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I want to learn the shlokas from a priest verse by verse. Since all scriptures are out of copy right, it will be great if the priests who know how to utter the
by hi41 6y ago
I want to learn the shlokas from a priest verse by verse. Since all scriptures are out of copy right, it will be great if the priests who know how to utter the words correctly record it, people who don't access to priest are free to learn it. For example, M. S. Subbalaksmi's Vishnu Sahasranamam is very fast and Brahma is uttered as Bramha or Bramma sometimes. I am not trying to critique her work, I think it is great. It's just that it is very fast for a new student to grasp; a verse by verse reading from a priest would be very useful. Thank you for the resource you suggested, I will take a look.
- svat 6y agoAh I see. About whether “Brahma” is pronounced as written or as “Bramha”, there is regional variation and difference of opinion even among the best scholars; recommended is to find a tradition and follow it. Overall M. S. Subbulakshmi's rendering may not be perfect but it's better than most, and if you can match it, it would be great. You can slow the playback if it's too fast; just tried it and at something like 0.7x speed it's still sounds fine while being slow enough. Anyway, you can look for recordings by people trained in Vedic recitation (not exactly same as priest…), like the Challakere brothers. Also, you may benefit from an actual class with feedback from teacher(s), etc; and Vyoma Labs (sanskritfromhome.in) have many "Learn to chant…" courses which are (incredibly!) free. Good luck!