Sunday, June 27, 2010
Wonderful Spiritual website- Parihara.com
I found a wonderful website & company for Hindu spiritual activities. Site is www.parihara.com . They do poojas in temples in India on behalf of us. They have astro counselling, then there is online classes on Hinduism which they teach wonderfully.
I ordered few poojas in Indian temples (Sani Peyarchi & Rameshwaram Temple etc). The pooja prasad with the proof of pooja done was promptly sent to my address.
A friend of mine ordered Vedic Yagnas (Homams / Havans) through them. They did a wonderful job in conducting them and video capturing it. They send the video CD with prasadam. Also their astorological work (predictions, parahara poojas, horoscope analysis etc) were very professional.
I would definitely recommend this company & website for all Hindu related activities.
Link: www.parihara.com
I ordered few poojas in Indian temples (Sani Peyarchi & Rameshwaram Temple etc). The pooja prasad with the proof of pooja done was promptly sent to my address.
A friend of mine ordered Vedic Yagnas (Homams / Havans) through them. They did a wonderful job in conducting them and video capturing it. They send the video CD with prasadam. Also their astorological work (predictions, parahara poojas, horoscope analysis etc) were very professional.
I would definitely recommend this company & website for all Hindu related activities.
Link: www.parihara.com
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Proceedings of the workshop on the topic "Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature"
Workshop on Vedas – Chennai
(An experience scrutinizing the Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature)
(An experience scrutinizing the Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature)
WEBOLIM:
Web of Life Makers (Webolim) is an organization, which facilitates people to experience the treasured esoteric Vedic values and inculcate them in their everyday life. It conducts regular camps around the country to elucidate the public on various topics of interest, thereby providing simple yet clear solutions that are always integrated to the ‘Big Truth’.
This was one such camp [To put it literally, an exquisite experience!], a two day residential workshop in Chennai from August 11th to 13th 2006 with the below objectives:
Web of Life Makers (Webolim) is an organization, which facilitates people to experience the treasured esoteric Vedic values and inculcate them in their everyday life. It conducts regular camps around the country to elucidate the public on various topics of interest, thereby providing simple yet clear solutions that are always integrated to the ‘Big Truth’.
This was one such camp [To put it literally, an exquisite experience!], a two day residential workshop in Chennai from August 11th to 13th 2006 with the below objectives:
- “Research and hence Refresh, the general misconception that Dravidian languages & culture are against Vedas”
- “To spread the awareness of the similarity of the Vedic and Dravidian roots and the practical usage of Vedic culture in Dravidian life from time immemorial”
Venue: VKC Cultural Centre
No. 41, Kuppaiah Street
West Mambalam, Chennai
Inaugural Address – Dr. Kalyanaraman
The camp started with the inaugural ceremony at 7.15 PM on 11th August 2006 (Friday). Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research Centre who had done pioneering work in scientifically proving the Saraswathi River and its relevance to history of India gave the inaugural address.
The camp started with the inaugural ceremony at 7.15 PM on 11th August 2006 (Friday). Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research Centre who had done pioneering work in scientifically proving the Saraswathi River and its relevance to history of India gave the inaugural address.
Introduction to Vedas”– Smt. Dhrushya, Shri. Jaishankar, Shri. Ranganji
This session [had three sub sessions in it] prepared the audience with the right kind of tempo that was needed for the workshop by setting the tone right, making the spirits fly high and created a deep thirst for acquiring the true knowledge about the Vedic and Dravidian cultures. Smt. Dhrushya dealt with the structure by detailing on the Systematic Arrangement of the Vedas and explained why out of the four divisions of the Vedas: Samhitha, Brahmana, Aranyaka and Upanishads; the Samhitha assumes a higher importance. The part, Uniqueness of Vedas taken by Shri S.Jaishankar and the final part on “Why Vedas?” was taken by Shri Ranganji. After these lectures there was a question & answer session.
Works by Dravidians on Vedas – Dr. T.N. Ramachandran
The speaker enthralled the audience with his stomping authority and grand style on the various Dravidian works on Vedas. He explained the work of Shri Jambunahtha Iyer who translated Vedas to Tamil and who worked for the welfare of depressed people. He also explained the Tamil translation of Krishna Yajur Veda & Sama Veda by Shivadhyananda Maharishi. Then the work of Shri Kapali Shastri on Rig Veda was explained. That Friday, came to a close as we bid an unwilling adieu!
Yoga starts a blissful day – Shri. Ananthan
Saturday dawned with a salubrious yoga session presented by Shri. Ananthan
from Vivekananda Yoga University, Bangalore. The participants were taken across a pleasant one hour yogic voyage [5.00 am to 6.00 am] through performing some Asanas – the science of postures and practicing some Pranayamas - the art and science of structured breathing.
