The Art of Vedic Chanting: A Handbook for Students and Teachers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425112684)

In 2003 UNESCO declared the tradition of Vedic Chanting as a national heritage and an outstanding example of cultural expression. There are groups established and individuals practising this art, not just in India, but throughout the world. In the UK and the USA there has been a great surge in interest in this Indian tradition of reciting the Veda as an aid to meditation and also as a therapeutic practice using the vibrational effects of the ancient Sanskrit language. This book is an introduction to the art for beginners and also a handbook for those already practising. It contains all the theory of vedic chanting and a comprehensive list of chants with the full texts in Romanised Sanskrit including chant notations. The book is now in its third edition containing additional chants and detailed index.