mantra for Daily chanting. Lyrics in Devanagari, Tamil, English This is a simple chant shared by Sri HariPrasad Sharma,  learned scholar on his show " Shubha Dinam" on Shakara TV channel. he recommends this as a chant which can be practiced by everytone to get the blessings of Sri Lakshmi Devi. Any mantra needs to be chanted with a pure body and mind. Never chant without a bath. Do not chant when mentruating. These are basic precautions required to chant Hindu mantras. On this...

Varalakshmi Puja is celebrated very grandly in many southern states of India. I have explored 3 questions here:  Why do we celebrate this festival?  Who is Vara MahaLakshmi Devi ? Who are the Ashta Lakshmi Devis who are invoked in this Puja? Varalakshmi Puja Images Courtesy: Hema Prasad Ramya Kannan Shobana Sai Shreedevi Madhavan Food Image Courtesy: Masterchefmom Uma Raghunathan Ashta Lakshmi Devi Image Courtesy: Pxfuel free downloads

This new series is an attempt to demonstrate the pronunciation of sanskrit words in order to aid correct chanting of sanskrit stotras. It is not just an ancient language, it is also one of great logic and clarity. If one understands the rules of sanskrit  pronunciation, there can be no doubt on how to pronounce any word.  Avoid these common mistakes: 1. How to correctly pronounce ॠ (8:38) and ऐ (11.57). You can read in detail on the...

Chanting shlokas have many benefits. They help to calm the mind, lift one’s mood, clear negative emotions, enhance peace etc. Bed time shlokas help to ensure a good night sleep. Chanting specific bed time shlokas may help one deal with insomnia or repetitive nightmares too. 0:00 Introduction 01:20 Ramam skandam 02:23 Achyutam Keshavm 03:25 Krishnaya vasudevaya 04:29 Aparadha sahasrani 05:23 Karacharana 07:24 Ya Devi The detailed explanation and meanings are also available on the blog...

1. Why do we need to ask for forgiveness of mistakes or sins every night?  2. What is the role of introspection? 3. Why are we approaching Lord Shiva for forgiveness? This episode introduces the concept of a night-time prayer which is about praying to Lord Shiva, asking for forgiveness.  This stotram was composed by the great JagadGuru Shree Adi Shankaracharya, the saint who revived sanatana dharma (the ancient hindu thought and way of life) during one of the times it was in danger of...

1. Why do we need to ask for forgiveness of mistakes or sins every night?  2. What is the role of introspection? 3. Why are we approaching Lord Shiva for forgiveness? This episode introduces the concept of a night-time prayer which is about praying to Lord Shiva, asking for forgiveness.  This stotram was composed by the great JagadGuru Shree Adi Shankaracharya, the saint who revived sanatana dharma (the ancient hindu thought and way of life) during one of the times it was in danger of...

Listen to this chant on this auspicious day of Vaikasi Visakam, the birth day of Sri Murugan.  You can also easily learn these 5 verses in praise of Sri Muruga to chant regularly. Meanings are provided for comprehension of the verses. When one chants any shloka, the effect is multiplied when we understand the meaning of the verses. Sri Karthikey is not just the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, but also the Guru of Sri Shiva Himself. Muruga is the enlightened one (Subrahmanya), none...

These 3 sanskrit shlokas are usually chanted before consuming any meal. Eachone is repeated thrice in this video s that it is easy for the viewer to learn this by heart. Annapurne sadapurne Brahmarpanam Aham Vaishvanaro bhutva The meaning in detail for these shlokas are given in episode 19 of Season 1. They are also available as text on:  https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/mealtime-prayers/ Reference: Annapurna Stotram: greenmes.org Hindi Translation:...

These are shlokas commonly chanted before meals in traditional Hindu households. They differ in meaning from the thanks giving prayers of other faiths. While every hindu is taught to be thankful for everything received in life, including food, these shlokas in fact point to a higher truth and spiritual goals through food. Listen on for more information.  If you are interested in learning the shlokas, they are chanted separately in a different episode in this series. You may find the...

 Hindu follow a way of life which is based on the teachings of the vedas. SO, many of us are unaware of the reason behind our practices, rituals and beliefs. In this episode, I have addressed the belief of actual divinity as addressed in the Vedas. I have also explained the role of Symbolism in the practices. Hopefully, the episode answers the questions you always have about why we worship so many Gods. Puranas and Symbolism: Many gods are seen vanquishing various asuras. These stories...

Hindu chants are widely used in prayers towards the fulfilment of specific wishes. Sri Vishnu is the Lord of Sustenance of the Universe. The chant implores Sri VIshnu to ensure the well being of the worshipper. It is a benevolent Stotra which can be chanted at all occasions, whether to cure a specific illness or just as a regular prayer to ward off any ailments. Interestingly, each nama/ name invoked of the Lord bears a meaning appropriate to the verse. I have explained all the meanings in...

Learn some simple shlokas to chant in praise of Lord Surya or the Sun God. It can be chanted everyday or only on Sundays, which is the day specific to Sun worship, or during festivals when the sun is worshipped. More information is aailble in the video. Clear explaination word wise of the shlokas can be seen in the blog post: Two more shlokas in the praise of Goddess Adiparashakti or Ma Durga are also featured as Sunday is special for the worship of the Mother. Shlokas on Sri Surya /Sun God...

Episode has meaning of Shlokas and commentary in English. Shlokas are repeated in order to learn from easily. Each day in the week is dedicated to one or more of the Gods or Goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. This video has shlokas to chant on Saturday or Shanivara, which is dedicated to the Mother Goddess KaliMa, Lord and Lord Venkateshvara . Shanivara takes its name from Shani – the Hindu name for the planet Saturn, who is known to provide challenges in health, wealth and status at certain...

Each day in the week is dedicated to one or more of the Gods or Goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. This video has shlokas to chant on Friday or Shukravara, which is dedicated to the Mother Goddess in all Her forms. Shukravara takes its name from Shukra – the Hindu name for the planet Venus, who is known to provide joy and material wealth. Today we look at some simple shlokas to recite on Fridays for: Ma Durga - Goddess of Strength, Valour and Protection; Annapoorna Devi- Provider of All...

orship and prayer. This giant auspicious planet plays a great role in the life of a person. It makes people rich, commanding, wise, spiritual, educated, cultured, liberal and generous. Jupiter also represents the energy of the Supreme ParaBrahman as the Guru- the Jagadguru (teacher of the world), bestower of Wisdom, who incarnates from time to time in order to restore Dharma. In the role of the Jagadguru, the Supreme One is the Lord Vishnu or his avataras Lord Hayagreeva, Krishna etc; or it...

Sanskrit Shlokas on Lord Balaji/ Venkateshvara, Lord Dhavantri, Krishna, Vittala and Lord Rama with meanings in English. For more details and meanings, please refer to the blog page: https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/prayers-for-days-of-the-week/wednesday-worship/Sanskrit Shlokas on Lord Balaji/ Venkateshvara, Lord Dhavantri, Krishna, Vittala and Lord Rama with meanings in English. For more details and meanings, please refer to the blog...