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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March 02, 2016

Mahesvara-sutrani

March 02, 2016/ Kausthub Desikachar

The Mahesvara-sutrani, also known as the Siva-sutra-s, are fourteen verses that summarise the phonemes of Sanskrit language. It has been refered to in the Astadhyayi of Panini, and is generally regarded as the text responsible for Sanskrit syllables.

Within the tradition they are known as the Akṣarasamāmnāya, "recitation of phonemes," but they are popularly known as the Siva Sutras because they are said to have been revealed to Pāṇini by Lord Siva himself.

Legend has it that at the end of the great cosmic dance, Lord Siva was requested by the assembled siddha-s to reveal a divine language. In response the Lord of Dance, beat his hand drum fourteen times. The sounds that came out of this is considered the Mahesvara-sutrani.

April 08, 2013

Siva Aparadha Ksamapana Stotram

April 08, 2013/ Kausthub Desikachar

Adi Sankara is not only the founder and principal proponent of Advaita Vedanta, but has also written significant works including important commentaries on the principal Upanisad-s, The Bhagavad Gita and even the Yogasutra-s of Patanjali. This apart he has written innumerable poems on a wide variety of themes.

Here is one that is dedicated to Lord Siva, and requesting his forgiveness.

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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