Vedic Chants 1 To 6 With Introduction From Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust With Sanskrit - English With Commentary

The Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust (Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam) and its associated media wings are major global sources for authentic Vedic Chants, following the tradition and emphasis given by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

The Trust promotes the chanting of the Vedas for universal peace and prosperity (Lok Kalyana).

🎶 Major Vedic Chants & Resources

The Vedic chanting practiced and propagated by the Sri Sathya Sai Trust is extensive, drawing primarily from the Krishna Yajur Veda (Taittiriya Shakha).

1. Key Daily Chants

The following chants are foundational and are often chanted daily or regularly in Prasanthi Nilayam:

• Sri Rudram (Namakam & Chamakam): This is one of the most prominent chants.
  • Namakam: A prayer of salutation to Lord Rudra (Shiva) in His various forms, asking Him to turn away His wrath and bestow peace.
  • Chamakam: A supplementary chant that lists desires for all forms of blessings, both material and spiritual, from the Divine.
• Purusha Suktam: A hymn from the Rigveda that describes the cosmic person (Purusha) and the creation of the universe.
• Durva Suktam: A prayer for prosperity and well-being.
• Gananam Twa... (Ganapathi Prarthana): A prayer to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
• Mahamrityunjaya Mantram: A powerful verse for health, longevity, and liberation.

2. Upanishads and Specific Suktams

Many chants are dedicated to specific deities or purposes, often aligning with the day of the week:

3. Available Resources (Print & Digital)

The Trust and its related organizations (like Radio Sai and Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre) make these chants widely accessible:

• Printed Books: The Veda Pushpanjali series and books like "Sruti Revised Transliteration" are published by the Publications Division, providing the Vedic Mantras in Sanskrit and often with transliteration in English or regional scripts.