Samskritam, Samskriti & Sanatana Dharma
संस्कृतं संस्कृतिः धर्मश्च
A 3-Day Immersive Workshop in Houston
About the Workshop
This is a three-day, in-person Sanskrit immersion workshop, where Saṃskṛtam (Sanskrit language), Śāstra (Hindu knowledge traditions), and Saṃskṛti (cultural heritage) come alive. Designed for ages 15+, this workshop blends focused language and meter sessions with śloka and mantra recitation, devotional songs, and explorations of foundational Hindu texts. Special guest speakers illuminate the breadth of Indic Knowledge Systems (IKS), and a concluding yajña ceremony offers a sacred communal experience. Enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, curated study materials, and engaging group activities that foster learning, connection, and inner growth.
Rediscover the joy of learning through shraddhā (reverence), sambandha (connection), and utsāha (enthusiasm).
Details
Audience: Open to learners aged 15 and above – from young enthusiasts to lifelong seekers.
All participants will receive:
- Printed study materials
- Vegetarian meals (lunch, snacks, and tea)
- Full access to expert-led workshops and rituals
Experience a comprehensive, rejuvenating immersion in Saṃskṛtam, Śāstra, and Saṃskṛti.
Key Features:
Participants will explore:
- Saṃskṛta Bhāṣā: Foundational Sanskrit language and grammar sessions
- Śloka, Stotra & Mantra Recitation: Learn proper pronunciation, rhythm, and meaning
- Chandas (Sanskrit Meters): Introduction to the poetic structure of classical texts
- Hindu Śāstra & Literature: Engage with key themes from Hindu knowledge traditions
- Satsanga & Community Learning: Daily group activities and interactive sessions
- Yajña Experience: Participate in a traditional Vedic Yagna
Register Interest
🗓️ Workshop Schedule
Friday–Saturday:
- 8:30 – 9:00 am : Orientation Session (Special only on Friday)
- 9:00 – 10:30 am : Saṃskṛta Bhāṣā & Vyākaraṇa
- 10:45 – 12:15 pm : Chanda-Paricayaḥ: Introduction to Chandas
- 12:15 – 1:30 pm : Lunch
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm : Saṃskṛta Śloka, Stotra, and Mantra Paṭhana
- 2:30 – 4:00 pm : Śāstra-Paricayaḥ: Intro to Hindu literature
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm : Special Guest Lectures on Hindu Knowledge Systems
Sunday:
- 9:00 – 10:30 am : Yajña Ceremony (Special on Sunday)
- 10:45 – 12:15 pm : Chandas
- 12:15 – 1:30 pm : Lunch
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm : Practice Sessions: Śloka, Stotra, and Mantra
- 2:30 – 4:00 pm : Śāstra-Paricayaḥ: Intro to Hindu literature
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm : Special Session – Valedictory Reflections & Closing
About the Instructors:
Smt. Parvathi Sriram
Smt. Parvathi Sriram, currently serves as the Coordinator of Sanskrit Studies at Hindu University of America. A physical therapist by qualification, she has over a decade of experience in teaching Samskritam and Vedanta at various organizations in the US. At HUA, she leads the Certificate Programs in Sanskrit Studies. Besides HUA, she teaches Sanskrit at Arsha Vidya Bhaarati, and has been teaching Vedanta to Balavihar students at Chinmaya Mission Houston since 2013. She continues her Vedanta and Sanskrit learning to deepen her knowledge.
Dr. Suryanarayana Nanda
Dr. Suryanarayana Nanda, is a Sanskrit faculty at Community level certificate programs at HUA. A lifelong scholar of Vedic texts and Classical Sanskrit literature, holds a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Utkal University and M.A. and M.Phil. degrees from Delhi University along with Sahityācārya degree from S. Jagannatha Sanskrit Visvavidyalaya, Puri. He has served as an Assistant Professor at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and spent a decade teaching Vedic philosophy at a Gurukul in New Delhi. Additionally, Dr. Nanda was a Sanskrit news broadcaster for All India Radio and Doordarshan, and he promoted Sanskrit as a spoken language for over 13 years. An accomplished author and editor, he has published over 30 articles in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English. Since 2012, Dr. Nanda has been an Acharya at the Vedic Culture Center, Arya Samaj Greater Houston.
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