मङ्गलाचरण

Maṅgalācaraṇa

In the Indian tradition, study and worship begin with maṅgalācaraṇa, an auspicious invocation that calls upon the Divine, the guru and the deities of learning to remove obstacles and bless the undertaking. This course gathers well-loved invocations such as prayers to Gaṇeśa, Sarasvatī and the guru, and the Upaniṣadic śānti-mantras, including "Oṃ saha nāvavatu". You will learn their meaning, correct pronunciation and the reasons behind the custom, so that every session of study can begin with understanding.

What you will learn

• The purpose of maṅgalācaraṇa in Indian learning and worship
• Meaning and pronunciation of classic invocations and śānti-mantras
• How to begin study or worship with a proper invocation

Lessons

1. 1Orientation: why we begin with invocation🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
2. 2Gaṇeśa vandanā: removing obstacles🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
3. 3Sarasvatī vandanā: the goddess of learning🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
4. 4Guru vandanā: honouring the teacher🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
5. 5Śānti-mantras of the Upaniṣads🔒 Unlocks after enrolment
6. 6Reciting invocations: pronunciation and practice🔒 Unlocks after enrolment