Saturday dawned with a salubrious yoga session presented by Shri. Ananthan
from Vivekananda Yoga University, Bangalore. The participants were taken across a pleasant one hour yogic voyage [5.00 am to 6.00 am] through performing some Asanas – the science of postures and practicing some Pranayamas - the art and science of structured breathing.
The Myth of Aryan Invasion – pondering the fugitive Truth – Dr. Kalyanaraman
The Aryan invasion Theory, one amongst the most controversial stake clouding the facts was taken to task by the veteran scholar in the session. The stage couldn’t have been more suitably set, as Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research Centre who had done pioneering work in scientifically proving the Saraswathi River and its relevance to history of India tore through the Fabricated theory with his logical shafts. Briefly describing how the theory was manufactured and propagated, he took the session on the evidences that are available, contrary to the Aryan Invasion. He pointed out at archeological evidences from nearly 200 Indus valley sites, pointed out linguistic and genetic facts that demolish theory of Aryan Invasion. He quoted the works of many researchers and scholars from the days of Frenchman Marius Fontane (who in 1881 who wrote “Histoire Universelle, Inde Vedique”). It won’t provoke any awe to state that the session was enlightening with a lot of information providing insight. Hot breakfast followed the wonderful lecture on the hot topic.
The Aryan invasion Theory, one amongst the most controversial stake clouding the facts was taken to task by the veteran scholar in the session. The stage couldn’t have been more suitably set, as Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research Centre who had done pioneering work in scientifically proving the Saraswathi River and its relevance to history of India tore through the Fabricated theory with his logical shafts. Briefly describing how the theory was manufactured and propagated, he took the session on the evidences that are available, contrary to the Aryan Invasion. He pointed out at archeological evidences from nearly 200 Indus valley sites, pointed out linguistic and genetic facts that demolish theory of Aryan Invasion. He quoted the works of many researchers and scholars from the days of Frenchman Marius Fontane (who in 1881 who wrote “Histoire Universelle, Inde Vedique”). It won’t provoke any awe to state that the session was enlightening with a lot of information providing insight. Hot breakfast followed the wonderful lecture on the hot topic.
Modern Tamil and Vedas – Shri. Ranganji
Cometh the Man, Cometh the Hour! The stage was set for the founder President of Webolim to take over. What not? – He took over in style by delivering a lecture on Modern Tamil and Vedas, showing how Bharathi’s Tamil poems ran high having a good large content of the Vedic concepts in them. The master explained the many translations of Vedic mantras by Bharathi in Tamil. Considering many poems of Bharathi on Agni, Indra and Soma, he threw light on the “concept of Archetypes” in the Vedas.
Vedic Chanting of 26 important Vedic mantras soon followed suit in the ‘lead and follow method’. To make the chanting, an enchanting experience, and the meanings of the mantras were explained then and there.
Concept of Dharma – Panel discussion
A vast topic, the concept of dharma was discussed with a clinical approach to define dharma universally without having any superimposition of race, gender, caste, religion etc. Using the concepts like Shreyas, Preyas etc a model was presented for deciding an action into dharmic or adharmic. A skills session took place after lunch in which the participants exhibited their talents. This went on till 3.30 in the evening.
Life Craft – Individual narrations
The session witnessed all participants narrating numerous events from the immortal epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. The incidents that were narrated were of acute beauty as they were associated with a practical utility in our everyday life. There were nearly 30 or 40 incidents from Ramayana and Mahabharata discussed and clarified. This session went on till 5 pm.
Single Culture of the Whole Nation in the light of Ramayana – Shri. Ranganji
A close follower will find out how Shri. Ranganji raises an excitement in the listener by putting forward a lot of questions, forces an inquisitive mind in the listener, creating a small mental restlessness in the listener, which will make him more attentive – thereby focusing hard on the lecture and finally answers all the listed questions, providing a sense of relief and joy to the listener’s mind. He truly, is a master in this art. This lecture was no exception.
A close follower will find out how Shri. Ranganji raises an excitement in the listener by putting forward a lot of questions, forces an inquisitive mind in the listener, creating a small mental restlessness in the listener, which will make him more attentive – thereby focusing hard on the lecture and finally answers all the listed questions, providing a sense of relief and joy to the listener’s mind. He truly, is a master in this art. This lecture was no exception.
Starting with the poorva paksha (Opponents point of view) against the concept of rashtra of Bharatham, Shri Ranganji first listed all the arguments given against concept of a single rashtra of Bharatham like multiple kingdoms and no central ruler or government, multiple languages (not a single common language in India), there is no organized religion (Hinduism is a mess of many faiths, cults and practices) etc.
