Dr Kausthub Desikachar

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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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August 05, 2015

Sri Suktam

August 05, 2015/ Kausthub Desikachar

Sri Suktam is a devotional hymn honoring Sri as Lakshmi, the Vedic goddess of wealth, prosperity and fertility. The goddess Sri appears in several earlier vedic hymns, and is the personification of auspicious and royal qualities.

Sri Suktam is perhaps the first text in which the homology between Sri and Lakshmi is drawn, and the goddesses are further associated with the god of fire, Agni. Since the later epic period (ca 400 CE), Sri Lakshmi is particularly associated with Visnu as his wife or consort.

This chant honors her as the epitome of beauty, grace, and benevolence. It is believed that chanting or even listening to this beautiful chant brings good fortune, positive attributes and healing.

Download the text of the chant in English here.

Download the text of the chant in Devnagari here.

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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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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