The Saundarya Lahari Camp, focussing on the devotional poem of one hundred hymns composed by Sri Adi Sankaracharya, will be conducted at Adi Sankara Nilayam from 31 March to 5 April 2023. The Camp will be facilitated by Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati, an eloquent well-read teacher, known specially for his reverence of Devi worship and clarity in Vedantic texts.
Saundarya Lahari of Sri Adi Sankaracharya
The
Saundarya Lahari is a devotional poem of one hundred hymns composed by Sri Adi
Sankaracharya. The poem is divided into two parts – the first part, comprising
verses: 1 to 41, is called the Ananda Lahari, or Wave of Bliss; and verses 42
to 100 comprise the Saundarya Lahari, or Wave of Beauty.
The hymn,
written in the shikharini metre,
extols in the Ananda Lahari, the
dynamic aspect of Brahman, as Shakti, manifestations for worship, and the modes
of internal meditation. The second part, the Saundarya Lahari, contains a
magnificent exposition of the beauties of the charming form of the Divine
Mother. Swami Sharadananda Sarasvati,
facilitator of the camp, will enlighten the participants on the essence of the
verses, their significance and benefits in our daily lives to awaken the
devotion within.
Camp Highlight:
Uttaram
Mahotsavam is an annual festival celebrated on the Janmanakshatra of Lord
Ayyappa. This year, the festival will be celebrated from 3 to 5 April 2023
showcasing the performance of traditional dance and art-forms such as
Thiruvathira Kali, Kathakali, Kalam Paatu and so on.
There will
also be several pujas and rituals at Chinmaya Swayambhu Ayyappa Temple, Adi
Sankara Nilayam, which will include: Rigveda Sukta Japa and Archana, Kalasha
Puja to Lord Ayyappa and other special pujas to invoke the grace and blessings
of Lord Ayyappa.
About Camp Facilitator - Swami
Sharadananda Sarasvati
Swami Sharadananda
Sarasvati, is a
polyglot with expertise in Sanskrit, Indian Philosophy (Yoga and Advaita
Vedanta) with an in-depth understanding of ritualistic and cultural traditions.
With a postgraduate degree in Advaita Vedanta, Swamiji combines the best of
Gurukula learning with academic excellence.
Camp Details:
Dates: 31 March to 5 April 2023
Suggested arrival date on campus:
Camp Donation (inclusive of food and
accommodation)
Non-AC Accommodation: ₹5000 | US$ 145
AC
Accommodation: ₹7500 | US$ 215
For queries, contact: Sri Yathu Krishnan
Phone: +91 92077 11136 Email: welcometocif@chinfo.org
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