We love writing about the Vedas & chanting!
I sometimes post things I don't teach - stotrams, kavacams etc š
The Veda of Remembrance
Reciting Veda mantras, especially the GÄyatrÄ«, is like a homecoming for Sonu Malik, who first learned the mantra with her grandfather when she was three years old.
The Sisterhood of Veda Recitation – Revathi & Vandana
Sisters Revathi and Vandana complete each otherās sentences, they study Veda and Veena together, and acquiring knowledge, especially the spiritual variety, has been a lifelong pursuit for both.
An introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems
1. Why the Whole Matters Nothing we study in the Indian tradition exists in isolation. Whether your entry point is yoga, Äyurveda, Vedic chant, or the PurÄį¹ic stories, you are not studying a standalone practice. You are holding one part of a very large whole. The...
Course Update: Viį¹£į¹u SahasranÄma ā Completing the PÅ«rva BhÄga and the Likhita YajƱa in Full Flow
We have reached an important milestone in our Viį¹£į¹u SahasranÄma course: the completion of the PÅ«rva BhÄga, the opening section that precedes the thousand names themselves.
The Strength of Community – With Nidhi Agarwal
Nidhi Agarwal feels reciting Veda with a community truly transformed her practise and made mantras more accessible.
Veda, Vedic Chant, KÄ«rtan, and KÄ«rtanam Understanding the Distinctions
I am asked this question everywhere, in emails, on podcasts, in conversations when I meet people. How is Vedic chanting different from kīrtan? And I want to be honest: it is not my favourite question to answer, because for me, the differences are so vast that I sometimes wonder where to even begin. In my world growing up, this was not a question I ever had to deal with.
Fine-Tuning Creative Intelligence
Mr Jeff Kober applies the one-pointed concentration required to study Veda mantras to his acting, photography and life.
Poetry that Inspires Painting
Melissa Townsend contemplates the meaning of Veda mantras by channelling her creative intuition onto her canvas.
A New Mode of Ancient Healing
Raphael Penholati is an anaesthesiologist and trained in medical school, but now chooses Äyurveda and Veda recitation to connect with, care for and heal people.
Discovering A Fearless Voice
Lexa Chernin wants to teach Veda mantras to share the precious knowledge she has received and to help people recognise and find their voice.
Year in Review: Practice, Community & a Prayerful Life Together
As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on how extraordinary it has been to walk this path with you. Veda Studies continues to be a space where sincere seekers gather to study, to chant, to contemplate ā and, most importantly, to slowly cultivate a prayerful way of living. We are not a place for applying mantras as quick fixes to lifeās challenges; rather, we are a study community committed to depth, continuity, lineage, and sustained practice ā cultivating understanding and a truly prayerful way of living. And it is a joy that this community now stretches across continents, bringing together people from all walks of life who choose to learn, chant, and reflect together.
Agni, Lineage, and Living Practice
My recent visit to India was deeply nourishing, rooted in study, teaching, and sacred ritual. Iām happy to share some highlights with our community. Teaching at Mysuru Yoga Utsava I taught a session at Mysuru Yoga Utsava, a gathering of scholars and practitioners from...
The Thousand Names of Viį¹£į¹u: A Journey into Devotion and Self-Knowledge
The Viį¹£į¹u SahasranÄmaāthe thousand names of Lord Viį¹£į¹uāis one of the most beloved hymns in the Vedic tradition. Many of us know it as a prayer of protection, healing, and grace. Yet, when we approach it deeply, we begin to discover that each name is also a window into VedÄntaāa teaching on the very nature of the Self.
Finding Equanimity Through Veda – with Susanne Huiberts
In a court filled with duality and opinion, Susanne Huibertsā job as an interpreter is to remain neutral. She finds that reciting Veda mantras helps her to stay equanimous and balanced.
In Memory of Katharine Le MĆ©e
A remembrance of Katharine Le MĆ©e ā author, musician, and lifelong student of sacred sound ā and her shared legacy with Jean Le MĆ©e, whose Vedic translations continue to inspire deep appreciation within our community.
Inviting ÅrÄ« to Stay – Goddess Lakį¹£mÄ«
Diwali marks the victory of light over darkness ā a time to rekindle clarity, joy and auspiciousness.
For me, it is also a moment to turn inward, to engage in sÄdhana ā a daily practice that aligns sound, thought and intention.
Honouring Our Ancestors during Pitį¹ Pakį¹£a
The fortnight of Pitį¹ Pakį¹£a is a sacred period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honouring our forefathers.
Sounding the Sacred – How I explain what I do (work in progress)
When you move to a new place, one of the first questions you often hear is: āSo, what do you do?ā As many of you know, weāve just moved to Lugano, Switzerland, and are settling into a new rhythm of life and new social situations Itās a simple question, but Iāve found...