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Resolved in Silence: Reflections from the 2025 Veda Studies Retreat
In the serene embrace of the Italian hills, our 2025 retreat unfolded as a six-day journey into devotion, study, and shared presence. With teachings anchored in the Śiva Saṅkalpa mantras, daily yoga, sacred chanting, inspiring guest talks, and unforgettable moments—from a surprise gelato van to an awe-inspiring sand art performance—this retreat brought together seekers from around the world in deep connection. At the heart of it all was a limited edition prayer book, now making its way to altars across the globe.
To Heal and Be Healed — With Devorah Sacks
A childhood curiosity for learning about the Self led Devorah on a lifelong journey of spiritual seeking, and she finally feels at home with Veda…
The Sound of Knowledge — With Anikó Pribojszkiné
Anikó is a formally trained language teacher, and the sound of mantras drew her to Sanskrit and the study of Veda recitation…
Changing Patterns — With Karin Carlson
Karin feels reciting Veda has taught her to move her mouth differently, which led to using sound differently, feeling differently and eventually, thinking differently, too.
The Healer Learns to Heal — With Marco Escareal
Marco’s purpose in life is to heal, and that purpose led him to discover Indic Knowledge Systems and Veda recitation.
The Academic Mystic — With Neda Lazarevic
Neda Lazarevic reconnected to her native spiritual roots while discovering Indic knowledge and reciting Veda.
Knowing Without Knowing — With Judes Yang
Veda recitation helps us tap into our spirit, analyse our ego and realise our true self, says Judes.
Reciting Veda for Rasa — With Silva Pukšić
Silva Pukšić says she doesn’t know what benefits she receives from reciting Veda, but she continues to recite because she enjoys it and can’t stop.
Falling in Love with Life — With David Cross
“Spirituality is the way you listen to the world,” says David, and he advises Veda students to read and listen before reciting.
Rediscovering Sound — With Sylviane Conzen
Sylviane Conzen has been close to music her entire life but felt she rediscovered sound when she started reciting Veda.
Nakṣatra Sūktam – Taittirīya Brāhmaṇa
The Nakṣatra Sūktam is not merely a poetic hymn—it is a luminous map of the cosmos as lived and experienced through sacred time. Each verse is an invocation to a star, a force, a deity who governs a portion of our celestial rhythm. To chant these verses is to align oneself with the fundamental pulse of the universe—a rhythm older than language, yet present in every breath and moonbeam.
Faith + Conviction = Śraddhā — With Shraddha Sharma
A life-long devotion for Gaṇeśa led Shraddha Sharma to study Veda, and a sign from the obstacle-removing deity convinced her that she should be teaching Veda, too…
Clarity and Faith — With Bibi Lorenzetti
“If you want to recite and study Veda, just go for it. Offer yourself heaps of kindness and compassion — it’s the best thing that you can do for your mind and your soul,” advises Bibi. For more gems of advice, read the full interview…
Seek A Truer You — With Bina Mehta
Bina’s deep-rooted love for Indic spiritual systems led her to some of the finest teachers and a lifetime of studying…
The Foundations of Veda — With Mila Cooper-Bozhkova
“We’re only at the beginning of dedicating our efforts to studying and disseminating Veda,” says Mila. She advises students to recite Veda while keeping their intentions, hearts and minds in the right place.
Why Study the Rudram on Mahāśivarātrī?
The Śrī Rudram, one of the most profound and powerful Vedic hymns, is both a prayer and a vision. It invokes Rudra, the cosmic force of transformation, revealing his presence in all aspects of life—from the most benevolent to the most fearsome. It is a mantra that works through karma, purifies the mind, and brings us into alignment with the higher order of the universe.
Finding Spirituality in Art — with Sonja Radvila
Sonja discovered Bharatanatyam in Boulder, where she grew up. The Indian dance form changed her life, bringing her to India, yoga, and Veda recitation.
Befriending a Mantra — with Kadri Ülenõmm
Practice, repeat, and keep doing that until you refine each mantra, contemplate its meaning, and turn it into a good friend, advises Kadri.