Sri Maatre Namah!
Welcome to our Vedic classes. We’re thrilled to have you on board. Our classes aim to explore the ancient wisdom of the Vedas, promoting spiritual growth, self-awareness, and inner peace.
Please go through all these questions and answers to get an idea.. If you have any more questions please contact our Guruvu Garu or create help request available in our students portal
| S NO | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What are the different types of classes you are offering? | 1A. Chanting (Mantras – Basic) Ex: Like Sri Lalita Sahasranamam, Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam, etc. 1B. Chanting (Mantras – Advanced): Here we will teach advanced scriptures like Sri Durga/Chandi Saptashati, Sri Rudram, Rudra Kramam, and Arunam. 2. Pooja Process (Kriya): Here we will teach how to do any pooja/homam. 3. Pravachanam/explanation Type: We are taking classes to educate more people about a particular deity and how to see & realize that deity. These are interactive sessions. Anyone can join these classes We teach scriptures in English so that any person can join across the globe (and in Telugu as needed). We will provide the scripts in all Major Indian languages. |
| Do I need to join the classes from the very beginning or can I join the batch at any time. | For learning, you can join our classes at any stage without worrying about how many slokas we have covered already and can learn earlier slokas in the next batch as we have multiple batches running across the year. please talk to Guruji if you have any questions on this. For Parayanas/Poojas, you need to chant/offer in the given order only (i.e., from the scripture from slokam No:1). | |
| 2 | What is the first step to learn any scripture | Please register for the appropriate classes based on your ability and meeting the prerequisites. Please Click Here for Student registration and guidelines Please click here for a list of classes, duration, and other details. |
| 3 | What would the schedule be for the classes? How many hours per week will I need to dedicate? | Max two classes per week based on your time zone, and each class lasts for 60 to 90 minutes. – We have classes during USA morning, USA afternoon, and USA evening timings so that students can choose their own timing. |
| 4 | What scriptures will be covered in the course, and what is the course duration? | Our course covers from very foundational (like Sri Lalita Sahasranama/Namavali, Sri Vishnu Sahasranama/Namavali) to advanced Vedic scriptures (Mahanyasam, Sri Devi Mahatmyam, Sri Rudram, Upanishads) based on the students’ eligibility and ability Please click here for a list of classes, duration, and other details. |
| 5 | What is the teaching methodology? | Online through Zoom and also in person at Peetham, Dallas, TX. Our classes combine traditional teachings with modern approaches, including Zoom online classes for face-to-face learning, mentor sessions, practice sessions, and Q&A sessions. Guru Garu makes us repeat every sloka twice and explains the meaning of each sloka. All doubts will be clarified in the class sessions. |
| 6 | Do I need prior knowledge of Vedic scriptures? | For foundational scriptures (like Sri Lalita Sahasranamam and Sri Hanuman Chalisa), no prior knowledge is required. Please see our class webpage for prerequisites for the respective scripture. |
| 7 | What are the expectations for student participation? | – Register for the classes – Attend the classes – Practice by yourself – Get your fluency assessed by the mentors. – Upload the homework using the “Submit Homework“ link in our students’ portal. – Participate in Parayanas to fine-tune your chanting and improve confidence levels. |
| 8 | Is there any dress code or other formality for attending the classes? | Yes, all students are encouraged to come in traditional attire after taking the bath. We request all the students to maintain self-sanctity, as the scriptures—most of the scriptures we are teaching—are mantras |
| 9 | What materials will be provided? | We will provide scriptures in a PDF format; you need to take a printout of it before attending the classes. The scriptures access will be given only to the students attending classes regularly. |
| 10 | Can I connect with other students? | Yes, as needed, we encourage students to discuss (only class-related things) in WhatsApp groups, Telegram, or Zooms provided by SRRP. But please note that our groups/Zooms are not intended for chit-chatting or discussing unwanted things or spreading rumors. Everyone needs to focus on their personal development. |
| 11 | Are there opportunities for one-on-one mentorship? | Yes, We provide mentor for a group as well as one-on-one based on student requirement and seriousness |
| 12 | What topics will be covered in each class? | A detailed syllabus is available on our website, teaching 10-20 slokas (based on verses) with pronunciation and meaning and proper explanations. Each student has to repeat the sloka along with guru garu so that you will be learning pronunciation, tune, and the vedic way of chanting |
| 13 | Will there be opportunities for in-depth study? | Yes, we’ll have dedicated sessions for in-depth exploration of specific topics. Students are allowed to join advanced topics only by clearing the basic scriptures. Clearing Sri Lalita Sahasranama is mandatory for any advanced scriptures |
