by Shantala Sriramaiah | Sep 1, 2026 | Chanting practice, Sūktams
The Oṣadhi Sūktam is a hymn to the healing plants. Across twenty mantras they are addressed as living powers, invoked by name as mothers and goddesses, and entreated to do their work: to enter the body, drive out illness, and carry the person across to health. They...
by Shantala Sriramaiah | Jan 17, 2025 | Chanting practice, Sūktams
In the Vedas, Śraddhā is revered as both an attitude and a divine presence, guiding seekers towards truth and understanding. Unlike andha-viśvāsa (blind faith), Śraddhā does not demand unquestioning belief. Instead, it invites inquiry, comprehension, and a journey...
