Aditya Hrdayam with Dr. Nagaraj Rao
Aditya Hrdayam can be found in the back of the Surya Namaskar Manual written by Sri. Pattabhi Jois int he 1970s. To learn this prayer is a great adventure in Indian thought and philosophy. According to the Indian tradition, all obstacles of life can be overcome by the chanting of Aditya Hrdayam. It is without a doubt one of India's most revered mantras. Learn to chant this ancient mantra to the Sun, and the philosophy behind it, with one of Mysore's most passionate, eloquent, and highly regarded Yogic scholars, Dr. Nagaraj Rao.
Explore the depths of one of India’s most cherished and influential mantras with a captivating and inspiring yogi from Mysore. Dr. Rao stands as a luminary in Sanskrit scholarship, illuminating the rich tapestry of Indian wisdom with unparalleled eloquence and passion. Begin a transformative journey into the heart of Indian culture, where you'll transcend boundaries and elevate your understanding of Indian Philosophy, life, and the human experience.
In the presence of a scholar like Dr. Rao, our understanding of Indian Philosophy transcends limitations. With a wealth of experience and a profound grasp of cross-references from various texts and traditional interpretations, Dr. Rao offers more than mere education—he provides a direct conduit to ancient wisdom, worldview, and life itself. Join us for a lecture series that comes right from the heart of the Ashtanga Yoga Tradition.
The course includes:
Traditional Devanagri script and English Translation.
History and background of the Aditya Hrdyam.
Full invocation at the beginning with hand mudras and mantras to consecrate the body and mind before chanting.
Detailed descriptions of each verse which include literal translation as well as inferred meaning when cross referenced with other texts.
4.5 hours of video tutorial which you will have permanent access to.
About the Instructor:
Vidwan H.V. Nagaraja Rao is a great scholar of Sanskrit grammar who has been trained in both the traditional and modern methods of education. His specialty is Sanskrit grammar and poetics. In his early years he was a researcher in Oriental Research Institute in Mysore and has published many original Sanskrit works with English and Kannada translations. Dr. Rao has also lectured in many countries around the world including Thailand, Hong Kong, the United States, Israel, and England. He has taught Sanskrit at the University of Chicago as a visiting professor. He was invited as a fellow to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dr. Rao guided the World Sanskrit conference at Edinburg, England in 2006 where he delivered a speech in chaste Sanskrit. Dr Rao was awarded honors for his translations by Sahitya Academy, the highest literary body in India in 2006. Recently, he was chosen for honor by the President of India as a noted Sanskrit scholar. He is the honorary editor of Sudharma, the only Sanskrit daily newspaper in the world. With his razor sharp wit, at the age of 80, Dr. Rao continues his lifelong passion for teaching and sharing ancient Indian Knowledge Systems with people from around the world.
Professor Rao has an uncanny ability to communicate the essence of Indian thought with his infectious humor, passion and a perfect command of the English language. Students leave his presentations with Having grown up as a child protege in Mysore and having a lifetime of experience with Indian Philosophy lessons with Dr. Roa are a direct transmission of knowledge and world view that give his students a feeling of liberation from the mundane and inspiration to strive for higher goals in life.
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Price $54
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