by Shantala Sriramaiah | Sep 8, 2025 | Personal & community
The fortnight of Pitṛ Pakṣa is a sacred period in the Hindu calendar dedicated to remembering and honouring our forefathers. According to Swami Harshananda’s writings, this tradition connects us with timeless concepts that have been central to Hindu thought for...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Sep 4, 2025 | Chanting practice, Personal & community
When you move to a new place, one of the first questions you often hear is: “So, what do you do?” As many of you know, we’ve just moved to Lugano, Switzerland, and are settling into a new rhythm of life and new social situations It’s a simple question, but I’ve found...
by Sophia French | Aug 25, 2025 | Personal & community
Mónika began her spiritual journey at the Sri Ramana Ashram in India, and feels the biggest benefit of reciting Veda mantras is how much it has deepened her devotion to the divine. By Sophia Ann French Hungary-based Mónika Kraulis is a Talent Development Specialist,...
by Sophia French | Jul 31, 2025 | Personal & community
Lydia trained to be a professional ballet dancer in school and feels the repetition and discipline required to study dance paved the way for her initiation into Indic spiritual practices. By Sophia Ann French Lydia Hurley was born and raised in New Jersey and grew up...
by Sophia French | Jul 21, 2025 | Personal & community
Laura grew up with the trauma of being teased for not having a great singing voice. Years later, she discovered and fell in love with her voice while reciting Veda, and in the process, learned the art of self-love. By Sophia Ann French Laura Fernanda Barriga Samame...
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...
