Sanskrit and Avestan languages in parallel

Sanskrit and Avestan are not cousins — they are siblings. Two voices from one root, still recognisable in each other’s faces across four thousand years of separation.

Grant

Receiving the Yoga For Good grant felt like a quiet wind finally catching my sails. After years of dreaming and sketching, this support allowed the…

Brahma family - Brahma Vidya

Brahma, often described as “the Creator,” holds a significant place within the Hindu pantheon as one of the members of the Trimurti, along with Vishnu…

Benefits of Havan & Science Behind

Havan, Homa, and Yajna are traditional practices in Hinduism that involve the ritualistic offering of materials into a sacred fire accompanied by chanting of Mantra.…

Kumbha Mela: Significance & Impact (video)

The last largest Kumbha Mela took place in 2019 in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. The event, known as the Ardh Kumbh Mela, lasted…

Correct Pronunciation of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra | महामृत्युञ्जय मन्त्र: (Video Tutorial)

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, also known as the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, is a powerful ancient Sanskrit prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities…

Flawless Vedic Chanting - with examples (video tutorial)

It’s important to note that flawless chanting is a lifelong pursuit and requires dedicated study, practice, and guidance from experienced Vedic scholars or gurus.

Kalabhairav Ashtakam with words

The “Kalabhairav Ashtakam” is a hymn dedicated to Lord Kalabhairava, who is considered a fierce form of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The author of…

Adi Shankaracharya Mother's Death Bed Attendance

Adi Shankaracharya, a renowned philosopher and theologian, is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of Advaita Vedanta. Regarding his mother, there…

Maruvathoor Om Sakthi Song from Raja Rajeshwari Film

Raja Rajeshwari is an iconic film released in 2000, Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Bharathi Kannan and starring Ramya Krishnan in the lead role.…

Parampara Mantra - What It Is?

In the Vedic tradition, a Parampara mantra is a mantra that has been passed down through a specific lineage or tradition of teachers and disciples.…

Paśupati Nāthāṣṭakam - The octet on lord of all beings (Pashupati Ashtakam)

Paśupati Nāthāṣṭakam (Romanized Sanskrit) Lord Shiva is the master of all movable and immovable creatures (animals) in this world One of the eight major names…

Mastering Maala Patha Vedic Chanting: A Video Tutorial by a Pundit

Prakriti Patha and Vikriti Patha are two different forms of Vedic chant recitation that are used to convey different types of meanings and intentions. Here’s…

4 Chants in Samhita, Krama, Jata and Ghana Patha And Benefits of Specific Patha

There are several types of recitation in the Vedic tradition. Here are some of the most common types and the recording of these patterns of…

Patterns of Vedic Chanting In Detail - 6 Tutorials

In this article, you will get to experience some of the most revered sounds on Earth. If you’re a curious yoga student, you’ll benefit from…

Most Powerful Daily Vedic Chants for Protection, Knowledge and Abundance

The Ghanapati Youtube channel, uniquely focusing on the authentic chanting of the Vedas and specialise in the Ghana Patha form of rendition of the Vedas.…

Stotra: Ma Amba Lalitha Devi - Devi Prayer (video and text)

MahaTripura Sundari, also known as Rajarajeshvari, MahaShodashi, and Lalita is the primary goddess of Sri Vidya. Lalita is a revered name of Goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of supreme goddess Mahadevi mainly…

Stotra: Tantrokta DEVI SUKTAM (Video, text)

Devi Mahatmyam is also known as the Durgā Saptashatī (दुर्गासप्तशती) or Śata Chandī (शत् चण्डी). The text contains 700 verses arranged into 13 chapters. Along with Devi-Bhagavata Purana and Shakta Upanishads such as…

The Priceless Gift Of Ramayana (video)

According to some sages, there is an advaitic message in the Indian epic Ramayana. Valmiki, an ascetic who devoted himself to tapas (austerity) and swadhyaya…

Baglamukhi Jayanti 28 April 2023

Baglamukhi is a goddess in Hinduism, known for her power to stop or paralyze enemies. She is also known as Pitambara, which means “yellow clothed,”…

3 Electrifying Chants for Wealth, Long Life and Protection

Vedic chanting is an ancient practice that originated in India and has been passed down through generations. It involves the recitation of mantras, which are…

Kashmir Shaivism — the 36 tattvas

Trika Shaivism’s 36-tattva architecture, in unbroken lineage and brief touches on Chinese alchemy and physics, a note on the four-thousand-year westward transmission, and a guided contemplation walking the 36 in a single sit.

Exploring the Linguistic Similarities Between Russian Language and Sanskrit

Russian and Sanskrit are both Indo-European languages, and as such, they share many linguistic features and similarities. However, over time, the two languages have developed…

Exploring the Linguistic Similarities Between Gypsy Language and Sanskrit

You remember the last time you saw those mysterious eyes of a Gypsy? You probably questioned not once if Gypsies have migrated from Indian subcontinent.…

Mystery of Shri Ramcharitmanas - Ramayana of Sage Tulasidas

What is your experience of the Ramacharitmanas? Swami Niranjanananda: The Ramacharitmanas is not just a mythological story of someone born thousands of years ago; it…

Shri Nirvanashtakam - निर्वाणषटकम्

1. I am not the mind, nor the intellect, neither the ego nor the subconscious I am also not the ear, not the nose, not…

Shri Rudrashtakam - Shiva Stuti- श्रीरुद्राष्टकम

The Rudrashtakam is an ashtakam or octet (a prayer with eight rhyming verses) dedicated to the manifestation of Shiva. It was composed by Swami Tulsidas in the…

