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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November 03, 2016

Meenaksi Pañcaratnam

November 03, 2016/ Kausthub Desikachar

Goddess Meenakshi is the consort of Lord Siva. According to legend, Vidyavati was an ardent devotee of Devi Parvati. Moved by her devotion, Goddess Parvati appeared before her in the form of a young girl and told her to ask for a boon. Vidyavati asked the boon that the Goddess be born as her daughter in the same form as she has appeared before her. Goddess Parvati told her that in her next birth when she (Vidyavati) will be the wife of Malayathuvasa Pandyan, She will be born as her daughter. This daughter was Meenaksi and she won Lord Siva's heart again.

In Madurai, a South Indian metropolis, stands a temple where apparently she married Lord Siva.

Meenaksi Pañcaratnam is a melodious composition by Acarya Adi Sankaracarya, praising this divine Goddess. Hear and enjoy its beautiful vibrations.

Dr Kausthub Desikachar

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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