HSF1402 – The practice of Sanātana Dharma encompasses two vital dimensions: Jñāna Kānḍa (knowledge) and Karma Kānḍa (application), with Vedamantra chanting acting as the conduit between the two. Bhagavān Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, in his Sādhana Paṃcaka, enjoins every spiritual aspirant to engage in daily Veda study (Vedo nityam adhīyatām), underscoring the significance of accurate chanting and comprehension of the mantras. Śri Śaṅkarācārya furthe emphasizes the importance of performing karma as prescribed in the Vedas (tadutim karma svanuśṭheeyatām). This course comprehensively covers both dimensions, elucidating the meaning and intonation of mantras while also delving into their application in the three types of rituals – nitya (daily), naimittika (occasional), and kāmya (for specific desired ends) – as well as in festivals – vratas and utsavas.