He then went on answer each and every one of these questions and then went to the common factors of India, Vedas, Karma theory (not just an external happening but a internal happening in mind – Vedic Philosophy) and the culture of seeking the divinity through various methods.Then he went on show the cultural unity across geographies like Kekeya, Koushala, Kasi, Vidheha, Kishkindha, Anga, Vanga, Magadha, Malava, Pundra, Kalinga, Utkala, Kuru, Madhra, Kamboja, Chola, Pandya and Lanka kingdoms. He showed how Valmiki talks about Pandya Kingdom and its earlier capital Kavatapura. He also pointed out the ancient Tamil literature, which says that the first two sangams of Tamil were held in Kavatapura and later how Kavatapura was engulfed by the Sea. With a lot of information on ancient Indian geography, this lecture was one among the treats in the camp.
Music Concert - Shri S.Dandapani and Shri Sabareshan
“When there is no food for thought, let there be some for the tummy, thus spoke Thiruvalluvar, an ancient Tamil poet.” But the audience was treated to both, a delicious dinner and a marvelous music concert by Shri S.Dandapani in Banjo and his son Shri Sabareshan in Flute. They gave a melodious concert covering various songs and ragas for 90 minutes. Shri Dandapani can play 5 different instruments and propagates culture through music. Saturday, the 12th, died a peaceful and melodious death!
Meditation – Reaching out to the unknown
As is the normal custom, Sunday, dawned with Asanas and Meditation. Shri. Ananthan took the chair from 5 to 6.15 in the morning. Vedic Chanting and breakfast kept the schedule running till 9 am.
Meditation – Reaching out to the unknown
As is the normal custom, Sunday, dawned with Asanas and Meditation. Shri. Ananthan took the chair from 5 to 6.15 in the morning. Vedic Chanting and breakfast kept the schedule running till 9 am.
Linguistic Commonalities of Tamil and Vedic Sanskrit – Shri. Ranganji
We were subjected to a presentation that Dr. Rajagopalan compared to one of the best Phd. Presentations he had ever witnessed! – Such was the command and authority of the presenter. Being an expert, Shri. Ranganji quickly ran through various words in 5 different languages, showed how the words not at all related to each other by an inch, thus claiming that Tamil and Vedic language had no linguistic commonalities. Giving a feel of the European claim, he showed us the other face – how there existed and still exist numerous commonalities [not only] between Tamil and Vedic language [but also] many other occidental languages with the Sanskrit. He also spoke on Tolkappiyam, which praises Vedic seers, Vedic Mantras and Vedic language. He proved how Maxmuller’s views regarding comparative linguistics are not appropriate and quoted many points from Sri. Aurobindo’s ‘Origin of Aryan speech’. He pointed out the similarities in works of Panini (Sanskrit Grammarian) and Tamil grammar.
Commonalities of Tamil and Classical Sanskrit - Dr.Rajagopalan
A vibrant, clinical Roar – that’s how the presentation should be put, for those who didn’t enjoy the privilege of attending a classique! He showed how literature of any language is a mirror of that society that existed on that point of time. He then went on to show that, though Tamil and Sanskrit have different linguistic beauty, linguistic perfection, they have a cultural commonality. First he focused on emotional commonalities like, description of Shiva by Kalidasa in Kumarasambhavam and Tamil Saint Thirujnanasambandar. Then he focused on commonalities of everyday emotions like the description of children by Kalidasa in Shakuntala and by Tamil King Arya padai kadantha Nedunchezian in Purananuru, an ancient literature belonging to Tamil Sangam age. He also showed how cultural commonalities are same in Bhasa’s Swapnavavasavadhattam and Saint Andal’s Thirupavai in Tamil. Thus he proved the common collective unconscious psyche of Sanskrit and Tamil poets. The lecturer’s vast lucid portrayals of situations, his visualization of the society and his calm but erudite looks, all made the session an enjoyable experience.
Vedas and Sangam Literature – Dr. T.N. Ramachandran
Then Dr. T.N. Ramachandran had audience spellbound with his eloquence on how Tamil Sangam literature shows the presence of Vedic culture from time immemorial in his lecture on “Vedas & Sangam Literature”. He also started with Tolkappiyam, which praises Vedic seers for their fearlessness. He explained how texts like Paripadal, Kurnthogai, Pathitrupattu, Purananuru and Madurai Kanchi etc call the Vedas. He explained how verse 166 of Purananuru has sung about Parpana Vagai (Triumph of Brahmins in their work). He explained how Maduraikanchi talks about the king Palyagasalai Muthukudumi Peruvaludhi who conducted many Vedic yagnas. He gave many examples of Ancient Tamil Kings who conducted Yagnas and also were great poets themselves.
