शिवानन्दलहर्याः आनन्दानुभवः - स्थूलार्थसहितः पारायणाभ्यासः
Experience the bliss of Shivanandalahari - Enhance the joy of chanting with meaning
Shivanandalahari is one of the most popular Stotra-s composed by Adi Shankaracharya, comprising 100 verses describing the glory of Bhagavan Shiva. This melodious hymn steeped in Bhakti, is a lofty expression of divine love. The poem blends philosophical insights with heartfelt prayers, reflecting Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the oneness of the individual soul with the supreme consciousness. It is revered for its poetic beauty and spiritual depth. In this course, Smt. Brunda Karanam helps learners chant the Stotra-s with accurate pronunciation, adhering to the rules of Samskrita-Vyakaranam. While the primary focus of the course is chanting, the gist of each verse shall be shared, to enhance the chanting experience, by appreciating the meaning of the verses.
About the Course
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
- Significant improvement in Samskrita reading, chanting and pronunciation skills under the guidance of an expert teacher.
- Ability to chant the stotra independently with uccharana-shuddhata (accurate pronunciation and diction).
- Enhanced involvement and devotion in chanting by understanding the meaning of verses.
- Numerous benefits of chanting at various levels, as shared previously by learners - including physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects.
What are the materials/support you get?
- Text of the stotra in various scripts, verified by Sanskrit scholars and experts, along with the English meaning in brief
- Live, interactive e-learning sessions.
- Opportunities to raise doubts and get them clarified directly from the teacher during the webinar or through email.
- All time access to recordings (both video and audio) for repeated listening, practice, or for catching up with classes.
- Presentations used for the classes in PDF format.
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- This course expects no previous exposure to Sanskrit language.
- Knowing the Devanagari script is beneficial for understanding the finer nuances of pronunciation. (Please note that the verses will be displayed both in Devanagari and English (diacritics) during the live webinar sessions).
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Shivanandalahari is a poem of one hundred verses, composed by Adi Shankaracharya. It literally means the "Wave of Auspicious Bliss". Adi Shankaracharya sings marvelously in praise of the epitome of auspiciousness, Shiva. The Stotra-s is immensely helpful to invoke Bhakti in sadhaka-s and aspirants. It is believed that this gem of a Stotra-s was composed by Adi Shankara while staying in Srisailam, a pilgrimage town, in Kurnool district of Andhra, a state in southern India. It begins with an ode to Mallikarjuna and Bhramarambika, the deities at Srisailam.
It offers several spiritual benefits. It kindles Bhakti Bhava towards Parameshvara, fostering a strong sense of divine connection and promoting mental tranquility and spiritual contentment. The verses enhance understanding of Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing the unity of the individual consciousness with the divine, supreme consciousness. By focusing on divine love and grace, it aids in overcoming negative emotions and contributes to emotional well-being. Shivanandalahari encourages self-realization and the pursuit of higher spiritual goals, leading to spiritual elevation.
With the blessings of Adi Shankaracharya and the Guru-parampara, let us dive into this "Wave of Auspicious Bliss".
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