Invocatory Prayers
The traditional start to a Veda recitation class – Gaṇapati Prārthana invoking the blessings of Gaṇapati for auspicious beginnings and an obstacle free practice followed by Sarasvatī Prārthana so we can benefit from a higher wisdom through our practice. You will also be able to learn a Śānti mantra through this module. We have included an invocation to Patañjali for students of Yoga to learn and practice in their classes or study.
How this Course Works
Through step by step audio, video and text lessons, you will be able to learn each mantra and hymn by repeating after a teacher just as if in a live class.
All the Vedic phonetics have been explained either through a text file or through a short video explanation, often a combination of both as you need to read some text to understand the video. All the information you would receive in an oral traditional teaching, is available in this module.
You can leave a comment or a question in the discussion area within the module if you have specific questions or doubts. I hope you enjoy your study here.
Course Curriculum
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Welcome!
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Download text for chanting
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Śrī Gurubhyo Namaḥ
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Gaṇapati mantra slow practice
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Vedic phonetics part 1 (video)
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Gaṇapati mantra half sentence practice
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Vedic phonetics part 2 (video)
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Mahāprāṇa Sounds (video)
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Lesson 6 – Gaṇapati mantra full sentence
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Mahā Gaṇapataye Namaḥ (video)
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Gaṇapati Mantra – Full Mantra practice
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Gaṇapati Full Mantra practice on C pitch
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Guru Ganapati Mantra Practice
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Key terms and meaning
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Meaning – video explanation
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Sarasvati Mantra Slow Practice
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Vedic phonetics & mahaprāṇa sounds
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Sarasvatī Mantra Half Sentence Practice
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Sarasvatī Mantra full sentence practice
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Sarasvatī full Mantra Practice in Pitch B
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Sarasvatī Prārthana – meaning – part 1
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Sarasvatī full Mantra Practice in Pitch C
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Guru Gaṇapati Sarasvatī Mantra practice
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Sarasvatī Mantra extended slow practice
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Vedic phonetics – extended Sarasvatī mantra
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Sarasvatī extended 1st sentence practice
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Sarasvatī extended 2nd sentence practice
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Sarasvatī extended half sentence practice
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Sarasvatī extended full sentence Pitch B Practice
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Gaṇapati & Sarasvati prārthana – meaning (video)
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Sarasvatī extended Pitch C Practice
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Full extended Invocation C Pitch
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Saha nāvavatu – slow practice
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Video lesson – Vedic phonetics Shanti Mantra
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Saha nāvavatu – fast practice
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Shanti mantra meaning (video)
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Saha nāvavatu – final practice
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Saha nāvavatu – Guruji practice with his daughter
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Patañjali invocation slow practice 1st half
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Patañjali invocation slow practice 2nd half
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Patañjali invocation phonetics (video)
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Patanjali invocation fast practice 1st half
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Patanjali invocation fast practice 2nd half
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Meaning (video) and key terms
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Patañjali invocation full practice
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Link to Samādhi Pādaḥ
Your Course Includes
Audio Lessons
Audio lessons recorded in a way that allows you to repeat word by word after a teacher. On gaining some competence, you will have the options of repeating mantras with full sentences.
Video lessons
Short video lessons will explain the meaning or some specific rules of pronunciation for you to be aware of.
Texts to downloads
You will be able to download for free, the correct English transliteration text files for your practice and reference.
Frequently asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
This is self paced learning course of 2 weeks of duration. You are free to take this course based on your need.
How long do I have access to the course?
Unlimited !! You can watch the videos and techniques explained for as much number of time you wish.
Can I have face to face interaction with Instructor
No, this is an online self paced course with video demonstration. However, you are free to contact the instructor via our direct messaging system or leave a question in the discussion area within the course.
Does this course have any certificates?
No, this is just a basic course on the starting prayers of a traditional class. . This is not a professional certification course.