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Sanskrit Chanting for the Love of It   

Research shows amazing benefits — physical, mental, and spiritual — of chanting in Sanskrit. Emphasis on Sanskrit pronunciation and phonetics enhances our experience. Even as Westerners, we can realize the many benefits of chanting in this rich traditional Vedic language from Bangalore, India. A brief overview of the Vedas will be followed by learning Sanskrit phonetics using IAST (International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration). Familiar English/Roman characters are used to help us produce sounds unfamiliar to Westerners. Each week we will review phonetics, then delve in further as we learn and chant simple mantras together. Slide presentations and handouts will be provided. This is an experiential course. Chanting is not singing and does not require any musicality. Sanskrit chanting is for everyone! No prior knowledge is required, only willingness to learn and be open to this beautiful practice.
 
  • Sanskrit Chanting for the Love of It – In-Person
  • Item Number: W25PERS304A
    Dates: 2/5/2025 - 3/12/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Maximum Enrollment:  21
    Building: Campbell Center
    Room: Room A
    Instructor: Peggy Leviton
    Registration for this course is closed. 
    Research shows amazing benefits — physical, mental, and spiritual — of chanting in Sanskrit. Emphasis on Sanskrit pronunciation and phonetics enhances our experience. Even as Westerners, we can realize the many benefits of chanting in this rich traditional Vedic language from Bangalore, India. A brief overview of the Vedas will be followed by learning Sanskrit phonetics using IAST (International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration). Familiar English/Roman characters are used to help us produce sounds unfamiliar to Westerners. Each week we will review phonetics, then delve in further as we learn and chant simple mantras together. Slide presentations and handouts will be provided. This is an experiential course. Chanting is not singing and does not require any musicality. Sanskrit chanting is for everyone! No prior knowledge is required, only willingness to learn and be open to this beautiful practice.
 

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