मूकपञ्चशती-पारायणाभ्यासः भागः २ - पादारविन्दशतकम्
Learn to Chant Muka-Panchashati - Part 2 : Padaravindashatakam
Muka-Panchashati was composed by Sri Muka Shankarendra Saraswati, the 20th Acharya to adorn Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Tamilnadu. By the grace of Goddess Kamakshi, the Acharya, who was born without the ability to hear or speak, was miraculously endowed with the ability to speak. Humbled by this miracle, he wrote 500 beautiful verses in admiration of the Goddess, which became famous as the Muka-Panchashati. This course is the second part in a series of 5 courses, each part covering approximately 100 shlokas or 1 'shatakam'. In this part, Smt. Srividya Ramakrishnan will be taking up the Padaravindashatakam, the second set of 100 verses showering praises on the lotus feet of Devi.
About the Course
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
- Learn to chant the Padaravindashatakam with accurate pronunciation.
- Cultivate focus, devotion, and inner calm through guided chanting.
- Experience the spiritual and therapeutic benefits attributed to this sacred text - especially in improving speech clarity and overcoming obstacles.
What are the materials/support you get?
- Live, Interactive Sessions - High quality learning through live online classes that encourage questions, discussions, and curiosity.
- Expert-Curated Content - Comprehensive and well-structured course content, carefully reviewed by scholars and subject experts to ensure authentic learning.
- Unlimited Access to Recordings - Missed a class or want to revise? Access all session recordings and course content anytime, at your own pace.
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- Prior knowledge of Aryashatakam is beneficial - learn it through the course:
Learn to Chant Muka-Panchashati - Part 1: Aryashatakam - Knowing Devanagari script is beneficial to understand the finer nuances of pronunciation.
What is the effort required to complete this course?
- This is a 1-Credit Course, with 30 hours of total student effort expected.
- Each credit in our system is equivalent to approximately 30 hours of learner-effort comprising all learning activities. This includes the time for attending the live sessions, listening to the recorded class material, and completing the assessments prescribed for the course.
Effort Breakup
• Lectures (Recorded Lessons) - 20 hours
• Self-Study - 10 hours
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Muka-Panchashati is a popular stotra in Sanskrit that is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi at the ancient city of Kanchipuram (southern Bharat). It consists of 500 verses glorifying her divine beauty. It was composed by the great poet – Muka Shankarendra Saraswati (also known as Muka Kavi). Legend has it that the author of Muka-Panchashati was named so because he was born as a muka – unable to hear or speak. However, by the grace of Goddess Kamakshi he began to speak and became a great poet.
The verses 1-100 (Arya-shatakam) describe the pre-eminentness of Goddess Kamakshi.
The Verses 101-200 (Padaravinda-shatakam) describe the sacred feet of the Goddess.
The Verses 201-300 (Stuti-shatakam) elaborate and praise the glories of Goddess Kamakshi.
The Verses 301-400 (Kataksha-shatakam) describe the compassionate look of the Goddess.
The Verses 401-500 (Mandasmita-shatakam) characterise the divine smile of Goddess Kamakshi.
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