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Vedic Chanting for Beginners

Invocational Mantras

August 13-27Ā  2026Ā 

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What does it mean to invoke?

Traditionally before a class, practice, or ritual, we chant invocational mantras. We do this for a couple of reasons.

To ask for help ~Ā When we're setting the stage for a successful practice, we call in helpful energies to aid in achieving whatever goal we set. For example, Ganesha helps to clear obstacles and gives us strength and courage. Sarasvati aligns us with our higher mind, giving us the ability to understand and integrate wisdom.

To create a receptive mind ~Ā Doing these mantrasĀ helps to shift our awareness from whatever was going on before, and bring us fully into this moment. It's a cue for the mind to step away from the clutter and fine tune to the frequency where the knowledge we're seeking can be understood.

Practicing invocational mantras is a powerfulĀ addition to any meditation/chanting practice or even to start your day.

If you've ever joined one ofĀ community practices, and wondered about the string of mantras at the beginning,Ā here is your opportunity to learn them! When you sign up I also sendĀ 

Class will meet once a week at 7pmĀ EST onĀ Thursdays 8/13, 8/20, 8/27.

Recordings will be available if you cannot attend live.

Each class will include:

  • Practicing sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet

  • Learning a new mantra through the traditional practice of adhyāyanam, listening to small bits and repeating.

  • Translation and cultural context of the mantra.

  • Group practice

This class will include:

  • gaį¹‡apati prārthana
  • sarasvatÄ« prārthana

All practice recordings and text are available in your portal as soon as you sign up. As a bonus, I'll also send you a free mini-course on the Sanskrit alphabet and the shanti mantra saha nāvavatu.Ā 

INVESTMENT $45

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Vedic Chanting for Beginners Invocational Mantras

  1. Introduction to Vedic Chanting

    6 lessons
    1. Welcome + Introduction - Dates/Zoom Link
    2. What is Vedic Chanting?
    3. Benefits of Chanting
    4. Invocational Mantras ~ Why do we invoke?
    5. Foundational Principles of Chanting
    6. Chanting Text PDF

  2. Gaį¹‡apati Prārthana

    4 lessons
    1. Mantra Practice - gaį¹‡apati prārthanā full mantra
    2. Mantra Practice - gaį¹‡apati prārthanā small bits
    3. Mantra Practice - gaį¹‡apati prārthanā smaller bits
    4. gaį¹‡apati prārthanā translation

  3. Sarasvatī Prāthana

    3 lessons
    1. Mantra Practice - sarasvatī prārthanā full mantra
    2. Mantra Practice - sarasvatī prārthanā small bits
    3. sarasvatī prārthanā translation

  4. Saha Nāvavatu (Bonus)

    3 lessons
    1. Mantra Practice - saha nāvavatu full mantra
    2. Mantra Practice - saha nāvavatu small bits
    3. saha nāvavatu translation
saha nāvavtu
0:30
 
gaį¹‡apati prārthanā
0:36
 
sarasvatī prārthanā
0:44
 

This course is for you if:

  • You would likeĀ to learn mantras to begin your meditation/ chanting practice with.
  • You participate in my community practices and would like to learn the mantras we begin with.

  • You're a student of yoga or yoga teacher and would like to incorporate chanting into your daily practice

  • You would like to learn to chant in Sanskrit

  • . No experience is necessary for this course.

Shannon W

"These practices are like the secret/hidden codes to override corrupt programs [in the mind].Ā Once you realize that you can access the code and re-write your own programs, you become the creator of your own reality."

Sheila C

I was not expecting to learn so much and thought at first that it was going to be too hard, but Sri Devi made learning easy and enjoyable. I loved learning to chant Vedic mantras and now know more about Sanskrit as well. Excellent course and excellent teacher. Iā€™m very grateful to have taken this class.

Bristol P

"I am, EVERY DAY, feeling how these practices are the bedrock of my sanity. I chant them every morning on the way to work and it stops the stress chatter and I start to appreciate the beauty all around and I am able to start my day from a place of peace."

Vedic Chanting for Beginners Invocational Mantras

$45.00 USD

Tap into the power of mantra for greater peace and well-being.

Learn the basics, including correct pronunciation of Sanskrit sounds, and two beautiful mantras to help you get started in building a chanting practice.Ā 

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