Veda Workshops

The Introduction to Vedas workshop series coverse the basic aspects of the Vedas and Veda chanting. ​​The workshop is separated into 2 parts

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The first part of the workshop provides an overview of the Vedas and touches on topics such as:

• Terms associated with the Vedas: Shruti, Apoureshaya, Chandas, the 4 Mahavakyas, the 4 Vedas, etc.

• The universal teachings and values found in the Vedas

• Inspirational stories linked to the essence of the Vedas

• The power of the Vedas in our daily lives

• Science-backed case studies on how the Vedas can positively impact sleep, academics, career growth, peace of mind, stress management, etc.​

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Part 2 of the workshop focuses on the practical aspects of the theory covered in part 1, during which the facilitators share tools and techniques for chanting correctly, so that the vibration and energy could manifest through the sounds of the Vedic syllables. All attendees receive a worksheet to follow along, and they are taught how to chant five Vedic hymns:

1. Ganapati Prarthana

2. Saha Na Vavatu

3. Durga Gayatri

4. The first few lines of the Rudram Namakam

5. Shanti Mantra​

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