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.
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
What are the materials/support you get?
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
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
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.