Verse 15 of Purananuru talks about the yupa pillars (Pillars erected in Vedic Yagnas) that were erected in Chola capitals. He showed how Agananuru verse 220 compares a heroine to the yupa pillar of Parasurama. Then he showed how there is no evidence of any “Aryan Invasion” or “Vedas being imposed” in the huge literature of Tamil Sangam poetry. He also quoted how in later ages Tamil Shaivite and Vaishnavite saints have sung about Vedas. The audience highly appreciated his 1-hour lecture.
After lunch participants assembled for another session of “Life Craft” [it had gained a sudden dalliance from the day before with the participants] where epics were discussed and enjoyed for their beauty and practical application in life. Almost all participants contributed in this session. Concepts of management, public administration, personnel relations etc in Epics were discussed.
The next session was the continuation of Modern Tamil and Vedas by Shri Ranganji. He explained how Subramanya Bharathi and Kapali Shastri knew Vedas from the spiritual insight of Shri Aurobindo. He explained how Subramanya Bharathi condemns the superstitious practices in those days and how he explains the Vedas for the welfare of the whole society. Shri Ranganji took Bharathi’s poems on Vedas and explained them word-by-word. The Spasmodic outbursts of Bharathi, the rebel poet, could be felt as the lecturer was in a virulent mood, in tune with his lecture. He also explained the prosaic poems of Bharati which expresses the one reality, one bliss, one conscious force behind all names and forms of this existence. Audience felt that even the very explanation of these poems took them to that experience of oneness.
Conclusion – Dr. Ram Mohan
A Tamil scholar speaking about Tamil is really joy to witness. Dr. Ram Mohan, a scholar of Tamil Literature, Vedas, Vedanta, and Buddhism etc. shared his knowledge with us by giving the concluding lecture, where he touched upon all the aspects that were dealt with in the workshop. He also narrated how in Tamil tradition each geographical region had its own Vedic god like Vishnu, Muruga, Indra, Durga and Varuna. He explained how Kalithogai sings about Indra and Vishnu who is on Adi Sesha. He explained how Nachinarkeniyar (a Sangam poet) explains the Veda shakas.
He gave how Pathupattu (a Sangam work) talks about the commentaries on Vedas were made by scholars using Vedic grammar, Nirukta, Vedic astronomy and riks in their heart. He mentioned how the poet Murayor Muni Nagarayar in Purananuru mentions about Brahmins performing their rituals in Tamil Nadu and how the King Perunchotru Udaiyan Neduncheraladhan supplied food to the Pandava side of the army in Mahabharatha war. He summarized the various topics of the workshop in his lecture.
Mementoes and a Photo Session
After presentation of mementoes to the scholars, participants gave their feedback on the workshop. Then there was photo session with the resource persons. With the singing of national anthem the workshop got concluded. The Enrapture was finally over. All that the participants carried back was their delightful memories and a thirst for acquiring more and more of this opulent experience.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Set 1 of the photos taken during the workshop "Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature" in Chennai (Aug 11th to 13th, 2006)
Shri Ranganji giving his lecture on "Single Culture of the whole nation - in the light of Ramayana"
“Linguistic Commonalities of Tamil & Vedic Sanskrit ” by Ranganji
Dr. Rajagopalan giving his presentation on "Linguistic Commonalities of Tamil and Classical Sanskrit"
Life Craft - (Tips from Epics for everyday life)
During the session, "Life Craft - (Tips from Epics) "
Shri S.Dhandapani ji in Banjo and his son
D. Sabareshan in flute during the concert on August 12th (Saturday) night.
Panel Discussion on "Concept of Dharma"
A section of the Participants in Yoga and Meditation session from 5 AM to 6.15 PM.
Dr. T.N.Ramachandran giving his lecture on "Vedas and Tamil Sangam Literature"
Participants from Andhra Pradesh with the resource persons. Sitting (From Left) Dr. Raja Bhasker Reddy from AP, Shri Ranganji,
Dr. T.N.Ramachandran, Dr Ram Mohan and
Shri Nageswara Rao from AP.
Group Photo of the participants with the resource persons.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Set 2 of the photos taken during the workshop "Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature" in Chennai (Aug 11th to 13th, 2006)
Participants giving their feedback on the workshop. Seated from right : Shri Ranganji, Dr.T.N. Ramachandran and Dr. Ram Mohan.
Dr. Ram Mohan giving his presentation on
"Vedic Elements in Tamil Literature"
"Vedic Elements in Tamil Literature"
Dr. T.N.Ramachandran lecturing on "Works by Dravidians on Vedas"
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Workshop on Vedas in Chennai
Vedic Workshop
Dates: 11th August 2006 (Friday) to 13th August 2006 (Sunday)
Camp will start on 11th August night around 7 PM and end on 13th August (Sunday) evening around 5 PM.
