Dr Kausthub Desikachar

The lineage holder of the Viniyoga® tradition

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Most conventional traditions of learning considered chanting as a way to connect with our inner self, and the supreme self. In the Vedic tradition it is believed that in the current era called Kaliyuga, it is indeed chanting that will be the main tool for liberation.

Through this section, various chants from the Indian tradition will be shared in good faith for the benefit of the public. None of these are professionally recorded and hence could contain some minor errors.

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May 28, 2014

Ksamasodasi Stotram | Forgiveness Chant

May 28, 2014/ Kausthub Desikachar

The Ksamasodashi stotram is a powerful chant composed by the great Parasara Bhatta, which pleads to the Lord Ranganatha to offer forgiveness for our continued mistakes. The chant recognizes that being the supreme dispenser of the fruits of the actions, it is only the Lord who indeed guides us to act in one way or the other. Hence the chant appeals to his compassion to forgive our sins and guide us with light through our journey of life.

Parasara Bhatta was a devout follower of the legendarya Ramanujacarya, the pioneer of Visistadvaita Vedanta philosophy. Parasara Bhatta was appointed the head of Sri Vaisvanvas by Ramanuja himself, and succeeded his master as the pontiff of this tradition. Parasara Bhatta wrote numerous important compositions. Among them the Ksamasodasi stotram is a jewel.

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You can begin or sustain your Yoga journey with Dr. Kausthub Desikachar through one of the following options. Dr. Kausthub Desikachar offers individual sessions for Yoga Studies and Yoga Therapy, and Online tutoring on various themes of Yoga Philosophy. He also offers teachings at national and international seminars and conferences, as well as short term and long term Yoga Teacher Training Programs and Yoga Therapy Training Programs.

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HEAR is an audio blog through which chants from Indian tradition will be shared with an intent of inspiring listeners to connect with their heart.

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