श्री गणेश
The Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣa and the Stotras and Mantras recited to Gaṇeśa before anything is begun.
Gaṇeśa is where most recitation begins, and these are among the first texts learners take up. The Atharvaśīrṣa in particular is recited daily in a great many households.
The texts here are short enough to learn quickly, which makes this a good group for a first course — and for children learning alongside a parent.
A course is built around what you would like to take up. Nobody works through all of these, and they are listed shortest first so there is somewhere comfortable to begin.
Twelve names of Gaṇeśa held in eight verses. Short, memorable, and among the most widely recited texts here.
A hymn of praise to Gaṇapati, straightforward in metre and quickly learned.
The Gaṇeśa mantras, including Om gaṁ gaṇapataye namaḥ — where each sound sits, and how to keep the repetition even.
The Upanishad to Gaṇapati from the Atharvaveda tradition, recited with Vedic intonation. Short, but the intonation makes it more demanding than its length suggests — most learners take it after a Stotra or two.
The elephant king’s prayer from the Bhāgavata Purāṇa. Longer than the rest of this group, and taken once the shorter texts are steady.
No prior knowledge of Sanskrit is required. Recitation is taught by ear and by syllable, with meaning explained in simple language. Learners who already recite are helped to refine pronunciation and rhythm.
No. The texts listed are what is taught within this group, and a course is arranged around what a learner or batch would like to take up. Some learners work through several; others come for one particular Stotra.
Both. Small groups and individual classes are available. Groups are kept small enough that every learner is still heard and corrected personally.
Classes are conducted live online so that pronunciation can be corrected personally. Practice material is shared to support regular revision between sessions.
Timings and fees are shared directly on enquiry, as they depend on the batch, the learner group and time zones. Please use the enquiry form and you will receive the current details.
Send a note about your experience so far and what you would like to learn, and you will receive current timings and details.
