An Introduction to the Śrutiparicayaḥ-Kāvyanimajjanam
Recent Webinar: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET / 10:30 pm IST
About the Webinar:
The ancient wisdom of the Vedas, the beauty of Sanskrit poetic imagination, and contemplative study can enrich both inner life and daily practice. Join us for a special webinar where we will be introduced to the Śrutiparicayaḥ-Kāvyanimajjanam and then invited to a retreat to explore the classic Sanskrit text in depth.
Whether you’re new to Vedic study or have long engaged with Sanskrit and spiritual inquiry, this webinar offers a gentle and inspiring introduction to a retreat that nurtures intellectual clarity, aesthetic sensitivity, and contemplative depth. Come get a glimpse of how ancient texts can come alive as portals to insight, intention, and community.
Get to Know panelists
Smt. Parvathi Sriram
Smt. Parvathi Sriram serves as the Coordinator of Sanskrit Studies at HUA. A physical therapist by profession, she has over a decade of experience in teaching Samskritam and vedanta.
Dr. Suryanarayana Nanda
Dr. Suryanarayana Nanda, Sanskrit Studies faculty at HUA, holds a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and brings decades of experience in Vedic texts, Classical Sanskrit, and language promotion.
Shri. Haridas Radhakrishnan
Shri. Haridas Radhakrishnan, Sanskrit faculty at HUA’s Community Education Division, holds an MA in Sanskrit from HUA/MITSVS Pune, bringing deep understanding and joyful passion for Saṃskṛtam to his teaching.
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