| 14 | How will my progress be assessed? | Mentor sessions will be scheduled every week, so mentor will assess you in the first level, and guru garu will assess you after completion of the course to announce you as a fluent chanter |
| 15 | Will I receive a certificate upon completion? | Yes, we provide certificates only to the one who has cleared our assessments. |
| 16 | What technical requirements are needed for online classes? | The following are required to attend the sessions. – A stable internet connection, – Computer or mobile device, with audio/video capabilities, – Scripture printouts – Notebook, – Pencil (With sharpener) and eraser, – Red & Black ballpoint pen, black pen for markings |
| 17 | How do I troubleshoot technical issues to join the classes? | Contact our admin/mentor support team via phone or through the help request available in our student portal. |
| 18 | Do I need to do anything after each class? | Yes, you need to practice the slokas taught in the class and submit homework by the next class, and you also need to attend mentor sessions and practice sessions without fail. |
| 19 | What is the course fee, and how do I pay? | SRRP is providing all the classes free of cost, but we appreciate it if the students contribute to our sankalpam of constructing the temple and Veda Patashala. Please visit our Donation page for payment details |
| 20 | Will additional resources be provided? | Yes, as needed we will share audios or videos to help students to practice only based on their interests and needs. But, attending classes are mandatory |
| 21 | Can I access course materials after completion? | Yes, for a few days after completion of your class. |
| 22 | What would be my learning process if I already learned a few scriptures from other organizations/gurus? | You are welcome to join our classes even at an advanced stage, but you need to go through an assessment process to check your foundational knowledge and fluency. |
| 23 | What is the post-process of the course? | Students are requested to complete their homework and finish the course by attending the fluent chanter assessment. Only fluent chanters are allowed to chant in special/auspicious occasions like poornima/amavasya/Pradosha Parayanas, homas |
| 25 | Can I attend the classes during family sootakam? | No, you are not allowed to attend the Vedic classes during sootakam (one year from the day of expiry of your immediate family member). |
| 26 | Can I attend the classes during my menstrual cycle? | No, till completion of your cycles. |
| 27 | Can kids attend the classes? | Yes, kids above 10 years are allowed to attend regular classes by themself. We have separate kid sessions for younger kids. Below 10 years, we expect parents also attend with them. |
| 28 | What if I miss any class due to unavoidable circumstances? | We understand that. SRRP provides repetition classes as needed based on the number of students who missed the classes. |
| 30 | What if I live in a different time zone? | No problem, SRRP came up with a different schedule to cover global student needs. You can select the class schedule based on your preference and attend the sessions. Currently we have students from 5 different zones, like USA, India, Germany, UK & Australia. |
| 31 | Can I do self-practice without peer review? | We encourage taking peer review as a mandatory step, as some of mistakes are overlooked by us, which will be corrected by peers or mentors |
| 32 | Can I participate in SRRP events during the course period? | Yes, you are welcome to participate in kumkumarchana and other events to watch/listen. But, you are not allowed to chant without completing that course and assessments. |
| 33 | Can I practice slokas with YouTube? | No, we don’t encourage practicing with YouTube audio or videos except for SRRP-provided content, as they follow different processes, and they might not apply Vedic chanting rules, which is difficult to correct yourself later, and also it will spoil other students. |
| 34 | Can anyone attend these Vedic classes? | Yes, anyone from anywhere without any doubt can attend the classes, but you should believe in sanctity rules & guru gai directions. |
| 35 | Will classes be live or pre-recorded? | No, all classes are live on Zoom and face-to-face with Guru. Students should enable their video in the class and able to see studnets face and also Scripture. |
| 36 | Can I attend classes at my own pace? | Yes, definitely. Please inform guru garu or your mentor in advance so that we will provide you necessary support |
| 37 | What are the volunteer opportunities | SRRP has lot of volunteer opportunities, like – In-person peetham work like decoration, draping sarees to deities, arrangements for events, etc. – Online support like website maintenance and audio/video editing. – Volunteer hours will be given to high school students for their volunteer work. |
| 38 | How can I stay updated on new courses or events? | Be in our Communit. And also follow our website. |
| 39 | How can I do further study on the course? | The SRRP website has a knowledge base where you can find further info on each deity. |