Background:
Web of Life Makers (Webolim) is an organisation, which propagates the Vedic values in everyday life. To demystify Vedas and Ramayana, lectures, camps, workshops, classes, demonstrations are conducted in various places. It has conducted lectures / workshops on Vedas & Ramayana in Hyderabad (29th Feb 05), Karimnagar (10th July 05), Bangalore, Mysore, Madurai, Singapore and Chennai.
Webolim also conducts residential camps on Vedas & Ramayana. Recent ones have been the camps in Karimnagar (Nov 4th to Nov 6th , 2005), Madurai (27th Jan to 29th Jan, 2006) and Bangalore (June 2nd to June 4th, 2006). These camps had participants from various cities like Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Trivandrum and Bangalore etc. On continuing this endeavor, we are planning the next camp in Chennai. No prior knowledge of Sanskrit and Vedas are required for the participants. The lectures will be in English. The camp is open for all. Each camp has different themes based on Vedas. Some of the topics in which Webolim has conducted the camps are “Concept of Social Service in Vedas & Ramayana”, “Life forces in Vedas” & “Vedic Yoga” etc
The theme for this camp is “Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature”. There is a general misconception that Dravidian languages & culture are against Vedas. To disprove it and to make people understand the practical usage of Vedic culture in Dravidian life from time immemorial, this 2 day program is being organised. This camp will be conducted in English only. We welcome people from all over India to utilize this program.
Schedule:
The schedule is given separately below. The camp will be covering the following topics:
1. Introduction to Vedas
2. Concept of Dharma
3. Myth of Aryan Invasion
4. Vedas & Sangam Literature
5. Linguistic Commonalities of Tamil & Vedic language
6. Single Culture of the Whole Nation – in light of Ramayana
7. Asanas, Pranayama & Meditation are also taught in this camp
Resource persons:
1. Shri R.Rangan is a Vedic scholar and a spiritual guide. He is a consultant to Vivekananda Yoga University, Bangalore. He has written many books on Vedas, Ramayana & Yoga giving their meaning and their practicality for the present age. He is the founder president of Webolim. He has given lectures in places like Vedic Conferences in Rishikesh & Bangalore, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi etc
2. Dr. Ram Mohan is a scholar of Vedas, Vedanta & Tamil literature. He is the vice president of Ramana Kendra, Chennai and edits the “Ramanodayam” journal. He is also the Editor – Advisor of “Mountain Path” journal published from Ramanasramam, Tiruvanamalai. He is also a doctorate in Strategic Studies.
3. Dr T.N. Ramachandran is scholar of Saiva Siddhantha, Tamil and English Literature. He was awarded the title “Saiva Siddhantha Kalanidhi” by His Holiness of Dharmapura Adheenam. He has translated hundreds of Tamil works to English like Periyapuranam (Story of 63 Tamil Saivite saints). He has delivered lectures in various places like London, Jaffna University and Tamil University in Tanjavur etc.
4. Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research Centre. Former Director of Asian Development Bank and former financial advisor to Indian Railways. Scholar of great repute, he did pioneering work in scientifically proving the Saraswathi River and now working for reviving it. He brought out the multi lingual comparative dictionary for 25 Indian languages.
Venue: VKC Centre
No. 41, Kuppaiah Chetty Street
West Mambalam, Chennai - -33
(Near Kashi Mutt or Madley Road Subway)
Stay Arrangements:
This camp is open for all. It is a residential camp for which stay & food arrangements have been done. Separate stay facilities for men and women will be arranged. Food available for participants will be a nutritious non-spicy food. The venue is a marriage hall where minimum requirements of stay will be met.
If someone wants separate stay arrangements, they can book room in a nearby hotel called “Hotel Lake View Park” which is 700 meters from the venue. It charges Rs.200/- for non ac single occupancy, Rs.400/- for non ac double occupancy, Ra.660/- for ac single occupancy and Rs.770/- for ac double occupancy. Contact details of the hotel are:
Hotel Lake View Park
No. 7, Lake View Road, Mambalam
(Near Mambalam Railway Station), Chennai - 33.
Ph; (044) 24746779, 24747918, 23716039
Registration:
Prior registration is required for attending this camp. You can email to keerthivasanbharat@yahoo.com (keerthivasanbhart AT yahoo DOT com). Please do inform us by July 25th so that we can make suitable arrangements. The registration is restricted to 60 participants based on first come first served. Also if you want to join the group of people starting from various cities, do inform us so that we can connect you to the people starting from each city. There is a charge of Rs. 200/- per head for food expenses.
Donations are welcomed for the camp.
