by Shantala Sriramaiah | Jul 18, 2025 | Books Published, Chanting practice, Personal & community
From July 6–12, 2025, participants from across the world gathered at the breathtaking Mandali Retreat Center in the mountains of northern Italy for a weeklong immersion in Śiva Saṅkalpa—the sacred intention of the mind, as revealed through the mantras of the Veda to...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Jan 6, 2025 | Books Published
The Sanskrit word Nitya (नित्य) resonates deeply with the essence of the books I have recently published. Often translated as eternal, constant, or perpetual, Nitya builds on these definitions, symbolising that which is timeless, uninterrupted, and unceasing—a concept...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Aug 28, 2024 | Books Published, Chanting practice
Chanting invocation mantras is a deeply rooted practice in India’s spiritual traditions, especially at the commencement of any sacred activity. The book Nitya Dhyāna beautifully presents the first invocation mantras dedicated to the Guru, Lord Gaṇapati, and...
