SHIVA SMARANAM: Meaning of Sri Rudram and Chamakam:

   

SHIVA SAMARANAM:

Meaning of Sri Rudram and Chamakam:

An Authentic offering from Mantra Artha Initiative

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As Maha Shivaratri approaches on March 8th, 2024,delve into the meanings of Vedic mantras on Bhagavan Shiva through focused per-recorded video discourses.


Sri  Rudram (17 hours of discourse): Immerse yourself in this Set of powerful revered and ancient - Taittiriya Krishna Yajur Veda Mantras, that extols the glory of Lord Rudra/Shiva, invoking divine blessings, protection, and spiritual liberation for devotees
 

Chamakam (11 hours of discourse): Unravel the symbolism and profound meaning of of Chamakam a Vedic protion from Taittiriya Samhita of the Krishna Yajurveda. Composed of eleven sections, it is recited as part of the Rudram recitation. Chamakam seeks blessings for various material and spiritual desires.
 

Laghu Nyasa (3 hours of discourse): Traditionally chanted before Sri Rudram, this exploration helps overcome fear of death.  This is from Taittiriya Brahmana.
 

Vishvanatha Ashtakam (5 hrs): Savor the beauty of this stotra by Adi Shankaracharya, glorifying Shiva of the sacred city of Kashi. Immerse yourself in its chanting and meaning.
 

Bhavani Ashtakam (3 hrs): Adi Shankaracharya's hymn to Parvati, offering an opportunity to delve into its chanting and meaning.

 

||Total 39 Hours of Shiva Smaranam||

The videos can be accessed by transferring an access fee. 

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