Tentative Schedule of Chennai Camp
Theme: “Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature”
11th August (Friday):
07.00 PM - 07.15 PM – Inauguration & lighting of the Lamp
07.15 PM - 08.15 PM – Introduction to Vedas & Uniqueness of Vedas
by Smt. Dhrushya & Shri S.Jaishankar
08.15 PM - 09.00 PM – Lecture on “Works by Dravidians on Vedas” by
Dr T.N. Ramachandran
09.00 PM – 09.30 PM – Dinner
12th August (Saturday):
05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama
06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready
07.00 AM - 08.30 AM – Saraswati Homa
08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Breakfast
09.00 AM - 10.30 AM – Concept of Dharma
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM – Vedic Chanting & Learning
11.30 AM – 01.00 PM – Lecture on “Myth of Aryan Invasion” by Dr. Kalyanaraman
01.00 PM - 02.30 PM - Lunch
02.30 PM - 03.30 PM - Presentation of Skills by participants
03.30 PM - 05.00 PM - Life Craft (tips from Epics)
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM - Break
06.00 PM - 06.30 PM – Meditation
06.30 PM – 08.00 PM – Lecture on “Single Culture of the Whole Nation – in the light
of Ramayana” by Shri Ranganji
08.00 PM - 08.45 PM – Dinner
08.45 PM – 09.45 PM – Classical Dance Program
13th August (Sunday):
05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama
06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready
07.00 AM - 08.30 AM - Vedic Chanting & Learning
08.00 AM - 08.30 AM - Meditation
08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Break Fast
09.00 AM - 10.30 AM - Lecture on “Linguistic Commonalities of Tamil & Vedic
Language” by Shri Ranganji
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM – Chanting & Learning of Ramayana
11.30 AM - 01.00 PM – Lecture on “Vedas & Sangam Literature”
by Dr T.N. Ramachandran
01.00 PM - 02.30 PM - Lunch
02.30 PM - 04.00 PM – Lecture on “Modern Tamil & Vedas” by Shri Ranganji
04.00 PM - 05.00 PM – Concluding Talk by Dr Ram Mohan
05.00 PM - 05.15 PM – Closing Ceremony
(Camp Ends)
Skills: We request the participants to come prepared with some skill like songs, dance, mimicry, instrument playing, mono acting, skit, painting, etc.
Reaching Chennai from various cities
From Delhi:
Trains like GT Express & Tamil Nadu Express start everyday evening and reach Chennai on the third day morning. Andaman Express starts from Delhi at 2.55 PM on Wednesday and reaches Chennai on Friday midday. There is also Chennai Rajdhani express which starts at 3.30 PM on Wednesday and reaches Chennai on Thursday night 8 PM. For return it is well connected with trains like Rajdhani Express, GT Express and Tamil Nadu express etc
From Mumbai:
Well connected with 3 trains a day. Chennai Express starts everyday at 8.30 PM from Dadar and reaches Chennai next day night 7.35 PM. CSTM Chennai express starts at 2 PM everyday and reaches Chennai next day at 4.45 PM. There is also Chennai mail everyday.
From Bangalore:
Well connected with Bangalore with nearly 7 to 8 trains per day to and fro.
From Trivandrum / Eranakulam:
Trains Chennai mail and Trivandrum Chennai express start everyday evening and reach Chennai next day morning at 7 AM and 9.30 AM respectively. Ananthapuri Express also runs everyday reaching Chennai at 8.40 AM. There is also Alleppey Express which starts from Eranakulam 5.35 PM and reaches Chennai at 6.05 PM.
From Hyderabad:
With three trains to Chennai, Hyderabad is well connected. Chennai express Charminar express and Kacheguda – Chennai express reach Chennai everyday morning at 5.55 AM, 8.15 AM and 6.40 AM respectively.
From Warangal:
GT Express starts from Warangal everyday at 7.40 PM and reaches Chennai next day morning at 6.15 AM. Tamil Nadu Express starts from Warangal everyday at 8.50 PM and reaches Chennai next day morning at 7.10 AM. Gangakaveri Express starts in Warangal every Thursday at 10.30 PM and reaches Chennai on Friday morning 9.50 AM. There are also Jaipur and Andaman Express every Thursday night, reaching Chennai on Friday morning. There is also Charminar express everyday night at 8.35 PM, reaching Chennai next day morning at 8.15 AM.
For return, Charminar express starts from Chennai at 6.10 PM and reaches Warangal at 4 AM. Tamil Nadu Express starts at night 10 PM and reaches Warangal next day morning 7 AM. There is also Chennai Jaipur express everyday.
Through Air: Chennai is well connected to all cities with airlines like Air Deccan, Indian Airlines, Go Air, Jet, and Sahara etc.
Dates: 11th August 2006 (Friday) to 13th August 2006 (Sunday)
Camp will start on 11th August night around 7 PM and end on 13th August (Sunday) evening around 5 PM.
