Veda Chanting – Foundation Certificate Course

This program is suitable for:

• Students completely new to Vedic chanting.
• Those who may have studied some chanting but would like to benefit from getting feedback on their practice.
• Students who would like a structured initiation to Vedic chanting & rules as taught in the living lineage of The Challakere Brothers.
• Students who would like to prepare for Sūktam (intermediate level) classes or have a long term view of teaching chanting.
• Those curious and looking to understand the Vedas.
• You wish to clarify all your doubts – is it Brah-ma or Bram-Ha, difference between singing/Veda, how/when to breathe etc.

Objectives:

At the end of this program, students will

• Gain confidence in the basics of Vedic chanting.
• Understand clearly the tonal, rhythmic nature of Vedic chanting and how it is different from music.
• Learn the basics of the Sanskrit alphabet to help the chanting practice.
• Establish understanding of the most important Vedic chanting rules.
• Learn how to organise your practice and develop a daily practice of chanting.
• Learn the most important mantras for beginners – Mantras for peace & invocatory mantras.
• Submit up to 6 recordings to receive feedback on their progress.
• Receive a certificate of completion.

Program dates and details (all classes at 5pm-6.15pm Brussels time):

May 21 – Tonal exercises + Śānti mantra
May 28 – Sanskrit alphabet + Gāyatrī mantra
June 04 – Invocation – Gaṇapati mantra + chanting rules
June 11 – Invocation – Sarasvatī mantra + chanting rules
June 18 – Introduction to Vedas + Śanti mantra
June 25 – How to do japa + Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra

(additional mantras possible based on individual progress)

TIME ZONES: Students are responsible to check local times for live classes. Use a tool like THIS.

Mantras taught:

• saha nāvavatu (Peace mantra)
• pūrṇamadaḥ (Peace mantra)
• gaṇapati prārthana (Invocation)
• sarasvatī prārthana (Invocation)
• Gāyatrī & Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra (Mantras for liberation)
• Additional mantras may be offered to students who may already know some of these mantras or are learning at a fast pace.

In my experience, most students who have felt they already know these mantras have had to relearn with accurate details and Vedic phonetics!

Your course includes:

1. Workbook with step by step instructions on the program, chanting text, word by word meanings of mantras and questions for reflection. (value €25)
2. Self paced courses (with complete learning resources & lifetime access):
   Veda chanting essentials (value €35)
   Veda chanting – Foundation course self-paced (value €197)
   Invocatory prayers (value €45)
3. Zoom live sessions – 6 (value €150)
4. Assignment evaluation – 6 recordings over 6 weeks will be evaluated. (value €120)
5. Certificate of completion

Total value of program: €572 Special program fee being offered:

€249 until May 14, €279 after, including all resources!