Chanting in Samskrta is very popular because of the benefits these chants offer us on various levels. Mantra chants, stotra chants and reading of important texts like the Bhagavat gita or Upanishads need clarity of pronunciation. Not everyone is adept at Samskrta pronunciation. So, this is an attempt to clarify pronunciation and help learn the right way to sa any alphabet. The videos are meant to help no only those who read Devanagari, but also those who use transliterations in other languages.

0:00 Introduction

0:30 Classifications of Vyanjanams

0:41 Uchharasthanam

0:52 Karanam

1:15 Pranah

1:35 4th classification intro

3:03 SprshTam- vargiya vyanjanani

3:36 Eeshatsprshtam- Antasthah

6:29 Eeshadvivrta- UShmaNAh (sibilants)

8:54 UshmaNAh (aspirant)

9:33 Samyukta aksharAni- intro

10:42 Summary

What is the purpose of staying up or fasting during this festival? Is it possible for everyone to follow? Is it practical ? How can we start this if we have never done so before? Some of these questions are answered here.

Feb 15th is Mahashivratri in this year 2026.

Water is used as a sanctifier of mind and body. I have explored why and how water can perfrom such a function and the logic behind this tradition.An early mornig bath on the eve of Deepavali, a dip in holy rivers, a sprinkle of water or a sip of water are all considered ways to purify ourselves using water. Why is water considered a purifier? Let us explore.0:10 Gange cha Yamune chaiva0:45 Meaning of shloka1:08 Introduction1:30 Water and Sanatana Dharma1:56 Sanctifying water3:01 Intention (sankalpa)4:15 Holy water in Kumbha7:14 Kumbh Mela holy dip7:54 Ganga snanam- deepavali bath