21: The Medicine of Reciting the Vedas with Shantala Sriramaiah

If you have an online business or a business based on sacred things, my guest today has great advice that you don’t want to miss. We are discussing how she found her purpose in learning how to teach the ancient art of Vedic chanting. Join us to learn more!Shantala Sriramaiah studied Sanskrit chanting and Indian scriptures from an early age as part of her family tradition and school education in Bangalore, India. She has been mentored by several Vedic scholars and teaches a growing global community of students through her online platform. Shantala is especially keen on connecting aspirants to the relevance of Vedas for personal development and the source texts of Yoga. She lives in Brussels, Belgium, with her husband and two young children. In today’s episode, we are discussing Vedic chanting, what it is, and how it differs from Kirtan. Shantala also shares the work she does to bring the Vedas to new audiences to utilize these ancient healing tools as medicine in our modern world. Show Highlights:Shantala’s journey from growing up in a chanting household to diverse paths that have merged to point her to her purposeHow Shantala was inspired by her mother, a chanting teacher and community leaderHow Shantala began teaching Veda Studies after moving to Belgium and becoming a motherWhy Shantala felt clear in her purpose in teaching, even though her start was rocky and uncertainWhat it’s like to build a business around sacred thingsHow Shantala’s community is benefitting from the value exchange she offers through Veda StudiesThe differences between Vedic chanting and Kirtan chanting as far as the technicality of the notes usedWhy Vedic chanting requires 100% concentration in following the rigors of the text, grammar, syllables, etc., even though they produce mental clarity and a calming effectHow Shantala met and partnered with her teachersWhy it’s important to find and live in your purposeHow Shantala’s foundational practices ground her no matter what obstacles come her wayHear Shantala’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding practices, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, inspiring people, something people don’t know about her, what she’s reading right now, and what brings her joy in life.Connect with me:Weave Your Bliss WebsiteWeave Your Bliss on InstagramWeave Your Bliss on FacebookWeave Your Bliss Patreon