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रामायण-पञ्चरत्न-पारायणाभ्यासः

Learn to Chant the Five Timeless Gems from Ramayana

The Ramayana, a timeless epic, continues to illuminate and guide countless lives, offering treasures of wisdom and devotion. From this vast ocean, this course brings together a collection of its most treasured gems Dhyanashloka-s, Sankshepa Ramayanam, Gayatri Ramayanam, Aditya Hrudayam, and Mangalashloka-s. Learners will be introduced to these five gems - the first gem, the simple invocatory Dhyanashloka-s, offered to Bhagavan Rama, Valmiki, and Hanuman. The second gem, the Sankshepa Ramayanam, summarizes the entire epic in a single chapter. The third gem, the Gayatri Ramayanam, a set of 24 verses aligned with the syllables of the Gayatri Mantra. The fourth gem, the energising Aditya Hrudayam, taught to Sri Rama by Agastya muni, chanting of which blesses us with strength, clarity, and victory. The fifth gem are the Mangalashloka-s, praying for the peace and wellbeing of all beings. Under the guidance of Smt. Ramya Mangala Lakshmi, participants will learn to chant these sacred gems with correct pronunciation and devotion.

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About the Course

What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)

  • Gain a meaningful glimpse of the Valmiki Ramayanam by learning to chant five carefully chosen, easily relatable, and beautifully representative sections of the epic. They are –
    • Dhyanasloka-s
    • Sankshepa Ramayanam
    • Gayatri Ramayanam
    • Aditya Hrudayam
    • Mangalasloka-s
  • Ability to chant the shloka-s independently with uccharana-shuddhata (good pronunciation and diction).
  • Build a steady chanting practice that nurtures devotion and inner harmony.

What are the materials/support you get?

  • Live, Interactive Sessions – High-quality online classes that encourage questions, discussions, and active participation.
  • Unlimited Access to Recordings – Access all class recordings and course content (audio and video) anytime, for revision or missed sessions.
  • Scripts of Ramayana Ratnamala available in six languages (Devanagari, English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam).
  • Access the course content in flipbook format on our OTT platform (with platinum subscription) - Ramayanaratnamala Flipbook

What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)

  • No prior exposure to the Sanskrit language is required.
  • Familiarity with the Devanagari script is beneficial for understanding finer nuances of pronunciation.

What is the effort required to complete this course?

• This is a 2-Credit Course, with a total expected learner effort of 60 hours.
• This includes attending live sessions, listening to recorded classes, self-study, and completing assessments.

Effort Break-up:
• Live Lectures with Q&A – 25 hours
• Self-Study – 25 hours
• Assessments – 10 hours

Type of assessment Portions Tentative dates Marks Certificate Eligibility criteria
Kantapaatha (Memorisation)
Assessment 1 Dhyanasloka-s and Sankshepa Ramayanam March W3
(Mar 20th to 22nd, 2026)
100
Assessment 2 Gayatri RY + Aditya Hrudayam + Mangala Shloka-s Apr W1
(Apr 3rd to 5th, 2026)
100
Total: 200 If both assessments are completed and the combined score is ≥ 120 marks. (≥ 60%)
Paarayanam
Assessment All 5 together Apr W2
(Apr 11th to 13th, 2026)
100 Either take up the parayanam of all five components, or memorise as many as you can and recite the remaining portions as parayanam.

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This course brings together a set of sacred and meaningful verses from the Ramayana Dhyanashloka-s, Sankshepa Ramayanam, Gayatri Ramayanam, Aditya Hrudayam, and selected Mangalashloka-s. These compositions offer a beautiful blend of invocation, summary, spiritual insight, and auspicious conclusion. Together, they provide learners with a simple yet profound way to experience the devotion, wisdom, and uplifting essence of the Ramayana.

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