Shri Rudram - Namakam and Chamakam - Rudraprashnah - श्री रुद्रम् 

Sri Rudram, also known as Rudraprashnah, is a hymn devoted to Lord Shiva. It is part of the Yajur Veda and one of the greatest…

Shiva Mahimna Stotram - शिवमहिम्नः स्तोत्रम्

The Shiva Mahimna Stotra is very popular among the devotees of Lord Shiva and is considered one of the best among all Stotras (or Stutis)…

Chanting School – Mantra Study List

Mantra PŪRṆAHUTI – पूर्ण – आहुति – Sanskrit and Audiotrack Śri Rājarājēśvaryaṣṭakaṁ – Shri Rajarajeshvari Ashtakam – श्रीराजराजेश्वर्यष्टकम् – Lyrics śrī-rāma rāma rāmeti श्री राम…

Sri Hanuman Chalisa श्री हनुमान चालीसा with Matarishvan

Shri Hanuman Chalisa, a poem in the vernacular of the time, primarily praising Lord Hanuman, is Tulsidas’s most famous piece of literature apart from the…

Sri Siddha Kunjika Stotram सिद्धकुञ्जिकास्तोत्रम् with Matarishvan

This great Siddha Kunjika Stotram (The secret song of perfection) is chanted before the reading of Devi Mahatmya. It is more tantric in nature and…

Shanti Mantra शांति पाठ from Yajur Veda (Om Bhadram Karnebhih - ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः श्रुणुयाम देवाः) with Matarishvan

This Shanti Path is a mantra of Universal Blessing! Shanti mantras are chanted at the start and sometimes even at the end of any activity,…

Satguru Vandana - Satguru Mandala (गुरु वंदना - भवसागर तारण कारण हे) with Matarishvan

Satguru Vandana is a devotional prayer to Adi Guru, the indwelling Guru Tattwa present within each living being – the eternal Guide carrying us across…

Mantra Va — Alakh Bābā Śrī Chand Bhagavān Jī Mātrā Sāhib Jī (मात्रा साहिब · ਮਾਤਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ) with Babaji and Matri

Bābā Śrī Chand Bhagavān Jī’s Mātrā Sāhib — the foundational composition of the Udāsī order, recited daily by the lineage. Jñāna yoga, tyāga, tapasyā, and sevā distilled into chant.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam - A Thousand Name Hymn Of Devi

One of the most beautiful Hymn to Devi. With words in Sanskrit and their meaning. Video Player SREE LALITHA SAHASRANAMA STOTRAM Shri Mate Namaha Asyashrilalita…

3 special temples in the South of Bharat Ma

This year’s Yatra is yet to be processed and put into words. The major difference with the last year, it was planned lightly without much…

Shiva Adi Madha Anta (Bandish - Song) (Video)

Video player Shiva adi mada anta, jogata jogi Shiva Kanaka visha ami adi visha bhogiNabhi ke kamala te tina murata bhai Ilna jane soi naraka…

Kashmir Shaivism - Map Of Creation - Tantra VS Yoga

Integral Yoga path is an amalgamation of spiritual theory applied through experiential science of sublimation of energy. The oldest philosophy schools of India – Samkhya…

Kamadeva

Kamadeva is the Hindu god of human love or desire. He is the son of the Hindu goddess Sri. Puranas: In some Kamadeva arises from…

AGNI

“Agni – Vedic GodAgni is the master of sacrifices and wealth. No sacrifice is complete without his presence. His presence makes the sacrifice successful because…

VARUNA

“Varuna is the ruler of the world and enforcer as well as upholder of law and order in this world. He has supreme Varuna –…

Indra

“INDRA Indra – Vedic God Indra is the most popular and praised god in the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, more than half the hymns…

Ancient Wisdom: Tripurasura and Shiva

“Tripurasura (Sanskrit: त्रिपुरासुर) is a trio of asura brothers named Tarakaksha, Vidyunmāli and Kamalaksha, who were the sons of the asura Tarakasura. These three began…

Ancient Wisdom: Victory of Devi Mahatripura Sundari over Bhandasura

“Bhandasura was a demon created from the ashes of Kamadeva by Chitrakarma. This character makes his appearance in, and is the main antagonist of the…

GURU ŚLOKA गुरु श्लोक - Sanskrit Mantra, Transliteration and Translation

GURU ŚLOKA गुरु श्लोक gurur-brahmā gurur-viṣṇuh gurur-devo maheshvaraha | guruh sākṣāt param-brahma tasmai śrī gurave namaha ||  Guru himself is the creator, sustainer and the…

SRI GURU STOTRAM (GURU VANDANAM) - Sanskrit, Transliteration and Translation

SRI GURU STOTRAM (GURU VANDANAM) Guru Vandanam or guru stotram are Sanskrit stanzas addressed to teacher or guru. These shlokas praise the guru for his…

Mantra dīpajyotih PRAYER WHILE LIGHTING A LAMP - Sanskrit, Transliteration with DIACRITICS and Translation

PRAYER WHILE LIGHTING A LAMP: (apologies for the noise on the background) शुभं करोति कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसंपदा । शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥ śubham karōti kalyāṇam  ārōgyam dhana…

SANKAṭANāṢANA-GAṇESHA-STOTRAM - Sanskrit, Transliteration with DIACRITICS and Translation

śri nārada uvaca praṇamya śirasā devam gaurīputram vināyakam ।  bhaktāvāsam smaren nityam āyu: kāmārtha siddhaye ॥ 1 ॥  With my head bowed, let me unceasingly…