Background:
Web of Life Makers (Webolim) is an organisation, which propagates the Vedic values in everyday life. To demystify Vedas and Ramayana, lectures, camps, workshops, classes, demonstrations are conducted in various places. It has conducted lectures / workshops on Vedas & Ramayana in Hyderabad (29th Feb 05), Karimnagar (10th July 05), Bangalore, Mysore, Madurai, Singapore and Chennai.
Webolim also conducts residential camps on Vedas & Ramayana. Recent ones have been the camps in Karimnagar (Nov 4th to Nov 6th , 2005), Madurai (27th Jan to 29th Jan, 2006) and Bangalore (June 2nd to June 4th, 2006). These camps had participants from various cities like Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Trivandrum and Bangalore etc. On continuing this endeavor, we are planning the next camp in Chennai. No prior knowledge of Sanskrit and Vedas are required for the participants. The lectures will be in English. The camp is open for all. Each camp has different themes based on Vedas. Some of the topics in which Webolim has conducted the camps are “Concept of Social Service in Vedas & Ramayana”, “Life forces in Vedas” & “Vedic Yoga” etc
The theme for this camp is “Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature”. There is a general misconception that Dravidian languages & culture are against Vedas. To disprove it and to make people understand the practical usage of Vedic culture in Dravidian life from time immemorial, this 2 day program is being organised. This camp will be conducted in English only. We welcome people from all over India to utilize this program.
Schedule:
The schedule is given separately below. The camp will be covering the following topics:
1. Introduction to Vedas
2. Concept of Dharma
3. Myth of Aryan Invasion
4. Vedas & Sangam Literature
5. Linguistic Commonalities of Tamil & Vedic language
6. Single Culture of the Whole Nation – in light of Ramayana
7. Asanas, Pranayama & Meditation are also taught in this camp
Resource persons:
1. Shri R.Rangan is a Vedic scholar and a spiritual guide. He is a consultant to Vivekananda Yoga University, Bangalore. He has written many books on Vedas, Ramayana & Yoga giving their meaning and their practicality for the present age. He is the founder president of Webolim. He has given lectures in places like Vedic Conferences in Rishikesh & Bangalore, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi etc
2. Dr. Ram Mohan is a scholar of Vedas, Vedanta & Tamil literature. He is the vice president of Ramana Kendra, Chennai and edits the “Ramanodayam” journal. He is also the Editor – Advisor of “Mountain Path” journal published from Ramanasramam, Tiruvanamalai. He is also a doctorate in Strategic Studies.
3. Dr T.N. Ramachandran is scholar of Saiva Siddhantha, Tamil and English Literature. He was awarded the title “Saiva Siddhantha Kalanidhi” by His Holiness of Dharmapura Adheenam. He has translated hundreds of Tamil works to English like Periyapuranam (Story of 63 Tamil Saivite saints). He has delivered lectures in various places like London, Jaffna University and Tamil University in Tanjavur etc.
4. Dr. Kalyanaraman, Director of Saraswathi Research Centre. Former Director of Asian Development Bank and former financial advisor to Indian Railways. Scholar of great repute, he did pioneering work in scientifically proving the Saraswathi River and now working for reviving it. He brought out the multi lingual comparative dictionary for 25 Indian languages.
Venue: VKC Centre
No. 41, Kuppaiah Chetty Street
West Mambalam, Chennai - -33
(Near Kashi Mutt or Madley Road Subway)
Stay Arrangements:
This camp is open for all. It is a residential camp for which stay & food arrangements have been done. Separate stay facilities for men and women will be arranged. Food available for participants will be a nutritious non-spicy food. The venue is a marriage hall where minimum requirements of stay will be met.
If someone wants separate stay arrangements, they can book room in a nearby hotel called “Hotel Lake View Park” which is 700 meters from the venue. It charges Rs.200/- for non ac single occupancy, Rs.400/- for non ac double occupancy, Ra.660/- for ac single occupancy and Rs.770/- for ac double occupancy. Contact details of the hotel are:
Hotel Lake View Park
No. 7, Lake View Road, Mambalam
(Near Mambalam Railway Station), Chennai - 33.
Ph; (044) 24746779, 24747918, 23716039
Registration:
Prior registration is required for attending this camp. You can email to keerthivasanbharat@yahoo.com (keerthivasanbhart AT yahoo DOT com). Please do inform us by July 25th so that we can make suitable arrangements. The registration is restricted to 60 participants based on first come first served. Also if you want to join the group of people starting from various cities, do inform us so that we can connect you to the people starting from each city. There is a charge of Rs. 200/- per head for food expenses.
Donations are welcomed for the camp.
