Vedic Chanting fundamental Rules (Must Learning for Beginner)
Sri RajaRajeshwari (SRR) Peetham main goal is to make the students perfect in Vedic chanting. Our main focus is to bring Vaak shuddhi, Maatra shuddhi, and, Swara Shuddhi which is acheived mainly through Akshara Shuddhi while pronouncing the Vedic Mantras. Shabdham( the sound) is the most important aspect of the Vedas.
You are highly encouraged to attend the classes, listen and follow various Vedic chanting rules that are provided below. Listening the audios helps us in understanding and learning the correct pronunciation of matrukas.
Aksharas & Gunintas
| S.No | Syllabus | Script Link | Audio Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akasharas & Gunintas | Script for Aksharas | Audio for Aksharas & Gunintas | Energy of the vedas is expressed through the sound waves, its very important to put efforts on preserving this Shabdham, listening to this Shabdham and uttering this Shabdham accurately without any error is the main motive of our Peetham. |
| 2 | Prardhana Slokas (Ganapati, Saraswati Slokas, Lingashtakam, Sri Chakravasini) | Script for Prardhana Slokas | Audio for Prardhana Slokas | Prarthana Slokas are for daily puja to invoke/invite the god , make upacharas/ offerings to god and send off the god. |
| 3 | Devi Kshama Prardhana | Script for Devi Kshama Prardhana | Audio for Devi Kshama Prardhana | This script is intended for requesting her pardon for the offenses we do in the process of invoking her, worshiping her and sending her off. Also, we request her to fulfil our puja/Offerings by ignoring the mistakes we have done due to our ignorance. |
| 4 | Navagraha Stotram | Script for Navagraha stotram | Audio for Navagraha stotram | Sri Navagraha Stotra or Nava Graha Stotram is a prayer addressed to Navagrahas or the Nine Planets which is believed to affect human’s ups and downs. By reciting Sri Navagraha Stotra all troubles, and difficulties get vanish from our lives. |
| 5 | Sri Hanuman Chalisa | Script for Sri Hanuman Chalisa | Audio | The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It narrates various episodes from the Ramayana, highlighting Hanuman’s bravery and service to Lord Rama. |
| 6 | Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam | Script for Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam | Audio | Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and is recited early in the morning to wake up the deity. |
| 7 | Sri Rama-Raksha Stotram | Script for Sri Rama-Raksha Stotram | Audio | Sri Rama Raksha Stotram is a devotional hymn that was written by Rishi Budha Koushika. The It is said, in the Stotra, that Shiva appeared to Sri Budha Kousika Rishi, in his dream, and recited the entire Sri Rama Raksha Stotram to him. |
| S.No | Syllabus | Script Link Audio Link | Description |
| Aditya Hrudayam | Script for Aditya Hrudayam | Audio for Aditya Hrudayam | Aditya Hridaya Stotra is a heartwarming prayer dedicated to Lord Surya. This prayer was taught to Lord Rama by his spiritual guide Sage Agastya. |