Tentative Schedule of Chennai Camp
Theme: “Significance of Vedic Culture in Ancient Dravidian Literature”
11th August (Friday):
07.00 PM - 07.15 PM – Inauguration & lighting of the Lamp
07.15 PM - 08.15 PM – Introduction to Vedas & Uniqueness of Vedas
by Smt. Dhrushya & Shri S.Jaishankar
08.15 PM - 09.00 PM – Lecture on “Works by Dravidians on Vedas” by
Dr T.N. Ramachandran
09.00 PM – 09.30 PM – Dinner
12th August (Saturday):
05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama
06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready
07.00 AM - 08.30 AM – Saraswati Homa
08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Breakfast
09.00 AM - 10.30 AM – Concept of Dharma
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM – Vedic Chanting & Learning
11.30 AM – 01.00 PM – Lecture on “Myth of Aryan Invasion” by Dr. Kalyanaraman
01.00 PM - 02.30 PM - Lunch
02.30 PM - 03.30 PM - Presentation of Skills by participants
03.30 PM - 05.00 PM - Life Craft (tips from Epics)
05.00 PM - 06.00 PM - Break
06.00 PM - 06.30 PM – Meditation
06.30 PM – 08.00 PM – Lecture on “Single Culture of the Whole Nation – in the light
of Ramayana” by Shri Ranganji
08.00 PM - 08.45 PM – Dinner
08.45 PM – 09.45 PM – Classical Dance Program
13th August (Sunday):
05.00 AM - 06.00 AM - Asanas & Pranayama
06.00 AM - 07.00 AM - Bath & getting ready
07.00 AM - 08.30 AM - Vedic Chanting & Learning
08.00 AM - 08.30 AM - Meditation
08.30 AM - 09.00 AM - Break Fast
09.00 AM - 10.30 AM - Lecture on “Linguistic Commonalities of Tamil & Vedic
Language” by Shri Ranganji
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM – Chanting & Learning of Ramayana
11.30 AM - 01.00 PM – Lecture on “Vedas & Sangam Literature”
by Dr T.N. Ramachandran
01.00 PM - 02.30 PM - Lunch
02.30 PM - 04.00 PM – Lecture on “Modern Tamil & Vedas” by Shri Ranganji
04.00 PM - 05.00 PM – Concluding Talk by Dr Ram Mohan
05.00 PM - 05.15 PM – Closing Ceremony
(Camp Ends)
Skills: We request the participants to come prepared with some skill like songs, dance, mimicry, instrument playing, mono acting, skit, painting, etc.
Reaching Chennai from various cities
From Delhi:
Trains like GT Express & Tamil Nadu Express start everyday evening and reach Chennai on the third day morning. Andaman Express starts from Delhi at 2.55 PM on Wednesday and reaches Chennai on Friday midday. There is also Chennai Rajdhani express which starts at 3.30 PM on Wednesday and reaches Chennai on Thursday night 8 PM. For return it is well connected with trains like Rajdhani Express, GT Express and Tamil Nadu express etc
From Mumbai:
Well connected with 3 trains a day. Chennai Express starts everyday at 8.30 PM from Dadar and reaches Chennai next day night 7.35 PM. CSTM Chennai express starts at 2 PM everyday and reaches Chennai next day at 4.45 PM. There is also Chennai mail everyday.
From Bangalore:
Well connected with Bangalore with nearly 7 to 8 trains per day to and fro.
From Trivandrum / Eranakulam:
Trains Chennai mail and Trivandrum Chennai express start everyday evening and reach Chennai next day morning at 7 AM and 9.30 AM respectively. Ananthapuri Express also runs everyday reaching Chennai at 8.40 AM. There is also Alleppey Express which starts from Eranakulam 5.35 PM and reaches Chennai at 6.05 PM.
From Hyderabad:
With three trains to Chennai, Hyderabad is well connected. Chennai express Charminar express and Kacheguda – Chennai express reach Chennai everyday morning at 5.55 AM, 8.15 AM and 6.40 AM respectively.
From Warangal:
GT Express starts from Warangal everyday at 7.40 PM and reaches Chennai next day morning at 6.15 AM. Tamil Nadu Express starts from Warangal everyday at 8.50 PM and reaches Chennai next day morning at 7.10 AM. Gangakaveri Express starts in Warangal every Thursday at 10.30 PM and reaches Chennai on Friday morning 9.50 AM. There are also Jaipur and Andaman Express every Thursday night, reaching Chennai on Friday morning. There is also Charminar express everyday night at 8.35 PM, reaching Chennai next day morning at 8.15 AM.
For return, Charminar express starts from Chennai at 6.10 PM and reaches Warangal at 4 AM. Tamil Nadu Express starts at night 10 PM and reaches Warangal next day morning 7 AM. There is also Chennai Jaipur express everyday.
Through Air: Chennai is well connected to all cities with airlines like Air Deccan, Indian Airlines, Go Air, Jet, and Sahara etc.
